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    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)

    The great hybrid advantage: Is Toyota unstoppable?  Mar 30, 2008
    Toyota has half a dozen hybrid models in showrooms or on the way - twice as many as any other automaker - ranging from the frugal Prius to the $100,000-plus Lexus LS 600hL.. While some critics speak of slowing hybrid sales, the reality is that hybrid sales are catapulting Toyota past every other automaker. (Vancouver Sun)

    Ten high-end cars that pollute the least  Mar 27, 2008
    That's how many affluent motorists took delivery of the $104,000 Lexus LS 600h L sedan in 2007 ... The large and ostentatious Lexus LS 600h L, with its potent V8 engine and electric-motor powertrain, certainly isnt a poster child for eco-friendliness. (MSNBC -- Environment)

    2008 Lexus LS 600h L Hybrid Sedan  Mar 22, 2008
    From the triple projector-type headlamp units with blue crystal rings, which incorporate the world's first night-time LED low beams, over the smooth bumper, hood and roofline to the blue accented tail lamps, the Lexus LS 600h L portrays both power and motion, even when at a standstill ... The Lexus LS 600h L is truly a green machine of the highest order - its hybrid system is green in terms of striving to deliver efficiency through lower fossil fuel consumption. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    SA's Car of the Year named  Mar 19, 2008
    FULL THROTTLE Subscribe to our. MOTORSPORT CALENDAR See what's happening and when. (iAfrica.com)

    Complete List  Mar 6, 2008
    Acura Integra Acura MDX Acura RL Acura RSX Acura TL Acura TSX BMW M3 Buick LaCrosse Honda Accord Honda Civic Honda Civic Hybrid Honda CR-V Honda Element Honda Odyssey Honda Pilot Honda S2000 Infiniti FX Infiniti G20 Infiniti G35 Infiniti I30, I35 Infiniti QX4 Lexus ES Lexus ES Lexus GS (RWD) Lexus GX Lexus IS Lexus LS Lexus RX Lexus SC Lincoln Continental Lincoln Town Car Mazda Millenia Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda Proteg; Mazda3 Mitsubishi Endeavor Mitsubishi Outlander Nissan Altima Nissan Maxima... (NBC4.tv, CA)

    Is that cheap car pricier than you think?  Mar 1, 2008
    For example, carrying costs for the Lexus LS add up to more than $12,000 a year. But it is relatively inexpensive to drive at just $3,500 a year. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Silverado from GM is a top 'Consumer Reports' pick  Feb 29, 2008
    This included the fourth new model among the 10, the Lexus LS 460L for best luxury sedan and the gasoline/electric Prius that took "green car" honors for a fifth year. Toyota Motor makes both. (USA Today -- Autos)

    Top 2008 Vehicles Named By Consumer Reports  Feb 29, 2008
    The Hyundai Elantra SE and Hyundai Santa Fe were picked as top choices for small sedans and midsized SUVs, respectively; the redesigned Chevrolet Silverado as the top choice for pickup truck; and the Lexus LS 460L as the best luxury sedan ... Luxury Sedan: Lexus LS 460L. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Flights delayed when wingtips bump on 2 jets  Feb 23, 2008
    1993 Lexus LS 400 Basic, WHITE, Price: Please Call. 2004 Ford Expedition, BLUE, Miles: 67,759, Price. (The Daily Reflector)

    Toyota May Report Smallest Profit Growth in Year as U.S. Slows, Yen Gains  Feb 4, 2008
    The yen gained 4 percent against the dollar in the three months compared with a year earlier, eroding earnings from exports of Prius gasoline- electric hybrid cars and Lexus LS sedans. Toyota's U.S. sales last month declined 2. (Bloomberg -- Japan)

    Cars the NFL stars drive  Jan 30, 2008
    Morton owns a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, a 2005 Bentley Continental GT, a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, and a 2007 Lexus LS 460. I wanted to get a Mercedes S550 because everyone was talking about it, but then I realized I didnt want to be like everyone else, he says. (MSNBC -- Business)

