Toyota history

  • Toyota Camry 1st gen (1982-1986)

    Toyota Camry 1st gen (1982-1986)

    The first generation Toyota Camry was introduced in Japan in 1982. The new flagship model arrived to Europe and North America a year later. In United States, Toyota Camry was introduced as a front-wheel drive vehicle available in either four-door sedan or five-door hatchback configuration. Toyota Camry replaced the rear-wheel drive Toyota Corona and became…

  • Toyota Corolla 1st gen. (1966-1970)

    Toyota Corolla 1st gen. (1966-1970)

    Tatsuo Hasegawa, development leader of the first generation Toyota Corolla, first came up with the concrete concept for the Corolla in the latter half of 1962. Based on his experience with the Toyota Publica (1961-1978), considered Toyota’s starting point in family cars, Hasegawa proposed an entirely new vehicle plan. The Toyota Publica was a car…