The first official shots of the U.S.-spec version of the all-new 2010 Lexus GX460 have surfaced online ahead of the luxury 4x4's world premiere at next week's 'Auto Guangzhou 2009' motorshow in China. If the GX470's replacement looks familiar that's because it is based on the 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser sold in Europe and other markets. On the...
The Lexus LFA supercar might not be in dealerships for another year or more, but the two prototypes are getting quite a workout. After driving the car in Miami, we heard the white one was shipped off to Europe while the black one took up residence in its new home: a trailer. No Tags
If you're into cars, Cars and Coffee is the ultimate place to hang out on a Saturday morning in Southern California and today the ultimate Toyota , the 2011 Lexus LFA, rolled in just after sunrise. We'd heard the supercar might be trucked in, but sure enough, it ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
The current Audi A8 has been on sale since 2003 and since that time has only received a minor facelift to keep it fresh alongside the updated Mercedes Benz S-Class, Lexus LS and new BMW 7-series. But as announced today, Audi plans to reveal the new A8 in Miami Beach on November 30--just ahead of the L.A. Auto Show.
Can you feel me near you? The Moustache of Understanding -- he who has been profoundly wrong about everything from the nature of the free market ( from Thom Hartmann ) -- ... Had South Korea adopted the "free trade" policies espoused by [Thomas] Friedman and The New York Times, it would still be exporting fish and still have a per-capita income like Kenya's. Another great example of this...
If you're into cars, Cars and Coffee is the ultimate place to hang out on a Saturday morning in Southern California and today the ultimate Toyota, the 2011 Lexus LFA, rolled in just after sunrise. We'd heard the supercar...
The front-wheel-drive ES 350 has long been the most subtle car in Lexus' already hardly overt lineup--appealing to those who want a smooth, responsive, quiet, and very comfortable luxury car, with some world-class technology features inside. For 2010, the ES 350 gets a number of changes, but it doesn't deviate one bit from its formula--all ..
The Frankfurt Motor Show is probably one of the most exciting events to happen in September for the Auto Industry. It comes at a time when the weather is changing and signaling an end to the summer and it is a time when journalists and consumers alike are thinking in more about what is coming than perhaps what is. Enter the Lexus LF-Ch concept...
Cato: Cadillac now has a rival for the Lexus RX 350 crossover. Yes, it is the 2010 SRX. Now don’t confuse this one with the since-dumped and conservatively styled, seven-passenger SRX crossover SUV. It was a failure, a perennial member of Consumer Reports’ “worst of the worst” list for reliability problems. The new SRX is [...]
CO: Burglar makes himself at home in victim's shorts : "A homeowner in Golden held a burglary suspect in stolen boxer shorts at gunpoint last week, police said today. The homeowner, who was not named by police, said he came home at 5 p.m. on Nov. 9 and found Timothy P. Gonzales, 24, of Golden in his home wearing only the homeowner's underwear. The homeowner said when he arrived at his house in...
When I bought my ickle Italian eco car in the summer, I was well pleased with it. Still am in many ways. However, it's not so great for the rare times I have to drive longish distances (over 30 miles) and I do find I get bullied on the roads. Audi, Lexus and BMW drivers do the usual tailgating and nudging in queues that they never used to do to me when I had, ahem, an Audi or a BMW. On the way back...
(TrendHunter.com) Lexus is known for its luxury, reliability, and competitive features. These lux Lexus innovations don’t disappoint. I’ve always been a fan of this luxury brand automaker, and although I don’t know much…
One of the world's foremost musical instrument manufacturers helped design the Lexus LFA 's cabin. Why? Because Toyota wanted its supercar to crawl inside your ears and invade your soul. Turn it up loud, kids — this is a good one. Things we did not know about the Lexus LFA: 1. When accelerating at an engine speed of about 3,000 rpm, the driver hears a powerful harmonic sound structure centered...
Following the most recent trend in the luxury segment, Lexus could be planning a compact mode for the United States market. If Lexus goes ahead with the compact model, it will likely be based on the LF-Ch concept first shown at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show. A version of the LF-Ch will surface in European showrooms [...]
Just days after its public shouting match with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) over sudden acceleration claims, Toyota is now arguing with the nation’s top private safety organization, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). On Wednesday, the IIHS released its list of Top Safety Picks for 2010. This year the Institute added a new roof strength test to its...
According to the latest reports from Japan’s Best Car Magazine, it appears that Toyota is currently working on a ‘brother’ for the Lexus HS 250h which is scheduled to debut in January.
As we told you back in March, the new Lexus LF-A Supercar will be officially unveiled at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show and as you can see from the photos the car is ready to hit the streets. This is the final form of the car which appears to do the final testing at the Nurburgring race track.
Details of the updated 2010 Lexus ES sedan have been revealed. When discussing the Lexus ES sedan, the conversation invariably moves to the Buick’s newLaCrosse and the Lincoln MKZ. It’s not surprising since for several years now, it has been the benchmark for mid-level luxury value.