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|name = Kumatsu Motors | |name = Kumatsu Motors | ||
|image = [[File:Kumatsu Motors.png|250px]] | |image = [[File:Kumatsu Motors.png|250px]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |purpose = {{W|Automotive industry|Automotive}} |
| − | | | + | |town = [[Detroit]] |
| + | |appearance = "[[Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?]]" | ||
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| − | '''Kumatsu Motors''' is a | + | '''Kumatsu Motors''' is a [[Japan]]ese auto manufacturer. |
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| + | == History == | ||
| + | When [[Powell Motors]] went out of business due to its investment in the [[The Homer|unsaleable car]] that [[Homer]] designed, Kumatsu took over the company and its factory in [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]].<ref>"[[Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?]]"</ref> | ||
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| + | The plow that Homer bought for his {{ap|Mr. Plow|business|snowplowing business}} was designed and sold by Kumatsu. When Mr. Plow went out of business due to a sudden thaw, Kumatsu repossessed the plow.<ref>"[[Mr. Plow]]"</ref> | ||
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| + | == Behind the Laughter == | ||
| + | Kumatsu Motors is a pun on {{W|Komatsu Limited}}, a Japanese company that manufactures construction and mining equipment. | ||
== Appearances == | == Appearances == | ||
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*{{ep|Mr. Plow|(mentioned)}} | *{{ep|Mr. Plow|(mentioned)}} | ||
*{{bon|Oh, Plow, Where Art Thou?|(mentioned)}} | *{{bon|Oh, Plow, Where Art Thou?|(mentioned)}} | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
| + | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Businesses]] | [[Category:Businesses]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:07, April 3, 2024
Kumatsu Motors
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Company Information
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Kumatsu Motors is a Japanese auto manufacturer.
History[edit]
When Powell Motors went out of business due to its investment in the unsaleable car that Homer designed, Kumatsu took over the company and its factory in Detroit, Michigan.[1]
The plow that Homer bought for his snowplowing business was designed and sold by Kumatsu. When Mr. Plow went out of business due to a sudden thaw, Kumatsu repossessed the plow.[2]
Behind the Laughter[edit]
Kumatsu Motors is a pun on Komatsu Limited, a Japanese company that manufactures construction and mining equipment.
Appearances[edit]
Episode – "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?" - Episode – "Mr. Plow" (mentioned)
Comic story – Oh, Plow, Where Art Thou? (mentioned)
