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Toyota exec Leroy expects Europe sales to get big boost from C-HR

Didier Leroy: "I have no doubt that next year our sales will be even higher, largely because of the C-HR [compact crossover], which I'm sure will be a success."
November 09, 2016 05:00 AM

Eighteen years ago Didier Leroy left his job as deputy plant director at Renault's Le Mans facility to join Toyota to help the Japanese automaker launch its greenfield plant in Valenciennes, France. Since then, the French engineer has become one of Toyota's most powerful executives. Although he has a global job now, Leroy still plays a major role in the company's European operations. He recently shared his bullish outlook for Toyota's European sales with Automotive News Europe Editor Luca Ciferri.

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