Overall Chronological Table
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2001
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January 9
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Agreement with GM to jointly develop fuel for fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) announced
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January
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Passenger car manufacturer TMMF begins operations in France
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January 24
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Corolla Runx (model ZZE123) and Allex (model NZE121) launched
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February 27
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New fuel cell hybrid vehicle developed
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February
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Japan's METI creates program to support CFC recovery equipment
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March 16
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33% stake acquired in Aioi Insurance Co., Ltd.
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April 1
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L&F business transferred to Toyota Automatic Loom Works, Ltd.
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Apri
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PT. Toyota Bio Indonesia established in joint venture with Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
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April 6
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WiLL VS (model ZZE127) launched
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April
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Next-generation traffic system, IMTS, introduced in Awajishima in Hyogo Prefecture
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April
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Toyota Finance Corporation releases TS Cubic Card
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April
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The Toyota Way 2001 adopted
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June 4
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Brevis (model JCG10) launched
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June
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Honda launches the Fit
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June 15
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Estima Hybrid (model AHR10W) launched
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July 3
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Brake systems and parts development and sales company, ADVICS CO., LTD., established jointly with Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
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July 6
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Verossa (model JZX110) launched
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August 30
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Majority of issued shares in Hino Motors, Ltd. acquired by subscription to third party allocation of shares
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August
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Toyota Automatic Loom Works, Ltd. changes name to Toyota Industries Corporation
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September
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Simultaneous multiple terrorist attacks (9/11) take place in the U.S.
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October 5
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Agreement reached with GM for joint research on a telematics service for the Japanese market
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November 16
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Voxy and Noah (model AZR60G) launched
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November 21
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Production of Daihatsu Terios commenced at Toyota de Venezuela Compania Anonima (TDV)
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December 7
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Vehicle theft security enhanced;
- Engine immobilizer made standard on all passenger vehicles |
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December
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Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism lays out strategy to promote use of low-emission vehicles;
- Aims to increase number of low emission vehicles to 10 million by 2010 |
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December 21
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Establishment of global human resources development organization, Toyota Institute, announced
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December 20
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GM Japan becomes a member of JAMA
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December 25
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Premio and Allion (both ZZT240) launched
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2002
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January 25
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Mark II Blit launched
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January 4
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Construction of new plant, TMMBC, in Mexico announced
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January 9
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Joint venture agreement signed for production of compact passenger cars with PSA Peugeot Citroen S.A.
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February 1
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Conference on 'Monozukuri (conscientious manufacturing) in the 21st Century' held
- as part of a special program, 'Aiming for Sweeping Advances in the 21st Century', commemorating 50 years since the passing of Kiichiro Toyoda |
February 19
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Exporting of TMMT Corollas built in Turkey commenced
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March 3
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Toyota enters Formula 1 racing series
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March 20
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First Overseas Regional Production Environment Conference held to improve global environmental management and enhance initiatives
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April 1
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2010 Global Vision announced
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April 1
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Holding company in Europe, Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA (TME), established
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April
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USTR report on trade barriers published; Pressure exerted for liberalization of Japanese market
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April 16
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Joint venture established for vehicle parts production in India
- This Joint venture company is Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts Private Limited (TKAP) to produce manual transmissions with Kirloskar System Ltd. |
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May 8
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ist (model NCP60) launched
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May
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Kyoto Protocol ratified by Japan
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May 22
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Alphard G and Alphard V (both model MNH10W) launched (produced by Toyota Auto Body)
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May
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Japan Business Federation formed by the amalgamation of Japan Federation of Economic Organizations and Japan Federation of Employers' Associations
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May 25
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Hiroshi Okuda becomes chairman of Japan Business Federation
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June 7
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Opening ceremony held at new Poland plant, TMMP
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June 25
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Increase in proportion of shares held in Toyota South Africa (Pty) Ltd. announced
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July 2
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Probox (model NCP50V) and Succeed (model NCP51V) launched;
- Produced by Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. |
July 15
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Establishment of peat business company in China announced
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July
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Road Transport Vehicle Act amendment, including tighter regulations for vehicle recall systems, passed in Japan
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July
