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Dreary HQ city is a handicap in global glitz plan
… company's first outside director from the United States to the company's board. Among those appointed in March was Mark Templin , Lexus International's new executive vice president. He is the first non-Japanese executive to lead a Toyota division …
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Toyota's car-buff president makes Lexus his pet project
… This year, worldwide sales should top 500,000 -- just shy of their all-time high of 518,300 in 2007, said Mark Templin , executive vice president of Lexus International. In the United States, sales peaked at 329,177 in 2007, capping …
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Execs drop hints about the next Lexus model
… said Lexus needs something "more exciting, more exhilarating." But Lexus International Executive Vice President Mark Templin got a little more specific about what might be built in Kyushu, offered these thoughts on two areas in which he feels …
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Toyoda's team fast-tracked Lexus move
… greater clout for regional operations. North America CEO Jim Lentz and Lexus International Executive Vice President Mark Templin fast-tracked plans to shift Lexus ES production to Toyota's Georgetown, Ky., plant from Japan. Now 50,000 …
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Toyoda, Lexus troll for hipsters in new marketing push
… sold) and BMW (64,902). 'Part of the transformation' "This is part of the transformation of Lexus," said Mark Templin , executive vice president of Lexus International. "Lexus is expanding as a global company and we need to speak to …
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Toyoda shake-up empowers non-Japanese execs
… those issues." Other components of the massive management overhaul: Swapping into Ohara's old role will be American Mark Templin , who was Lexus International's global marketing chief. Now he will be the first non-Japanese executive to lead …
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Toyoda shake-up empowers non-Japanese execs
… those issues." Other components of the massive management overhaul: Swapping into Ohara's old role will be American Mark Templin , who was Lexus International's global marketing chief. Now he will be the first non-Japanese executive to lead …
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Toyota president seeks end to turmoil with management revamp
… first non-Japanese board member and former U.S. chief. His addition to the board and elevation of Jim Lentz, Mark Templin , Steve St. Angelo and Didier Leroy as chief executive for Europe "is absolutely what's needed to be more flexible …
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Toyota names former GM exec Hogan to board in overhaul
… president at Lexus International, will assume the duties of CEO of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. and report to Lentz. Mark Templin , currently a general manager at Lexus International, will be promoted to managing officer and executive vice president …
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Lexus concept gives preview of safety gear
… our pursuit of developing more advanced automated technologies, we believe the driver must be fully engaged," said Mark Templin , general manager of Lexus Division. "For Toyota and Lexus, a driverless car is just a part of the story. Our vision …
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Lexus sees higher 2013 U.S. sales even if taxes on wealthy rise
… Lexus sales, up 24 percent in the United States. this year through October, may gain at least 10 percent in 2013, Mark Templin , who is also head of the brand in the region, said in an interview last week at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Demand …
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Toyota's quiet hero
… Esmond runs down a list of the heavy-hitters now in key posts at Toyota: "Jim Lentz, Bob Carter, Bill Fay, Mark Templin . If I had anything to do with helping them develop their leadership skills, that's what I'm most proud of …
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Toyota failing to recover stock value amid stronger competition, yen
… tanked; an industry that dropped 40 percent; a recall crisis; and all the natural disasters, one after another," Mark Templin , global marketing chief for Toyota's luxury Lexus brand, said in a recent interview. "But the biggest challenge …
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Toyota failing to recover stock value amid stronger competition, yen
… tanked; an industry that dropped 40 percent; a recall crisis; and all the natural disasters, one after another," Mark Templin , global marketing chief for Toyota's luxury Lexus brand, said in a recent interview. "But the biggest challenge …
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An evolutionary update for Lexus' flagship
… enters a new time zone. What Lexus says: "The LS is about luxury, refinement, craftsmanship and quality," said Mark Templin , Lexus division's general manager. "It drives like a much smaller car." Compromises and shortcomings: In the …
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Lexus' evolutionary update of its flagship
… enters a new time zone. What Lexus says: "The LS is about luxury, refinement, craftsmanship and quality," said Mark Templin , Lexus division's general manager. "It drives like a much smaller car." Compromises and shortcomings: In the …
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Toyota posts 26% gain, adds incentives to keep momentum
… Still, the launches of the redesigned GS sedan and freshened RX 350 "continue to drive our sales growth," said Mark Templin , Lexus Division general manager. The cars are selling at anticipated annualized rates. The ES and ES hybrid sedans …
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Lexus coupe adds a dash of flash
… concede the brand's staid lineup needs to elicit more surprise and delight from buyers through styling and performance. Mark Templin , Lexus' global and U.S. chief, said recently: "In the past, we talked about the perfection of our product …
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Toyota's financing arsenal mixes leases, low APRs
… We are really lucky. We have a much healthier lease-finance-cash [mix] than other luxury brands," said Mark Templin , general manager of the Lexus Division. "We have stronger true residual values, residual values that are not propped …
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Toyota extends rebound, remains No. 1 retail brand for 4th straight month
… and BMW brands. The launches of the redesigned Lexus ES and GS sedans are going as planned, Lexus general manager Mark Templin said. "The first six months are off to a great start, and Lexus dealers have great inventory," Templin said. He …