    C-Class Merc named 'Car of the year'  Jan 22, 2008
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    Consumer Report: Japanese cars still score on top  Jan 7, 2008
    Other top models ranged from the small 16,000 Honda Fit, CR s Top Pick for budget cars, to the 76,000 Lexus LS, which earned the highest test score in the ratings, 99 out of 100 ... Upscale/Luxury cars: Lexus LS 460, Acura TL Type-S, BMW 330i, 335i (sedan). (Montana Standard, MT)

    Looking for cool tech in new cars  Dec 27, 2007
    While the Lexus LS 460 boasts a self-parking feature (if you believe the parallel parking commercial), the device is not exclusive to the higher end, being also available on eco-favorite hybrid Toyota Prius. Night vision is another one of those spy-like features that allow drivers to get better sightlines beyond their headlights. (MSNBC -- Technology)

    'Performance hybrid' designation fading from usage  Dec 26, 2007
    The $104,000 Lexus LS 600h L super-luxury sedan gets 21 miles a gallon in combined city/highway driving, the $41,180 RX 400h SUV achieves 25 mpg, and the $54,900 GS 450h sedan merits 23 mpg. They are listed as being cleaner than comparable non-hybrid rivals from other luxury automakers by the Air Resources Board of California, whose regulations are tighter than federal standards and emulated in a few other states. (USA Today)

    Japanese Cars Continue to Dominate Consumer Reports' Latest Car-Owner Satisfaction Survey  Dec 4, 2007
    Models are listed within categories in order of most satisfying: Most Satisfying -- Small Cars: Honda Fit, Volkswagen Rabbit -- Family Cars: Toyota Prius, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Ford Fusion V6 (AWD), Saturn Aura -- Large Cars: Hyundai Azera, Toyota Avalon -- Upscale/Luxury Cars: Lexus LS 460, Acura TL Type-S, BMW 330i/335i (sedan), -- Infiniti M35 RWD, Lincoln MKZ (AWD) -- Sports Cars/Roadsters: Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman, Chevrolet Corvette, Mini Cooper S (hatchback), Honda S2000, Porsche... (PR Newswire)

    No more tax credits for Toyota hybrids  Nov 9, 2007
    Customers who bought one of five Toyota and Lexus hybrid models between April 1 and Sept. 30 are eligible for tax credits ranging from $450 for the $104,000 Lexus LS 600h L to $787. 50 for the Prius, which sells for $20,950. (MSNBC -- Environment)

    Toyota to Launch First Models Factory-Equipped With XM Satellite Radio  Nov 1, 2007
    XM and XM NavTraffic are already available as factory installed features on the Lexus LS 460 and 600h models, and will be available factory installed on the upcoming 2008 LX 570. Toyota's annual factory production of XM-equipped vehicles is expected to exceed one million by 2010. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Lexus's Fast and Furious IS-F  Nov 1, 2007
    The original IS, launched in 2000, was intended to serve as a hip, sporty and affordable alternative to more mainstream models, like the Lexus LS. But in a segment where everyone benchmarks the BMW 3-Series, the IS fell short, even with the second-generation update, introduced two years ago. Rather than trying to gain ground, and credibility, by slowly honing in on the base BMW 328, the new Lexus IS-F takes aim at the toughest challenge of them all, the German maker's vaunted M3. (BusinessWeek)

    Least Fuel-Efficient Hybrids  Oct 27, 2007
    2008 Lexus LS 600h L. MSRP: $104,000 Estimated yearly fuel cost: $2,142 This Lexus has a V8 engine with 389 horsepower, but it's offset by its poor fuel efficiency at 21 mpg. (KERO 23, CA)

    Hybrid harvest  Oct 17, 2007
    The Lexus LS460h L and the Tesla Roadster each ring up at more than $100,000. The price and market placement of both suggest even the most thick-walleted Americans should adopt a fuel-saving lifestyle. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    SUVs among the new gas savers  Sep 22, 2007
    Another step up in hybrids for 2008 is the first full-size luxury sedan, the Lexus LS 600h L, which will be powered by a gasoline/electric system similar to those found in other Lexus and Toyota cars and SUVs. Toyota and its luxury division, Lexus, have been in the forefront of hybrid development. (AZCentral -- News)

