Trouble results when the speed of growth exceeds the speed of nurturing human resources. To use the analogy of growth rings in a tree, when unusually rapid growth caused the rings to grow abnormally thick, the tree trunk weakens and… — Akio Toyoda Copy Share Image
With respect to sticking accelerator pedals, we failed to connect the dots between problems in Europe and problems in the United States because the… — Akio Toyoda Copy Share Image
I ride many different cars. Let's say I would drive 200 different vehicles in a year, so it's rather difficult to say which car… — Akio Toyoda Copy Share Image
I am at the top of Toyota and drive cars myself. I was also born with this name. — Akio Toyoda Copy Share Image
When consumers purchase a Toyota, they are not simply purchasing a car, truck or van. They are placing their trust in our company. — Akio Toyoda Copy Share Image
The hundreds of thousands of men and women at Toyota operations worldwide - including the 172,000 team members and dealers in North America -… — Akio Toyoda Copy Share Image
I respect my father as a father, but I also respect him as an honorable chairman. — Akio Toyoda Copy Share Image
Trouble results when the speed of growth exceeds the speed of nurturing human resources. To use the analogy of growth rings in a tree,… — Akio Toyoda Copy Share Image
Everyone says Toyota is the best company in the world, but the customer doesn't care about the world. They care if we are the… — Akio Toyoda Copy Share Image
After I joined Toyota, there was a period when I drove more than 200 cars in one year - different types, other companies' cars.… — Akio Toyoda Copy Share Image
I myself, as well as Toyota, am not perfect. I, more than anyone, wish for our customers' cars to be safe. — Akio Toyoda Copy Share Image
For much of Toyota's history, we have ensured the quality and reliability of our vehicles by placing a device called an andon cord on… — Akio Toyoda Copy Share Image
