Toyota's crazy custom cars make their debut: SEMA 2009
By Vincent Aubé, MSN Autos
Toyota is pulling all the stops this year at the 2009 SEMA in Las Vegas with no less than 21 concepts based on existing models. If some are a bit far-fetched, others are unique and innovative. Sales have been sluggish for the world’s number one car manufacturer over the past few months and the massive recall of millions of vehicles a few weeks ago didn’t help. Still the Japanese brand is betting big at the annual SEMA conference in Sin City, with a well-rounded portfolio of vehicles sure to please tuning and custom-cars buffs. Needless to say, Toyota, Lexus and Scion models aren’t alone on the floor, but the creations exhibited by Toyota deserve attention. Plus, it’s perfect timing for Canadian consumers to check out the Scion division set to launch here next year.
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