Toyota to export US-made Camry to South Korea

Toyota unveiled plans Monday to begin exporting Camry sedans made ​​in the United States to South Korea next month. Toyota said the plan is the first time the American-made Camry is exported outside North America.

"The export of thousands of vehicles in South Korea Camry is an important development that is based on the great work of our talented members of the U.S. as well as our major investments in North America to help maintain solid and stable base of jobs in U.S., "said Yoshimi Inaba, president and chief operating officer of Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

The cars will be manufactured at Toyota's manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Kentucky, plant the largest Japanese automaker outside of Japan. The vehicles are scheduled to arrive in South Korea from January.

The company initially estimated exports to South Korea Camry of 6,000 units per year.

According to Toyota, the Camry has been the best selling car in the U.S. for 13 of the last 14 years and one of the best-selling vehicles in the world.

Inaba said the Japanese automaker is expected to be "other opportunities" for exports to continue growing its operations in America. AFP