Toyota, originally founded as Toyoda Automatic Loom Works in 1924, has grown into one of the world’s largest and most respected automakers. The company’s name was changed to Toyota in 1937, as it took eight strokes to write in Japanese, a lucky number. Toyota’s history is marked by innovation, durability, and global expansion. The Toyota Corolla, introduced in 1966, became the world’s best-selling car, with a vehicle sold every 27 seconds on average. Toyota is also known for its eco-friendly Prius hybrid, which has sold over 6 million units. 

Remarkably, 80% of Toyotas sold 20 years ago are still on the road today, a testament to their durability. The company even has a city in Japan named after it, Toyota City, where 40% of the population works in the auto sector. 

With a strong commitment to research and development, and holding over 1,000 global patents, Toyota continues to innovate and maintain its position as a global leader in the automotive industry. From its humble beginnings as a textile manufacturer to becoming the world’s largest automaker, Toyota’s journey is one of resilience, innovation, and dedication to quality.