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TORRANCE, Calif., July 1, 2008 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported half-year sales of 1,240,086 vehicles. For the month of June, TMS recorded sales of 193,234 units, a decrease of 11.5 percent from last June, on a daily selling rate basis.

2008 Toyota Camry XLE

The Toyota Division posted June sales of 172,981, down 10.3 percent from last June. The Lexus Division reported June sales of 20,253 units, a decrease of 21.1 percent from the year-ago month.

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TORRANCE, Calif., June 3, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported May sales of 257,404 vehicles, a decrease of 7.9 percent from last May, on a daily selling rate basis.

2008 Toyota Corolla

"The all-new Toyota Corolla really found its stride this month," said TMS President Jim Lentz. "Launched amid soaring fuel prices and economic uncertainty, Corolla strikes a sweet spot for buyers seeking refinement in addition to fuel efficiency and affordability."

The Toyota Division posted May sales of 230,811, a decrease of 6.3 percent from last May. The Lexus Division reported May sales of 26,593 units, a decrease of 19.6 percent from the year-ago month.

Toyota Division

May 2, 2008 - Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced new manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles, effective mid- to late May 2008.

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2008 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab Pre-Runner V6

At this time, pricing for the all-new 2008 Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV), the 2008 Tacoma pickup truck, the all-new 2009 Corolla compact car and all-new 2009 Matrix crossover utility vehicle pricing remains unchanged.

Luxury hotelier and leading luxury automaker create the ultimate cosmopolitan experience for environmentally aware travelers

San Francisco, CA - April 7, 2008 - Eco-savvy travelers can now enjoy luxury, style and a commitment to sustainability when they visit two premier hotels. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Lexus are partnering to unveil two "Lexus Hybrid Living Suites" geared for eco-conscious visitors, with the first to launch at The Fairmont San Francisco, followed by The Fairmont Washington, D.C. in conjunction with Earth Day 2008.

2008 Lexus LS 600h L Hybrid

TORRANCE, Calif., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported March sales of 217,730 vehicles, a decrease of 3.4 percent from last March.

The Toyota Division posted March sales of 192,791, a decrease of 2.9 percent from last March. The Lexus Division reported March sales of 24,939 units, a decrease of 6.9 percent from the year-ago month.

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March 14, 2008 - Torrance, CA - Lexus today announced Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the Pebble Beach Collection RX 350 and ES 350 special edition packages. The RX 350 luxury utility vehicle and ES 350 luxury sedan will both receive Pebble Beach Edition packages for the first time, extending a relationship with Pebble Beach Company that began in 2003, and has since produced an SC 430 Pebble Beach special edition luxury hardtop convertible every year.

2008 Lexus RX-350 Pebble Beach Edition

Production of the Pebble Beach Collection RX and ES is limited to 6,000 vehicles each. The MSRP for the RX 350 Pebble Beach package is $3,880, while the ES 350 package carries an MSRP of $4,170.

TORRANCE, Calif., March 3, 2008 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported February sales of 182,169 vehicles, a decrease of 6.6 percent from last February.

"Spurred in part by rising fuel prices, Toyota's fuel-efficient models and hybrids, the mainstay of our lineup, continue to show strength," said TMS President Jim Lentz.

The Toyota Division posted February sales of 160,892, a decrease of 6.3 percent from last February. The Lexus Division reported February sales of 21,277 units, a decrease of 9.3 percent from the year-ago month.

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Charles Howell III is defending champion at debut tournament

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- 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. 12, 2008.

Luxury utility vehicle and luxury sedan receive exclusive package for the first time

February 6, 2008 – Torrance, CA - Lexus today introduced the Lexus Pebble Beach Collection of vehicles at the Chicago Auto Show. The RX 350 luxury utility vehicle and ES 350 luxury sedan will receive Pebble Beach Edition packages for the first time, extending a relationship with Pebble Beach Company that began in 2003 and has since produced an SC 430 Pebble Beach special edition luxury hardtop convertible every year.

2008 Lexus RX-350 Pebble Beach Edition

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported January sales of 171,849 vehicles, a decrease of 2.3 percent from last January.

"On the retail front, consumers are sitting in the catbird's seat, with falling interest rates and a competitive market giving rise to showroom values," said Jim Lentz, TMS president. "On the product front, the migration toward passenger cars dovetails nicely with February's launch of the all-new Toyota Corolla and Toyota Matrix."

The Toyota Division posted January sales of 151,550, a decrease of 1.4 percent from last January. The Lexus Division reported January sales of 20,299 units, a decrease of 8.2 percent from the year-ago month.

