Toyota has become the world's second largest car maker through strategic marketing. It follows demographic and psychographic segmentation and considers country culture during expansion. Toyota created the hybrid Prius trend and has made successful acquisitions. Its product strategy focuses on customization, fuel efficiency, safety, and design quality. Pricing is market-oriented or value-based. Distribution uses dealerships and retailers globally. Promotion uses advertising, personal selling, PR, and direct selling. Toyota innovates to reduce costs through lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, integrating global assembly plants.