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Lexus LF-A mastermind to become Toyota’s new boss in June

omarrana submitted on 1/21/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:10:31 AM

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Akio Toyoda, the driving force behind the Lexus LF-A and grandson of the founder of Toyota, will become the Japanese automakers new president and CEO in June.

Toyoda, 52, will succeed the current President Katsuaki Watanabe. He will become the youngest president in Toyota’s history.

Toyoda is currently executive vice president at Toyota. According to Automotive News, he said he hopes to someday be seen as the...

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Lexus LF-A mastermind to become Toyota’s new boss in June

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Hello LFA!
— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 11:00:12 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

So the "mastermind" behind the LF-A, the "supercar" that has been in perpetual development for almost half a decade will now be the new president and CEO? So at the rate the LF-A is proceeding to come to market, that means the next Camry redesign will be for model year 2018?
— HSCenterconsole (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 11:04:59 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

How old you think the guys that develop nissan GT-R or the AMG line or the BMW M? They are all no 30-something dudes.
— Brembo (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 11:28:51 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

No you clowns. This means that future Toyota products have a greater chance of being sportier. The development of the LF-A is taking so long because they want to get the car right, and it is not a necessity of the Lexus line-up, so why rush development? This is exciting news.
— Anthony (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 11:47:32 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Bimmer..I gave you a +1 for that "joke". However, your "joke" sounds more like reality to me. Your points about the typical Lexus demographic actually have some truth to them.
— BSBB (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 2:50:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

The Lexus LF-A is 'ghostware' and will probably never see the production line, in any incarnation.

Unless Lexus' Akio Toyoda can find a way to make manufacturing these vehicles more cost effective, and value-laden, they'll continue to lose market share as consumers become far more practical in their vehicle purchases, buying only what they can actually afford.

— DaHarder (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 1:39:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

David999,Brembo and Anthony are absolutely right! You bashers are clowns, but even clowns are capable of becoming DEFECTORS. I have been predicting this since late last year that if Akio Toyoda becomes the top dog at Toyota Motor Corp., Toyota/Lexus will began to dominate the performance motorsport world and eliminate those problem areas we all witnessed during their rapid expansion period. So, once again let me make myself very clear. ChuckyG37 and the rest of these unappreciative, wanabe enthusiast are going to look so embarassly stupid and would look much better chewing on dry blank paper. The LF-A is the Lexus halo car and will dominate the exotic auto world, regardless of price. Ask Obama? (ha,ha smile)
— lexworld (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 2:02:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Lexworld, you and your Lexus buddies were telling us the same thing when the IS-F came out. I remember myriad claims on this site about how the IS-F would DOMINATE the M3. Then it came out and while it was fast, it never trumped the competition as predicted. It became an also ran.

Could the LF-A "dominate the exotic auto world" as you say? Possibly. However, their past performance with the IS-F does not reflect this prediction. If they can't beat the M3, how are they going to beat a 430 Ferrari? Futhermore, they are going up against competition that has been doing high performance cars for years (ie Ferrari, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, etc.).

— HSCenterconsole (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 2:09:19 PM | | Votes: 2

It could do better OR worse. We don't know since it is still a prototype. I believe Lexworld's statement: "...the rest of these unappreciative, wanabe enthusiast are going to look so embarassly stupid and would look much better chewing on dry blank paper. The LF-A is the Lexus halo car and will dominate the exotic auto world, regardless of price." is pretty outrageous david999.
— HSCenterconsole (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 3:03:23 PM | | Votes: 2

Oh and remeber the LF-A is still the "King of the Ring" (Nurburgring). LF-A 7:24 vs Nissan GT-R 7:29 vs Corvette 7:28/30. Come on give me some more numbers, accurate or not. By the way, I thing the Formula 1 cars are way less than 7:15 on the Nurburgring...by all means correct me if I'm wrong.
— lexworld (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 2:13:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

Comparing production cars to prototypes is the perfect example of apples to oranges, especially when you are getting numbers from the manufacturer. When the production LF-A comes out (if it ever does), then by all means compare 'Ring lap times to the GT-R, Vette, and other competitors.

