April 15, 2009
EPA Recognizes Toyota With 2009 Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award

Company Earns its fifth award for protecting the environment through energy efficiency and management

ERLANGER, Ky. – April 15, 2009 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA), with a 2009 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award in recognition of its continued leadership in protecting our environment through energy efficiency and management. TEMA’s accomplishments were recognized at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 31, 2009.

TEMA, an ENERGY STAR partner since 2003, was honored for its long-term commitment to energy efficiency and management across its ten manufacturing operations in the U.S. Across the nation, top companies and organizations are leading the way toward a more energy-efficient future through participation in ENERGY STAR.

“Toyota’s commitment to sustainability reaches beyond just manufacturing vehicles,” said Kevin Butt, Chief Environmental Officer of TEMA. “We spend an average of nearly $1 million an hour globally on research and development to develop the cars and manufacturing technologies for the future. Our best resource to achieve this vision is our team members, who have paved the way to a sustainable future.”

Examples of energy improvements at TEMA’s manufacturing facilities include:

· Reducing total energy use by 27 per vehicle produced since FY2002;

· Reducing water usage by 65 million gallons annually, the equivalent of 3,000 homes;

· Reducing CO2 emissions by 750 metric tons, the equivalent of 54 homes by installing high pressure water systems in the Paint Shop. This system is being rolled out across all of TEMA’s manufacturing plants.

Eight of TEMA’s U.S. manufacturing plants have earned Energy Star Plant Awards. Energy improvements at these facilities have saved more than $600,000 annually and reduced CO2 emission by almost 12,000 metric tons.

The 2009 Sustained Excellence Awards are given to a select group of organizations that have exhibited outstanding leadership year after year. These winners have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by setting and achieving aggressive goals, employing innovative approaches, and showing others what can be achieved through energy efficiency. These awards recognize ongoing leadership across the ENERGY STAR program including energy-efficient products, services, new homes and buildings in the commercial, industrial and public sectors. Award winners are selected from more than 12,000 organizations that participate in the ENERGY STAR program.

Toyota (NYSE:TM) established operations in North America in 1957 and currently operates 14 manufacturing plants. There are more than 1,800 Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealerships in North America which sold more than 2.4 million vehicles in 2008. Toyota directly employs more than 41,000 in North America and its investment here is currently valued at nearly $21 billion, including sales and manufacturing operations, research and development, financial services and design. Toyota's annual purchasing of parts, materials, goods and services from North American suppliers totals more than $30 billion.

Toyota currently produces 12 vehicles in North America, including the Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Matrix, RAV4, Sienna, Solara, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra, Venza and the Lexus RX 350.

April 16, 2009
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. receives environmental achievement award from the United States EPA

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. received the environmental achievement award from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Pacific Southwest Region Office. This award recognizes groups and individuals working to protect public health and the environment. Toyota was recognized for its environmental and economic results and efforts to share its environmental expertise.

For additional information on the award, please contact Toyota Environmental, Safety & Quality Communications

Contacts: Jana Hartline, jana_hartline@toyota.com, or Amy K. Taylor, amy_k_taylor@toyota.com

April 8, 2009
Scion Reveals iQ Concept at the 2009 New York International Auto Show

NEW YORK, April 8, 2009 -- At the New York Auto Show today, Scion unveiled a special concept version of the iQ micro-subcompact car designed to meet the transportation needs of young urban trendsetters.

Scion’s iQ concept is a new urban vehicle with a revolutionary package that is just over 10 feet in length and accommodates three plus luggage. As more and more urban centers are revitalized with a new sense of purpose, energy, and creativity, young people are moving in from the suburbs to embrace new urbanism and are looking for a car that suits their needs and delivers high emotional value.

Scion’s iQ concept is the intelligent answer to this need for highly emotional and efficient urban transportation. The convenience of having work, entertainment and culture nearby for young city-dwellers is a significant draw to urban centers. The vehicle must be able to navigate narrow, congested streets, park in tight places, have impressive fuel economy, and have compelling design and function.

“Scion’s iQ concept turns traditional auto design upside down,” said Jack Hollis, Scion vice president. “Traditionally small vehicles have been thought of as being basic. The iQ concept is just the opposite with its innovative features and iconic urban design, and we believe it fits in well within the Scion brand. Our young, trendsetting buyers are creative and innovative forward thinkers, and we think they will appreciate what iQ has to offer.”