Overall Chronological Table
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General events
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1991
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January 17
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Former Toyota Motor Sales President Sadazo Yamamoto passes away
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January 24
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Establishment of Toyota Motor Poland Company Limited announced
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January
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Gulf War begins
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January 21
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Cynos (model EL44) launched
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January
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Request made by UAW to Japanese government to revise voluntary export restraints on passenger cars to the U.S. to a share basis
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January 31
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New Toyota Kuragaike Commemorative Hall showroom opened
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February 1
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Tokyo Branch office changed to Tokyo Head Office
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February 18
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Toyota Osaka Showroom (AMLUX OSAKA) established in Umeda
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February 25
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Cumulative domestic vehicle production tops 70 million units
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May 30
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Engineering Building No. 12 completed
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May 31
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Expansion of TTC and CALTY, R&D facilities in the U.S., completed
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June
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Large pyroclastic flows from Mount Unzen-Fugen in Nagasaki Prefecture
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June
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End of apartheid system (segregation) declared in South Africa
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July 8
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Provision of electric vehicles to local governments announced
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July 6
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Operations commented at training center in Bahrain
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July 8
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Sales of Caelum and Micro Caelum computer software announced
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July 11
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Sales tie-up in Japan with Volkswagen AG and Volkswagen Audi Japan announced
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August 2
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Cumulative domestic motor vehicles registrations reaches 40 million units
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August 5
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World's first seat coverings with advanced odor-removal function announced
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August 29
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Toyota Super Olefin Polymer, a new resin material, developed
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September 30
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Windom (model VCV10) launched
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September 4
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Line-off of first truck at NUMMI
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October 11
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Aristo (model JZS147) launched
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October 17
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Opening ceremony held for Toyota Authorized Service Station (TASS) in Shanghai, China
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October
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Tokyo Electric Power Company develops IZA high-performance electric vehicle
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October 24
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Operations of Yamanashi Housing Works commenced (plant operations conducted by Kanto Auto Works, Ltd.)
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October
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Each October designated at Recycling Promotion Month by Japan's Environment Agency
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November 11
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Plan to purchase 5 billion dollars of American products in FY1994 announced
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November 4
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Commercial vehicle production commenced by Shenyang Auto in Shenyang, China
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November
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System of driver's licenses limited to vehicles with automatic transmissions established in Japan
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December 18
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Toyota New International Cooperation Program announced
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December 10
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Completion of new painting plant at NUMMI announced
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December
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Provisional decision made by U.S. Department of Commerce that dumping of Japanese minivans occurred
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December 27
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Import and sales company established in Hungary
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December
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Soviet Union ceases to exist
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1992
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January 1
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Guiding Principles at Toyota adopted
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January
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U.S. President George H. W. Bush visits Japan during an economic mission of the heads of the Big Three
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January 13
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Estima Lucida and Estima Emina (models TCR10G/20G and CXR10G/ 20 G) launched
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January
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Nissan launches March (model K11)
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January 16
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Toyota Earth Charter adopted
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February 5
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Lexus SC 400 (sold in Japan under the 'Soarer' name) named American Import Car of the Year
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March
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Cumulative vehicle production reaches 1 million units and cumulative engine production reaches 500,000 units at TMCA (Australia)
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March
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Bill imposing 25% tariff on minivans passed by U.S. Senate
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April 1
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DUO new sales channel established; sales of VW and Audi vehicles started
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April
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Voluntary export restraints on passenger cars exported to the U.S. continued (1.65 million vehicles/year) (through March 1994)
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May 18
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Corolla Ceres and Sprinter Marino (models AE100 and 101) launched
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June 12
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Start of sales of Caelum ae-50 high-performance graphics announced
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June
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LH Car production commenced by Chrysler of the U.S.