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Luxury Automotive Leader to Present the Alicia Keys "As I Am" Tour

January 31, 2008 - Phoenix, AZ - Lexus has partnered with Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist Alicia Keys, bringing together the passionate artistry of Keys with Lexus' pursuit of perfection. The luxury automaker will support the 32-city, U.S. Lexus Presents the Alicia Keys "As I Am" Tour, kicking off in Hampton, VA on April 18th and concluding at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City on June 18th.

Lexus heralds a new era of eco-luxury with America's fashion innovators

January 25, 2008 - New York - Proving luxury and eco-consciousness go hand in hand, Lexus Hybrid Living presents two of New York's most exciting 2008 fall fashion events. Starting January 31st, thirty of the world's top designers will come together to present cutting edge, eco-friendly fashions at Manhattan's Gotham Hall.

Everything from renewable to reusable will be transformed by fashion's most groundbreaking designers into couture for the exceptional FutureFashion event by Earth Pledge.

Lexus Hybrid Living's fashion presence continues on February 5th with the sponsorship of one of fashion's most anticipated ready-to-wear collections-Rodarte.

Bodies of Water Nationwide Improve Thanks to Students' Efforts

January 14, 2008 – Torrance, CA - Streams, lakes, oceans and ponds nationwide got a little cleaner when middle and high school students across the country entered the second phase of the Lexus Environmental Challenge, a program designed by Lexus and Scholastic to educate and empower students to take action to improve the environment. Sixteen school teams from 12 states were recognized today for their outstanding environmental action plans for the "Water Works" Challenge, the second of four challenges.

An Open Version of the Supercar Concept Revealed

January 13, 2008 - Detroit, MI - The engineers and designers at Lexus continue to use their groundbreaking LF-A premium sports car concept as a medium for expressing their ideas about what a high-performance sporting vehicle not only can be, but should be. In this latest expression of the LF-A, they have removed the car's top to create a high-performance roadster.

2008 Lexus LF-A Roadster

The LF-A Roadster is based on the sturdy yet lightweight carbon-fiber and aluminum body used for the LF-A coupe, which helps maintain the structure's strength and rigidity even without a top.

January 11, 2008 – Torrance, CA - Lexus today announced the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the all-new 2008 IS F high-performance sport sedan. The IS F is the first production model to wear the new “F” badge and is the fastest Lexus production car ever built. The 2008 IS F launches onto the market carrying a base MSRP of $56,000.

2008 Lexus IS F

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- With 12 consecutive years of record-breaking sales, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever year-end sales of 2,620,825 vehicles, up 2.7 percent over 2006.

"Great products and value drive a volatile market and put the consumer in the driver's seat," said TMS President Jim Lentz. "Toyota, Lexus and Scion deliver on both."

Toyota Division recorded best-ever year-end sales of 2,291,648 vehicles, up 2.9 percent over the prior year. Lexus retained its position as the best-selling luxury brand in America for the eighth consecutive year, selling a best-ever total of 329,177 units in 2007, up 1.8 percent over 2006. With overall sales of 130,181, the Scion line of vehicles contributed to the record sales year.

December 20, 2007 – Torrance, CA - The introduction of the 2008 Lexus LX 570 all-new luxury utility vehicle, afforded Lexus' exclusive entertainment system partner, Mark Levinson, the opportunity to implement a discrete 5.1 surround sound system equal in both luxury and performance to the vehicle in which it will be housed. The result was Mark Levinson Reference Surround, a 19-speaker, 450-watt audio system initially designed for and launched on the 2007 LS 460 and now available for the first time in the all-new 2008 LX 570.

2008 Lexus LX 570

What Constitutes "Reference Surround?"

December 20, 2007 - Torrance, CA - Lexus today announced the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the all-new 2008 LX 570 luxury utility vehicle. The third-generation LX offers significantly increased performance and new safety features over the LX 470 model it replaces with a number of technological advancements and a new high-strength chassis.

2008 Lexus LX 570

The 2008 LX 570, with several new technology features, enhanced safety, performance and comfort, will carry a base MSRP of $73,800.

December 14, 2007 - Torrance, CA - Lexus announced Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) today for the 2008 ES 350, LS 460, and IS model luxury sedans, and the 2008 RX 400h and 2009 RX 350 luxury utility vehicles.

The ES 350 entry luxury sedan MSRP will increase 0.3 percent, or $100, to $33,820. The IS entry luxury sport sedans will increase 0.3 percent overall, or $100.

2008 Lexus RX 400h

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Non-Premium Nameplates Demonstrate Considerable Improvement, Largely Due to Salesperson Performance

JOHANNESBURG, 13 December 2007 — For a second consecutive year, BMW ranks highest in satisfying new-vehicle buyers with the purchase experience, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 South Africa Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) StudySM released today.