Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) is a Japan-based automotive company that develops, manufactures and sells passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and related mobility products. Its principal brands include Toyota and Lexus, while the broader Toyota group also has ties to Daihatsu and Hino. The company offers a range of vehicles powered by internal-combustion engines, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, battery-electric systems and fuel cells.
Founded in 1937 by Kiichiro Toyoda, Toyota has grown into one of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers. In addition to vehicle production, its business activities include automotive parts and components, mobility services, research and development, and financial services such as vehicle financing and leasing.
Headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, the company operates manufacturing, research, sales and distribution activities across Japan and international markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and Oceania. Toyota Motor Corporation’s American depositary shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TM.
