Toyota Motor Corporation
Toyota Motor Corporation
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ii
1. Introduction 1
1.1. History 2
2. Financial Information 3
2.1. Financial Analysis 3
3. Mergers and Acquisitions 4
4. Competition and Foreign Interests 5
5. Future Expectations 5
6. Conclusion 6
References 7
1. Introduction
Toyota, which is known as Toyota Motor Corporation is one of the most exciting names in the automobile industry today. Toyota is one of the most competitive companies globally and has enjoyed a record setting success in the last few years. In the most recent years, the global automobile industry has been plagued by high gas prices, and tougher environmental protection laws. Like all automobile manufacturers, Toyota has had its work cut out for them, but to no avail they have been one of the most successful companies to date. Toyota has also been one of the industries leaders in developing new and innovative technologies that take advantage of the industries current hurdles. One of the most impressive things about this company is the scale, and the global footprint that they currently manage. " Toyota Motor Corporation is one of the world's representative automobile manufacturers, producing vehicles in 26 countries and regions and marketing vehicles in more than 170 countries and regions. In fiscal 2006, on a consolidated basis Toyota provided close to eight million vehicles to customers around the world under the Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu, and Hino brands. Toyota had more than 280,000 employees at the end of fiscal 2006" (Toyota Motor Corporation, 2006). One of the most challenging problems the industry has faced in the recent years has been stable sustainable growth, and Toyota has taken this challenge to heart. Toyota has plans to manufacturer, " cars that reflect the needs of customers and society, Toyota will target sustainable growth and contribute to the development of the automobile industry" Toyota Motor Corporation, 2006). There is no doubt that
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ii
1. Introduction 1
1.1. History 2
2. Financial Information 3
2.1. Financial Analysis 3
3. Mergers and Acquisitions 4
4. Competition and Foreign Interests 5
5. Future Expectations 5
6. Conclusion 6
References 7
1. Introduction
Toyota, which is known as Toyota Motor Corporation is one of the most exciting names in the automobile industry today. Toyota is one of the most competitive companies globally and has enjoyed a record setting success in the last few years. In the most recent years, the global automobile industry has been plagued by high gas prices, and tougher environmental protection laws. Like all automobile manufacturers, Toyota has had its work cut out for them, but to no avail they have been one of the most successful companies to date. Toyota has also been one of the industries leaders in developing new and innovative technologies that take advantage of the industries current hurdles. One of the most impressive things about this company is the scale, and the global footprint that they currently manage. " Toyota Motor Corporation is one of the world's representative automobile manufacturers, producing vehicles in 26 countries and regions and marketing vehicles in more than 170 countries and regions. In fiscal 2006, on a consolidated basis Toyota provided close to eight million vehicles to customers around the world under the Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu, and Hino brands. Toyota had more than 280,000 employees at the end of fiscal 2006" (Toyota Motor Corporation, 2006). One of the most challenging problems the industry has faced in the recent years has been stable sustainable growth, and Toyota has taken this challenge to heart. Toyota has plans to manufacturer, " cars that reflect the needs of customers and society, Toyota will target sustainable growth and contribute to the development of the automobile industry" Toyota Motor Corporation, 2006). There is no doubt that
References: Securities & Exchange Commission. (2006). Toyota Motor Corporation. Retrieved December 11th, 2006 from http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1094517/000119312506135772/d20f.htm Toyota Motor Corporation Toyota Motor Corporation. (2005). Annual Report 2005. Retrieved December 11th, 2006 from http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/ir/library/annual/pdf/2005/index.html Toyota Motor Corporation