Thursday, October 16, 2014

Toyota Becomes a Global Hybrid Leader in Record Time!

Toyota has DONE IT! Woohoo!!!!! Toyota’s hybrids hit another global milestone! Global sales of hybrid vehicles surpassed 7 million units! That is GREAT NEWS for the Lipton Toyota family! At Lipton Toyota, we are proud to be a part of Toyota and their global leadership on the environment, and we are equally committed to making a positive impact on the amount of gasoline consumed and emissions generated by driving.

According to Toyota USA Newsroom, “Toyota achieved this latest million-unit hybrid milestone at the record pace of nine months.” And, Toyota will introduce a total of 15 new hybrids globally through 2015. Did you know? “The Prius is on its way to becoming the no. 1 selling vehicle in California for the third year in a row.”

Check out these amazing stats:

  • Over the past 50 years, Toyota has built more than 25 million cars and trucks in North America.
  • Toyota operates 14 manufacturing plants — 10 in the U.S.
  • Toyota directly employs more than 40,000 people — more than 32,000 in the U.S.
  • Toyota’s 1,800 North American dealerships (1,500 in the U.S.) sold more than 2.5 million cars and trucks (more than 2.2 million in the U.S.) in 2013.
  • About 80 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 20 years are still on the road today!


Toyota hybrids from around the world.

“Hitting the 7 million mark represents our customers’ recognition of the benefits of Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles,” said Bob Carter, Toyota senior vice president of automotive operations. “The appeal of excellent fuel economy, driving dynamics and the quality of our vehicles combined with our dealers’ dedication to customer service makes Toyota the undeniable leader in hybrid technology.” source

If you haven’t been to Lipton Toyota, we invite you to come on over and become a part of our winning team — the TOYOTA team!

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