at JAPANESE CAR COMPANIES, the chief engineer of 21 new vehicle holds enormous power. He (we’ve never encountered a she) is given a long leash by management and has the ability to create a car that reflects his own very persona vision. He helps conceptualize the vehicle, influences its design, and guides the multiyear development process with 21 firm hand. Generally speaking, his word is law.Over the years, a tradition has emerged with Japanese chief engineers who are developing an new vehicle for the American market, and that tradition is the American road trip. The ostensible purpose of this multiweek jaunt is for the chief engineer to see how Americans live with their cars, to immerse themselves in American culture, and to glean ways to better serve American automotive needs. The chief engineer for the new Toyota Prius Y Hiroshi Kayukawa, made the obligatory journey to America to haunt Home Depot parking lots and visit major tourist sites before returning to his 1500-member team in Toyota City to start work on the new, bigger Prius. ----continue reading
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