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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Toyota’s $1,000 Rebate Program for College Graduates Now Includes the New Prius c
The all-new Prius c joins the 2012 Toyota Prius family of vehicles, which were recently named “Best Green Car to Buy 2012” by GreenCarReports.com. The letter “c” in the Prius c moniker represents “city” and it was indeed designed specifically with city-dwelling millennials in mind. It functions as an urban-friendly vehicle with an engaging driving experience, accessible price, a city fuel economy rating of 53 mpg and available convenient and advanced in-car electronics features such as Entune™ technology. It is the ideal vehicle for the recent college graduate in the market for a fuel-efficient and tech-savvy solution to their transportation needs.
“The Prius c, is taking off as one of the most popular vehicles among young adults, but more than that, it is a dependable and economical way for recent graduates to get to new jobs and start their careers,” said Mike Groff, TFS Group Vice President of Sales, Product and Marketing. “We hope this $1,000 rebate, which can be coupled with other incentives, helps make the dream of car ownership a little easier.”
Qualified college graduates receiving the $1,000 rebate are also eligible for the College Graduate Finance Program (applicable for all new Toyota/Scion models) which offers a highly competitive APR/lease and special incentives such as:
- No money down when financing and no monthly payments for the first 90 days on select finance programs on all new untitled Toyota vehicles
- Competitive APRs on all new untitled Toyota vehicles and Toyota Certified Used Vehicles
- Waived security deposit on lease
- And of course, Toyota Care: a 2-year/25,000-mile, whichever comes first, complimentary worry-free maintenance plan with roadside assistance
The College Rebate Program for Toyota vehicles ends January 2, 2013 and is available to qualified customers who graduated within the last two years, or are about to graduate within the next six months.
How to Qualify: You must meet all of these conditions:
- Get that degree! To take advantage of the program you must:
- Have graduated from an accredited four-year college, university, or registered nursing degree program during the last two years or graduate from such a school/program within the next six months, or
- Have graduated from an accredited two-year college during the last two years, or
- Be enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program or have received a degree from an accredited graduate program during the last two years, or
- Have graduated during the last two years from the two-year Toyota Technical Education Network (T-TEN) Program or any other two-year post secondary automotive program accredited by the NATEF, or
- Have completed an electrician apprenticeship/cert. program during the last two years through NJATC and IBEW.
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- Get a job! Show proof of present employment, or future employment with a start date within 120 days of your purchase contract date. TFS must deem your salary sufficient to cover living expenses and vehicle payments.
- Minor credit lapses allowed! Obligations paid within 60 days or less of the due date and non-credit related (e.g., rent, utilities, health club membership, etc.) charge-offs less than $1,000 in the past 24 months are acceptable.
- On approved credit through participating Toyota dealers and Toyota Financial Services. Not all applicants will qualify. Terms, conditions and restrictions apply.
*Toyota USA Newsroom
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Toyota's TABC Plant Celebrates 40 Years of Manufacturing in California
TABC, originally known as Atlas Fabricators, contracted with Toyota in 1972 to produce truck beds for vehicles destined for the U.S. Two years later, Toyota purchased the operations and renamed it TABC, becoming the first manufacturing investment in the U.S. for Toyota.
Today, TABC employs 470 and its investment tops $270 million. It produces stamped and welded parts, steering columns and catalytic converters for a number of Toyota’s vehicle assembly plants in North America and Japan and tests, inspects and repackages end-of-life hybrid vehicle batteries.
“The spirit of family is what makes TABC unique,” said Atsushi Niimi, executive vice president and member of the board of Toyota Motor Corporation. “As our first manufacturing plant in the U.S., TABC’s rich history represents Toyota’s commitment to outstanding teamwork and continuous improvement.”
“TABC has played a vital role in Toyota’s formula for success in the U.S.,” said Mike Bafan, president of TABC. “And our mission was clear; to set the stage for Toyota’s growth by building the best products. And over these 40 years, we have proven ourselves as a world-class manufacturer with an outstanding workforce that’s dedicated to safety and quality.”
