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Non-free / fair use media rationale for Lexus LS
Description	One of the first design sketches used in the planning of Lexus' first vehicle, the LS.
Source	www.lexus.co.uk
Article	Lexus LS
Portion used	Whole image as shown on the Lexus website.
Low resolution?	236 × 132 pixels. The image is no larger, and of no higher quality, than required for its use in the Lexus LS article.
Purpose of use	This image is relevant in a discussion about the development of the LS, as it shows how the vehicle was initially conceptualized; a visual representation gives this needed context that text would not show.
Replaceable?	This is a photo for which there is no free equivalent; all such photos are copyrighted by Lexus.
Other information	It is used minimally--this example in the article/section relevant to the photo's subject. It is not used in a manner likely to replace the original market role of the original copyrighted media--a photo released by Lexus showcasing this aspect of their designs. This image has been published before, on Lexus websites. It is used in Wikipedia only for educational purposes and is not used for profit. Its use on Wikipedia does not compete with the copyright holder. Its use on Wikipedia is not expected to decrease the value of the copyright to its holder.

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	Date/Time	Dimensions	User	Comment
current	00:21, 27 October 2006	236×132 (20 KB)	SynergyStar (Talk \| contribs)
	21:22, 9 September 2006	216×161 (8 KB)	SynergyStar (Talk \| contribs)	({{promophoto}})