What Does Toyota offer?
Toyota Motor Corporation commenced operations in 1933 as the automobile division of Toyota Industries Corporation. As of March 31, 2019, Toyota operated through 608 consolidated subsidiaries (including variable interest entities) and 201 affiliated companies, of which 63 companies were accounted for through the equity method. Toyota primarily conducts business in the automotive industry. Toyota also conducts business in finance and other industries. Toyota sold 8,977 thousand vehicles in fiscal 2019 on a consolidated basis.
What Are The Alternatives?
Major competitors are companies like Daimler AG, Volkswagen, Ford, Tata Motors, and General Motors.
What Is The Basis of Competition?
The principal factors that determine consumer vehicle preferences include overall vehicle design, price, quality, available options, safety, reliability, fuel economy, and functionality. Market leadership in individual countries in which they compete varies widely.
Has 2 major Operating Segments-
Automotive Division: Toyota produces and sells passenger vehicles, minivans and commercial vehicles such as trucks. Toyota Motor Corporation’s subsidiary, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (“Daihatsu”), produces and sells mini-vehicles and compact cars. Hino Motors, Ltd. (“Hino”), also a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, produces and sells commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses. Toyota also manufactures automotive parts, components and accessories for its own use and for sale to others.
Financial Services Division: Toyota’s financial services include loan programs and leasing programs for customers and dealers. Toyota believes that its ability to provide financing to its customers is an important value-added service. Toyota operates financial services companies in 37 countries and regions, which support its automotive operations globally.