Toyota Reports Record Vehicle Sales for November

Toyota Motor Sales, which includes Toyota and Lexus Divisions, reported their best-ever November sales of 154,272 units, an increase of 8.8 percent over the same period in 2003. 2004 sales to date have totaled 1,872,116, an increase of 9.3 percent compared to the same period last year, the report stated.

"Despite November's slide in consumer confidence, showroom traffic remained brisk," said Jim Press, Toyota Motor Sales executive vice president and COO. "As we enter the year's final stretch, this bodes well for a strong finish."

The Toyota Division reported best-ever November sales of 131,414, an increase of 9.8%. The Lexus Division also recorded best-ever November sales of 22,858 units, up 3.1 percent over the 2003 November period.