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  1. Hiromu Naruse (成瀬弘, Naruse Hiromu) (1942 – 23 June 2010) was the Japanese chief test driver and chief test engineer of Toyota Motor Corporation and chief of the Gazoo Racing team. Naruse had been a test driver for the Toyota team for 47 years (1963–2010).

  2. Aug 5, 2017 · Test driver Hiromu Naruse was a legend who influenced half a century of Toyota history. But with his crowning achievement came tragedy. By Ryan ZumMallen Published: Aug 5, 2017

  3. Jun 25, 2010 · At around 10am on June 23, Toyota's chief test driver Hiromu Naruse was killed in a traffic accident while evaluating an LFA on public roads near the Nurburgring.

  4. Jul 13, 2023 · Hiromu Naruse always dreamed of beating the Europeans, and his obsessive work on the Lexus LFA made it a reality. A little over 13 years ago, Toyota’s chief test driver, Hiromu Naruse had just wrapped up yet another test session at the famed Nurburgring behind the wheel of a Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition. Over his 47 years with Toyota, Naruse ...

  5. Feb 13, 2022 · Best known for his test-driving exploits with Toyota, Hiromu Naruse was however employed into the automotive company as a certified auto mechanic in 1963. Upon his arrival at Toyota, Naruse was temporarily drafted to the company’s Vehicle Evaluation and Engineering Division.

  6. Hiromu Naruse was the Japanese chief test driver and chief test engineer of Toyota Motor Corporation and chief of the Gazoo Racing team. Naruse had been a test driver for the Toyota team for 47 years (1963–2010). He was also noted as the chief test driver of the Lexus LFA supercar.

  7. Jun 25, 2019 · Toyota president Akio Toyoda paid tribute to Gazoo Racing’s co-founder, Hiromu Naruse. The new Toyota GR Supra had successfully completed its first 24-hour race, despite many challenges during the endurance event at the German circuit. Prior to the Nürburgring 24 Hours, the front-engined, rear-drive sports car had only contested four-hour events.

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