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June
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Ordinary euro and U.S. dollar bonds worth 1 billion dollars maturing in 1997 issued
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July 16
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Start of R&D in Advanced Safety Vehicle (ASV) announced
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July
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Yamagata Shinkansen linking Fukushima and Yamagata opened
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Japan-U.S. summit meeting held; U.S. president calls for opening of automobile, automotive parts and semiconductor markets
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August 6
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Development of new solar car announced
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August
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U.S. Big Three express dissatisfaction with ITC ruling on Japanese minivans and file suit
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August
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Agreement reached on North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) by U.S., Canada, and Mexico
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September 1
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Scepter Stationwagon (model VCV15W) produced by TMM (U.S.) launched
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September 8
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Line-off of first engine at TMUK engine plant in the U.K.
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September
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Honda announces withdrawal from F1 racing
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September 24
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Educational Foundation Toyota Kobe Institute established (TOYOTA AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF KOBE opened in April,1993)
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September
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Toyota Supplier Support Center (TSSC) established in U.S.
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September 25
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Executive Vice President Tatsuro Toyoda appointed President
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September
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Operations commenced at Toyota Autoparts Philippines Inc. (TAP), a transmission production company
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September 30
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Trial sales of Townace electric vehicle announced
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September
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Center System established in engineering divisions
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October 20
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Crown Majesta electric vehicle developed
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October
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Honda launches Odyssey
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October 22
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Aluminum wheel production started at Toyota Motor Hokkaido, Inc. (company established in Feb. 8, 1991)
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November 2
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Scepter Sedan launched
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November 27
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Opening ceremony conducted for Australia training center
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November 16
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Caldina (ST190G) launched
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November
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Plant completed at T&K Autoparts Sdn. Bhd. joint venture in Malaysia
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December 22
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Operations of Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc. commenced
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December 16
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Operations of TMUK commenced
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December
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GM announces closure or sale of nine additional plants in the U.S.
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1993
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January
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European Community integrated market established
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January
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15th Paris-Dakar Rally won by Mitsubishi Pajero
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January
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Maintaining of voluntary restraints on passenger cars exported to the U.S. at 1.65 million vehicles announced by MITI
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February 26
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Toyota Environmental Action Plan adopted
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March
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Certification received by Toyota Sales Staff Technical Skills Test System from Minister of Labour
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March
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Nissan delivers one Cedric EV unit to Japan's Environment Agency and Toyota delivers one Crown Majesta EV to Tokyo Metropolitan Government
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April 22
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First vehicle produced at Indus Motor Company Limited in Pakistan
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April 22
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Opening ceremony conducted for Toyota Technical Center U.S.A.'s test track in Arizona
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May 21
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Resort hotel FORESTA HILLS completed
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May 31
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Opening of service plant in St. Petersburg, Russia announced
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June 21
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Production of automatic transmissions by Toyota Motor Hokkaido, Inc. started
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June 7
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Opening ceremony conducted for Toyota Part Centre Europe, a parts logistics base in Europe
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June 29
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Agreement with GM to continue NUMMI business announced
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July 20
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Opening of service plants in Nakhodka and Khabarovsk in Russia's far east announced
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July
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Mitsubishi announces Capital tie-up with Chrysler Corporation
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July 23
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Graduation ceremony conducted for first class of Technical Training Center of Toyota Jin Bei of China Automotive Industry
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July
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19th G7 summit (Tokyo summit) held
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July
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Agreement reached by Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa and President William J. Clinton on framework for comprehensive Japan-U.S. economic agreement
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August 10
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Export of Camry produced in Australia to Thailand commenced
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August
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Tokyo Bay Rainbow Bridge opens
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September 9
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Lifecreation Co., Ltd., an off-road course company, established with Araco Corporation
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September 21
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Toyota wins 1993 WRC manufacturer's championship
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September
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Agreement reached at Japan-EC Automobile Summit
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September 9
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Cumulative domestic automobile production reaches 80 million units
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September
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Suzuki launches Wagon R
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September 30
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Scepter Coupe produced in the U.S. launched
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September
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Imports of engine parts at TMUK commenced
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October 27
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Toyota Caelum Incorporated established with Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
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November
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China visited by Japanese Automobile Industry Mission, a joint public and private sector group
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November
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Basic Environment Act promulgated
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December 17
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Opening ceremony conducted for training center in Panama
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December 21
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Establishment of joint venture import and sales distributor in the Czech Republic announced
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1994
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January 27
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Curren (model ST206) launched
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January 27
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Agreement reached with Volkswagen on continuation of commercial vehicle production
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January
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NAFTA takes effect
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January
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Conference established to promote the development of integrated systems for communications between roads and vehicles
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February 5
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New sedan, Avalon, displayed at the Chicago Auto Show
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March 25
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Automobile production project in Argentina announced
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March
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Agreement reached on 984,000 vehicle quota for exports to the EU
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March
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MITI announces elimination of voluntary export restraints on vehicle exports to the U.S.
