Toyota chief sees son's potential to become 'master driver'

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A Toyota car seen during the Dakar Rally. A master driver is a carmaker's chief test driver who determines whether new models are ready for the market. © Reuters

TOMOYOSHI OSHIKIRI, Nikkei staff writer

NAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda on Friday said his son was in the running to become the automaker's "master driver" -- the chief test driver who determines whether new models are ready for the market.

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