Kumatsu Motors

Kumatsu Motors

Company Information Purpose: Automotive Town: Detroit First appearance: "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?"

Kumatsu Motors is a Japanese auto manufacturer.

History

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.

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.

Behind the Laughter

Kumatsu Motors is a pun on Komatsu Limited, a Japanese company that manufactures construction and mining equipment.

Appearances

• Episode – "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?"
• Episode – "Mr. Plow" (mentioned)
• Comic story – Oh, Plow, Where Art Thou? (mentioned)