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Few Defects Earns Toyota High Ranking

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The Scott County Toyota plant has earned another high mark in the production category.  This recognition comes from a familiar automotive review group.

The Georgetown Toyota automotive plant tied with the Kyushu  Japan Lexus facility for producing models with the fewest defects worldwide.  The honor comes from J.D. Power, the global marketing information services firm. 

Kentucky Toyota workers began production last fall on the Lexus line.  The Scott County complex is the first in the United States to build Lexus.  It represents an investment of $360 million and 750 new jobs.  To prepare for the Lexus launch, central Kentucky workers trained for months before ever touching an actual car.?

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