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April 19
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Opening ceremony held for TMME new head office
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April
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Kyohokai joined by GM
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May 10
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RAV4 L and RAV4 J (models SXA10G) launched
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May
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America's JD Power announces quality survey results; Japanese cars hold eight of the top 11 positions
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May
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President Tatsuro Toyoda appointed president of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA)
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May 27
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Chairman Shoichiro Toyoda appointed chairman of Japan's Federation of Economic Organizations
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June 11
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TOYOTA Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology opened
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June 13
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Groundbreaking ceremony conducted for parts center in the U.S.
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July 27
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Engine exports from TMUK (U.K.) to Turkey announced
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July
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Big Three invested in by the Export-Import Bank of Japan to provide support for right-hand drive cars
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September 1
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Baby seats and new child seats launched
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September 12
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Avalon production commenced by TMM (U.S.)
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September
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Kansai International Airport opened
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September 7
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Decision made to use Toyota dealers as a sales channel for GM passenger cars
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October 14
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Hybrid electric bus developed
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October 14
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Opening ceremony conducted for service training center in Kenya
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October
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Agreement reached at Japan-U.S. summit in three areas excluding automobiles and automotive parts
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October 15
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Opening ceremony conducted for new Toyotasa plant in Turkey
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October 25
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award won
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1995
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January 30
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Toyota Personal Selection, a new system for selection of vehicle specifications, introduced
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January
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World Trade Organization (WTO) established
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January
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The Great Hanshin Earthquake (magnitude 7.3) occurred
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February 23
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Agreement on establishment of lift truck production company in France signed
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March 2
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Completion of the Toyota ASV Advanced Safety Vehicle announced
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March 7
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Toyota RAV4 5-door displayed at the Geneva International Motor Show
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March
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System for paying tolls by credit card introduced by Japan Highway Public Corporation
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March 31
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Opening ceremony conducted for Altona Plant by TMCA (Australia)
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March
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Sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway occurred
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April 12
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Signing of basic agreement on reciprocal product supply with Hino and Daihatsu announced
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April 14
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Opening ceremony conducted for China Domestic Production Technical Support Center
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April
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Automotive Dispute Resolution Center established
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April
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Yen traded at $1/\79.75 on Tokyo foreign exchange market
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May 9
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Avalon (model MCX10) launched
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May
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Breakdown of Japan-U.S. automobile and automotive parts talks
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May
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Vice Chairman Masami Iwasaki appointed chairman of JAMA
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June 10
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Former Chairman Masaya Hanai passes away
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June
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Daihatsu Zebra designated a people's car by the Malaysian government
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June
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New International Business Plan announced
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June
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Seibu Motor Sales Co. acquired by Chrysler Corporation
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June
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Basic agreement reached in Japan-U.S. automobile negotiations
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July
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Product Liability Act promulgated in Japan
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July
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Ban on Japanese car imports partially lifted by South Korean government
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July
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Vehicle inspection system largely deregulated
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August 5
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RAV 4 EV wins world's first electric vehicle rally
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August 22
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Granvia (models RCH11W and KCH10W) launched
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August 25
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Executive Vice President Hiroshi Okuda appointed President
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September 6
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Business license acquired from Vietnamese government for Toyota vehicle production and sales in Vietnam
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September 16
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Toyota Prius next-generation sedan displayed at Frankfurt Motor Show
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October 16
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Toyota Cavalier (model TJG00) manufactured by GM unveiled (launched January 1996)
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October 10
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Opening ceremony conducted for TMMC (Canada) engine plant (groundbreaking conducted on May 9)
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October
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Ministry of Transport designates 'Cavalier' model
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October 12
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Completion ceremony conducted for second phase of Technical Training Center of Toyota Jin Bei of China Automotive Industry
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October
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Ceremony marking start of construction of No. 2 Tomei Expressway conducted by Japan Highway Public Corporation
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November 16
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Ceremony conducted to mark introduction of Toyota Parts Procurement System (TOPPS) for productivity enhancement at service plants of Philippines dealers
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November
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Second ITS World Congress held in Yokohama
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December 13
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Former Toyota Motor Sales Chairman Seishi Kato passes away
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December
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Tianjin Fengjin Auto Parts Co., Ltd., TFAP a joint venture in China, established
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December 19
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Crown Comfort (model YXS10) and Comfort (model YXS11) launched
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1996
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January 1
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2005 Vision adopted with Harmonious Growth as its main theme
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January 9
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Megacruiser (model BXD20V) launched
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January 22
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Start of monitoring of electric vehicles with new high-capacity batteries announced
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February
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TMMI established in the U.S.