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Cumulative vehicle production in North America reaches 10 million units
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July
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End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling Law promulgated in Japan
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July
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Law passed in California to reduce vehicular emissions of greenhouse gases
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August 20
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Production of Voltz (model ZZE136) by NUMMI announced (joint planning and design with GM)
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August 29
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Basic agreement entered into with Chinese FAW Group Corporation for automotive joint activities in China
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August 23
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Corporate bond offering of 150 billion yen made
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August 28
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Development of information network service, G-BOOK, announced, and Dedicated website launched on September1
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September 2
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Basic agreement concluded with Nissan for deal involving technical cooperation on hybrid systems
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September 19
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IMV Project announced
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September
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First OPEC summit in Japan held in Osaka
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September 13
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Caldina launched
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September 26
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100% ownership of Toyota Espana S.L.U. (TES) in Spain
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September
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Leaders of automotive industries in Japan, the U.S., and Europe meet for the first time in Paris
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September 27
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TMC and Hino Motors acquire certification from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport for road use of fuel cell hybrid commuter bus (FCHV-BUS2)
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October 7
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New Hilux Surf and new Land Cruiser Prado launched
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October 8
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Tianjin Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. begins production of new Vios
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October 21
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WiLL Cypha (model NCP70) launched
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November 18
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Certification for fuel cell hybrid passenger cars acquired from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
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December 2
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Limited marketing of FCHVs commenced
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2003
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January 1
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Division system abolished and replaced by Group system
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January
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Japan Business Federation releases future vision for Japan: 'Envisioning a Vibrant, Attractive Nation in the Twenty-First Century'
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January 10
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Continuous communications test carried out using Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC), an intelligent transport system (ITS) technology
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January 20
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Wish (model ZNE10G) launched
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February 25
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Capital relationships with European marketing and sales companies reorganized
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March 28
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New casting plant announced to establish at Bodine Aluminium, Inc. in Tennessee
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March
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Iraq War starts
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April 1
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Home sales company, TOYOTA HOUSING CORPORATION, established
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April 9
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Agreement reached with FAW to jointly produce four Toyota models in China
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April
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak spreads in Asia
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April 17
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Next-generation hybrid system, THS II, developed
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May 13
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Sale of six fuel cell hybrid passenger vehicles to Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, and four energy companies announced
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May 12
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Production of 2UZ V8 engines commenced at TMMAL in the U.S.
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May
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Eco-Drive Promotion Liaison Committee, an organization formed by four Japanese government agencies, holds its first meeting
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June 9
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Toyota Recycle Vision announced
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June
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TMS in the U.S. introduces Scion brand
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June
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Number of ETC in-vehicle devices installed tops 1 million
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June 26
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New management system introduced, and managing officer position created
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June
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Decision to set up R&D bases in Thailand and Australia announced
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June 12
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TTCAP-TH established in Thailand, and TTCAP-AU in Australia
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July
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Global Production Center (GPC) established
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July
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Mazda and Isuzu agree to supply Isuzu-made small trucks on an OEM basis
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July 30
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Alphard Hybrid launched
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August
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Manufacturing and sales operations at TAM (Indonesia) separated, and TMMIN becomes the manufacturing entity
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August
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Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport commences work on establishing a system to rate the accessibility of vehicles to the disabled and elderly
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September 1
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New Prius (NHW20) launched
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September 29
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Line-off ceremony for Lexus held at TMMC in Canada
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September 3
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Addition of Dyna and Toyoace hybrid models and models equipped with DPNR clean diesel system announced
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September 3
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Agreement reached with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation for collaboration on G-BOOK service
- Mitsubishi models in Japan to be equipped with G-BOOK terminals starting in 2005 |
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September 29
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Sienta (model NCP81G) launched
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October 6
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Avensis (model AZT250) launched
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October 8
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Land Cruiser 100 rolled out at Changchun FAW Fengyue Auto Co., Ltd.
