A few statistics reveal the scale of Toyota’s operations, 75 years on from the British deal and the AA. • Worldwide production of Toyota vehicles (including sub-brands such as Lexus and Daihatsu) was 6.9 million in 2011 • It has 50 overseas manufacturing companies, in 27 countries and regions worldwide • Toyota vehicles are sold in more than 160 countries and regions • In the 2012 financial year Toyota Motor Corporation’s net income was 283.5 billion yen – approximately £2.24 billion. From Motirn News