Jimmy Vasser Toyota

April 5, 2011 will forever be a milestone for the Toyota Prius. It marks the day when Toyota announced sales of the Prius in the U.S. hit one million. It also represents the hybrid's third sales milestone in just six months.

When worldwide sales topped two-million; the Toyota Prius hit its first major milestone back in October 2010. It hit its second just last month, when global sales hit three million. That's an increase of over one-million units sold, in 6 months! While we're happy to report that the one-millionth Prius has been sold in the…

Toyota Motor Company, along with TEMA (Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America), annually awards part manufacturers with Supplier of the Year honors. "The awards are designed to recognize suppliers who have exceeded the company's expectations in several categories, namely quality performance, value improvement, supplier diversity and launch performance."

TEMA's purchasing vice president, Robert Young, also stated at the event: "Toyota works closely with each supplying partner in order to build our top quality…