Toyota Boosts Corolla Output at North American Plants

Toyota Motor Corp. has recently expanded the production of the Corolla compact passenger car at two of its North American plants, company officials told Jiji Press on Tuesday.

In North America, Toyota manufactures the Corolla in California and Canada, with annual production volumes reaching some 200,000 units and 160,000 units, respectively.

The two plants will increase their Corolla production for three months through December. As a result, their combined output should be 15,000-20,000 units more than earlier planned, the sources said.

Toyota has suspended the production of large-sized vehicles at three of its U.S. plants due to a growing inventory of unsold vehicles resulting from weak U.S. demand.

Toyota is now focusing on smaller vehicles with greater fuel efficiency that sell better in the U.S. market. To shore up sales, the automaker has launched zero interest campaigns on new auto loans.

Among other Japanese automakers, Honda Motor Co. has announced a plan to raise the output of its Accord passenger car in the United States while lowering the production of larger-sized vehicles such as minivans.

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