Lexus News
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After the enormous interest in our previous story on the new LED headlights in the Audi R8, we've decided to give you the latest updates to the LED system Lexus plans to introduce in the flagship LS 600h. Unlike the all-LED system that Audi will debut on its R8 sports car at the end of the year, the Lexus units only use the efficient diodes for its low-beam projectors. Lexus will still offer conventional halogen lamps or optional xenon units but the advantage of LEDs is as clear as night and day. The average life span of LEDs is approximately 15 years without any reduction in the light...
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Lexus confirms new supercar will be hybridLexus is near to completing development for its first ever supercar and although top brass are remaining extremely tight-lipped on the subject, we can reveal that the new car will most likely feature a newly developed 5.0L V10 engine pumping out in excess of 500hp. We can also confirm that there...
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Lexus LS 460 named World Car of the Year
Lexus' flagship luxury saloon has been named the best car in the world by an international panel of journalists. Facing tough competition from the new Audi TT and the revised Mini Cooper, the LS 460 won because of its excellent build quality, reliability, and the luxurious ride. The LS 460 also...
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Lexus Shows 2008 LX 570 At New York
Lexus has revealed the all-new LX 570 at the New York Auto Show, making this the third-generation of full-size SUVs offered by the brand. The LX 570 will be equipped with a powerful 5.7-liter V-8 engine that will produce 381 horsepower, over 110 more than the vehicle it replaces, and this is mated...
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Lexus tackles Euro luxury labels with hybrid power
Lexus has been one of the pioneers of hybrid technology and has stated early on that it wants to see the efficient drivetrain feature across its model lineup. Europe’s carmakers are fearful of strict carbon-dioxide emissions standards being introduced, and now Lexus is poised to take a swipe...
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New Lexus LX 570 to make a showing in New York
Lexus will debut the all new LX 570 luxury SUV at the upcoming New York Auto Show, replacing the current LX 470 model that’s been around since 1998. Like the previous model pictured above, the new version will share its roots with Toyota’s Land Cruiser but gets a new 5.7L V8 sourced...
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Riding a wave of booming sales, prestige automaker Lexus is considering adding two new models to enter the burgeoning crossover segment as well as a third, hybrid vehicle. Lexus has admitted to “studying” the segments, which means the new vehicles are more likely to enter production than not. According to Automotive News, the expected models will be a seven-seater crossover larger than the RX330, another compact crossover smaller than the RX330, and finally, an all-new hybrid car with a unique body. The first vehicle to appear on the market is likely to be the seven-seater...
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eBay Watch: Lexus 2054 concept from 'Minority Report'
Some of the cars that go up for sale on eBay Motors these days are simply amazing and downright strange. Take this Lexus concept car that was designed for the 2002 hit movie Minority Report, which starred Tom Crusie and was directed by Steven Spielberg, an avid fan of the Lexus brand. The...
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Lexus LF-A Sports Car Concept
The LF-A sports-car concept was originally shown at the 2005 NAIAS to express a new direction in styling for the Lexus brand. The goals for the new LF-A are no different than they were with the original concept: to build a supercar with Ferrari-rivaling performance. The running gear of the LF-A is...
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For Lexus, F means fast
Mercedes has AMG. BMW has the M division. Toyota has its unfortunately named TRD tuning shop. And now Lexus will get it’s own go-fast division called “F.” Lexus filed a trademark for the "F" logo on October 9th and a trademark for IS-F on November 8th and with the U.S. Patent and...
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Japan not a fan of Lexus
Lexus has been the number one brand in luxury in the US for the last six years now, but buyers in its homeland, Japan, still seek the European labels when it comes to luxury. BMW and Mercedes Benz are still the luxury cars of choice in Japan, with DaimlerChrysler selling more than 58,000 cars in...
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Lexus could bring back L-Tuned brand
Lexus originally introduced the L-Tuned name for their factory tuning arm back in 2000, but sales were dismal, and interest fizzled due to the mostly cosmetic upgrades. This time, Lexus is bringing more firepower to bring the fight to Mercedes’ AMG and BMW’s M division cars. In an...
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Lexus’ stand at this week’s Australian International Motor Show will be dominated by a show stopping IS250 finished in Mirrachrome. The shiny exterior was developed by the Lexus After Sales Division, and has been in production the past several months. The creators were inspired by a chrome Lamborghini owned by rap star 50 Cent and had the Japanese built car re-sprayed in the special MirraChrome paint in the Australian state of Victoria. In addition to the flashy paintwork, the IS250 has comes with a unique Lexus body kit, which consists of a front lower spoiler, side skirts, rear...
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Spy Shots: Lexus LF-A Coupe
New images of a mysterious coupe that resembles the Lexus LF-A concept, which was displayed at the Detroit Auto Show in January last year as a concept, have been caught by spy photographers circling the Nürburgring race track. From these images it appears that the car is significantly...
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Lexus wants full range to be hybrid
Lexus already has one of the most extensive ranges of hybrid vehicles on the market, and the company sees the technology as a way for it to differentiate itself in the luxury segment. The average hybrid buyer’s income level is relatively high, and vehicles like Toyota’s Prius...
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New Ford CEO admits to driving a Lexus LS
Alan Mulally, who recently replaced Tom Ford as the CEO of the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F], admitted to journalists that he drives a Lexus LS 430 because, "it's the finest car in the world." After studying all the cars on the market, he said he found the Lexus was the best. This frank admission...
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Toyota builds bumper that detects rear crashes
The new bumpers use radar to detect a possible rear crash and can position the headrests to help reduce injury from whiplash. The system also sets off hazard lights to warn the driver about a possible crash. The first car to be equipped with rear crash detection will be the top of the line Lexus...
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Lexus’ New LS 460 And 460 L
Ever determined to dominate territory formerly associated strictly with the Germans, Lexus, Toyota’s luxury division, has announced two new models to enter the fullsize luxury sedan market. They include the 2007 LS 460 and LS 460 L, a long-wheelbase model, which happens to be a first for...
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Lexus has once again taken top honors in the 2006 J.D. Power survey for most dependable vehicles, a study to find out the number of problems owners had with their cars. Models from 37 different brands were tested and surprisingly, how much you paid for your car doesn’t always determine how dependable it is. Some of the brands to make it into the top ten included Toyota, Honda and Buick. Results were a lot closer than previous years, showing real improvements in manufacturing techniques across the auto industry. The study which counts the number of faults per hundred vehicles, achieved...
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Lexus Set To Release V-10 Coupe
Remember Lexus' LF-A coupe concept from 2005? Well, we can confirm that this is luxury two-seat coupe will eventually be launched and made available to European markets as well as the U.S. and Japan. Set for launch in 2009, the new coupe will be powered by an F1-derived, 5.0-liter V-10 developed by...
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