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December 2
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Main Technical Building (Technical Center) reopened after renovation
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December 16
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Customer Assistance Center starts accepting calls 365 days of the year
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2004
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January 9
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Honda and Toyota Group announce joint implementation of ASR processing and recycling business
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January
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Avian influenza outbreak occurs in Yamaguchi Prefecture
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January 20
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Vice Chairman Iwao Isomura passes away
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January
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Japanese government sends Self-Defense Forces to Iraq
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January 26
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Ceremony held to mark the start of building construction in the urban redevelopment project outside Nagoya station jointly carried out with Towa Real Estate Co., Ltd. and The Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd.
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February 10
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Agreement reached with Mazda on providing G-BOOK service for Mazda vehicles
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February 25
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Joint venture manufacturer of automotive engines, Guangqi Toyota Engine Co., Ltd., established in China
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February
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Amended Worker Dispatch Law takes effect
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March 9
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Agreement with Ford for licensing of hybrid system and emissions purification patents announced
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March 4
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Automotive stamping-die producer, Toyota FAW (Tianjin) Dies Co., Ltd. (TFTD), established in China
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March 25
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Joint venture manufacturer of automotive engines, FAW Toyota (Changchun) Engine Co., Ltd., established in China
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April 20
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New display facility, Toyota Universal Design Showcase, opened at Mega Web car theme park
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April 13
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Decision made to produce gears for automatic transmissions at TMMWV in the U.S.
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May 1
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Netz and Vista dealer channels merged to create new Netz channel
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May 17
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Exporting to Thailand of Avanza vehicles produced by ADM in Indonesia commenced
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May
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10 Central and Eastern European countries join the EU, bringing EU membership to 25 countries
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May 27
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Prius hybrid system wins highest accolade from British motoring magazine
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June 7
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Passo (models QNC10 and KGC15) and Daihatsu Boon, compact cars jointly-developed with Daihatsu, launched
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July 26
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Porte (models NNP10 and NNP11) launched
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July 6
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On-road trial of emissions reduction technologies commenced with Shell in the U.K.
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July
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JAMA and Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport abolish the voluntary 280 horsepower limit on Japanese vehicles
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August 18
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Test run of IMTS buses commenced at Expo 2005 Aichi Japan
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August 25
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TMT in (Thailand) launches new Hilux Vigo pickup truck, the first model in the IMV series
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August 19
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Large-scale used car dealership, CarLots, opened at two locations in Tokyo
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September 28
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Isis (model ANW10W, etc), minivan models launched (produced by Kanto Auto Works)
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September 1
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Joint vehicle production and sales company (GTMC) established with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. in Guangzhou, China
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September 1
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Production at TMMIN (Indonesia) of new IMV series minivan model, Kijang Innova, announced and commenced
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September 15
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Cooperation agreement with FAW Group Corporation to promote wider use of hybrid vehicles in China announced
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October 1
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Researching of engine technologies using synthetic GTL fuel commenced with Hino Motors and Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K.
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October
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Toyoda Boshoku merges with Araco Corporation (interior components) and Takashimaya Nippatsu Industries (Takanichi) and changes name to Toyota Boshoku Corporation
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October
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11th ITS World Congress held in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
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November 9
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Mark X (models GRX121, GRX120, and GRX125) launched (produced by Kanto Auto Works)
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November 15
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New Prius wins 2005 European Car of the Year Award
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November
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Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry publishes guidelines on personal information protection
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November 17
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After-sales service technology and personnel training centers established in Shanghai and Guangzhou, China
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December 6
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Decision made to consolidate North American R&D and manufacturing operations into one company
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December
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Sumatra-Andaman earthquake hits western Indonesia
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December 17
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Sales financing company in China obtains approval to commence business
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December 17
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FAW Toyota Changchun Engine Co., Ltd. (FTCE) begins engine production in Changchun, China
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2005
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January 11
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TOYOTA Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology renovated and expanded;
- First public exhibition of Toyota Collection opens on Feb. 14 |
January 17
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Engine parts line-off ceremony held at Guangqi Toyota Engine Co., Ltd. (GTE)
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January
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End-of Life Vehicle Recycling Law takes effect
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January
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New main building opened at Toyota Head Office
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January 19
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Line-off ceremony for new Avalon held at TMMK
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February 28
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Ceremony held for reopening of Fuji International Speedway
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February 1
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Opening ceremony held at TMMBC in Mexico
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February
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Kyoto Protocol, setting numerical reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions, comes into force
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February 15
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TKM in India commences production of Innova, a new minivan model in the IMV series
