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“After I joined Toyota, there was a period when I drove more than 200 cars in one year - different types, other companies' cars. I want to be able to tell what distinguishes one car from the next.” quote by Akio Toyoda — Download Open image

“After I joined Toyota, there was a period when I drove more than 200 cars in one year - different types, other companies' cars. I want to be able to tell what distinguishes one car from the next.”

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I am at the top of Toyota and drive cars myself. I was also born with this name.

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When consumers purchase a Toyota, they are not simply purchasing a car, truck or van. They are placing their trust in our company.

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It is in Toyota's DNA that mistakes made once will not be repeated.

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I respect my father as a father, but I also respect him as an honorable chairman.

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I myself, as well as Toyota, am not perfect. I, more than anyone, wish for our customers' cars to be safe.

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People look at me and think I am an expert in the automobile industry, and I'm not.

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