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Toyota Avalon Toyota began production in North America in 1986, with cumulative production there reaching 10 million units in 2002 and 20 million units in 2009. The 25 million-unit mark was reached this year at the end of October in 2012. Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp.

Las Vegas, USA – November 02, 2012

Antron Brown's Toyota "DragQuoia" Wins Prestigious Gran Turismo™ Award at SEMA

Antron Brown's outrageous Toyota Sequoia family dragster, known as "DragQuoia," captured Sony Computer Entertainment America's Gran Turismo™ Award for Best Truck or SUV at the 2012 SEMA Show.

The Gran Turismo™ Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the automotive industry for SEMA show exhibitors, as selected by Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi.

Antron Brown's outrageous Toyota Sequoia family dragster, known as "DragQuoia," captured Sony Computer Entertainment America's Gran Turismo™ Award for Best Truck or SUV at the 2012 SEMA Show.
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp.

The 10th annual Gran Turismo™ Awards show was held last night in Las Vegas, with hip hop superstar Snoop Dogg as host.

Already a star as part of the Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge, DragQuoia grabbed attention in its public debut at Toyota's SEMA Show press conference earlier this week with its radical design features, race-ready character and ear-splitting NHRA sound track.

Antron Brown's outrageous Toyota Sequoia family dragster, known as "DragQuoia," captured Sony Computer Entertainment America's Gran Turismo™ Award for Best Truck or SUV at the 2012 SEMA Show.
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp.

"This is a vehicle that really embodied the entire spirit of SEMA," said Toyota National Engagement Marketing and Motorsports Manager Keith Dahl.
"It's just over-the-top and the fans loved it."

Antron Brown's outrageous Toyota Sequoia family dragster, known as "DragQuoia," captured Sony Computer Entertainment America's Gran Turismo™ Award for Best Truck or SUV at the 2012 SEMA Show.
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp.

DragQuoia is the brainchild of Antron Brown, who commissioned the Motorsports Technical Center in Torrance, Calif., to build the SUV for him to compete in the Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge.

Chuck Wade and his team at Motorsports Technical Center produced a completely unique, high-quality build that looks, sounds, and is ready to rumble.

The build process was documented extensively on the Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge Facebook page ( www.toyotaracingdreambuild.com ), where fans followed team progress via photos and video.

Antron Brown's outrageous Toyota Sequoia family dragster, known as "DragQuoia," captured Sony Computer Entertainment America's Gran Turismo™ Award for Best Truck or SUV at the 2012 SEMA Show.
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp.

"It's a great honor to have DragQuoia win this award," Wade said.
"Yamauchi-san and his team at Gran Turismo are huge racing enthusiasts who take their car selections seriously. Only the best get in their door."

Toyota City, Japan - October 31, 2012

Toyota Celebrates Cumulative Production of 25 Million Units in North America

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that its R&D and production headquarters in North America, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA), held a ceremony today commemorating cumulative production of 25 million units in North America.

Introducing the 2013 Toyota Avalon, coming fall 2012. It’s a whole new car, front to back, inside and out.
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Toyota Avalon
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North American production compromises production (including CKD production) in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Toyota Camry
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Toyota Camry
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Toyota Camry - interior
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The ceremony was held at one of TMC’s production affiliates, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK), in Georgetown, Kentucky, the United States.

Toyota Corolla
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Toyota Corolla
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Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and other government officials attended the ceremony, as well as TEMA Executive Vice President Steve St. Angelo and Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Group Vice President Bill Fay.

Toyota Highlander
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp.

At the ceremony, St. Angelo said:
“Toyota’s 25 millionth vehicle signifies the tireless work of thousands of Toyota team members and hundreds of supplier partners in North America giving their best every day. We continue to evolve as a company, thanks to their commitment to build
the best vehicles in the market.”

Toyota Lexus RX 350
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Toyota Lexus RX 350
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Toyota Lexus RX 350
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Toyota began production in North America in 1986, with cumulative production there reaching 10 million units in 2002 and 20 million units in 2009.

Toyota Sienna
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp.

The 25 million-unit mark was reached this year at the end of October in 2012.

Toyota RAV4
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp.

Total investment and employment in relation to production in North American has thus far amounted to approximately 24
billion U.S. dollars and 365,000 jobs.

Toyota Venza
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Toyota Venza
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On the day of the ceremony, TMMK also began production of the new “Avalon” premium mid-size sedan, designed and engineered in North America.

Toyota Matrix
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A new hybrid model of the Avalon achieves class top Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy of 40 miles per gallon.

Toyota Tundra
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp.

Currently, 12 vehicle models including the Avalon and the “Camry” are produced in North America, with 70 percent of vehicles sold in the region produced locally.

Toyota Tacoma
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp.

TMC will continue to promote activities that contribute to the economies and societies of North America, and as a good corporate citizen, Toyota will continue to manufacture vehicles locally to meet the needs of consumers.


Reference: Breakdown of 25-million-unit Cumulative North American Production. Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp.

Source: Toyota Motor Corporation

http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/

http://www.toyota-global.com/news/12/index.html

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