To commemorate its 40th anniversary as a member of the Long Beach community, TABC made donations to each of the following non-profit organizations:
Recipient of $35,000 gift through joint sponsorship with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. and Toyota Financial Services:
o California Conference for Equality and Justice (CCEJ)
Recipients of Toyota vehicles:
o Children Today (Toyota Sienna)
o United Friends of the Children (Toyota Sienna)
Recipients of $5,000 gift:
o Academic Uprise
o American Red Cross
o Assistance League of Long Beach
o Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach
o Conservation Corps of Long Beach
o Special Olympics of Southern California
Recipients of $5,000 Toyota scholarships gift:
o California State University Long Beach
o Long Beach City College
*Courtesy of Toyota USA Newsroom
Monday, August 20, 2012
2012 Earnings: First Quarter
In August 2012, Toyota announced a hefty profit in the first quarter and said that it aimed to build a record-breaking 9.76 million cars in 2012, leading a recovery by Japanese automakers after a year of natural disasters and a punishingly strong currency.
Though the strong yen continues to weigh on Japanese exporters’ bottom lines, many other things are going right for Japanese automakers. Supply chains that were severed are now up and running, and manufacturers like Toyota and Honda are racing to meet pent-up demand and are fast regaining lost ground in profitable markets like the United States. Japanese government incentives on fuel-efficient cars have revived markets at home.
Toyota said net profit for the April-to-June quarter had risen to ¥290.3 billion, or $3.7 billion, from ¥1.1 billion in 2011, after the number of vehicles it sold nearly doubled.
The brisk sales growth prompted the carmaker to raise its global sales target 180,000 cars to 9.76 million cars in 2012, which would be a 23 percent increase from 7.95 million in 2011.
Together with group companies that make trucks and light vehicles, Toyota expects to produce 10.05 million vehicles in 2011, which would make it the first automaker to break through the 10-million mark. The new targets could allow Toyota to win back its standing as the world’s largest automaker; in the first six months of 2012, Toyota has led General Motors by 300,000 units.
Reflecting uncertainties ahead Toyota has modest forecasts for the year. Despite the strong first-quarter showing, Toyota said it would leave its annual profit forecast unchanged at ¥760 billion on ¥22 trillion in sales.
Still, the robust earnings and global clout of Japan’s automakers are providing some comfort to a country that has seen its consumer electronics companies lambasted by foreign competition.
And after four years in the doldrums, the all-important North American market is finally rebounding, helping to pick up some of the slack posed by a slowdown in some emerging markets.
Ultimately, Japanese automakers will have to face up to a problem that refuses to go away: the strong yen, which makes Japanese exports more expensive overseas and erodes overseas earnings when they are converted into the home currency. Toyota, which still makes about 40 percent of its cars in Japan and has said it is committed to keeping a sizable production base in the country, is especially exposed to foreign exchange swings: for every ¥1 gain against the dollar, the company loses about ¥35 billion in annual profit.
Takahiko Ijichi, the senior managing officer, said the company had few options but to shore up profit by cutting costs further, selling a better mix of more expensive cars and in some cases, moving more production overseas.
*Courtesy of The New York Times.com
Thursday, August 16, 2012
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Toyota Financial Services Funds Will Benefit Underserved Students Through Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Other Non-Profit Partners
The announcement took place at a Community Day event held on the Toyota Financial Services main campus where more than 350 students and their families, Toyota associates and special guests gathered to celebrate the students’ academic achievement.
Since 2007 Toyota Financial Services has provided scholarships to deserving students from local non-profit partners including students from the East Los Angeles Boys & Girls Clubs who have demonstrated academic achievement and served as role models by volunteering in their community. As part of TFS’ national giving strategy, the Making Life Easier scholarships program allows economically disadvantaged youth to pursue their higher education goals by providing up to $20,000 for university, college, trade or vocational school tuition and fees. To date, TFS has provided $1.4 million in scholarships to nearly 400 local Boys & Girls Club students and more than $2.3 million in direct funding to the Boys & Girls Clubs of East Los Angeles and $6.4 million to Boys & Girls Clubs of America and other Clubs across the country to support after-school programs and family economic development programs.
