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Old 04-16-11, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
This is Acura's lead designer

http://www.showrods.com/flat_out_pag...marek_bio.html

The ZDX was designed by a woman and we know its horrid. Funny but she recently left Acura and is hired by GM now.

http://allcarsallthetime.blogspot.co...ristensen.html

To matters even worse when the new designs were shown to Acura dealers they screamed loudly in unison "HELLLLLLL NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" but were given them anyway. They finally got the memo and this is why the worked hard to refresh the TL.
Thanks, Mike. Goofy designs at Honda aren't just limited to Acuras, though....the rear-beltline of the new Odyssey being a good example, and the fact that the CR-Z doesn't have a non-hybrid gas engine as at least an option like the old Si.

Anyhow, I went back to topic.....see my last post #15, above.
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Old 04-16-11, 12:43 PM
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It sucks see him leave Toyota. Good luck to him at Infiniti.
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Old 04-16-11, 04:32 PM
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Toyota execs and engineers are most poached in the business.
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Old 04-16-11, 06:53 PM
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Seems like Infiniti is making a big push to add some value to their brand. Other than hiring top execs, they are also a major sponsor of the Red Bull Racing F1 team...giving them great exposure through the team's wins so far this year. Good for Infiniti, gotta give them credit for playing catch-up with the established brands.
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