In the automotive world of the early 1990s, there was a lot at stake for luxury manufacturers. German companies were taking a long hard look in the mirror due to the arrival of the Japanese Lexus with its LS400, as this car was about to redefine levels of engineering excellence and presentation. And Lexus was doing its best to undercut its primary rivals on price with a solid vehicle that was calmer, quieter, and smoother than some of its peers. However, Lexus wasn’t the only Japanese brand that wanted to have a slice of the premium segment, as back in Hiroshima, Mazda was rolling out its 929.
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