Hmm... Import or Domestic (no flames please)

[Paulo]

@traumadog

Umm… how is this true?

Scion and Lexus models all are imported. The Camry is built in the US, but many parts are not. All the hybrid parts are imported too. Much of the engineering R&D is done in Japan, although there are some “design studios” in California.

And Toyota employs about 30K in North America, which is less than what GM and Ford let go this year alone. Yes, Toyota has 10 factories in North America (with some in Mexico and Canada), while GM has 56. (And three in Mexico and five in Canada)

for the cars that toyota builds within north america, fewer parts are outsourced than with GM and Ford cars.

for example, the Toyota sienna, %89 of it is built right here.
Ford mustang %65. (if i’m remembering the numbers correctly. i know it’s close to that tho)

obviously as a whole, GM provides quite a bit more for americans than any “import” company. but over time, it seems that will change.