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Toyota Motor Corporation, one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, was founded by *Kiichiro Toyoda*.
# Background and Contributions:
1. Toyoda Automatic Loom Works: Kiichiro Toyoda was the son of Sakichi Toyoda, the founder of Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, a company known for its innovations in textile machinery. Kiichiro initially worked in the family business, focusing on engineering and manufacturing.
2. Founding of Toyota: In 1937, Kiichiro Toyoda established Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. as a division of Toyoda Automatic Loom Works. The company initially produced passenger cars and trucks.
3. First Production: The first passenger car produced by Toyota was the Toyota AA, launched in 1936, which laid the foundation for the company's automotive manufacturing.
4. Post-War Expansion: Toyota began to expand its operations and innovate in production techniques, eventually adopting the Toyota Production System (TPS), which emphasized efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. 2 replies
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