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J.D. Power and Associates today announced the results from their 2010 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), covering 2007 model year vehicles. The following comments on the VDS can be attributed to Jim Lentz, president of Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc.

We are pleased that NUMMI and the UAW have reached an agreement and that the contributions NUMMI team members have made to this pioneering joint venture will be rewarded. In conjunction with this agreement, Toyota has committed approximately $280 million to fund substantial bonuses for NUMMI team members who continue producing vehicles through April 1. At Toyota, we have always based our relations with team members and suppliers on a philosophy of mutual trust and respect. While we regret the difficult but necessary decision to end our production contract with NUMMI, we believe we have done our part to help ensure a smooth transition for NUMMI team members.

The seemingly unbreakable combination of Joe Bacal and his Cancer Treatment Centers of America Lexus LX 570 took its second Stock Full class victory* in as many races on Sunday at the 24th Annual MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 in Mexico. Despite drawing the last starting time in the Stock Full class, Bacal caught 2009 class champion Justin Matney early in the race, dicing with him for about 15 miles before taking the lead to the finish.