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February
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People's Car Plan announced by Indonesia
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March 7
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Acquisition of ISO 14001 environmental management certification announced by Takaoka Plant
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March 6
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TASS certified service station opened in Moscow, Russia
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March
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Percentage of cars in Japan that have automatic transmissions exceeds 80%
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March 15
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Cancellation of joint venture business with GM in Australia announced
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March 29
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Cooperation provided to California's electric vehicle demonstration program
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April 3
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TACTI CORPORATION, a franchiser of automotive shops, established
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April
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Mazda placed within Ford Group
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April
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Operation of Vehicle Information and Communication System (VICS) started
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May 21
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Ipsum new concept family vehicle launched
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May 16
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Tianjin Toyota Motor Engine Co., Ltd., an engine production joint venture, established in China
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May
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GM moves head office building
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May 30
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Opening ceremony held at Kiyosu Training Center
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June 11
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GENESIS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. established
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June 10
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Start of trial sales in South Korea announced
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June 20
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Toyota Classic based on the Toyoda AA launched
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July 10
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Tokyo Design Research Laboratory established
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July 1
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Kuozui Motors Ltd. absorbs Fengyung Corporation
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July
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ASEAN Automotive Federation (AAF) established
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July 16
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Toyota High-Tech Research Grant Program commenced
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July
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Long-term ITS vision prepared by five ministries and agencies (including the National Police Agency)
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July
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Japan Federation of Economic Organizations adopts Environmental Appeal
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August 5
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Completion of fuel-efficient/high output Toyota D-4 direct injection gasoline engine announced (vehicles equipped with D-4 launched on December 20)
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August 7
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Production of Corolla by Brazil's TDB announced
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August 8
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Car Tech Fuji, the first company established through an entrepreneur recruiting program
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September 30
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Cumulative domestic automotive production tops 90 million units
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September 18
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Groundbreaking ceremony conducted at TMMWV, a new engine plant in the U.S.
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October 4
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Development of near-future fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) using fuel cells announced
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October 1
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TMMNA (U.S.) established as North American manufacturing headquarters
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October 8
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Acquisition of Toyota South Africa (Pty) Ltd. (TSA) shares announced
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October 10
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Opening ceremony conducted for Toyota Motor Vietnam Co., Ltd.
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October
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Nippondenso Co., Ltd. renamed DENSO Corporation
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November 9
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All Toyota Big Holiday held (held once each year to present)
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December 3
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Start of information dissemination to dealers using satellite communications announced
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December 9
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First vehicle produced at Toyota Argentina S.A.'s (TASA) Zarate Plant
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December
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Charter of Corporate Behavior revised by Japan Federation of Economic Organizations
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December 10
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Camry Gracia (model MCV21 and model SXV20) launched
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December 10
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Primearth EV Energy Co., Ltd. established as joint venture with Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd.
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1997
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January 1
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Marketing group system introduced in domestic marketing divisions
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January 31
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Soluna, an overseas production-only passenger car, launched in Thailand
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January 13
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Corolla Spacio (model AE111N) launched
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February 26
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Development of Brake Assist, a new safety technology that operates the brakes in emergencies, announced
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February 12
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Opening ceremony conducted for parts center in the U.S.
