The Future of Cars and the Auto Industry\n\n\nJames Lentz, President/COO, Toyota, USA, Inc. \n\n\nToyota is known for creativity and a commitment to sustainable development, but is it enough in today's ultra-competitive globalized car industry? Come hear the unique perspective of industry veteran Lentz, who launched the innovative Scion brand in 2001, on what automakers are doing to ensure vehicles are a benefit, not a burden, to society and what future designs may be on the horizon. \n\n\nThis program was recorded in front of a live audience at the Commonwealth Club of California on November 17, 2009.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices