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LF-A supercar by Lexus into production by 2011
 The IS-F sports sedan by Lexus (competitor for the BMW M3, Audi RS4 and Mercedes C63 AMG) isn`t the only attempt for Lexus to enter the sports-auto market. In the future, this `F` will denote the performance tuning of Lexus. Other units destined for this treatment include the GS and, perhaps, the full-size limo LS.Lexus will add a new model also below the IS, that’s intended as entry-level sedan or a hatch to compete with the BMW 1 Series or the Audi A3.The LF-A super unit will go in production —in 2011 possibly — although it might be made in left-hand drive only.In 2009 Lexus ...
Tags: lexus, lf-a, supercar, 2011, prius
Hyundai Genesis will not be going to Europe
 The Genesis luxury sedan debuted at the Detroit Auto Show in January is something the people in Europe will really not enjoy. The Korean automaker affirms the failure on Toyota`s Lexus premium brand name to sell vehicles in high numbers in the European zone is one reason for this decision. `We looked at Lexus` track record in Europe` said Oles Gadacz - Hyundai spokesman.Lexus sold 40,636 autos in Europe and Turkey last year, according to JATO Dynamics. So, Gadacz said the EU plans for some tougher limits on the CO2 emission were yet another factor. Large, strong vehicles like the Genesis, which has its power ...
Tags: hyundai, genesis, europe, luxury, sedan, detroit, show
Pricing announced for Lexus Pebble Beach RX 350 and ES 350
 Lexus announced today the pricing for Pebble Beach Collection RX 350 and ES 350 – the special edition wraps. The Pebble Beach Collection RX and ES` production is limited to 6,000 autos each. The MSRP for RX 350 Pebble Beach set is $3,880, while ES 350 package has an MSRP of $4,170.The Pebble Beach Edition RX 350 will be on the market in three colors: Obsidian Black, Truffle Mica and Classic Silver Metallic. For the RX units Truffle Mica is found only with this unique edition package. The RX will have new and special design 18-inch wheels plus chrome grille, a color-keyed rear spoiler and ...
Tags: lexus, pebble, beach, rx, 350, es, price, pricing
Lexus producing compact SUVs
 Toyota is considering making a small luxury SUV. While Lexus has denied any interest in such a car in the past, the trend toward compact luxury SUVs has Toyota`s luxury department reconsidering the decision.Jim Lentz, the Motor Sales U.S.A. president for Toyota, says that a small SUV auto could appeal to buyers `sick of the suburbs, but who don`t want to give up the utility of their SUV. A small luxury SUV might be the right product for that environment` he told the Automotive News.Likely the SUV would be based on the RAV4 by Toyota. However, Lexus still evaluates if they would be cable to ...
Tags: lexus, compact, suv, toyota, rav4
NHTSA investigates Toyota and Saab
 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that it`s looking into the problems reported for two Saab and Toyota autos. The Saab investigation is involving 49,932 9-3 Aero sedans having 2.8L turbocharged engine.Although there are no recalls, the NHTSA`s investigating five complaints about a loss of braking power that`s involving the 9-3 Aero sedans. No injuries are linked to this problem, although there is one accident reported.The NHSTA has announced also that it`s investigating complaints about the Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks 2006-2007 for unintentional acceleration. The investigation could affect 362,000 cars. In the past Toyota has had some similar problems with its Lexus ...
Tags: nhtsa, toyota, saab, national, highway, traffic, safety, administration
The first hybrid model from Lexus coming next year
 Yes, it`s true, in Detroit this year, Lexus unveiled only the LF-A Roadster Concept. But don`t worry, they announced great plans for the upcoming year: the brand`s long-awaited first hybrid-only auto will be introduced at the Detroit Auto Show in 2009.Until now the firm only had hybrid versions of cars already offered having a conventional internal-combustion engine, like the RX SUV, GS and LS sedan models.`Next year here in Detroit, we will expand our conventional hybrid line-up by staging world premiers of two all-new, dedicated hybrids, one for Toyota and one for Lexus` Katsuaki Watanabe, president at Toyota Motor affirmed at the Detroit auto show.No ...
Tags: lexus, first, hybrid, detroit, auto, show
Infiniti is planning to launch new models
 Due to Infiniti’s and Acura’s limited lineup,Lexus is the only one among the three luxury Japanese brands, that can be considered a real competitor to the German premium vehicles. Nevertheless, Infiniti is working very hard to try making a major figure in the premium segment as well and considered launching several new models in the next up-coming years.For a first to come, Infiniti wants to built a flagship saloon to replace the old Q sedan, which was cut out from production in 2006. However, the CEO Carlos Ghosn declared that he is not really “convinced” that Infiniti needs such a vehicle and appreciated that there ...
Tags: Infiniti, Lexus, Acura
Hybrids for Toyota and Lexus to be launched next year
 Two days ago, Toyota Chief Katsuaki Watanabe, announced that there are plans that two new hybrids will hit the market in 2009. Regarding this matter, Watanable told reporters that “Next year here in Detroit, we will expand our conventional hybrid line-up by staging world premiers of two all-new, dedicated hybrids, one for Toyota and one for Lexus." These new cars will be conventional hybrids, similar to the current Prius, in which an electric motor works in tandem with an internal combustion petrol engine.However, customers have to wait until, at least, 2010 to see the first pug-in hybrid from Toyota hit the road. Watanabe also ...
Tags: Toyota, Lexus, hybrid
Lexus IS-F Racing Concept unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon
 Lexus unveiled the racing variant of the IS-F sedan during the Tokyo Auto Salon. So, even if Lexus affirmed: `It is only a research prototype`, this IS-F Racing Concept model will be put in use at the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) racing.And if you`re wondering if it is a SuperGT auto, the answer is simple: `No`. Lexus will be continuing its plan and in this 2008 season the company will be using the usual model - SC430 Coupe.
Tags: lexus, is-f, concept, tokyo, auto, salon, dtm, rac
New image of IS-F Racing Concept from Lexus
 We reported earlier that Lexus will reveal at the Tokyo Auto Saloon the IS-F Racing Concept. We present you now the concept in a second image, this time it`s in orange; really... it looks absolutely gorgeous.The IS-F Racing Concept model will be used in the DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisters). The formal Team Lexus Racing is about to be announced.
Tags: lexus, is-f, racing, concept, lexus, dtm, deutsche
- august 2008
Lexus GS
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 165 km/h- august 2008
Lexus IS
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 175 km/h- august 2008
Lexus LS
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 165 km/h- december 2005
Lexus RX
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 150 km/h- november 2007
Lexus SC
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 155 km/h- september 1994
Lexus IS SportCross
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 208 km/h
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