Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda has pledged a RM7.2 billion investment into Thailand for the expansion of its hybrid vehicle production operations.
The investment will involve retooling Toyota's production lines to support the production of internal combustion engines and battery-electric motors for hybrid vehicles.
The investment will create jobs, technology transfer, and workforce development in Thailand.
Toyota's focus on hybrids has paid off, with 3.5 million hybrid vehicles sold last year, accounting for 31% of its total sales.