Earlier this year, Toyota partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to announce the establishment of Diplomas to Degrees - or D2D, an intensive college readiness program funded by an initial $1.5 million grant from Toyota over three years to help provide tools, resources and support to Boys & Girls Club teens to better prepare them to move from high school to college graduates. This year, nine Boys & Girls Clubs piloting the D2D program participated in the Making Life Easier scholarship program and as a result TFS is awarding $85,000 in scholarships to D2D students from across the country.
“Toyota Financial Services is building on six years of success and expanding our Making Life Easier scholarship program will enable us to reach thousands of kids on a national level,” said George Borst, President and CEO of Toyota Financial Services. “We are committed to helping improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work, and through our partnerships with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and other non-profits we are able to engage with really inspirational and courageous students and become a part of their lives.”
Among the students honored at the Community Day event, local Boys & Girls Clubs of East LA student Ivonne Gonzalez who received a $20,000 scholarship shared her story how at a young age she overcame life challenges and financial difficulties, while managing to keep good grades and serve as positive role model within her community. Also recognized was Brian Miller from San Antonio, Texas who was one of the Making Life Easier Scholars through the Diplomas to Degrees Program for 2012.
“We are so proud and thrilled to congratulate the students honored here today,” said Judith J. Pickens, Senior VP of Program & Youth Development Services, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. “The hard work of these Club members and the support they receive through our programs and our ongoing partnership with Toyota helps to build stronger communities by creating hope and opportunity for underserved young people here and across the country.”
The Community Day event featured special guests from Boys & Girls Clubs of America including former L.A. Laker and retired NBA star, philanthropist, and Boys & Girls Club alum AC Green, who congratulated the students on their achievements.
In addition, TFS associates held their annual “Back to School Drive” where they support deserving local youth by donating backpacks, school supplies, and other necessities to start the school year off right. Associates “adopt” a student and help set them up for success this school year by purchasing school supplies and then assist stuffing the backpacks. This year’s annual Back to School Drive yielded more than 700 backpacks for underserved students.
*Courtesy of Toyota USA Newsroom
Monday, August 13, 2012
'Personal Branding Initiative' to Help Veterans Translate Skills for Employment
Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. announced today a partnership with Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s National Chamber Foundation as part of an ongoing initiative to support returning troops and veterans making the transition from military to civilian jobs. Sgt. Meyer, the first living Marine in three decades to receive the Medal of Honor, will be appearing at various Hiring Our Heroes job fairs around the country to meet with veterans and help them understand the importance of personal branding and how to translate military skills to future employers.
Toyota, Hiring Our Heroes and Sgt. Meyer recognized an existing void in the veteran job market and the need for skill translation tools to bridge the gap between military credentials and civilian job descriptions. Working in unison to develop personal branding collateral, today will mark the beginning of distribution of those materials at 400 job fairs around the country.
Speaking at a job fair for veterans at Quantico Marine Base, Don Esmond, Senior Advisor, Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. and former Marine, said “The U.S. is currently facing an unemployment rate for post 9-11 veterans of more than 12%, which has the potential to increase as troops return home from overseas. We believe the Personal Branding Initiative is an important step forward in addressing this challenge because it helps veterans translate their military experience into marketable skills. Toyota is honored to be partnering with Sgt. Dakota Meyer and Hiring Our Heroes and we pledge our full support to the program.”
As a former Marine sniper, Sgt. Meyer has first-hand knowledge and experience of the challenges facing military veterans as they try to acclimate and integrate into civilian life after their turn of duty. Working closely with Toyota and Hiring Our Heroes, he will be offering his unique insights to the tools being developed, as well as speaking about the importance of personal branding. Sgt. Meyer will be appearing at numerous job fairs around the country to help spread awareness to the U.S. veteran community.
“I was a sniper in the U.S. Marine Corps, so I understand firsthand how hard translating a military skill to a civilian skill can be. Toyota understands the gap that exists when veterans apply to jobs and face specific challenges in matching future employers job descriptions,” said Sgt. Dakota Meyer. “Our country has been served by the people that make up the best employees – where qualities like loyalty, commitment and hard work are not only required, but honored. Since my return from service, I’ve been very passionate about doing what I can to help veterans. I believe this partnership with Toyota and the Hiring Our Heroes will take those efforts to the next level. I’m excited to be involved and look forward to spreading the word to veterans across the country.”
