Toyota moving from Cali to Plano, Texas
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If one wants to discuss the political theories and reasons for the move, do so in the debate forum, not in this thread.
#47
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I agree that moving to TX will save Toyota some of CA's crippling taxes/regulations (and earthquakes). But, without (at the moment) realizing it, Toyota may just be trading one expense for another. Unlike SoCal, which is a relatively dry, semi-tropical climate most of the year, most parts of TX are regularly subject to violent storms of a number of different types that can cause significant damage to company buildings and vehicles.
#48
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When i first seen this I had to go ask someone from Texas I just hired "would you buy a Toyota truck now" as his surroundings produced the mindset that anything other than a Ford Truck was second rate in Texas which I can only assume has a major market for pickups.
Is this also a strategy for Toyota to tap into the truck market starting with the largest emerging state economy?
Is this also a strategy for Toyota to tap into the truck market starting with the largest emerging state economy?
#49
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When i first seen this I had to go ask someone from Texas I just hired "would you buy a Toyota truck now" as his surroundings produced the mindset that anything other than a Ford Truck was second rate in Texas which I can only assume has a major market for pickups.
Is this also a strategy for Toyota to tap into the truck market starting with the largest emerging state economy?
Is this also a strategy for Toyota to tap into the truck market starting with the largest emerging state economy?
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I agree that moving to TX will save Toyota some of CA's crippling taxes/regulations (and earthquakes). But, without (at the moment) realizing it, Toyota may just be trading one expense for another. Unlike SoCal, which is a relatively dry, semi-tropical climate most of the year, most parts of TX are regularly subject to violent storms of a number of different types that can cause significant damage to company buildings and vehicles.
#52
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I would say a plant vs HQ is a big difference and could sway peoples perceptions of a brand over the long term when they know a company has an even larger commitment to their community but we can disagree.
#53
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Back in the late 80's when the oil companies were under attack for high gas prices (as always), and after the Valdez accident, people were out demonstrating in front of the Exxon Building in Manhattan, then mayor Ed Koch encouraged the demonstrators to 'stick it to Exxon to make their point'. Gee, thanks mayor for your support. For that and other reasons Exxon soon pulled up stakes and moved the corporate headquarters lock, stock, and oil filled barrel to suburban Dallas, and eventually got rid of the New Jersey refinery. Once a place becomes unwelcoming, dangerous, and too expensive to keep and attract people a company will move to a better location.
Exxon saw the light 25 years ago, Toyota is seeing it now. Both NY and CA are financial basket cases, as well as run by individuals who have disdain for capitalism (Gov. Brown, Mayor deBlasio). It's up to the people to get rid of these sorts of people, or whither on the vine. Their choice.
Exxon saw the light 25 years ago, Toyota is seeing it now. Both NY and CA are financial basket cases, as well as run by individuals who have disdain for capitalism (Gov. Brown, Mayor deBlasio). It's up to the people to get rid of these sorts of people, or whither on the vine. Their choice.
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After recording record sales why would they want to save on taxes and regulations? I hope they are not becoming greedy and ruin its reputation.
I dont like the move. Who the hell wants to move to Plano from So Cal anyway? Lol
I dont like the move. Who the hell wants to move to Plano from So Cal anyway? Lol
#57
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Apply cold water, lol.
Does a company have an obligation to stay in a high tax, high regulation state? NO. Every person and company is free to live and operate where they will. Good financial decision making isn't something that no longer needs to be practiced once you've reached success.
California does not deserve Toyota's business.
Does a company have an obligation to stay in a high tax, high regulation state? NO. Every person and company is free to live and operate where they will. Good financial decision making isn't something that no longer needs to be practiced once you've reached success.
California does not deserve Toyota's business.
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sales don't equate profit. It's not greed it's about being more competitive