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News of  June 27, 2001

Toyota Motor Sales de Mexico Names New Managing Director

MEXICO CITY - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., announced the appointment of Jose Luis Sanchez Andion as Managing Director of Toyota Motor Sales de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., a company established in May to begin planning Toyota's sales, marketing and service operations in the country.

Sanchez Andion will be in charge of implementing Toyota's business plans in Mexico.  He will report directly to TMS, USA, Inc.

"Toyota's world policy is to place greater responsibility for operations with local management," said TMS President and CEO Yoshimi Inaba.  "The appointment of Jose Luis Sanchez Andion confirms this policy and demonstrates the confidence Toyota has in the market as well as in the ability and leadership of Mexican executives."

Toyota Motor Sales de Mexico was established to sell vehicles in anticipation of the full implementation of the automotive sector agreements included in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).  Such agreements will take effect on January 1, 2004.

In his new position, Sanchez Andion will be responsible for defining the model lineup, establishing a dealer network and service centers, and addressing other logistics issues in preparation for the formal launch of the company's commercial operations.

Sanchez Andion has wide experience in the Mexican automotive industry, especially in the operational and sales areas.  He held several managerial positions in Camiones y Motores Internacional de Mexico, S.A., Chrysler de Mexico, S.A., Agromotores y Camiones, S.A.  He also has worked as an independent consultant in the automotive sector.

(June 21, 2001)

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