Peter's blog has reprinted an official Toyota company history on his website. Some of the numbers are outdated, but the text of it is interesting.
Toyota is still writing their history, with rumors of yet another U.S. plant on the way….. where will it be??
Jamie Flinchbaugh adds this tip:
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If you really want a good history on Toyota, you have to check out Cusumano's book which is no longer in print.