Lexus boss outlines autonomous, electric plans

Koji Sato became head of Lexus in January after spending the last four years as the Toyota premium brand's chief engineer, a title he retains. Sato starts the decade facing the same mega-challenge as other automaker CEOs: How to prepare for the rise of electrified, autonomous, connected cars on a global level. Lexus's strength in hybrids puts it in a good position to meet current emissions standards, but regulators are demanding more. Sato outlined how he will steer the brand through these obstacles in an interview with Automotive News Europe Associate Publisher & Editor Luca Ciferri and Correspondent Nick Gibbs.