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Industry: Email Alert RSS FeedA look behind Toyota's carefully cultivated image.(Toyota Motor Europe)
Automotive News Europe, December, 2006 by Ciferri, Luca
Byline: Luca Ciferri
On the numbers side, Toyota Motor Europe remains the ultimate example of flawless execution. But two recent blows to its quality and environmental performance raise the question: Is Toyota still as good as its powerful image?
As usual, Toyota is selling more vehicles than it has promised. This year, the brand will sell close to 1.1 million units, up from 935,431 units last year.
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