Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas

Texas-Built Toyota Tundra Named Truck of Texas for Second Time

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Friday, November 10, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota's 2024 Tundra was awarded the title "Truck of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) at their annual Texas Truck Rodeo event. This marks the second time in three years the vehicle has taken top honors at the event.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota's 2024 Tundra was awarded the title "Truck of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) at their annual Texas Truck Rodeo event.
  • Toyota Audio Multimedia also received a Feature Award while the Toyota i-Force MAX Turbocharged Hybrid earned the Best Powertrain Award.
  • "We are thrilled to see the positive impact the Tundra continues to have on the truck segment and are honored that TAWA recognized the Toyota Tundra as the Truck of Texas for a second time."
  • "The Texas Auto Writers Association Truck of Texas award is a prestigious honor, and the 2024 Toyota Tundra has truly earned the title," said TAWA President Teia Collier.

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community in Southwest San Antonio

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Medina Crossing, its latest new, single-family home community in Southwest San Antonio, situated in the city of Von Ormy.

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  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Medina Crossing, its latest new, single-family home community in Southwest San Antonio, situated in the city of Von Ormy.
  • The community is within walking distance of Resnik Middle School and Southwest Legacy High School, and future community amenities will include a park, playground and pool.
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    KB Home announces the grand opening of its newest community in Southwest San Antonio.
  • Every KB home is uniquely built for each customer, so no two KB homes are the same.

Texas-Built Toyota Sequoia Named SUV of Texas

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new 2023 Toyota Sequoia was named "Sport Utility Vehicle of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) at the annual Texas Truck Rodeo event. The Sequoia, assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX) in San Antonio, also received the highest mark in three additional categories, including Full-Size SUV, Off-Road SUV and Best Exterior. This year's Texas Truck Rodeo brought together dozens of journalists to evaluate automakers' latest trucks and SUVs on an off-road course at Eagles Canyon Raceway in Decatur, Texas. Vehicles were evaluated on interior, exterior, value, performance and personal appeal.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new 2023 Toyota Sequoia was named "Sport Utility Vehicle of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) at the annual Texas Truck Rodeo event.
  • The Sequoia, assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX) in San Antonio, also received the highest mark in three additional categories, including Full-Size SUV, Off-Road SUV and Best Exterior.
  • "The all-new Toyota Sequoia provides all the room, technology, power and efficiency our customers need, and we appreciate TAWA recognizing all that the Sequoia offers," said Mike Sweers, executive chief engineer for the Toyota Tundra, Sequoia, Tacoma and 4Runner vehicle programs at Toyota Motor North America, Research and Development (TMNA R&D).
  • For more information on the 2023 Toyota Sequoia, visit the Toyota Newsroom .

It's Finally Here! Toyota Auto Insurance Comes to Texas

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Auto Insurance, the automaker's branded insurance product, is now available to customers residing in Texas. Introduced to select markets in 2021, Toyota Auto Insurance offers customers quality, customizable coverage at affordable rates. Expanding into the Lone Star State represents a major milestone for Toyota Auto Insurance. Not only is Texas the nation's second most populous state, it's also home to Toyota's North American headquarters and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX). The San Antonio manufacturing facility produces the Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck and Sequoia three-row SUV.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Auto Insurance, the automaker's branded insurance product, is now available to customers residing in Texas.
  • Toyota Auto Insurance is underwritten in Texas by Texas County Mutual Insurance Company.
  • "We're thrilled to expand Toyota Auto Insurance to customers in our home state," said Rob Spencer, Toyota Insurance chief operating officer.
  • Toyota Insurance is a brand name of Toyota Insurance Management Solutions USA, LLC an independent licensed insurance agency specializing in Property & Casualty insurance offerings, partnering with top insurance companies to allow customers to choose the best options for their needs.

Toyota, Kenworth Prove Fuel Cell Electric Truck Capabilities with Successful Completion of Truck Operations for ZANZEFF Project

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America and Kenworth Truck Company are proud to announce they have proven the capabilities of their jointly designed heavy-duty, Class 8 fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) as a potential zero-emissions replacement of diesel-powered trucks with the completion of their operations in the Zero- and Near-Zero Emissions Freight Facilities (ZANZEFF) "Shore to Store" project at the Port of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles basin, and the Inland Empire.

