Lexus LS 600h L Landaulet by Carat Duchatelet

V8 / 4.969 cc / 395 PS + 225 PS, maximum system output 445 PS / 384 lb/ft (520 Nm) @ 4.000 + 220 lb/ft (300 Nm) / AWD / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 6,3 s / Vmax: 155 mph (250 km/h) / will be serving as the official car at the royal wedding of Albert II, Prince of Monaco, taking place on July 2, 2011.(click images for a larger view)

First Impression: Lexus LFA

Lexus was founded in 1989 to function as Toyota's luxury brand. The first two cars made by Lexus were the LS 400 and ES 250. In 2005, Lexus premiered a supercar concept and showed a more refined supercar concept in 2007. In 2008, Lexus reveal a roadster version of the supercar concept. In October 2009, Lexus revealed the production model at the Tokyo Auto Show. Lexus calls the supercar the LFA.

First Impression: Lexus CT 200h

Lexus is  the luxury brand of Toyota. Lexus is known for making luxury cars and sport sedans. The brand produced its first supercar, the LFA, in December 2010. Lexus also has made hybrid versions of its popular models, the HS (IS hybrid), RX, GS, and LS hybrids. These car have good performance. When I first saw the CT 200h hybrid, I thought maybe Lexus would make a vehicle that is only available

Lexus ES 350, 2010

Lexus ES 350, 2010 In its fifth generation, the Lexus ES 350 continues to blur the line between "entry luxury" and "prestige luxury." Revised headlamps, a new grille, new grille surround, chrome body side molding and new front bumper with revised lower intake and integrated fog lamps underscore the car's refined character. Side mirrors now feature integrated turn signals, and the tail lamps are

Lexus Teases the LF-Gh Hybrid Concept ahead of NYIAS World Premiere

Toyota's luxury brand Lexus released the first official teaser shots of the new LF-Gh hybrid concept car, which will make its world debut at the upcoming 2011 New York International Auto Show (April 22 – May 11). The name of the concept stands for Lexus Future Grand Touring Hybrid, and according to the Japanese company, the LF-Gh “sets out to redefine the premium grand touring sedan.” Read more »

Price Increases for Toyota, Lexus and Scion in the U.S.

The Toyota group has announced price increases for most 2011MY cars, SUVs and trucks it sells under the Toyota, Scion and Lexus brands. These increases will be applicable for cars produced from May onwards. The only models that will keep the same prices are the Tacoma pickup truck, Yaris sedan, Scion tC, Scion xB, Lexus CT 200h and Lexus LFA. Read more »

Chicago Preshow: Lexus CT 200h Concept Tune by Five Axis

Lexus will be showing off a wilder CT 200h prepared by parent company Toyota's tuning partner Five-Axis at the upcoming 2011 Chicago Auto Show, which runs for the public from February 11 to 20. The highly-modified Five Axis Project CT will be dressed in a custom made wide body kit with hybrid's bad-boy appearance further enhanced by the JDSU “Dark Passage” paint, the lowered ride height (thanks

Lexus Issues Voluntary Recall on 245,000 GS and IS Models in the U.S.

Lexus has issued a voluntary safety recall involving some 245,000 cars in the U.S. because of a potential defect that may cause fuel leakage. The models affected by the recall include the GS300 and GS350 from the 2006-2007MY, the IS 250 from the 2006-2009MY, and the IS 350 from the 2006-2008MY.The company said that due to insufficient tightening, the connection between the fuel pressure sensor

High Demand for German Luxury Cars in the U.S. and China

Germany’s car market has definitely seen better days, as sales in the first 11 months of 2010 are down 25.2% compared to the same period last year. However, strong demand for luxury cars in the U.S. and China is keeping premium automakers like Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz busy during the holiday season and, most importantly, profitable. “2010 was expected to be a tough year all round” John Lawson

Japan’s Economic Future in Doubt: A National Introspective

It’s not been a good year for Japan. China has recently overtaken the Land of the Rising Sun as the world’s second biggest economic power and a recall of over ten million vehicles by one of the nation’s biggest and most respectable companies, Toyota, kicked off a global PR debacle that some analysts predict will take years to recover from. Add to that Japan’s aging population, its growing

