Toyota pushes U.S. image boost, emerging-market gains
TransportMar 13, 2011
Toyota Motor Corp. president Akio Toyoda set the world’s largest carmaker on a course seeking sales growth in emerging markets and an improved image in the U.S., in a bid to rebound from record recalls and a recession.Toyoda laid out a “Global Vision” focused as much on boosting emotional ties to customers as on financial targets. His plan also shrinks Toyota’s board to 11 members from 27, the aut