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 [...]
Speaking to the folks over at TheDetroitBureau.com, the General Manager of Lexus, Mark Templin, said that the luxury brand is giving some serious thought to launching a new compact luxury model in the United States. “There is a group of buyers growing up now who won’t buy cars by the pound,” said Templin. “We have already [...]
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...
Filed under: Hybrid , Lexus Lexus LF-Ch concept - click above for high res image gallery Lexus introduced its LF-Ch concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September and it's believed to be a shoo-in for production for the European market. However, The Detroit Bureau is reporting that Lexus is considering bringing the compact hybrid to the U.S. market as well. If it does come here, it will be the smallest...
Filed under: Spy Photos , Hybrid , Europe , Hatchback , BMW BMW 1 Series Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery At the launch of the BMW X6 ActiveHybrid , officials acknowledged the automaker would be producing several additional hybrid models in the near future. Rumors have been floating around that the new 5 Series - due to launch in 2010 - will get the same mild hybrid system going into...
Most of the design work for theLexus LF-Ch concept that debutedin Septemberat Frankfurthappened at Toyota 's Calty studio. Lexus divulged few technical details at the time, other than mentioning it had a "full hybrid" powertrain, but it's obvious a production version of the LF-Ch would fill amuch needed gap ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content,...
Lotus has given the green light to a new Lotus Esprit featuring the V10 from the Lexus LF-A. Scheduled to hit the road in 2012. Back in September – when we reported that Lotus had delivered the first Evora to a customer – we noted that the success of the Evora would underpin the future of [...] News from: Cars UK | UK Car News New Lotus Esprit gets green light
Need more proof that the Lexus LFA is not a myth? We've shown you some pictures already, but nothing says "real" better than an actual video. Lexus has dropped a wicked promo of the LF-A supercar. Seeing is believing, so check it out after the jump.... Lexus LF-A Promo Video
According to some leaked images and specs, the Lexus LF-A could become a reality next year in time for a 2011 model. Specs: “The LF-A is powered by a 4.8 liter V10, capable of delivering 560 horsepower at 8,700 RPM. 0-60 time has been clocked at 3.7 seconds and its top speed is a staggering 201.94 mph. Price [...]
Hondas CEO, Takanobu Ito loves the sound of his own voice. After calling Hyundai awesome , the CEO has now bashed the forthcoming Lexus LF-A. The supercar has been branded 'a monster' by the new chief of rival firm Honda, Takanobu Ito. The supercar was unveiled at the Tokyo motorshow last week. It's powered by a new 4.8 litre V10 that develops more than 550bhp. The top speed is quoted at more than...
Not until a few days ago, the Lexus LF-A had been more mythical than Big-Foot. However, Lexus decided to use this year's Tokyo Motor Show to shatter the myth. That's right, people, the Lexus LF-A lives! But at a price of $375,000, was this supercar worth the wait? Would you pick it over a Ferrari Enzo, one of the LFA's main rivals? Several journalist were granted the opportunity to test-drive Lexus'...
In July 2008, Edmunds InsideLine had reported that Lexus has canceled the next generation SC, due to slowing sales. Lexus sc 430 Lexus sc 430 Lexus sc 430 In response, a company spokesman would neither confirm nor deny the speculation, but said the report of the possible replacement with the introduction of the Lexus LF as "unfounded speculation". Lexus announced later production Model 430...
If you are crazy about weird automobiles, you must perhaps make a visit to the Tokyo Motor Show which is currently the hot topic, especially with this cool Lexus transparent car as a real one that was displayed at the show. The car must have been made of acrylic glass just like the Lexus LF-A Crystallized Wind and it is quite surprising how they managed to build this to such perfection. read more...
The Honda CR-Z might just turn out to be the darling of this year’s Tokyo Motor Show (apart from the Lexus LF-A, that is). Sort of a spiritual successor to the CRX of years past, the CR-Z promises to be light (enough), and sporty (enough) that gearheads will probably take to it quite well. Add [...]
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.
We’ve already seen the Lexus LF-A Supercar but these are the best images yet. Beginning October, the Lexus LF-A supercar priced at around $411,000 will go on sale. Also in October, the production version of the Lexus LF-A will be launched at the Tokyo Motor Show . Within the next two or three years, only 500 units will be produced. Meanwhile, 20 cars are intended for the UK, starting in early 2010.
The Lexus LF-Ch Hatchback Concept will go into production by 2011, according to Lexus Europe boss Matthew Harrison. The concept car was very recently unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show .