NPR Guest

David Magee was a featured guest on NPR's On Point radio program on July 23, discussing the plight and future of the American automotive industry. During the interview, Magee noted that American automotive industry needed to take a more long term view to business. To listen to the hour-long program, broadcast on more than 120 NPR statons nationwide, visit On Point's website

David Magee on Fox

David Magee appeared today on Fox Business, talking about the decline of American auto sales. Magee is a frequent guest on Fox Business, discussng challenges in the global marketplace.

In U.S. News and World Reports

David Magee is feaured in the latest U.S. News and World Reports magazine, providing five secrets for Toyota's global success as an automaker. The sidebar accompanied a feature article on Toyota by business journalist Rick Newman about how the company plans to survive amid $4 gas. Magee's recent book How Toyota Became #1 remains out in hardback and will be released by Penguin/Portfolio in paperback in October 2. To view the U.S. News and World Reports article,
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Rights sold for Magee's book

David Magee's How Toyota Became #1, published by Penguin/Portfolio, will be published in six languages around the world following the announcement of several recent subsidiary rights sales. Previously, rights for Korean translation were announced. Now the following rights have also been sold:

--Portuguese translation rights for distribution in Brazil to Elsevier Editora Ltda.

--Chinese simplified translation rights sold to Shanghai Translation Pub House.

--Japanese translation rights to Nikkei Inc.

--Indonesian translation rights sold to PT Gramedia Pustaka.

--Thai Translation rights sold to Sumnukpim Eureka Co., Ltd.

Magee's Book Featured in Wall Street Journal

David Magee "plays a strong hand" in his latest book How Toyota Became #1 (November; Penguin/Portfolio), according to the December 12 review in the Wall Street Journal. Reviewer Brock Yates' positive review suggest that other global automakers have lessons to learn from Toyota's past. Magee's book, which received a Starred Review by the American Library Association's Booklist, is being translated into five languages. For a full review of the Wall Street Journal Story, click here WSJ

Magee's Book Featured in Financial Times

David Magee's How Toyota Became #1 was featured recently in the Financial Times of the UK. Read the full review.

Magee Discusses CAFE Standards on Fox

See David Magee's discussion about the government's proposed new fuel effeciency standars on Fox Business. Magee is a regular guest on the news channel discussing the global automotive industry. Fox Business

See David Magee on Fox Business

Click here for video of David Magee's latest appearance on Fox Business discussing the current state of the U.S. automotive industry.
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Magee Writing Dallas Cowboys Book

David Magee has signed with Random House/Triumph for his newest book, Playing to Win: Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys. The inside look at the 18-year ownership run under the team's flambouyant owner and its impact on the National Football League. Publication of Playing to Win is scheduled for August, 2008. The deal was made by Magee's agent, Esmond Harmsworth of Zachary Schuster Harmsworth Literary Agency of New York and Boston.

Interview Available Online

David Magee's interview about his new book How Toyota Became #1 is now available online at www.TalkZone.com, internet radio. Magee has conducted dozens of interviews since the November 1, 2007 launch of the book, including two appearances on Fox TV and radio appearances from San Francisco to Louisville, Kentucky. The interview on www.talkzone.com is archived and available for download or immediate listening. To hear David Magee's interview, click here:
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Starred Review

David Magee's How Toyota Became #1 received a starred review in the October 15 edition of the American Library Association's Booklist. Saying "Magee provides an excellent view of a shining business model," the review notes the book exposes Toyota's lean manufacturing principles and its unique corporate culture.

More coverage on New Book

Reviews continue to roll in before publication for David Magee's new book How Toyota Became #1. The November 1 release from Penguin is reviewed in the October 29 edition of Newsweek and the November issue of Fast Company. The book was also positively reviewed on BusinessWeek.com by columnist Keith McFarland on October 20.

   ▪   Newsweek.com: "From its renowned production system to its unerring sense of customers' tastes, the factors that fueled Toyota's drive to the summit of the auto industry are all well recounted here."

   ▪   Fast Company magazine: "Magee runs through lessons in leadership and strategy, weaving in colorful snippets from Toyota's 70-year history."

   ▪   BusinessWeek.com: "In his new book, How Toyota Became #1 (Portfolio; November, 2007), David Magee convincingly argues that the spirit of Toyota people, as much as anything, has determined Toyota's success."

New Toyota book called "essential reading"

David Magee's How Toyota Became #1 (Portfolio/Penguin) was called "essential reading" and "an inspirational book" in the October 1, 2007 edition of Library Journal. Saying "Magee has in fact created another self-help book that individuals as well as corporations can follow in learning the methods that Toyota used to improve itself," Library Journal says Magee's research shows how Toyota has identified specific organizational goals and values that drive performance, such as continuous improvement and respect for people. How Toyota Became #1 will be available in stores nationally and online beginning November 1, 2007.

PW Review

David Magee's How Toyota Became #1, scheduled for November 1 release by Penguin (Portfolio) is postively reviewed in the September 3 edition of Publishers Weekly. The leading trade publication says Magee, "ably chronicles the rise of leading auto manufacturer Toyota and the underlying principles that led to its ascendancy" and "delivers some fresh ideas on how to foster innovation within a particular industry."

Korean Rights Sold

Rights for David Magee's How Toyota Became #1, scheduled for November 1 release from Penguin (Portfolio), have been sold to a leading Korean publisher for translation. Haneon purchased Korean rights in a nice deal. Publication is expected in 2008.