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February
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Central Japan International Airport (Centrair) opens
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February 28
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Joint production of Peugeot 107, Toyota Aygo (model KGB 10L, etc.), and Citro?n C1 commenced at TPCA in Czech Republic
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February 28
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Production of new Hilux pickup truck, an IMV series model, commenced at TASA in Argentina
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March 10
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Opening ceremony for the Toyota Group pavilion held at Expo 2005 Aichi Japan
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March 18
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Line-off ceremony for Hilux held at ASSB in Malaysia
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March
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2005 World Exposition, Expo 2005 Aichi Japan, opens
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March 22
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Harrier Hybrid (model MHU38W) and Kluger Hybrid (model MHU28W) launched
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March 21
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Crown production commenced at TFTM in China
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March 21
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Diesel engine production commenced at TMIP in Poland
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April 20
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Toyota Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute opened in Shirakawa-mura, Gifu Prefecture
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April 14
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Production of new Hilux pickup truck, an IMV series model, commenced at TSAM in South Africa
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April
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Personal Information Protection Law takes effect
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April
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Full protection of deposits in financial institutions in Japan removed
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May 11
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Opening ceremony held at TTCAP-TH R&D base in Thailand
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June 23
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Executive Vice President Katsuaki Watanabe appointed President
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June 14
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Ceremony held to mark commencement of construction of vehicle production plant, TMMR, in St. Petersburg, Russia
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July 1
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Leasing of FCHVs commenced
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July 6
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TMUK awarded 2005 Queen's Award by the British government
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July 25
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Ceremony held in South Africa to mark the commencement of IMV exports to Europe
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August 30
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Lexus dealerships commence operations in Japan
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September
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Global cumulative sales of Camry top 10 million
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September 13
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Plans to establish Toyota Vietnam Foundation announced
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September
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Expo 2005 Aichi Japan ends (visitors total 22.05 million)
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September 15
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Opening ceremony held at TMIP in Poland
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September 27
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IMV series Hilux at TDV in Venezuela launched
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October 3
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Ractis (model SCP100, etc.) launched
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October 24
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TFTM in China commences Reiz production
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October
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Fuji Heavy Industries dissolves capital alliance with GM
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October 5
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Basic agreement for business alliance reached with Fuji Heavy Industries
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November 28
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Belta (model KSP92, etc.) launched
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November 21
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Line-off ceremony for new Yaris held at TMMF in France
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November 22
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Guangqi Toyota Engine Co., Ltd. (GTE) commences AZ engine production
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December 15
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Prius production commenced at SFTM in China
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2006
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January 17
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Rush and Daihatsu Bego launched
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January 10
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TMV in Vietnam announces commencement of Innova production and sales
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January
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JTEKT Corporation established
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January 17
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TMT in Thailand announces commencement of Yaris production and sales
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February 10
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Opening ceremony held at North American Production Support Center
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March 9
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Fuel cell hybrid buses go into operation around Central Japan International Airport
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March 21
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Toyota Study Assistance Fund established in China
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March 13
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Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. (SIA) enters into production outsourcing agreement with Fuji Heavy Industries
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March 23
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Research center established at Tsinghua University in China
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March 23
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Opening ceremony held at European Global Production Centre (E-GPC)
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April 29
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Tundra wins all top five places at Gateway 200, the fifth race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
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April
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Toyota Tsusho Corporation and Tomen Corporation merge
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April
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Isuzu announces dissolution of capital alliance with GM
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May
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Chairman Fujio Cho appointed as chairman of JAMA
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May 23
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GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (GTMC) begins Camry production
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July 3
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Production support company for the Asian region, TMAP Thailand, established
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July
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Japan-Malaysia Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) comes into effect
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July 15-17
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Toyota hybrid entered in the 13th Tokachi 24-Hour Race for the first time, and finishes with excellent results
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July 24
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Nissan posts worldwide cumulative production of 100 million units
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August 8
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Training course for Asian production affiliates established at Asia-Pacific Global Production Center
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September 19
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Lexus LS 460 (model USF40) launched; - Wins Car of the Year Japan 2006-2007 |
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October 23
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Auris (model NZE151H, etc.) launched
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October 12
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Camry Hybrid production commenced at TMMK in the U.S.
