Princeton, IN – Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc. (TMMI) recognized Team Members for their annual volunteer efforts during a Team Member Volunteer Program (TMVP) reception on Monday, Feb. 25.

A total of 175 team members logged 20,870 volunteer hours in 2007, an increase of 6,000 hours from 2006. Because of these team members’ efforts, area non-profit organizations will receive a total of $28,950 in grant money from the Team Member Volunteer Program incentive plan.

The Incentive Program is designed to recognize team members who actively volunteer in their communities. Team members can direct a donation to the non-profit organization of their choice based on hours that are logged for the year. The amounts are $100 for 25-49 hours; $150 for 50-74 hours; $200 for 75-99 hours; and $250 for 100 or more hours.

In addition to the incentive program, truly outstanding volunteers are recognized through the Volunteer of the Year program. The top four volunteers are able to direct $1,000 each to the non-profit organization of their choice. The volunteer with the greatest number of hours is named TMMI Volunteer of the Year and is able to direct $3,000 to his or her chosen non-profit organizations.

Among the list of team members who qualified for the incentive program were the top five volunteers for 2007. The 2007 top volunteers were:

Paul Campbell, Newburgh Volunteer of the Year
Yankeetown Educational Sponsors
$3000

Alan Bailey, Evansville
Boy Scout Troop 358
$1000

Chris McCloud, Washington, Ind.
Boy Scout Troop 472
$1000

Gary Odom, Fort Branch
Fort Branch Girls Softball
$1000

William Smith, Cisne, Ill.
North Wayne Ambulance Service
$1000

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (TMMI) began production in Princeton, Ind., in 1998. Today, TMMI employs about 4,600 team members from the Tri-State. Within the 4-million-square-foot automotive facility, team members produce the Tundra pickup truck, Sequoia sport utility vehicle and the Sienna minivan.

TMMI has donated more than $11 million since 1996 to the local community in areas of youth and education, health and human services, diversity, environment, civic and community and arts and culture.

Toyota today announced production and sales results for Toyota Motor Corporation and for its subsidiaries, Daihatsu Motor Co, Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd. for the month of January, 2008.

Worldwide production for Toyota was 719,646 units, an increase of 8.4% from January, 2007. Daihatsu increased 5.5% to 73,456 units. Hino grew by 19.9% to 8,771 units. Total production for Toyota and its subsidiaries reached 801,873 units for the month of January, an increase of 8.23%.

Daihatsu is known mainly for its production of mini vehicles. Toyota has had a controlling interest (51% market share) in Daihatsu since 1999. Hino has been a part of the Toyota Group since 1967. It is known for producing diesel trucks and busses- though it has begun production of hybrid trucks and busses as well.

In accordance with a resolution adopted at the 103rd Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, Toyota Motor Corporation (“TMC”) repurchased its own shares. At the meeting, it was decided to purchase up to the lesser value of 30 million shares or 250 billion yen ($2.32 billion US).

Between February 7 and 13, Toyota purchased a total of 10 million shares through a trust bank on the Tokyo Stock Exchange for the sum of 59,442,421,000 yen ($552,279,534 US).

The half billion dollar buyback brings the plan to completion for a cost of about $1.75 billion US. As of February 14, the total cost of the 30 million share buyback amounted to 187,974,795,000 yen ($1,746,473,820 US).

I’m in Love with my Car

Winter is the toughest time on your car as a whole. Your car has been subjected to wind, rain, ice, snow and cold. Extra potholes have hammered your car’s chassis. Harsh weather has damaged your wiper blades and other accessories. Cold temperatures have battered your anti-freeze, oil and other fluids. In general, your car has been taking a beating- and it’s not over yet. Winter still has a tight grip for a few more weeks.

So now is the perfect time to show your car some love. The great thing is that your car does not require jewelry, candy or sweet talk. All your car needs is some basic maintenance.

? Have you changed the oil lately? Your car’s oil and filter should be changed every 3,000 miles or 3 months- or follow the guidelines in your owner’s manual.

? How is the tire pressure? Tires should be checked at least monthly- and don’t forget the spare.

? Has your car had a tune-up? Generally, a tune-up should be performed annually, but that will vary by usage, age and make of the vehicle. It’s best to follow the recommendations in the owner’s manual.

? How is the alignment? Again, alignment should be checked annually, especially after the beating that winter driving can give to a car.

? How are the accessories? Inspect windshield wipers (including fluids), headlights, taillights and turn signals to be sure that they are functioning properly.