I know you are excited for the LF-A, but you have to anticipate it with some more perspective.
— HSCenterconsole (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 2:18:57 PM | | Votes: 1

Why can't the badge whores accept the truth?
— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 2:30:32 PM | | Votes: -3

David999, there can't be any "truth" to accept until the production LF-A is actually released. Right now, you and your Lexus friends are making outrageous and wild predictions based on little fact. Let's discuss if the LF-A bests Ferrari's, Lambo's, and Aston Martins when it ACTUALLY comes out, not "12 to 18 months" before its anticipated release.
— HSCenterconsole (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 2:33:46 PM | | Votes: 2

Who is making "outrageous and wild predictions"? Lexworld is stating fact, not fiction about what a prototype LF-A has already done. A production version will likely do better. Nobody is putting down any other marques here.
— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 2:58:34 PM | | Votes: 0

Who cares what you think Chick37, you don't even have a drivers license.
— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 8:07:57 PM | | Votes: 3

Bulls**t!
— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2009 1:56:29 PM | | Votes: 4

@HSCenterconsole

The reason that the LF-A isn't out is because he isn't the CEO, you idiot. He is the reason the LF-A exists, and the momment that he become's the CEO its probably gonna go in production.

@ChuckG37

You are totaly right, just look at the GTR the proto version did a 7:38 and the production model just managed to do a 7:29! oops! But that would mean you are a fan Boy that can't look past nissan/infiniti.

And don't think i'm hating, because nissan is my favorite brand, but you iritate me so bad with you retarded remarks!!!!!!
— STJ88 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 2:35:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Thanks for debasing the conversation by calling me an idiot. Just because he is the "mastermind" of the LF-A doesn't mean Toyoda will immediately greenlight the LF-A for production upon his becoming president and CEO. Given the current economic conditions, Toyoda will have to decide if a market really exists for this car and if it is worth losing money (most likely) by producing a halo car for Lexus.
— HSCenterconsole (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 2:47:17 PM | | Votes: 2

I find it amusing that people are getting so worked up over a prototype vehicle that most likely will never go into production. Most likely, the production vehicle will be more powered-down and amenitized-up to cater to the typical Lexus demographic. People who drive 'true' supercars will most likely not even consider switching brands. Remember..brand perception.
— BSBB (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 2:59:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

Who cares what you think Chick37, you don't even have a drivers license.
— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 8:09:17 PM | | Votes: 1

LMAO!!!....ahhhh here's ckuckg37, with his 10 year old pigeonbrain crap comments again!...What's with the re-badge nissan wanna be luxury logo?...Hey chuckyg37...understand the hate, since mama locked you up in your little room with a playschool computer hating Toyota/Lexus all day on this forum, while she drives around town loving her new Lexus 600hl!!!...LMAO!!! Btw, when you put that "INFANTY" logo upside down it actually looks like the pores on your face up close after popping those zits!...LMAO!!! Stop hating when you can barely afford a BMX...LMAO!!!!
— BigShow50 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 3:26:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Bigshow50, did you really laugh your ass off four times? G37Chuck is a moron, but I love how you make fun of him for being an immature adolescent and then use the term "LMAO" multipile times. Pot calling kettle black maybe?
— FillorKill (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 3:40:30 PM | | Votes: 7

BigShow...Did you actually have anything intelligent to contribute to the topic of the article? If not, keep your pie hole shut. Thank you.
— BSBB (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 3:51:27 PM | | Votes: 1

WOW!... I can see all the Lexus Love floating around here.. hehe.. I highly agree with FillorKill, you two adolescents (BigShow50 and ChumpG37) really need to smoke some weed or something and relax. A couple of more posts' I think one of you is bound to bust an artery. Charlie, the IS-F will smoke anything Infiniti has in it's line up and that is a pretty obvious fact. Though the IS-F still has ways to go as far as catching up to the European performance machines but give them some time and I'm sure they'll come pretty doggone close.
— Lemonade (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 4:28:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6

@ ChuckG37

Will the retard that is boosting ChuckG37 up, please step away from the computer! I repeat, step away from the computer!!!!
— STJ88 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 4:38:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

Ahhh...chuckyg37...and poor lemonade just don't get it. Of coarse I will have something intelligent to say, but with both of you two throwing nickel and dime comments on any post that speaks Toyota...I just want to join in on the fun!...and translate to you of what the other serious and true enthusiast hear...and that is pigeonbrain crack baby smack...to us that's called s#!ts and giggles... lmao!!!!l...lmao!!!!....lmao!!!..peace!!!...lmao!!!
— BigShow50 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 7:26:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

