Chief engineer appointed to lead Lexus

Sato, pictured here in 2016, is best known as the chief engineer of the super sleek Lexus LC sports coupe. (LEXUS)

December 04, 2019 11:50 AM

TOKYO – The man who engineered one of Lexus’ sexiest cars is now taking the helm of the entire luxury brand as part of a personnel shuffle at Toyota Motor.

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