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Toyota to cease local production
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10th February, 2014
Toyota Australia announced today that it will stop building cars in
Australia by the end of 2017.
This means that local manufacturing of the Camry, Camry Hybrid and Aurion vehicles, as well as the production of four
cylinder engines, will cease by the end of 2017.
Toyota Australia President and CEO, Max Yasuda, was joined by Toyota Motor Corporation President and CEO, Akio Toyoda,
as he made the announcement to employees late this afternoon.
Mr Yasuda said approximately 2,500 employees directly involved with manufacturing will be impacted when the plant
stops building cars in 2017.
There will also be an impact on the company's corporate divisions, which will be studied over the coming months to
determine what roles and functions will remain in the future.
Mr Yasuda said that Toyota was also committed to providing support to the industry as it prepares for the end of
vehicle manufacturing in Australia.
"We will work with our key stakeholders to determine how to provide the best support to our employees, suppliers
and local communities during the coming years," Mr Yasuda said.
"Not only do we need to ensure our local suppliers and employees can plan for their future, we also need to make
sure that we continue to produce high quality vehicles and engines for our domestic and export customers."
Toyota Australia will continue to be involved in its local communities and employ thousands of people both directly
and indirectly via its extensive dealership network.
It is the company's intention to import the Camry and Aurion vehicles beyond 2017, along with a range of passenger
and commercial vehicles.
Toyota is the top selling vehicle brand in Australia. During 2013 Toyota sold 214,630 units, the best seller being
the Corolla hatchback and sedan (which was also the nation's best selling car in 2013).
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