Akio Toyoda
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We don't get it here in the States and that's a shame because the Toyota Century is one of the most magnificent vehicles produced by a Japanese automaker. It's no surprise then that Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda has picked one as his ride of choice. What is surprising is the fact that this Century is shod in a range of GR performance upgrades—and no it isn't headed for production anytime soon so just forget about the possibility. The Century was redesigned last year for only the third time in its 50-plus-year history. It was also last year that Toyota announced the formation of its GR...
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Toyota CEO Signs LFA Nürburgring Edition Bought By Lexus Dealer In GermanyA German Lexus dealer has bought a LFA Nürburgring Edition for his birthday and as a special surprise it was signed by Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda.
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Toyota CEO Didn't Initially Want To Build 2013 Lexus GS
The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is in full swing. With concept reveals and new product debuts, there is no shortage of news. And although seeing the 2013 Lexus GS 350 unveiled at Pebble Beach didn't surprise us, hearing Akio Toyoda tell the crowd that he was initially opposed to the...
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Aston Martin Presents Proceeds From Rapide Auction To Toyota
You may recall that last month the CEO of Aston Martin, Dr. Ulrich Bez, auctioned off his Rapide company car in order to raise funds for the Japan earthquake relief effort. Bez, and his counterpart at Toyota, Akio Toyoda, are at the Nurburgring 24 Hours race taking place in Germany this weekend...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran
