About Toyota
Toyota established operations in the United
States in 1957 and currently operates 10 manufacturing plants and has a network of nearly 1,500 dealerships. Toyota directly employs over 30,000 in the U.S. and its investment here is currently valued at more than $18 billion, including sales and manufacturing operations, research and development, financial services and design.
Toyota is committed to being a good corporate citizen and believes in supporting programs with long-term sustainable results. Toyota supports numerous organizations across the country, focusing on education, the environment and safety. Since 1991, Toyota has contributed over half-a-billion dollars to philanthropic programs in the U.S. For more information on Toyota's commitment to improving communities nationwide, visit http://toyotainaction.com/community or toyota.com/community.
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[ii] Child Passenger Safety Practices in the U.S., Michelle L. Macy and Gary L. Freed, University of Michigan, in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, September 2012
[iii] NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts (2008 Data) \x96 Research Note
[iv] NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts (2006 Data)
[v] http://www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/LATCH/
[vi] Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Buckle Up for Life Results
SOURCE Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Toyota