    Consumer Reports Finds Maintaining Cars For 200,000 Miles Can Save Owners Thousands of Dollars  Aug 31, 2007
    The report featured accounts that ran the gamut of make and model, including a '95 Honda Civic with 227,000 miles, a '90 Lexus LS400 with 332,000 miles and a West Virginia family's 1994 Ford Ranger pickup with an impressive 488,000 miles ... Good Bets: Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Element, Lexus ES, Lexus LS, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Highlander, Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Prius, Toyota RAV4 Bad Bets: BMW 7-Series, Infiniti QX56, Jaguar S-Type, Jaguar X-Type, Mercedes-Benz M-Class (V8),... (PR Newswire)

    2008 Honda Accord Revealed!  Aug 23, 2007
    By Honda's in-house measurements, the few sedans on the market with more rear knee space include the Mercedes Benz S550, BMW 750i and Lexus LS 460. The wider interior (+1. (Jalopnik)

    Luxury Cruisin'  Aug 16, 2007
    Cars: 2007 Lexus LS 460 ($61,000, plus $5,645 to $6,345 for the Mark Levinson system option), 2007 Audi A8 ($72,900, plus $6,300 for the Bang en system option) and 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano ($264,000, standard with Bose system). "How many more speakers can you put in a car? How many more watts?" asks Jack Nerad, executive editorial director for. (SmartMoney)

    Lexus LS tops value and ownership satisfaction rankings  Aug 12, 2007
    Toyota led all manufacturers with eight Motorist Choice Awards, including the overall winner, the Lexus LS sedan ... The Lexus LS sedan, the flagship of Toyota's luxury line, was the overall winner in the 2007 Motorist Choice Awards ... "Across all segments, the DTS came in a close second to the overall winner Lexus LS, and it was the top-ranked vehicle overall in AutoPacific's recently revealed Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. It's a car that can definitely challenge the other elite brands.". (Boston Globe)

    Winners by vehicle class  Aug 10, 2007
    BEST BY VEHICLE CLASSSub-compact carWinner: Scion xARunners-up: Hyundai Accent, Chevrolet Aveo Compact carWinner: Honda CivicRunners-up: Toyota Prius, Toyota Corolla Compact Sporty CarWinner: Mazda MiataRunners-up: Mitsubishi Lancer, Toyota Celica Midsize Sporty CarWinner: Chevrolet SSR, Ford Mustang (tie)Runner-up: Toyota Solara Midsize CarWinner: Buick CenturyRunners-up: Buick Regal, Mercury Sable Large CarWinner: Ford Crown VictoriaRunners-up: Mercury Grand Marquis, Buick Park Avenue Compact... (USA Today -- Money)

    J.D. Power dependability rankings by vehicle category  Aug 10, 2007
    Winner: Lexus LS 430. Runners-up: Cadillac DeVille, Lincoln Town Car. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    Buick, Lexus top auto dependability study  Aug 10, 2007
    The Lexus LS 430 was one of five winners for the Toyota luxury brand in the J.D. Power and Associates dependability study. . (MSNBC -- Business)

    Buick, Lexus tie for top spot in vehicle dependability study  Aug 9, 2007
    Large Premium CarWinner: Lexus LS 430Runners-up: Cadillac DeVille, Lincoln Town Car. Premium Sporty CarWinner: Lexus SC 430Runners-up: Ford Thunderbird, Chevrolet Corvette. (USA Today -- Autos)

    Toyota's 1Q profit jumps 32 percent to record for a quarter, lifted by weak yen, strong sales  Aug 6, 2007
    Even in North America, a market that's proving tough recently, Toyota sold 762,000 vehicles in the April-June period, an increase of 15,000 vehicles from a year ago and helped by the introduction of the Tundra truck and Lexus LS.. The results are fantastic, said Tsuyoshi Mochimaru, auto analyst with Lehman Brothers in Japan. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    Car buyers who pay cash may see unhappy dealers  Aug 5, 2007
    recently paid $116,000 in cash for the Lexus LS 460 Lh, the hybrid version of Lexus's ultra-luxury sedan, which went on sale last month. Mark A. Louria, the general sales manager there, said about 25 percent of his customers paid cash for their new cars, keeping them for an average of six to seven years. (Boston Globe)

