Toyota Canada Inc. The Toyota Matrix built at TMMC's Cambridge plant from 2002 ceased production in June 2014 while the Toyota RAV4 EV (electric vehicle for the North American market) built at TMMC's Woodstock plant from 2012 ceased production in August 2014. Since opening in 1988, TMMC has built more than 6 million vehicles for Canadian and U.S. consumers with the vast majority (approximately 4.6 million) being exported to the United States. In September 2003, TMMC's Cambridge facility was expanded and became the first Toyota plant outside Japan to manufacture a luxury vehicle Lexus RX). Production was further expanded in 2014 to also
Toyota Tercel changed to Toyota Vista Stores, as its badge engineered sibling, the Corolla II, was exclusive to Toyota Corolla Store locations. The Tercel was the first front-wheel-drive vehicle produced by Toyota, establishing a layout and frame that was later used in other popular Toyota models. For example, the Toyota Corolla E80's frame is similar to the AL20 Tercel's frame. Also, Toyota designed a new "A" engine for the Tercel, attempting simultaneously to achieve good fuel economy and performance and low emissions. Choice of body styles increased as well, with the addition of a four-door sedan. The name "Tercel" derives from the