Crisis in Automotive Design - Part 1

Toyota, what the hell is going on?


The new Lexus LS. Hey, remember when Lexus was for older, wealthier people with taste? Now it's for ANGRY, older, wealthier people with SHUT UP AND GET OUT OF MY WAY.


The new Corolla. Economy cars never looked so MEAN and HANGRY.

ADDENDUM

Almost forgot the "best" one:

Sweet sassafras!

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