Take context from the input text and decide on the accurate relationship between 'Lexus' and 'Toyota' from the options provided.
Options: brand, owned by, creator, director/manager

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Aug 5 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp's Lexus brand is planning to launch a second top-of-the-line "flagship" model to accompany a new generation of its LS sedan, the head of the brand's U.S. operations told Reuters on Wednesday.
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