As you may have heard, lead Toyota test driver Hiromu Naruse passed away yesterday behind the wheel of a Lexus LFA prototype near the Nurburgring.

Naruse was much more than just a test driver though, and he played a large part in the development of numerous Toyota vehicles loved around the world over several decades.

Adam Zillin over at 7Tune has put together a very nice tribute to Naruse-san, which I suggest you take a look at.

-Mike Garrett