Read the complete interview.
Lots of tidbits like:
What are Lexus’s three largest markets in Europe? This year we plan to sell over 50,000 units, of
which 18,000 will be in Russia, 12,000 in the UK
and 4,000 in France.
Does Lexus need more dealers in Europe? We have about 270 to 280 dealers in our 56
European markets, which include Russia and the
Baltic states. We would like more in areas that
have potential for Lexus, but our business model
calls for an average of 100 annual sales per
outlet to be profitable. We only open new dealers in territories that can sustain them long term.
Will Lexus offer diesel powertrains in Europe again? No, for the foreseeable future gasoline-hybrid
will be our defining technology for Europe.
http://europe.autonews.com/article/20141105/ANE/141109945?template=mobile02&X-IgnoreUserAgent=1
Lots of tidbits like:
What are Lexus’s three largest markets in Europe? This year we plan to sell over 50,000 units, of
which 18,000 will be in Russia, 12,000 in the UK
and 4,000 in France.
Does Lexus need more dealers in Europe? We have about 270 to 280 dealers in our 56
European markets, which include Russia and the
Baltic states. We would like more in areas that
have potential for Lexus, but our business model
calls for an average of 100 annual sales per
outlet to be profitable. We only open new dealers in territories that can sustain them long term.
Will Lexus offer diesel powertrains in Europe again? No, for the foreseeable future gasoline-hybrid
will be our defining technology for Europe.
http://europe.autonews.com/article/20141105/ANE/141109945?template=mobile02&X-IgnoreUserAgent=1