Toyota Motor Corporation was founded on 28 August 1937 by Kiichiro Toyoda in Toyota City, Japan, evolving from the Toyoda Automatic Loom Works founded by Sakichi Toyoda in 1926. Toyota pioneered the Toyota Production System, introducing Just-In-Time manufacturing and Kaizen continuous improvement in the 1950s and 1960s—revolutionizing global automotive production. Iconic models include the Corolla (1966), the best-selling nameplate in history; the Camry executive sedan; the Prius hybrid (1997), which launched mass-market electrification; and the Land Cruiser 4x4, renowned for reliability in extreme conditions. In 2023, Toyota sold over 10 million vehicles globally and continues advancing electrification with hybrid, plug-in, and battery-electric variants. Interesting note: Toyota’s commitment to hydrogen fuel-cell technology is embodied by the Mirai, launched in 2014 with a driving range of over 650 km on a single tank.