Toyota Motor Corp. has increased staffing levels at its Japanese sites to meet increased demand, company officials said Wednesday (5/7/00).

Of the 2,900 temporary workers to be drafted in by September, 2,400 will be seasonal workers. The remaining 500 posts will be filled with staff from companies outside Toyota.

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Strong demand for Toyota`s Vitz model alongside planned model changes to its Corolla and Mark II are said to be factors behind the increase.

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