Why is It Toyota and Not Toyoda?
Kiichiro Toyoda was the son of Sakichi Toyoda, who started Toyoda Loom Works in 1926. This company created manual and machine powered looms, increasing productivity within the textile industry. In 1933, the company established its automobile department, led by Kiichiro Toyoda. A few years later, in 1937, they decided to rename their company to Toyota…