{
  "id": 16607393,
  "title": "Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing Ghana invests in new Hilux assembly",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/toyota-tsusho-manufacturing-ghana-invests-in-new-hilux-assembly-16607393",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T13:25:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/toyota-tsusho-manufacturing-ghana-invests-in-new-hilux-assembly/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing Ghana has recently introduced the ninth-generation Hilux and the new Land Cruiser FJ, marking an investment in local assembly operations that aims to bolster the company's market expansion and contribute to the growth of Ghana's automotive industry. At the launch event, Andrew Lamptey, Head of Sales Operations at Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing Ghana, disclosed that the company has enhanced its workforce and acquired new equipment to accommodate the latest Hilux model's assembly. He emphasized that the increased investment was necessary due to the incompatibility of the previous generation's equipment with the new model. Lamptey expressed confidence in the Ghanaian economy, highlighting the company's substantial contributions to the local industry over the years. He also mentioned the potential for further industry development by manufacturing components locally, which could create employment opportunities and boost exports. Jerry Mensan, National Sales and Marketing Manager at Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing Ghana, underscored the launch's role in the company's strategy to enhance market share, improve mobility, and generate employment opportunities. He explained that the primary objective was to boost automobile mobility in Ghana, with market share being a priority for the business entity. Mensan assured that the company's local assembly operations would not undermine its quality standards, noting that approximately 99.9% of its workforce in Toyota Ghana comprises Ghanaians. The high-quality standards maintained during local assembly were consistent with Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing Ghana's commitment to excellence.",
  "summary": "Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing Ghana has launched the ninth-generation Hilux and the new Land Cruiser FJ, with fresh investment in local assembly operations expected to support the company’s market expansion and contribute to the development of Ghana’s automotive industry. Speaking at the launch, Head of Sales Operations at Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing Ghana, Andrew Lamptey, says the […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}