This week marks the fifth anniversary of Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) opening in North Texas. Toyota of Plano, a top selling Toyota dealer in DFW located next door to the Toyota Headquarters, wants to celebrate by looking back on the positive impact that TMNA has made on our North Texas community.
Toyota USA decided to move to Plano as a part of its “One Toyota” initiative. This project was intended to create a more unified operation in North America - by bringing together the quality engineering, sales, marketing, financial services, and corporate functions teams in one facility.
When Toyota first announced the opening of its groundbreaking Plano facility, then-CEO, Jim Lentz, said “the opening of our new headquarters is an extraordinary next step in Toyota’s 60-year journey in the United States”. He went on to explain, “with team members from four different companies together in one campus location, we believe this will inspire greater collaboration, innovation and faster decision making as we turn to and lead the future of mobility, all with an eye on our customers.”
Since its opening, TMNA Plano Headquarters has exceeded Lentz's expectations. As of 2021, Toyota USA was recognized as the best-selling manufacturer in the US. The Plano facility has not only surpassed expectations of success, but simultaneously created more than 4,000 new jobs, with over 1,000 of those employees hired locally. In addition to bringing thousands of jobs to North Texas, TWNA has made its mark on our community by donating over $30 million to Dallas-area nonprofits and contributing to several other community initiatives.
TMNA’s impact doesn’t stop there. Toyota Motor North America has actively participated in nearly 40 nonprofits. These nonprofits include Parkland Hospital, the North Texas Food Bank, Meals on Wheels Collin County, and more. They’ve also set up mentoring and STEM programs, within local Dallas high schools, and established a number of learning centers - including a center for career exploration. Not to mention, Toyota employees have volunteered at over 121 nonprofits throughout Dallas-Fort Worth.
Our Toyota of Plano team could not be more proud to represent a manufacturer that is just as focused on improving the automotive industry’s safety and quality standards as giving back to the community. Join us in acknowledging all of the positive efforts that the TMNA team has contributed to in its first five years in North Texas. Our Toyota of Plano team looks forward to celebrating TMNA in North Texas for many years to come.
Next time you're in Plano, Carrollton, Denton or any neighboring city, stop by Toyota of Plano, and ask about our full lineup of new and used vehicles. When you walk through our showroom doors you can expect to see a broad range of makes and models, all certified by our expert technicians. Toyota of Plano also has an impressive selection of 2022 Toyota models to choose from. Our location, next door to the Toyota Motor North America Headquarters, allows our team access to a higher quantity of new vehicles, so you’ll find that we have plenty of models to choose from, including 4Runners, Rav4s, Highlanders, GR Supras, Tacomas, Tundras, Siennas, and more. Whether you’re looking for a Toyota SUV, Sedan, Truck, or Sports Car, we likely have it on our lot or it's already in transit to our store.
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