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February
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Fire occurred at Aisin Seiki plant;
- Production on all Toyota lines suspended |
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February 27
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Tianjin Toyota Forging Co., Ltd. (TTFC), a company that produces raw forging blanks in China, established
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March 11
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Elimination of dichloromethane (a volatile organic compound) from manufacturing processes completed
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March
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Daihatsu launches Terios
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March
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Production of two-ton class small trucks transferred to Hino Motors
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April 1
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Guiding Principles at Toyota revised for first time in five years
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April 15
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Opening ceremony conducted at TMP's Santa Rosa Plant in the Philippines
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April
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Japan's consumption tax rate raised to 5%
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April 8
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Hiace Regius (models RCH41 and KCH40) launched
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April 25
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Opening ceremony conducted at TMT Gateway Plant in Thailand
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April 14
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New recycling technology for repaired and painted bumpers developed
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May 20
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Raum (model EXZ10) launched
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June
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Global warming mitigation measures proposed by Japan's Environment Agency
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July 1
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Toyota Motor Tohoku Corporation established
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July 29
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Tianjin Jinfeng Auto Parts Co., Ltd. (TJAC), a steering and propeller shaft production joint venture in China, established
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July
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Hong Kong returned to China by the U.K.
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July 9
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First Toyota Environmental Forum held
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August 1
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Virtual Venture Company established
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August 22
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Modified Coaster Hybrid EV (model HZB50Z) launched
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September 8
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Opening ceremony held at TMMC No. 2 Plant in Canada
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September
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Announcement made that Tokyo Motor Show will be held separately for commercial vehicles and passenger cars starting in 1999
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Nissan announces Hybrid system
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October 6
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RAV 4 L V EV electric vehicle launched
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October 6
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Ltd. (TKM) established in India
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October
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Greenhouse gas emissions reduction target proposal announced by Japanese government
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October 14
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Prius (model NHW10) launched;
- Prius wins the 1997-1998 Car of the Year Japan Award as well as the 2004 North American Car of the Year Award and the 2005 European Car of the Year Award |
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November
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The Hokkaido Takushoku Bank, Ltd. collapses
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November 24
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Yamaichi Securities Co., Ltd. voluntarily closes down operations
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December 25
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Harrier launched
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December 5
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Agreement on electric vehicle testing project signed in China
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December 1
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Third Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change held
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December 8
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Site for new plant in Europe (now TMMF) selected in France
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December 18
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Tokyo Bay Aqua Line opened
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1998
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January 28
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Establishment of Toyota Turbine and Systems Inc. announced
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January
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Asian currencies and share prices plunge
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February
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XVIII Olympic Winter Games, Nagano opened
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March 25
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Acquisition of NOx catalytic converter system patents in 10 countries announced
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March 3
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Yaris displayed at Genera International Motor Show
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March
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Start of vanity plate reservations announced by Japan's Ministry of Transport
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March 3
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Plan to increase production capacity of TMMI (U.S.) announced
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April 6
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Suppliers' Center completed on TMC's Head Office site
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April
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Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge opened in Japan
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April 7
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ISO 14001 certification obtained for product environmental management system
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April
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BMW makes agreement to acquire Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
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May 14
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Progres (model JCG10) launched
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May
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Daimler-Benz and Chrysler merge
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May 29
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Gaia (model SXM10G) launched
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May
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All-Toyota Global Warming Prevention Council established; members include 25 affiliates
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June 1
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Joint development of EV charging system with GM announced
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June 15
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Increase in TABC (U.S.) production capacity announced
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June 25
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Production, processing and sale of agricultural products using biotechnology added to business purposes
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July 11
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Toyota Heartful Plaza Tokyo, a comprehensive exhibit site for the Welcab series, opened
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July 22
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Memorandum on cooperation in recycling and navigation fields signed with Volkswagen
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July 9
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Line-off ceremony conducted at engine production joint venture in Tianjin
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July 28
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Toyota Mapmaster Inc. established
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July 9
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Establishment of Toyota Motor Technical Center (China) Co., Ltd. announced
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August 3
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Nadia launched
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August
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Australian Afforestation Pty. Ltd. established as a joint venture with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (afforestation site purchased in December)
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August 18
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Auto dealer channel renamed Netz dealer channel
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August 28
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Reinforcement of alliance with Daihatsu announced
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August
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Operations of ASR recycling plant (world's first on a mass level ) commenced
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September 2
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Development of new-generation one-liter gasoline engine announced
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September 18
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Opening ceremony conducted at TDB's Indaiatuba Plant in Brazil
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September
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Japan's Environment Agency substantially tightens emissions restrictions
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September 24
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Duet (model M100A) launched (OEM supply from Daihatsu)
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September 28
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Toyota European Environmental Action Plan announced
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October 1
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'Toyota Forklift' sales channel changes name to 'Toyota L&F'
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October 12
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Opening ceremony conducted at TMUK's No. 2 Assembly Plant in the U.K.