Toyota Settled an “Unintended Acceleration” Lawsuit with US$10 Million

The families of four people killed in an accident allegedly caused by the now infamous “unintended acceleration” throttle-gate, sued Toyota earlier this year and reached a settlement in September. At the time, the amount was not made public, but now, the Los Angeles Times is reporting that a lawyer representing Bob Baker Lexus of San Diego, California, a defendant in the case, has revealed that

New Lexus CT-200h Hybrid Priced from $29,995 in the U.S.

Lexus has dropped pricing details for its all-new CT-200h ahead of the hybrid model's U.S. market launch in early March. The five-door model will be priced from $29,120, plus $875 for delivery, processing and handling, which comes out to a total of $29,995 [about €22,450] making it the least expensive car in the Lexus lineup in the U.S. “For just $1,000 more than the cost of a non-luxury hybrid,

Lexus LS 600h L by Fox Marketing

V8 / 4.969 cc / 395 PS + 225 PS, maximum system output 445 PS / 384 lb/ft (520 Nm) @ 4.000 + 220 lb/ft (300 Nm) / AWD / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 6,3 s / Vmax: 155 mph (250 km/h)(click images for a larger view)

SPESIFIKASI Lexus LS460

SPESIFIKASI Lexus LS460Beginning last July, announces that Toyota Motor Corp. announced the withdrawal or TMC for repair of some Lexus models, between the LS460, IS, and GS. Improvements also occurred in the Crown which totals 270 000 units.The problem is often the engine suddenly died. However, the TMC has not received any reports of casualties related to the problem. Lexus Indonesia had not yet

SPESIFIKASI Lexus HS250h

SPESIFIKASI Lexus HS250hJapanese luxury car manufacturer, Lexus was forced to withdraw (recall) of approximately 17 000 units HS250h Lexus car production in 2010 because of suspected having problems with its fuel tank.Fuel tank HS250h Lexus hybrid car in the inspection of the quality of the annual National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is found to have problems that can result in

2010 Lexus ES 350

The Lexus ES 350 debuts revised styling, new luxury amenities and the all-new telematics system, Lexus Enform™ and Safety Connect™, for 2010. Newly standard rear seat-mounted side airbags bring the number of airbags in the ES 350 to 10.In its fifth generation, the Lexus ES 350 continues to blur the line between “entry luxury” and “prestige luxury.” Revised headlamps, a new grille, new grille

2010 Lexus ES 350

The Lexus ES 350 debuts revised styling, new luxury amenities and the all-new telematics system, Lexus Enform™ and Safety Connect™, for 2010. Newly standard rear seat-mounted side airbags bring the number of airbags in the ES 350 to 10.In its fifth generation, the Lexus ES 350 continues to blur the line between “entry luxury” and “prestige luxury.” Revised headlamps, a new grille, new grille

The Most Wanted And Most Waiting Car 2011

After showing off a concept version at the Tokyo auto show events 23 October to 4 November 2009 ago, Honda Motor Co. eventually. Ltd. to market Honda's Compact Renaissance Zero, or the CR-Z coming in February specifically for the Japanese market.Honda CR-Z After that Honda will bring it to the European variant and the U.S. in the second half of 2010.Brochures and advertising in virtual worlds

CT 200h Akan Tampil di Geneva Motor Show

After six months of the LF-Ch concept released American manufacturer, Lexus, CT 200h introduce their latest models at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show next few months. Lexus is a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, which serves the U.S. market for the first time introduced the first hybrid variant of the pure premium compact car segment that would compete with the Audi A3 and BMW 1 series.For 2010,

CT 200h Akan Tampil di Geneva Motor Show

After six months of the LF-Ch concept released American manufacturer, Lexus, CT 200h introduce their latest models at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show next few months. Lexus is a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, which serves the U.S. market for the first time introduced the first hybrid variant of the pure premium compact car segment that would compete with the Audi A3 and BMW 1 series.For 2010,