Toyota and Lexus Executives Host Conference Call to Discuss J.D. Power and Associates 2003 Vehicle Dependability Index Results

Toyota and Lexus vice presidents will discuss the results of the J.D. Power and Associates 2003 Vehicle Dependability Index (VDI) Study, which measures customer satisfaction with a vehicle after three years of ownership. Lexus has been the best overall carline in this study for eight consecutive years, beginning in 1995, the first year it was eligible.

Representatives from Toyota and Lexus will discuss the findings of the new study and the importance of VDI to customer satisfaction and loyalty.

   WHEN:               Tuesday, July 8, 1:30 p.m. (EDT)

   WHO:                Mark Templin - Lexus Vice President, Service, Parts,
                       Customer Satisfaction and Training
                       Robert Waltz - Toyota Vice President, Director of
                       Operations, Customer Services Group

   DETAILS:            Dial-in at 800-473-8692 and ask for the Toyota
                       conference call.

   RECORDED PLAYBACK:  Available at 800-252-6030.  Passcode - 17806115

   Contact:            Nancy Hubbell -- (310) 468-7633
                       nancy_hubbell@toyota.com

PRNewswire -- July 7