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October
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New minivehicle standards implemented
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October 14
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Development of recycling systems for Prius batteries announced
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October 14
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Opening ceremony conducted at cold region center in Canada
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October
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Decision made by American Automobile Manufacturers Association to disband within the year
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October 28
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Agreement on technology tie-up for new automobile systems with Exxon announced
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October 27
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Climate Protection Award received from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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October 30
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Altezza (model SXE10) launched
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October
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Toyota Motor Europe Manufacturing (TMEM) (now Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA [TME]) established
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October 26
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Construction completion ceremony conducted at Toyota Motor Tohoku plant
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October 31
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Ceremony conducted in Thailand to mark export of Hilux to Australia
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November 12
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Groundbreaking ceremony conducted at TMMF in France
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December 10
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Line-off ceremonies conducted at TMMI and TMMWV in the U.S.;
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December
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Kokusai Denshin Denwa Co., Ltd. and Teleway Japan Corporation merge to form KDD Corporation
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December 18
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Sichuan Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (SCTM) established and groundbreaking ceremony conducted
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December
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Noise regulations tightened by Japan's Environment Agency
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1999
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January 13
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Vitz (model SCP10) launched
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January 11
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Start of support for educational safety program for elementary school students in the U.K. announced
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January
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EU single currency introduced
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January
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Vitz named the 1999-2000 Car of the Year Japan
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January
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Global Body Line (GBL) completed
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January 29
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Line-off ceremony conducted for forged components used in constant velocity joint held at TTFC (China)
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January
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Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM) established in the U.S.
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January
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Acquisition of Volvo's passenger car division announced by Ford
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February
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Seven prefectures and cities including Tokyo establish new emissions standards
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February
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First model certification in Japan for a natural gas-powered vehicle acquired by Honda
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March 19
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MEGA WEB (a facility with new cars as its theme) opened at Tokyo Waterfront City
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March
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Nissan signs capital alliance agreement with Renault
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March
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Palette Town complex opened
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April 19
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Agreement with GM reached on joint R&D on vehicles with advanced environmental technologies
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April
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Revised Equal Employment Opportunity Law promulgated
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April 27
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Memorandum of establishing global standards for onboard multimedia technologies signed by five of the world's leading automakers
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April
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National organization established by merger of three regional Kyohokai
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May
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Crayon compact commuter electric vehicle sharing system developed; Trial operations commenced in area around the head office in Toyota City
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May 27
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Opening ceremony conducted at service training center in Cameroon
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May
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Onomichi-Imabari route of Honshu-Shikoku Bridges completed in Japan
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May 17
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Cami (model J100E) launched (OEM supply from Daihatsu)
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May
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Honda competes in Formula One racing
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May 31
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Decision to establish CarLots, a large-scale used care retail outlet, announced
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May
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Toyota Biotechnology and Afforestation Laboratory established
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May
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Chairman Hiroshi Okuda appointed president of the Japan Federation of Employers' Associations
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June 5
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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Global 500 Award won
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June
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ITS Promotion Office established by MITI
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June 11
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Restored Kiichiro Toyoda residence and Toyota Establishment Exhibit Room located at the Toyota Kuragaike Commemorative Hall opened to the general public
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June
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MITI and automobile related organizations decide to establish recycling support center
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June 25
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Executive Vice President Fujio Cho appointed President
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June
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Ban on import of Japanese automobiles in South Korea fully lifted
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July
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Use of child restraint systems made obligatory as of April 1, 2000
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August 2
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WiLL cross-industry project launched
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August
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Campaign to exclude diesel-powered vehicles from Tokyo launched by Tokyo Metropolitan Government
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August 6
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Camry Gracia launched
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August 27
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Trial operation of IMTS next-generation traffic system announced
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August 31
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Platz (model SCP11) and Fun Cargo (model NCP20) launched
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September 3
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New painting technology using water-borne paints developed
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September 29
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TMC shares listed on New York and London stock exchanges
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October 4
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Cumulative domestic automotive production tops 100 million units
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October
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Hino Motors, Ltd. and Hino Motor Sales, Ltd. merge to establish new Hino Motors, Ltd.
