Shoichiro Toyoda, son of Toyota founder, dies aged 97

Shoichiro Toyoda, former Toyota chairman who chose San Antonio for manufacturing plant, dies at 97

Shoichiro Toyoda, the son of auto and truck maker's founder, expanded Toyota's footprint with a 2-million-square-foot factory on San Antonio's south side.

Entrepreneur | Shoichiro Toyoda, Toyota Founder's Son and Akio's Dad, Has Died

The eldest son of Toyota’s founder Shoichiro Toyoda has died at the age of 97. His death comes weeks after Akio Toyoda announced he’s stepping down as CEO.

Toyota founder’s son, who led global growth, dies aged 97

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Toyota founder’s son, who led global growth, dies aged 97

Shoichiro Toyoda, who as a son of the company’s founder oversaw Toyota’s expansion into international markets, has died aged 97.

Toyota founder’s son, who led global growth, dies at 97

Shoichiro Toyoda, who as a son of the company’s founder oversaw Toyota’s expansion into international markets, has died. He was 97.

Toyota founder’s son, who led global growth, dies at 97

TOKYO >> Shoichiro Toyoda, who as a son of the company’s founder oversaw Toyota’s expansion into international markets, has died. He was 97.