A company like no other.

The history of Toyota in America begins in 1957. Established in a vacated automobile dealership, two Toyota Crowns were shipped to Toyota Motor Sales in Hollywood, California. Well received by critics, Japanese production was increased to deliver 100,000 vehicles per year, even before the car was actually driven here.

The faster speeds and longer distances afforded by the open roads, prompted Toyota to begin remodeling. The newly designed Crown, along with the Tiara and a pickup truck, finally arrived. By 1960, the sale of 316 Land Cruisers proved Toyota's adaptability to the American markets.

Over the next several years the company grew dramatically. The Corona arrived in 1965, followed by the introduction of the Corolla, of which 130,000 vehicles were sold. In 1975, Toyota surpassed Volkswagen as the number one import in America, and in 1986, passed the one-million-vehicles-sold milestone.

As the world's third largest manufacturer of automobiles in unit sales and in net sales today, Toyota has a track record of consistent growth and success that can be traced to every part of the company, and has become one of America's most desirable, reliable and innovative automobile brands.

Established in 1957 and headquartered in Torrance, California, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS), is the U.S. sales, marketing, and distribution arm of its Japanese parent company, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC). TMC is responsible for Toyota manufacturing worldwide and designs, manufactures, markets, sells, and distributes Toyota products globally.

TMS oversees operations in 49 states for Toyota, Lexus, and Scion products. Regional offices coordinate vehicle sales, service, and parts for dealers in 14 locations nationwide, and regional distribution includes 12 parts centers and five vehicle centers. There are currently 1,209 Toyota dealers and 206 Lexus dealers located throughout the United States, along with more than 34,394 associates.

TMS proudly embraces the competitive spirit to be found in the world of auto racing and is the first offshore manufacturer to be invited into the NASCAR professional racing ranks. Toyota Racing Development, U.S.A., Inc., a division of TMS, designs, assembles, and develops engines to support Toyota’s racing programs. The company also coordinates the development and sale of high-performance aftermarket parts for Toyota cars and trucks.

With its nearly fifty year legacy in the U.S., and a future that indicates continued growth, TMS is proud of the significant role it plays on the roads of one of the world’s greatest automobile nations.