What automakers have in store for 2010 Nov 8, 2009
The new models that will grace showrooms and garages in the coming year. Audi's six-figure R8 Spyder has a mid-mounted V10 engine that produces 525 horsepower and a top speed of 195 miles per hour. (MSNBC -- Business)
How many other Toyota models could you buy for the price of one Lexus LFA? Oct 24, 2009
3 Lexus LS hybrid full-size sedans, until now the brand's most pricey model ($106,035). You can use whatever you have leftover for gas. (USA Today -- Money)
Justin Timberlake, Sam Nazarian, Younes Nazarian, David Nazarian, Larry and Sandy Post to Be Honored at 2009 Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Gala Sponsored By Lexus Oct 21, 2009
As the event sponsor, Lexus donated a 2010 Lexus LS 600h L Luxury sedan for an opportunity drawing. Justin Timberlake will receive the Heart of Hollywood Award during the event for his exemplary contributions to the entertainment industry. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
DRIVE ON: See list of top 10 depreciating cars Sep 19, 2009
Chevrolet Malibu, Smart car and other shockers on list of biggest resale value losers in August - Drive On: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com. Chevrolet Malibu, Smart car and other shockers on list of biggest resale value losers in August. (USA Today -- Money)
Ford thinks it has a better parallel parking system Sep 17, 2009
Some models, like the $40,870 and $20,515 , have a self-park feature optionthat Ford swears works better than the sucky one on the big Lexus LS. If you thought the sexual divide was yawning when it comes to Jennifer Aniston movies, wait until you see how it divides up on parking skills. The survey found that men think they are better parallel parkers. (USA Today -- Money)
Toyota to Participate in 16th World Congress on ITS Sep 10, 2009
Tokyo, Sept 10, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces it will host a corporate display booth at the 16th World Congress on ITS1 in Stockholm, Sweden from September 21 to 25, 2009. The World Congress on ITS is the world's largest and most influential ITS-related international conference. (JCN Network, Japan)
Police release security film of Hamlin car theft Sep 6, 2009
The 2008 Lexus LS was reported stolen Aug. 18. Footage shows a car pull up to the gate at Hamlin's suburban Charlotte home, and two men walk down his driveway. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
When parking on a hill, multiple precautions a must Aug 1, 2009
And the person who owned that car had to figure out how to get out without then feeling responsible for letting your car roll into the Lexus LS 460 a little farther down the hill. RAY: In either case, you've learned an important lesson, Barbara. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Santa's little helper Jul 12, 2009
Compared with the amniotic hush of a Lexus LS 430 or Volkswagen Phaeton, the Mini's warbling, static-filled ambience sounds as if it was recorded in Sam Phillips' Sun Records studio. But the Mini -- especially the John Cooper Works edition I drove recently -- is a righteous piece, a snubbed-down, amped-up, hot rod Hobbit that turns the most galling stop-and-go errand into an occasion for joyous gear-jamming and games of Diss the SUV. I defy you not to love this car. (FOX61, CT)
Hyundai hopes the luxury Equus sedan finds a niche in U.S. May 7, 2009
It's exploring whether Equus, an updated large sedan that just went on sale in South Korea, can take on the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Lexus LS 460L in America. Long known for cheap cars and a 10-year warranty aimed at dispelling a reputation for inferior quality, Hyundai is hoping its luxury strategy will burnish its image. (USA Today -- Money)
China-market 'Crown', 'Camry Hybrid' Unveiled in Shanghai Apr 20, 2009
TMC has also introduced hybrid models of the Lexus LS, GS and RX into the China market and aims to further popularize hybrid vehicles worldwide. In a speech at the press conference Watanabe said: "TMC has great expectations and hopes for the future of the automotive industry in China. We are seeking to achieve sustainable development of the industry by working together with the people of China, the Chinese automotive industry, our partners, our dealers and our suppliers.". (JCN Network, Japan)
Hyundai Seizes `Once-in-Lifetime' Chance to Grab Sales as Toyota Suffers Mar 30, 2009
The car, comparable to Toyotas Lexus LS and Daimler AGs Mercedes-Benz S-class, may eventually be sold in the U.S., Lee said. Hyundai is forecast to post a 1. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Fuel for discussion Feb 15, 2009
New hybrids range in price from $22,000 for the Prius to $105,885 for the Lexus LS 600hL. It can cost between $200 and $13,000 more for a hybrid version of a model also sold with a conventional engine, according to. But if you're downsizing from a larger car, Talati said, you might just consider buying a fuel-efficient gas-powered model like the Honda Civic or Chevy Aveo. (Boston Globe)
Toyota Widens Loss Forecast on Plunge in Global Demand, Strengthening Yen Feb 7, 2009
The global recession has crippled sales of Toyotas Camrys and Lexus LS sedans, propelling the company toward its first operating loss in 71 years. Incoming President plans to replace most of Toyotas top executives to tackle an auto industry crisis thats forced and Chrysler LLC to seek government aid. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