    Toyota's quarterly profit up 32%  Aug 4, 2007
    But even in Japan, operating profit improved because of solid demand for its Lexus LS sedan, which brings in more profit per car than cheaper models, it said. In North America, a market that's proving tough recently, Toyota sold 762,000 vehicles in the April-June period, an increase of 15,000 vehicles from the same period the previous year, on the successful launch of the Tundra truck and Lexus LS.. (USA Today -- Autos)

    Toyota's profit accelerates to record  Aug 4, 2007
    In North America, a market that's proving tough recently, Toyota sold 762,000 vehicles in the April-June period, an increase of 15,000 vehicles from the same period the previous year, on the successful launch of the Tundra truck and Lexus LS.. The yen's relative weakness against the dollar added 100 billion yen ($839. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Toyota reports record first-quarter profits  Aug 3, 2007
    Sales rose by 15,000 vehicles to 762,000 in North America, helped by the launch of new models such as the Tundra and the Lexus LS, and strong sales of fuel efficient vehicles like the Prius hybrid. But conditions remained tough in the Japanese market, where sales fell by 43,000 vehicles 500,000. (Yahoo! Asia News)

    Toyota extends record-breaking streak  Aug 3, 2007
    Sales rose by 15,000 vehicles to 762,000 in North America, helped by the launch of new models such as the Tundra and the Lexus LS, and strong sales of fuel efficient vehicles like the Prius hybrid ... At the same time, operating profit in Japan increased significantly thanks to an improvement in the product mix, including strong sales of the luxury Lexus LS series and an increase in domestic production of cars for export. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)

    Toyota Q1 opg profit hits record on strong offshore sales, weak yen - UPDATE  Aug 3, 2007
    In the quarter, Toyota's sales in North America rose to 762,000 vehicles from 747,000 units a year ago, largely on strong demand for Tundra pick-up trucks and the Lexus LS. ... Despite the decline in domestic sales, profitability improved,' Suzuki said, noting an improved product mix with strong sales of the Lexus LS.. (Forbes -- Business)

    XM Real-Time NavTraffic Service Now Available in 79 Markets  Jul 31, 2007
    XM NavTraffic Now Covers Most Major and Secondary U.S. Markets. WASHINGTON, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XM, the nation's leading provider of satellite radio service, today announced that its real-time satellite information service for GPS navigation will add 29 new markets, providing XM NavTraffic subscribers in the U.S. access to real-time traffic data in a total of 79 major and secondary North American markets, beginning July 31. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    The miracle of wine  Jul 18, 2007
    Other auction items include a ResidenSea trip for four aboard a 644-luxury vessel, a Catch and Release Heli-Fishing Adventure in the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia and a 2008 Lexus LS 600h Luxury Hybrid Sedan. The car, which is not yet available to the public, is the world's first V8 hybrid. (Wood River Journal, ID)

    4 companies in Tucson race to build a self-driving vehicle  Jul 8, 2007
    Yet, the closest vehicles to what Congress has in mind are civilian cars that can handle relatively simple tasks, such as the forthcoming Lexus LS 460L that can park itself. Not surprisingly, war-zone parking is not high on the list of things that keep American generals up at night. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Full road test: Lexus LS460  Jun 28, 2007
    The Lexus LS was the grand pioneer of Toyotas luxury division you know, that new marque devised in the late 80s with the aim of gobbling up a slice of that BMW-Merc pie. By the way, the big LS even went on sale here more than a decade ago. (iAfrica.com)

    Wonder wheels: 25 cars that gained a lot of traction  Jun 25, 2007
    Cars, trucks with impact - USATODAY.com. Real solutions for your real estate needs. (USA Today -- Money)

    25 rebels of the road  Jun 25, 2007
    Cars, trucks with impact - USATODAY.com. A QUARTER-CENTURY OF CHANGES. (USA Today)

    They'll Buy Anything We Build  Jun 20, 2007
    The Lexus LS, Mercedes S Class, BMW 7 Series and Audi 8 are the victors, while Porsche and Aston Martin will soon introduce four-door luxury sedans. I do not see any signs that Detroit is moving into this space. (Forbes)