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November 7
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Basic agreement for business collaboration entered into with Isuzu
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November 6
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Yaris production commenced for the first time at Kuozui Motors in Taiwan
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November 17
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New Tundra production commenced at TMMTX in the U.S.
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December 21
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Blade (model AZE156H, etc.) launched
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2007
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January 23
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Crown becomes first vehicle to earn five-star safety rating in Chinese collision safety tests
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January 11
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Line-off ceremony for new Tundra held at TMMI in the U.S.
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February 2
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Line-off ceremony for 3UR V8 engine for the Tundra held at TMMAL in the U.S.
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February 26
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Auris production commenced at TMUK in the U.K.
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March 6
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Grand opening of Midland Square office and commercial tower in Nagoya takes place
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March 8
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Auris production commenced at TMMT in Turkey
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March 13
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Opening ceremony held at Ban Pho Plant in Thailand
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April 19
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Toyota FCHV put into service around Central Japan International Airport
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April 1
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R&D base and production support company for the Asian region, TMAP-EM, established
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April
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Nissan supplies Mitsubishi on an OEM basis for the first time
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April 26
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28 cogeneration systems supplied to Toho Gas Co., Ltd. for participation in the Stationary Fuel Cell Large-scale Demonstration Project
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April 1
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New R&D and manufacturing company headquarters, TEMA, established in North America
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April 18
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Ground-breaking ceremony held at TMMMS in the U.S.;
- Highlander production scheduled to commence in 2010 |
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April 20
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Line-off ceremony for Toyota vehicle held at Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. (SIA)
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May 17
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Lexus LS 600h and LS 600hL (model UVF45, etc.) launched
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May 25
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Sale of FFVs commenced in Brazil (capable of running on 100% bioethanol)
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May
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Mitsubishi and two other companies establish new company to develop and produce lithium-ion batteries for vehicles
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May
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Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announces Next-Generation Vehicle and Fuel Initiative
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July 3
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Innova production commenced at the Kuozui Motors Ltd. Kuanying Plant in Taiwan
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July
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Chuetsu Offshore Earthquake hits northwest Niigata region of Japan
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August 23
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Basic agreement reached with Isuzu for collaboration on development, production, and supply of small diesel engines
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August 1
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Opening ceremony held at Toyota Technical Training Institute in India
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August 30
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Vanguard (model ACA33W, etc.) launched
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September
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Tokyo metropolitan bus system commences operation of biodiesel-fueled buses
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October 9
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Corolla Rumion (model NZE151N, etc.) launched
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October 1
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Tong Fang Global Logistics Co., Ltd. (TFGL), a joint venture established with FAW and Guangzhou Automobile, commences operations
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October
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CSR Committee established
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November 29
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Tokyo region's first auto mall, Tressa Yokohama, opened
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December 25
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Lexus IS F (model USE20) launched
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December 11
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New Land Cruiser production commenced at Sichuan FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (SFTM) in China
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December 21
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Line-off ceremony held at TMMR in Russia
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2008
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January
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Tata Motors Limited unveils the Nano
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March
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Photovoltaic power generation system with one of the world's highest rated outputs of 2,000 kW installed at Tsutsumi Plant
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March 4
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TSAM in South Africa holds ceremony to mark the commencement of Corolla exports to Europe
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March 9
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Toyota Camry achieves first victory at the Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR's (U.S.) premier series
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April 10
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Agreement with Daihatsu and Fuji Heavy Industries to expand cooperation in development and production announced
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April 1
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Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRI-NA) established
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April
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Cumulative worldwide Prius sales top 1 million units
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May 18
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Activities to develop sustainable plant activities commenced at Tsutsumi Plant with public tree-planting event
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May 9
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Opening ceremony held at new premises of TMAP-EM in Thailand
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May
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Major earthquake hits China's Sichuan Province
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June 3
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Vehicle-type certification acquired for new Toyota FCHV-adv (advanced fuel cell hybrid vehicle)
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June
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Iwate-Miyagi Nairiku Earthquake strikes northern Japan
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July 3
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Former Vice Chairman Shigenobu Yamamoto passes away
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July 31
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Ceremony held to mark the start of construction of second plant at TKM in India
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July
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit held
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July 7
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78 hybrid and other vehicles supplied for use at the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit
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July 28
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Central Motor Co., Ltd. made into wholly owned subsidiary
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September 10
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Plug-in hybrid car road test commenced in the U.K.
