Press Room:

• TOYOTA REVEALS ALL-NEW PRIUS      [see photos]
  DETROIT, January 12, 2009 --- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc.,
  unveiled the all-new 50-mile-per gallon rated third-generation Prius hybrid vehicle
  today at the 2009 North American International Auto show. Celebrated as the benchmark for cars of the future, the Prius has delivered superior fuel economy and ultra-low emissions to more than one million owners worldwide for more than 10 years. The midsize third-generation 2010 Prius will offer even better mileage ratings, enhanced performance, and innovative design features. It will be quieter, roomier, and equipped with advanced standard and available features such as a moonroof with solar panels, four driving modes, Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) and steering wheel touch controls that display on the instrument panel.
  
  Official TOYOTA Press Release from the detroit Auto Show about the all-new Prius
  
  
  
• TOYOTA to Produce Prius at Blue Springs Plant (7.11.2008)
  TOYOTA announced earlier this morning that it will produce the Prius, the world’s most successful hybrid vehicle, at the new plant in Blue Springs, Mississippi—not the Highlander as previously planned.
  READ THE OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE from the Community Development Foundation
  READ THE TOYOTA PRESS RELEASE from TOYOTA.com
  

• The Wellspring Project’s success has been highlighted in Site Selection Magazine’s May 2008 edition as one of the best economic development deals of the year.  Click here to read about it on their website.
  
• Click here to view an article about the Wellspring Projects success in the May 2008, edition of Site Selection Magazine
  
  
  
• TOYOTA CAREERS!
  1) Go to http://www.mdes.ms.gov
  2) Click: Job Search
  3) Click: Job Central
  4) Keyword: Toyota
  This will show all Mississippi toyota positions currently posted. an online resume or application can be submitted.
  

• SEPT 2007, Tupelo/Lee County TOYOTA Update (PDF)
  
  
• TOYOTA.com official press announcement of the Groundbreaking at the Wellspring Site
  
  
• TOYOTA.com website featuring the all new 2008 Highlander to be built at the Wellspring Site.
  
  
• Official Toyota Corporate Press Room: http://pressroom.toyota.com
  
  
• [02/27/2007] Toyota To Build Highlanders in Mississippi -- New Plant to Start Production by 2010; To Employ 2,000 Team Members
  
  
• VIEW WEBCAST: Toyota U.S. Manufacturing Announcement, Feb. 27, 2007
  
  
• Project Overview PDF (provided by the Mississippi Development Authority)
  
  
• Companies that are interested in doing business with Toyota should send information packages to:

  Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc.
  25 Atlantic Avenue
  Attn: PURFT-NA TMMBC
  Erlanger, KY 41018 

• For information on how your company can submit a bid to be part of the construction of this project, select Contractors' Information Session. 
  
  
• Information on Prospective Mississippi Region Suppliers is available on the Toyota site. If you are interested select Prospective Suppliers and complete the registration form. Additional information on suppliers is also available at Toyota Supplier.
  
  
• Individuals interested in careers with Toyota can visit Toyota Careers for additional information.