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The American branch of Toyota, Toyota Motor North America has announced that it will be donating $1-million to the Red Cross, in order to help fund the relief effort put in motion, in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
Shigeki Terashi, the President and Chief Operating Officer of Toyota Motor North America stated: "On behalf of Toyota, we express our sincere condolences to the families affected by Hurricane Sandy [. . .] Since we have operations and many dealerships in the affected regions, we felt a special responsibility to lend a hand."
BMW also made a similar gesture, also announcing the donation of the same amount of money, with a straightforward statement by the CEO of and President of BMW of North America, Ludwig Willisch, saying: "This donation will help the Red Cross give aid to the many who are in need in the affected areas."
Smaller donations were made by other automakers, including Volkswagen, which donated $500,000, and Mazda, with $100,000.
BMW also made a similar gesture, also announcing the donation of the same amount of money, with a straightforward statement by the CEO of and President of BMW of North America, Ludwig Willisch, saying: "This donation will help the Red Cross give aid to the many who are in need in the affected areas."
Smaller donations were made by other automakers, including Volkswagen, which donated $500,000, and Mazda, with $100,000.
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