To the driving beat of Steppenwolf’s classic Born to be Wild, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama got everyone looking for adventure at the plant’s Line-Off Ceremony when they officially unveiled their new IFORCE Twin Turbo V6 engine, made exclusively at the Huntsville plant, for all 2022 Toyota Tundras made in North America.

The shimmering silver apparatus made its debut in heavy metal thunder and a burst of vertical sprays as a quality control torque check inspection led by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey gave it a thumbs-up as she declared, “It’s a winner!”

The new IFORCE Twin Turbo V6 unveiled at the Toyota Line-Off Ceremony

“Toyota Alabama is a major catalyst for Alabama’s growth in the automotive sector,” said Ivey. “I am proud to see Toyota’s commitment to Alabama grow even stronger today. This 142-yard production line represents a $288 million dollar investment and ensures long-term job stability for 1,800 hardworking Alabamians.”

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle signed and read an official proclamation declaring Monday, October 18 as Engine Line-Off Celebration Day in honor of the IFORCE Max Hybrid Twin Turbo V6, and the IFORCE Twin Turbo V6 engines on the 20th Anniversary of Toyota Alabama in Huntsville.

“To the team members here, thank you for the good job you have done,” said Mayor Battle. “Thank you for making Huntsville a very special place. The job you have done on a day-to-day basis is the reason we are having the significant expansion of this plant.

“Toyota Alabama celebrates 20 years in Huntsville and represents a $1.2 billion investment in Alabama and continues to actively recruit and hire a diverse workforce, one of the best workforces in the state…” he read from the proclamation itself.

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville sent a pre-recorded message.

“Because of what you have done here, Alabama will continue to be a hub for job opportunities and economic investment. Toyota picked the right place and people for the job, and I know this is just the beginning of what can be achieved because Alabama is home to thousands of highly skilled hardworking people like you. The impact of your work is immeasurable. People all over the country and across the world will have Huntsville to thank as they drive their kids to school, commute to work, or travel to see loved ones.”

Madison County Commission Chairman Dale Strong said that from now on, when you think of a twin turbo engine, there’s no better place to build it than here in the propulsion capital of the world.

“What we have done together has proven Alabama is the place to do business,” he said. “I think back over 20 years ago about 100 yards from here, I stood with Dr. Toyota, and he said ‘Something special is going to happen right here,’ and that is exactly what has happened over these last 20 years.

“Thank you, Toyota! I still believe our finest days are ahead!”

President of Toyota Alabama Jason Puckett Donating $25,00o to John Kvach of the Singing River Trail

Committed to giving back to the communities where Toyota operates, Jason Puckett, president of Toyota Alabama presented a $25,000 donation to John Kvach of the Singing River Trail for supporting mobility and environmental preservation and a $25,000 check to Dr. Libby Parker and Beth Richardson of Village of Promise in support of their early childhood development center.

“I’m really overwhelmed with the strong support from the state and at the local level and thank you for the partnership,” said Puckett. “Our team members build one-third of all engines for vehicles built here in North America. In 2020, we produced over 500,000 engines in this facility and we are forecasted to build 700,000 this year.

“With this new engine line, we have the capacity to build 900,000 engines and we are the exclusive producer of the IFORCE Twin Turbo V6 engine, and the IFORCE Max Hybrid Twin Turbo V6 engine for Toyota North America.

“Our future is bright here at Toyota Alabama.”