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  • Kenworth designed and built the Class 8 T680 FCEVs, while Toyota designed and built the powertrain's fuel cell electric power system powered by hydrogen.
  • The program paves the way for further development and commercial opportunities for hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric transportation in California and beyond.
  • "Through the Shore to Store project, we demonstrated how Toyota's advanced zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell technology could be scaled and used in our Kenworth T680," said Joe Adams, Kenworth chief engineer.
  • The port and the surrounding region were an ideal location to demonstrate the fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks as part of transport operations.

Sequoia Plants New Roots in Texas

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (Toyota Texas) celebrates the start of production for the all-new, all-hybrid Toyota Sequoia – electrified with passion and power.

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  • Toyota's San Antonio plant begins production of the all-new, all-hybrid Sequoia
    SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (Toyota Texas) celebrates the start of production for the all-new, all-hybrid Toyota Sequoia electrified with passion and power.
  • In 2019 Toyota announced a $391 million investment in Toyota Texas, which paved the way for the all-new Tundra and Sequoia to be built exclusively in Texas.
  • The Sequoia starts a new chapter of advanced manufacturing at Toyota Texas, where more than 3,800 Toyota employees and 5,300 on-site suppliers spent thousands of hours preparing for its debut.
  • The Sequoia launches with the Capstone grade, a premium collection of features exclusive to vehicles manufactured at Toyota Texas.

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Mission del Lago, Its Latest New-Home Community in San Antonio, Texas

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Mission del Lago, a new, single-family home community in south San Antonio.

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  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Mission del Lago, a new, single-family home community in south San Antonio.
  • Mission del Lago is also just minutes to Texas A&M University-San Antonio and shopping, dining and entertainment at City Base Landing.
  • Residents will enjoy the communitys proximity to the San Antonio River and Mission Trails for outdoor recreation and sightseeing.
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    KB Home announces the grand opening of Mission del Lago, its latest new-home community in San Antonio, Texas.

Toyota to Auction 2022 Tundra Capstone, TRD Pro for Toyota U.S. Paralympic Fund at Barrett-Jackson Auction

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Monday, January 24, 2022

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The next generation of Toyota Tundra only went on sale last month, but already the demand for the all-new 2022 truck is strong. Just recently, the all-new luxurious Capstone grade was announced just a few months ahead of the on-sale date for the hybrid-powered Tundra models. With all the exciting truck news, Toyota is auctioning two of the first i-FORCE MAX Tundras at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, Arizona, with all proceeds going to the Toyota U.S. Paralympic Fund, a first-of-its-kind program launched by the company in an effort to further support Team USA's Paralympic athletes as they pursue their sport dreams.

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  • This coming weekend, Toyota will auction a Tundra Capstone with VIN 001 and a Toyota TRD Pro VIN 002.
  • One hundred percent of the hammer price from both 2022 Tundras will go to benefit the Toyota U.S. Paralympic Fund.
  • This fund directly impacts the lives of eligible U.S. Paralympic athletes aiming to compete at the Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 and those who competed at the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020.
  • The all-new Tundra Capstone was just announced two weeks ago, and it serves as the flagship grade for the Tundra lineup.

All-New 2022 Tundra Roars to Life at Toyota Texas

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Friday, December 3, 2021

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas pride is shining bright in San Antonio as production of the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra shifts into drive at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX).

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas pride is shining bright in San Antonio as production of the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra shifts into drive at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX).
  • In 2019, TMMTX announced an investment of $391 million to prepare for production of the 2022 Tundra, pushing its cumulative investment to more than $3.1 billion.
  • "There is no brand more powerful than Made In Texas, and Toyota's San Antonio-based production of the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra is a testament to that," said Governor Abbott.
  • We are excited and honored to be here with them today to celebrate the new 2022 Tundra roll off the assembly line."

Toyota to Assemble Fuel Cell Modules at Kentucky Plant in 2023

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Starting in 2023, a dedicated line at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) will begin assembling integrated dual fuel cell (FC) modules destined for use in hydrogen-powered, heavy-duty commercial trucks.

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  • Starting in 2023, a dedicated line at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) will begin assembling integrated dual fuel cell (FC) modules destined for use in hydrogen-powered, heavy-duty commercial trucks.
  • The FC modules bring Toyota's electrification strategy further into focus as it will allow truck manufacturers to incorporate emissions-free fuel cell electric technology into existing platforms with the technical support of Toyota under the hood.
  • The dual fuel cell modules, which are a key component of an overall FC kit, weigh approximately 1,400 pounds and can deliver up to 160kW of continuous power.
  • "This second-generation fuel cell system is necessary for a carbon neutral future," says David Rosier, Toyota Kentucky powertrain head.