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September
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Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. collapses
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October 1
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Online, three-dimensional virtual city, Toyota Metapolis, launched
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October 9
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Opening ceremony held at new campus of Toyota Technical Center, USA, Inc. in York Township, Michigan
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October 27
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Ceremony held to mark the start of construction of new plant at Sichuan FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (SFTM)
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November 20
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iQ (model KGJ10) launched
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December 25
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Passo Sette (model M502E, etc.) and Daihatsu Boon Luminas launched
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December 4
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Line-off ceremony for RAV4 held at TMMC's second plant in Canada
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December
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Honda announces withdrawal from Formula One racing
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2009
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January 19
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Lexus RX 350 (model GGL10W, etc.) launched; Lexus RX 450h (model GYL15W, etc.) launched in April
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January
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Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group Holdings, Aioi Insurance Co., Ltd., and Nissay Dowa General Insurance agree to business merger
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February 9
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The Research Association of Innovative Bioethanol Technology established by six private-sector companies
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February
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Honda launches the Insight
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March 11
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TMC announces development of the world's first rear-seat center airbag
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March
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Discount on expressway tolls introduced in Japan (a maximum of 1,000 yen on weekends and holidays)
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April 1
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Toyota Loops commences operation
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April 21
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Lexus announces plans to enter LF-A prototype in 24 Hours Nnrburgring race
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April
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Tax cuts for eco-friendly vehicles introduced in Japan
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April
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Chrysler (U.S.) files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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May 7
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Lexus IS 250C (model GSE20) convertible launched
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May 25
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GAC Toyota Motor commences Highlander production
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May
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Eco-points program for energy-efficient consumer electronics commences in Japan
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May 8
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Net loss of 436.9 billion yen for fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 announced
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May 18
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Third-generation Prius (model ZVW30) launched
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May 25
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Toyota Sales Logistics College opened
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June 23
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Executive Vice President Akio Toyoda becomes President
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June
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GM (U.S.) files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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June 23
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E-commerce added as business objective
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June
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GM announces plans to withdraw from NUMMI joint venture
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July 14
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Lexus HS 250h (model ANF10) launched
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July
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U.S. introduces system for supporting purchase of fuel-efficient vehicles (late Jul.)
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August
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Cumulative worldwide hybrid vehicle sales top 2 million units
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August 21
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Decision to produce four-cylinder engines at TMMAL in the U.S. announced
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August
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GM discontinues Pontiac Vibe production at NUMMI
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August 28
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Decision to end production contract with NUMMI announced
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September 1
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TMC and Hino Motors, Ltd. test the functionality of breathalyzer ignition-interlock system for fleet management in cooperation with Japanese transport companies
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October 5
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Toyota finishes in second place at Round 15 of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship Japanese Grand Prix
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October 8
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Highlander production commenced at TMMI in the U.S.