Toyota’s partnership with Hiring Our Heroes will include prominent displays at job fairs around the country, as well as the ongoing development and promotion of personal branding materials that have been collaboratively developed. Toyota will also have a seat on the Veterans Employment Advisory Council (VEAC) in the Chairman’s Circle, the highest level that a brand can participate with the U.S. Chamber.
*Courtesy of Toyota USA Newsroom
Thursday, August 9, 2012
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Third Group of 25 Winners Announced in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good Program
Toyota today announced the third group of winners of Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program, a national philanthropic program that is awarding 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 consecutive days. Winners are selected each day through public voting on Facebook at www.100carsforgood.com.
Each day through August 21, five nonprofit organizations will be profiled on the 100 Cars for Good Facebook page. Registered Facebook users are able to vote once daily for the nonprofit they think can do the most good for the community with a new vehicle. The organization with the most votes at the end of the day wins a new Toyota vehicle. The four runners-up each receive a $1,000 cash grant from Toyota. “As we approach close of 100 Cars for Good, it is exciting and humbling to see how many communities and organizations Toyota touches through this program,” said Jim Lentz, president and chief executive officer of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. “With hundreds of thousands of votes through the program thus far, it’s clear that the public is engaged and invested in seeing Toyota vehicles make their way into the community. We look forward to seeing what the last leg of the 2012 program will bring.” The majority of the third group of 25 winners (the first 25 winners were announced in June and the second group in early July) provide services in a variety of areas, including: animal welfare, education, food banks, and human services for children and adults. Winners 1- 75 in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program are:
| The Fix Is In, Inc. | Rhinelander, WI | July 27, 2012 |
| Wish Upon A Star, Inc. | Evansville, IN | July 26, 2012 |
| Family Crisis Center of East Texas | Lufkin, TX | July 25, 2012 |
| Heritage Hospice, Inc. | Danville, KY | July 24, 2012 |
| K9 Specialty Services of Alabama | Columbiana, AL | July 23, 2012 |
| Adelante Mujeres | Forest Grove, OR | July 22, 2012 |
| Freedom Work Opportunities, Inc. (FWO) | Highland, MI | July 21, 2012 |
| Creek Connections | Meadville, PA | July 20, 2012 |
| Web of Life Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | July 19, 2012 |
| Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care | Matthews, NC | July 18, 2012 |
| Guardian Angel Service Dogs, Inc. | Orange, VA | July 17, 2012 |
| West Alabama Food Bank | Northport, AL | July 16, 2012 |
| Good Shepard Shelter | Los Angeles, CA | July 15, 2012 |
| Stepping Stones Center | Cincinnati, OH | July 14, 2012 |
| Mystic Farm Wildlife Rescue | Sagle, ID | July 13, 2012 |
| Craighead Beringia South | Kelly, WY | July 12, 2012 |
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare | Lexington, KY | July 11, 2012 |
| Mentors 4 Kids, Inc. | Benton, IL | July 10, 2012 |
| Freedom Fences | Anderson, SC | July 9, 2012 |
| American Red Cross | Minot, ND | July 8, 2012 |
| Desert Arc | Palm Desert, CA | July 7, 2012 |
| Paws to the Rescue | Mullins, SC | July 6, 2012 |
| Bitter Root Humane Association | Hamilton, MT | July 5, 2012 |
| Gould Farm (William J. Gould and Associates) | Monterey, MA | July 4, 2012 |
| All Pet Rescue, Inc. | Fort Pierce, FL | July 3, 2012 |
| Pets Without Parents Columbus | Columbus, OH | July 2, 2012 |
| Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia | Brunswick, GA | July 1, 2012 |
