Eiji Toyoda dies at 100; helped family's firm change auto industry

Back in 1950, Eiji Toyoda visited a Ford plant to learn how Americans made cars. The visit by a member of Japan's foremost manufacturing family changed the way Toyota Motor Corp. produced cars, altering the global auto industry.

Toyoda, who is credited with developing the car company's efficient, low-defect manufacturing processes and who helped spearhead Toyota's aggressive push into the U.S. auto market, died Tuesday. He was 100.
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monster - 9/18/2013 10:36:03 AM

+1 Boost

RIP Eiji. Thank you for all progress you made in the auto industry.

LexusHatersRideTheBus - 9/18/2013 12:03:23 PM

+1 Boost

RIP, Toyoda-san. Domo arigato.