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October 20
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New vehicle distribution system, SLIM, exhibited at 1st Automotive Telecommunication Technology Tokyo (ATTT) convention
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October 20
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Sales of Toyota-brand vehicles commenced in South Korea
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October 21
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TMC announced the launch of the Lexus LFA (model LFA10)
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October 23
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Announcement made that housing operations to be integrated under TOYOTA HOUSING CORPORATION to strengthen business
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October
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Toyota Marketing Japan Co., Ltd. Established
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November 4
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Toyota's withdrawal from Formula One racing announced
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November 23
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Lexus GX 460 exhibited for the first time at Auto Guangzhou 2009
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November
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New photovoltaic power generation buyback program commenced in Japan
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November 25
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Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. announces voluntary measures to remedy floor mat problem
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December 7
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Sai (model AZK10) launched
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December 10
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Announcement made concerning new compact car for India to be unveiled at Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi
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December 14
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Plug-in hybrid vehicle introduced to markets
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December 11
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Line-off ceremony for Camry Hybrid held at TMCA in Australia
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December
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Toyota Motor Sales & Marketing (TMSM) established
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December 17
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Toyota Group announces restructuring of small truck production in Indonesia
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2010
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January 15
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TMC announces rollout of 'G Sports' sports car conversion series in mid-2010
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February 9
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Recall related to the ABS control computer in Prius, Prius PHV, Sai, and Lexus HS 250h models announced
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February 1
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Details of remedy for accelerator pedal problems in recalled vehicles announced
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February
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Massive earthquake (magnitude 8.8) hits Chile
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February 24
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President Toyoda attends U.S. congressional hearing
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March 30
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Inaugural meeting of Toyota's Special Committee for Global Quality held
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April
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Internal awards program, 2009 Toyota Awards, held (engineering category from April 1, other categories from April 8)
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April 1
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Production ends at NUMMI
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April
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Renault-Nissan and Daimler of Germany agree on capital and business alliance
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April 20
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Details of remedy for vehicle stability control (VSC) problems in the Lexus GX 460 and other vehicles announced
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April 12
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Line-off ceremony for Camry Hybrid held at GAC Toyota Motor in China
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April
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Next-Generation Vehicle Strategy 2010 announced by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
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April 27
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Plug-in hybrid vehicles introduced in Europe, and large-scale tests commenced in Strasbourg, France
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May 21
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Collaboration with Tesla Motors on electric vehicle development announced
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June 23
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Line-off ceremony for Auris Hybrid held at TMUK's Burnaston Plant in the U.K.
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June
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Panasonic EV Energy Co., Ltd. changes its name to Primearth EV Energy Co., Ltd.
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August 6
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Line-off ceremony for Tacoma pickup truck for North American market held at TMMTX in the U.S.
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August
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GM (U.S.) applies for relisting on stock exchange
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September 16
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Rokkasho Village smart grid demonstration project commenced
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September
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Subsidies for eco-friendly vehicles end in Japan
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September 28
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Agreement for Daihatsu to supply light vehicles on an OEM basis announced
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October 1
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Housing operations integrated under TOYOTA HOUSING CORPORATION
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October 25
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Decision to establish new company for SUV assembly in Egypt announced
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October
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Japan and India agree to enter into an economic partnership agreement (EPA)
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October 5
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Development of an advanced energy management system, Toyota Smart Center (TSC), announced
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October 28
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TMC agrees to commence plug-in hybrid vehicle verification tests in Tianjin, China
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November 5
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Ceremony held to commemorate cumulative sales of 20 million units in Europe
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November
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Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting held in Yokohama, Japan
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November 17
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Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (China) Co., Ltd. (TMEC) established in China
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November
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16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 16) held in Mexico
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November 29
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Line-off ceremony for Prius held at Toyota Motor Thailand's Gateway Plant
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December 4
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FJ Cruiser (model GSJ15W) launched in Japan
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December 27
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Line-off ceremony held for new compact car, the Etios (model NGK15R), at TMK in India
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December
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Nissan launches the Leaf in Japan, the U.S., and Europe
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December 15
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First Lexus LFA for commercial sale produced at the LFA Works at Motomachi Plant
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December
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GM launches the Chevrolet Volt
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2011
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January 12
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Lexus launches its first premium compact vehicle, the CT 200h (model ZWA10)
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January 9
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Establishment of Collaborative Safety Research Center in the U.S. announced