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October 12
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MR-S (model ZZW30) launched
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November 26
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Opening of Gazoo Shopping Mall announced
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November 9
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Groundbreaking ceremony conducted for Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland Sp.zo.o. (TMMP)
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November
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RJC Car of the Year won by Cedric/Gloria
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November 16
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Yaris declared 2000 European Car of the Year
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November
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Beijing Declaration adopted at Beijing ozone conference
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December
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Fuji Heavy Industries announces capital and business alliance with GM
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December
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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announces alliance for truck and bus development, production, and sales with Volvo
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2000
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January 17
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WiLL Vi (model NCP19) launched
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February 3
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bB (model NCP30) launched
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February 29
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New RAV4 displayed at Geneva International Motor Show
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March 6
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Agreement reached on reinforcement of business tie-up with Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
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March 17
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Opening ceremony conducted at TKM plant (India)
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March
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Capital alliance announced by DaimlerChrysler AG and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
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March 25
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Indus Motor Company Limited, a Pakistan joint venture company, begins mixed production of Toyota and Daihatsu vehicles (Cuore)
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April 1
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New visual identity (VI) introduced by Toyota Vista dealerships at time of 20th anniversary of establishment
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April
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37 vehicles certified as low-emissions vehicles by Ministry of Transport
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April 15
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Operations of Toyota Usedcar Purchase (T-UP) car buyer's network commenced
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April 7
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Pronard (model MCX20) launched
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May 24
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Opa (model ZCT10) launched
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May 9
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Ceremony conducted to mark opening of ED2 new design center in Cote d'Azur in France
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May
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Japan's Driver's license system regulations loosened
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May
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Chairman Hiroshi Okuda appointed chairman of JAMA
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May 22
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Opening ceremony conducted at TMMWV engine plant in the U.S.
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June 27
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Donation of Type-G Toyoda Automatic Loom to Science Museum in London announced
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July 7
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Toyota Financial Services Corporation, a holding company of finance companies that provide automobile sale and other financial services, established; Toyota Financial Services Securities Corporation established on the 19th
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July 10
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Ceremony conducted to mark opening of Automobile Maintenance High-Tech Education Course in Malaysia
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July
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Construction of Cost Competitiveness 21 (CCC21) total cost reduction campaign commenced
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July 12
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Groundbreaking ceremony conducted at Tianjin Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (now Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.)
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July 31
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Toyota GB being made a wholly-owned subsidiary announced
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September 28
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Sparky (model S221E) launched (OEM supply from Daihatsu)
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September 27
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Groundbreaking and line-off ceremony conducted at new TMMI plant (East Plant) in the U.S.
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September
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Sequoia production commenced at TMMI in the U.S.
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November 1
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Management participation in Fuji International Speedway Co., Ltd. owned by Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.
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November 10
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Colorful Town Gifu operated by Toyota Automall Create opened
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November 24
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Kluger V (model ACU20W) launched
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December 4
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Zero landfill waste achieved companywide
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December 15
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Line-off ceremony conducted for first minibus at SCTM in Sichuan, China
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December
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Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly bans operation in Tokyo of vehicles that exceed metropolitan emissions standards
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December 26
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Decision made to conclude agreement on integration and transfer of logistics and lift truck businesses to Toyota Automatic Loom Works, Ltd.
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