Toyota Motor Corporation is a publicly owned Japanese automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota, Aichi, Japan. It designs, engineers, produces, markets, and sells automobiles, trucks, buses, and related parts, and also provides financial services. Founded in 1937 by Kiichiro Toyoda, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest automakers, with over 261,800 employees and operations in over 170 countries and regions. Toyota is known for its focus on quality, reliability, and safety, and has been consistently ranked among the top automakers in terms of customer satisfaction and brand reputation.