From Mississippi State Plant to Export Toyota Corolla

Nine U.S. Assembled Toyota Model’s Are Now Exported To 32 Countries

Toyota Corolla is the automaker’s best selling model worldwide. That model is produced in Blue Springs, State of Mississippi. Since 17^th April, the Corolla is exported to Central and South America and the Caribbean. The best-selling model is now travelling to drivers around the world.

“Now our loyal customers in Central and South America and the Caribbean will experience Toyota Mississippi’s commitment to safety and high-quality, “ Masafumi Hamaguchi, president of Toyota Mississippi said. “The export of Mississippi-built Corollas directly supports 2,000 Toyota jobs, keeps our plant running at optimal capacity and increases opportunities for our suppliers and partners while serving our customers’ needs.”

 “Since 2011, Mississippians have been successfully producing Toyota’s best-selling model globally, the Corolla, for the U. S. market. Today, Toyota once again puts Mississippi on the world’s stage with the rollout of the first export vehicle manufactured at the Blue Springs facility, “Miss. Gov. Phil Bryant said. “This new export opportunity further strengthens Mississippi’s growing automotive industry and position in the Southern Automotive Corridor, while also demonstrating to the world that Mississippi has the talented workforce needed to build top-quality vehicles.”

“Toyota is to be commended for its long history of investing in U. S. facilities such as this assembly plant in Mississippi, and the resulting creation of tens of thousands of quality jobs. Toyota’s growing success in exporting U.S.–made vehicles is further evidence of its commitment to the U.S. manufacturing sector, “ said Chandra Brown, deputy assistant secretary for manufacturing U.S. department of Commerce, International Trade Administration. “Expanding exports and foreign investment are two of the primary priorities of the Department of Commerce. We are extremely pleased to have Toyota as a valued ally in these efforts. “

This year, the plan is to export more than 7,500 Mississippi-built Corollas to 18 countries in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Comparing to the previous year, export has increased by 5 percent, an all-time high for the company. In 2013, Toyota’s exports totaled in more than 130,000 units. Toyota expects that its export volumes will grow as the company capitalizes on the improving North American and global automotive market. Toyota began exporting U.S.-assembled vehicles in 1988.

In its 11^th generation, the Corolla is the world’s most popular compact sedan. Last summer, the 40 millionth unit was sold worldwide.