BigNSlow50, Dude.. Seriously, cut it out! Please don't tell me that you really consider yourself a true enthusiast. Can you at least act your age instead of your I.Q.? Or is that asking too much from a 10 year old? I would tell you that maybe thinking outside your little box would help you understand what the masses have been trying to tell you, but I just don't think your little brain is capable of such a large task. On a side note; Why do you end your posts' with a bunch of LMAO's at the end? You giggle like a little girl who just got her first "Circle Yes or No" puppy love note from the class dork.
— Lemonade (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 8:38:11 PM | | Votes: -2

LMAO!!!....look gentlemen...it actually got "airborne lemons" over here feeling all itchy!!!...Don't have to prove much to yourself "lemons" of a "Ture Enthusiast" that I really am or anybody else on this forum. But what is sad is the pure hate of different automotive brands that I see on anypost about any ride. That is were the lack of intelligence starts little one. I am a pround owner of a MB-CL, BMW-M3, and of coarse a LS460L, therefore not bias but more so "appreciative" of what is given to us people to have the opportunity to own and have fun to drive. Lemonade you are sayin' "to cut out!"...you kiddin' me?!?!? Just true words dictated via text in a forum that you kids already created/started. Test me in a real live face to face debate about "automotive" let alone intelligence and I will guarantee your "airborne lemonade" will go down crashing and send you home cryin'...until then...Gotcha-itchin'!...Where you at Chuckyg37?...Come join the fun!!!...LMAO!!!!
— BigShow50 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2009 8:54:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

Sure buddy.. And I own a Bugatti Veyron and an Audi R8. That's the beauty of the internet, everything sounds good behind some bullshit.
— Lemonade (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2009 8:43:20 PM | | Votes: 1

Man after listening to Chucky doll and HScenterconsole you'd think these guys are still driving around in TR7s Pintos and Chevetts. Man these guys just don't see what's coming down the pike do they? Don't you guys ever wonder why we keep getting all these signs....sign after sign. Look, it was the same way it happen back in the late 80s/early 90s with the all-trac celica,MR-2 Turbo and Supra Turbo. Those cars at that time had a wave of hints before they surfaced and it was sure-nuf believed after they hit the streets and dominated the motorsports world. Again, I say to you bashers,haters,naysayers,clowns,chucky dolls and hscenterconsoles history is repeating itself right before your eyes because some things are meant to be. It just happen to be Toyota Motor Corps finest hour and the only one who will stop them is them. At this point I'm startin to see how Mr. Akio Toyoda could benefit from listening in on the hater comments and give the Toy/Lex boys their hay day..."Man that would rock Chuckys world"

— lexworld (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2009 12:06:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

I'm not saying this car will be terrible or not be fast. All that I'm saying is that until the production version is released, we should take everything with a grain of salt and not jump to conclusions lexworld. That isn't an outrageous stance.
— HSCenterconsole (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2009 8:11:33 AM | | Votes: 3

Did someone say weed?
— BarackBush (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2009 1:12:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

ChuckyDoll: "Why would you switch over from Ferrari, Aston, Lamborghini, Porsche etc. to a "Lexus LF-A"?" BECAUSE unlike you, people who can afford those cars do not have them as their ONLY ride. they may well be interested in ADDING an LF-A to the stable. whether or not it proves superior to their current supercars, it will be new, fresh, and DIFFERENT from everything else in the field. and they may just want to be 'first on the block' to get one.
— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2009 4:15:52 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Who cares what you think Chick37, you don't even have a drivers license.
— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2009 1:57:55 PM | | Votes: 5

@ChuckG37

Why not? People add a GTR so why not a LF-A!
— STJ88 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2009 11:45:51 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

Great news. He is a performance guy. I bet you Toyota will start offering fun cars again. Lets start with that RWD lightweight coupe theyre making with Subaru.
— Corsis (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2009 12:54:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

2 guarantees in an AutoSpies post:

ChuckG37 offering nothing substantial

ChuckG37 getting deboosted by both sides of the debate
— StarSearch (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2009 1:53:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

this does not bode well for toyota....

the "driving force" behind the LF-A can't even get the car to market.
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2009 2:28:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

This is great news.
— truthpursuit (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2009 3:11:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

"driving force dude" CAN BUY "your favorite car brand here"_______________...FACT

— Denali (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2009 4:17:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

This is great news! How soon can he be effective? We'll see in a few years. +1 for toyota.
— Chaos29 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2009 7:05:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

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