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Events on Thursday 31 October 1957 1
1957Toyota begins selling cars in the United StatesToyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. is establishedToyota established Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. and began exporting the Toyopet Crown to American dealerships. Early sales were poor due to the car's underpowered engine, but the venture laid the groundwork for Toyota's later dominance of the US auto market.