SEMA 2011 – Scion Showcases New Cars
Scion continues its trendy designs by bringing a new crop of exciting cars to the 2011 SEMA show in Las Vegas, NV.
Here is a list of all the cars that were at the show:
The 2011 Scion iQ “Pit Boss” by Cartel features a convertible top.
2011 Scion iQ “Pit Boss” by Cartel
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Toyota’s Profit Plunges with Supply Shortages
Toyota recently announced a 32% plummet in third-quarter profit margin thanks largely to the March earthquake and September flooding in Thailand which has caused a significant parts shortage and corresponding production issues.
It has been slow going in Thailand thanks to historic flooding that has affected Toyota's production.
Toyota Increases Export of American Made Cars
Between the relatively low value of the dollar and the steadily increasing demand for vehicles world-wide, Toyota has announced that they will continue to increase the number of U.S. made vehicles exported around the world. This increase in exports is great news for U.S. workers, and it challenges the notion that so-called ‘foreign’ automakers are bad for the U.S. economy.
The Toyota Sienna will join other vehicles like the Tundra in being exported to other countries.
Specifically, Toyota announced that the U.S. built Sienna van will now be exported to South Korea. While the initial expectation is that there will only be a small number of Siennas sent overseas, this is good news for the folks that produce the Sienna at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Princeton, IN (TMMI) and the American economy in general.
VIDEO: Making Fun of Corolla, and A Supra Busts A Woman’s Top
Two funny videos for you today. The first video is the winner in a KBB.com “Create Your Own Car Commercial” – and a very funny one at that. Making fun of a Corolla is easy (not much sexy about a Corolla, right), but this guy does a great job. Definitely worth a look.
The second video shows a woman riding around in a Toyota Supra on a drifting track. Unfortunately for her, the g-forces were too much for her blouse. Read more…
Toyota Builds Innovative Medical Robots
Toyota continues their tradition of technological innovation. Known for their vehicles, they have spread their wings into advancing medical care through robotics. Toyota recently unveiled four new robots that will be available for medical use by 2013.
Toyota's innovative care assist robot is one of a collection of robots designed to revolutionize health care.
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