March 23 (Reuters) - Toyota ( TM ) said on Monday

that it will invest $1 billion across its Kentucky and Indiana

operations to offer a diverse vehicle line up and meet growing

customer demand.

This follows the carmaker's commitment in November 2025, to

invest up to $10 billion in its U.S. plants over the next five

years.

* Out of the $1 billion, Toyota ( TM ) will invest $800 million in

its Kentucky operations to prepare the plant for its second

battery electric vehicle and increase capacity for the assembly

of the Camry and RAV4 models.

* It will also invest $200 million in its Indiana operations

to increase capacity for its SUV, the Grand Highlander.