| Pelican Harbor Seabird Station | Miami, FL | June 30, 2012 |
| Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Camp | Amery, WI | June 29, 2012 |
| One More Generation | Fayetteville, GA | June 28, 2012 |
| Franklin County Humane Society | Frankfort, KY | June 27, 2012 |
| Canine Partners for Life | Cochranville, PA | June 26, 2012 |
| Ozark Family Resource Agency (Ripley County) | Doniphan, MO | June 25, 2012 |
| The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri | Columbia, MO | June 24, 2012 |
| Animal Aid Vermillion Area | Abbeville, LA | June 23, 2012 |
| Muttville Senior Dog Rescue | San Francisco, CA | June 22, 2012 |
| Ronald McDonald House of SNJ | Camden, NJ | June 21, 2012 |
| Central Aroostook Humane Society | Presque, ME | June 20, 2012 |
| STAR Center, Inc. | Jackson, TN | June 19, 2012 |
| C.H.A.I.N.E.D. Inc. | Riverview, MI | June 18, 2012 |
| 4K for Cancer | Baltimore, MD | June 17, 2012 |
| Young at Heart Pet Rescue | Lake Zurich, IL | June 16, 2012 |
| Haven House St. Louis | St. Louis, MO | June 15, 2012 |
| Girl Scouts of Kentucky's WRC | Lexington, KY | June 14, 2012 |
| 1st Priority & Search Recovery | Plantersville, TX | June 13, 2012 |
| Motley Zoo Animal Rescue | Redmond, WA | June 12, 2012 |
| A Child's Place | Charlotte, NC | June 11, 2012 |
| Humane Society of Marion County | Ocala, FL | June 10, 2012 |
| Humane Society of Fargo-Moorhead | Fargo, ND | June 9, 2012 |
| Life 4 Paws Animal Rescue | Winnetka, CA | June 8, 2012 |
| Feed My Sheep | Gulfport, MS | June 7, 2012 |
| Rikki’s Refuge | Rapidan, VA | June 6, 2012 |
| Last Chance Ranch | Quakertown, PA | June 5, 2012 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | Normal, IL | June 4, 2012 |
| Shore Hearts Golden Retriever | Lanoka Harbor, NJ | June 3, 2012 |
| Clark County Community Services | Winchester, KY | June 2, 2012 |
| Animal Aid, Inc. | Oakland Park, FL | June 1, 2012 |
| K9 Services German Shepherd Rescue, Inc. | Middleburg, FL | May 31, 2012 |
| Kristie’s Foundation | Anaheim, CA | May 30, 2012 |
| Operation Blankets of Love | Granada Hills, CA | May 29, 2012 |
| Central Vermont Humane Society | East Montpelier, VT | May 28, 2012 |
| Fences for Fido | Portland, OR | May 27, 2012 |
| Detroit Dog Rescue | Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | May 26, 2012 |
| All Hands Volunteers | Carlisle, MA | May 25, 2012 |
| The Children’s Lunchbox | Anchorage, AK | May 24, 2012 |
| Together We Rise | Chino, CA | May 23, 2012 |
| Petfinder Foundation | Tucson, AZ | May 22, 2012 |
| SPCA International's Operation Baghdad Pups | New York, NY | May 21, 2012 |
| The Dream Center | Los Angeles, CA | May 20, 2012 |
| Hope for Paws Animal Rescue | Los Angeles, CA | May 19, 2012 |
| Recycled Doggies, Inc. | Cincinnati, OH | May 18, 2012 |
| Pibbles & More Animal Rescue | Ridgewood, NY | May 17, 2012 |
| Lehmi County Humane Society | Salmon, ID | May 16, 2012 |
| Cincinnati Zoo | Cincinnati, OH | May 15, 2012 |
| DC Scores | Washington, DC | May 14, 2012 |
Public voting for the 100 Cars for Good program began on May 14 and will continue through August 21. Voters may place one vote per day, each day, over the course of the program. Each day, the previous day’s winner will be announced and five new nonprofit organizations will be featured for voting. Winning organizations can choose from the following vehicles: Camry Hybrid, Highlander SUV, Prius v Hybrid, Sienna minivan, Sienna Mobility or Tundra full-sized pickup. A six-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty is also provided for each vehicle, compliments of Toyota Financial Services. The 500 finalists, from which the 100 winners were ultimately selected, were certified by an independent panel of judges who are experts in the fields of philanthropy and corporate social responsibility. *Courtesy of Toyota USA Newsroom
Monday, August 6, 2012
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