Here are some of the most important years in the history of Toyota.
1937
Toyota is founded by Kiichiro Toyoda.
1947
Toyota begins manufacturing the BM Truck.
1955
Toyota introduces the Crown a sedan that is still produced today in various parts of the world.
1957
Toyota cars are introduced in the United States.
1972
Toyota begins manufacturing in the United States.
1982
Toyota names a four-door passenger sedan the Camry.
1989
Lexus is founded with the LS 400 and the ES 250
1997
The Toyota Prius is launched in Japan.
2002
Scion is founded.
2008
Toyota surpasses GM as the largest automobile maker in the world.