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January
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Democratization movement spreads from Tunisia across Arab nations
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January
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Toyota Fleet Leasing Co., Ltd. established
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January 14
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Auris Hybrid receives 2011 Yellow Angel Award from Germany's ADAC
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February 24
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Ceremony held to mark start of new plant construction at TKAP (India)
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February
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Strong local earthquake (magnitude 6.3) hits South Island of New Zealand
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March 9
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Toyota Global Vision announced
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March 1
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Basic agreement reached on Land Cruiser Prado assembly in Russian Far East
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March
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Great East Japan Earthquake (magnitude 9.0) strikes
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March 21
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Prius awarded top rating of five stars under U.S. automobile safety evaluation system operated by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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March 30
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Ceremony held to mark signing of agreement with Tsinghua University to continue joint research at research center in China
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April 6
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Basic agreement with Microsoft on strategic partnership for construction of next-generation telematics platform announced
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April 27
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Agreement with WiTricity Corporation for technological collaboration on wireless vehicle battery charging system announced
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May 13
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Prius a (model ZVW40, etc.) launched
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May 23
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Basic agreement reached on strategic alliance with Salesforce.com for development of social network service for vehicle use (Toyota Friend)
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June 14
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Development of G-Station charger for EVs and PHVs announced
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June 7
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TMUK (Britain) announces introduction of large-scale use of photovoltaic panels
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June
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Kokoro Hakobu Project initiatives to support areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake launched
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June 20
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TMMF (France) announces installation of solar wall
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July 1
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Holidays changed from Saturdays and Sundays to Thursdays and Fridays until end of September
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July 8
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Ceremony held on completion of expanded facilities at ＴME Technical Center, including TME's first test track for research and development purposes in Europe
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July
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Japan Women's Football League (also known as Nadeshiko League) achieves first world championship victory by winning the Sixth Women's World Cup
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July 13
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Decision made to integrate Kanto Auto Works, Central Motor and Toyota Motor Tohoku with a target implementation date in July 2012; simultaneous announcement made that Toyota Auto Body and Kanto Auto Works to become wholly owned subsidiaries as of January 1, 2012
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July 27
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Expansion of production in India announced (increased production capacity at TKM and new production line at TKAP)
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July
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Terrestrial television signals replaced by digital broadcasting in 44 of Japan's prefectures (three prefectures in Tohoku region excluded)
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August 22
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Announcement made of collaboration with Ford on joint development of hybrid system for light trucks and SUVs, and on elements of next-generation telematics
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August 4
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GTMC (China) reaches cumulative production of 1 million units
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September 26
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Minivehicle Pixis Space (model L575A, etc.) launched
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September 1
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Ceremony held to mark cumulative engine production of 2 million units at TFTE (China)
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September 13
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TMMIN (Indonesia) announces decision to build Karawang Plant No. 2
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September 30
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Line-off ceremony for in-line 4-cylinder engine held at TMMAL (U.S.)
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October 5
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Decision made to roll out next-generation telematics service (using global cloud platform) for emerging markets
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October 22
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Cornerstone-laying ceremony held at Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (China) Co., Ltd. (TMEC)
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October
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Heavy rain in Thailand causes extensive flood damage
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October 13
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Corporate advertising campaign 'Fun to Drive, Again' launched
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October
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Production of new engine model started at GAC Toyota Engine Co., Ltd. (GTE)
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October
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Major earthquake (magnitude 7.2) strikes eastern Turkey
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October 14
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Decision made to support Nadeshiko League as official sponsor (until March 2013)
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October
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Exchange rate on Oceania markets reaches post-war record level of 75.32 yen to the dollar
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October 27
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E-Kizuna Project Agreement entered into with Saitama City
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November 1
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Support provided for development of Partner Robots for use in nursing and healthcare
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November 17
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Line-off ceremony held at TMMMS (U.S.)
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November
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Japanese Prime Minister Noda declares commitment to participation in Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations
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November 10
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Memorandum of understanding concluded with Intel Corporation of the U.S. on joint research into technology for next-generation in-vehicle multimedia systems
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November 29
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Orders opened for Prius PHV (model DLA-ZVW35) (sales commenced on January 30, 2012)
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December 1
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Agreement reached with BMW Group on development of medium- to long-term cooperative relationship in environmental technology
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December 16
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IMV series production capacity enhanced at TASA (Argentina) Zarate Plant
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December
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New eco-car subsidies started
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December 1
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Pixis Van (model EBD-S321M, etc.) and Pixis Truck (model EBD-S201U, etc.) launched
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December 26
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Compact hybrid vehicle Aqua (model DBA-NHP10) launched
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