Regular maintenance will insure that your car runs reliably, safely and efficiently into the spring and beyond. If you show your car love, it is sure to return the favor. Eventually, you could become a member of the 200,000 Mile Club here at www.Toyoland.com

Happy Valentine’s Day.

Lexus expands its talented roster of golf champions with the addition of two-time PGA TOUR winner Charles Howell III. Howell will display a Lexus logo on his apparel and make appearances at Lexus events as a brand ambassador. The sponsorship kicks off at the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif., on Feb. 11, 2008.

“We’re excited to welcome Charles to the Lexus golf family,” said David Nordstrom, vice president of marketing for Lexus. “Charles has such a passion for the sport which is evident both on and off the course that we feel he is an excellent representation of the brand. We look forward to supporting him as he continues to wow fans.”

“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to represent a brand that stands for the pursuit of perfection, passion and innovation,” said Howell. “I look forward to being part of an elite team of athletes that embodies Lexus’ brand principles and shares a passion for the game.”

After capturing the NCAA Championship at Oklahoma State University in 2000, Howell turned professional later that year and earned PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year honors in 2001. He captured his first PGA TOUR victory in 2002 at the Michelob Championship at Kingsmill and won his second PGA TOUR title in 2007 at the Nissan Open with a thrilling playoff victory over Phil Mickelson. He has earned more than 40 top-10 finishes in his career and has represented the United States on two Presidents Cup Teams

Howell, 28, grew up near the Augusta National Golf Club and began his golf career at the age of seven, winning five tournaments by age 11 and has excelled at every level of competition from junior golf to the PGA Tour.

Toyota Announces Hybrid and Clean Diesel Initiatives at Detroit Auto Show
In a keynote speech delivered at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe announced several environmental initiatives focused on new product releases:

• Toyota will supply plug-in hybrids to commercial customers by 2010. President Watanabe said, “As part of this plan, we will deliver a significant fleet of PHEVs powered by lithium-ion batteries to a wide variety of global commercial customers, with many coming to the U.S.”

• Toyota will offer a new clean-diesel V8 engine in both the Tundra truck and Sequoia SUV in the near future.

• At next year’s NAIAS, Toyota and Lexus will expand their conventional hybrid lineups by staging premieres of an all-new dedicated hybrid vehicle for each of their product lines.

Toyota Reveals Small Hybrid Truck Concept
The Advanced-Breakthrough Aerodynamic Truck (A-BAT) concept is a four-passenger compact pickup truck featuring Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive(r). A-BAT is conceived for drivers who want to conserve fuel on the commute to work during the week and perform light utility tasks on weekends, using the same vehicle. Unveiled at NAIAS, it has a full hybrid powertrain and carries a 4-foot by 6-foot load (like the Tacoma long-bed truck). With the rear seat folded and tailgate dropped, it accommodates a four-by-eight sheet of plywood.

Toyota Releases Environmental Report
Toyota has released its 2007 North America Environmental Report, describing progress toward achieving goals set forth in Toyota’s 2007-2011 Environmental Action Plan (EAP). Some of the EAP’s goals are to promote the development of technologies to achieve best-in-class fuel efficiency performance; introduce vehicle technologies that support diversification of energy and fuel resources; promote the development of clean-energy vehicles and ensure wide acceptance; promote initiatives to reduce traffic congestion; reduce CO2 emitted from North American operations; and reduce the company’s production of waste and water consumption.

Further information and a download of the report are available at http://www.toyota.com/about/environment-2007.

Texas Toyota Dealership Built to Highlight Environmental Standards
Toyota of Rockwell, a newly constructed 11-acre dealership in Rockwell, Texas, has been designed from the ground up with high environmental standards in mind.

The dealership’s environmental features include panels made of recycled aluminum, energy-saving glass, a cistern to capture and conserve water, a water-recycling carwash, a green wall, and a special membrane roofing system. The majority of the 70,000-square-foot dealership’s elements are designed to conserve energy and water, and to incorporate recycled materials. The project was designed to achieve Gold Level LEED certification, the highest rating level of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System(tm).

Toyota anticipates that a total of six LEED-certified dealerships will open in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2008.

Winners Announced in Lexus-Sponsored Environmental Challenge for Schools
Lexus and Scholastic, the children’s book publisher, have announced the winners of the second phase of the Lexus Environmental Challenge. Sixteen school teams from twelve states were recognized for their outstanding environmental action plans focusing on water and the environment. High school projects included protecting coral reefs, reducing the concentration of pesticides and contaminants in pond water, and developing water conservation campaigns. Middle school teams removed nonnative plants from wetlands, urged governmental flood control measures, and cleaned storm drains.