    Toyota says it's driven to sell one million hybrids a year  Jun 12, 2007
    It now also sells hybrid versions of the Camry sedan and Highlander SUV and of the Lexus LS and GS sedans and RX SUV. Honda , Ford Motor , General Motors and Nissan also offer hybrids, though sales lag behind Toyota substantially. Fuel economy is the main selling point. (USA Today -- Money)

    Toyota's hybrid-car sales reach 1 million  Jun 9, 2007
    The company also started domestic sales of its most expensive hybrid, the 15 million yen -- about $124,000 at current exchange rates -- Lexus LS 600h. It will be exported over the summer, according to Toyota. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)

    * Toyota's hybrids pass 1 million mark  Jun 8, 2007
    Toyota also began selling its most expensive hybrid, the 15 million (US$124,000) Lexus LS 600h recently in Japan. Toyota produces its hybrids in Japan, in China since 2005, and in Kentucky in the US since last year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    Top-ranked vehicles in J.D. Power's 2007 quality study  Jun 7, 2007
    Runner-up: Lexus LS 460 Premium sporty car. Winner: Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    Luxury-car manuals take on epic proportions  May 19, 2007
    The manual and two supplements for the $104,715 Lexus LS 600h L, a high-end hybrid on sale this summer, runs 1,097 pages a four-figure stack of instructions for the brand's first car to exceed a six-figure price ... The Lexus LS 600 hybrid's manual could have been worse. (USA Today -- Autos)

    VIDEO: Lexus Unveiled, Toyota Introduces the New Lexus LS 600h /LS 600h L  May 19, 2007
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    Toyota unveils $124K hybrid  May 18, 2007
    TOKYO Toyota's commitment to hybrid automobiles was on full display Thursday when it unveiled its most expensive gasoline-electric vehicle yet the $124,000 luxury sedan Lexus LS. ... A Toyota Motor Co. employee points the engine of Lexus LS600h, featuring the world's first hybrid system combining a V8 gasoline engine and a motor with a full-time all-wheel-drive power train, during a press conference in Tokyo Thursday, May 17, 2007 ... Toyota expects to sell 7,000 Lexus LS cars in 2007, including... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Toyota unveils luxury hybrid for $124,000  May 18, 2007
    Japan's No. 1 automaker unveiled the luxury Lexus LS hybrid - its most expensive gasoline-electric vehicle - yesterday in Japan at a price of 15 million yen ... Toyota expects to sell 7,000 Lexus LS cars this year, including 4,000 in Japan. (Sunspot.net -- Business)

    Toyota banking on hybrids despite expected arrival of ecological rivals  May 18, 2007
    TOKYO Toyota's commitment to hybrid automobiles was on full display Thursday when it unveiled its most expensive gasoline-electric vehicle yet the $124,000 luxury sedan Lexus LS. ... Toyota expects to sell 7,000 Lexus LS cars in 2007, including 4,000 in Japan. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    Business notebook  May 18, 2007
    Committed: commitment to hybrid automobiles was on full display when it unveiled its most expensive gasoline-electric vehicle yet -- the $124,000 luxury sedan Lexus LS.. Fishy: Farmed fish at Kona Blue in Hawaii and American Gold Seafoods in Washington that may have eaten food with imported Chinese ingredients show no traces of contamination and should be safe to eat, the Food and Drug Administration said. (Boston Globe)

    A hybrid for the well-heeled  May 18, 2007
    TOKYO -- Toyota Motor Corp.'s commitment to hybrid automobiles was on full display yesterday when it unveiled its most expensive gasoline-electric vehicle yet: the $124,000 (U.S.) luxury sedan Lexus LS. ... Starting next month, the hybrid Lexus LS will roll out gradually in Europe, North America and Asia, including China, and other regions ... Toyota expects to sell 7,000 Lexus LS cars in 2007, including 4,000 in Japan. (Globe and Mail)

    Priciest hybrid: $124,000 for a Lexus sedan  May 18, 2007
    Lexus LS600h now on sale in Japan, soon to be rolled out worldwide ... Enter the Lexus LS luxury sedan, the hybrid version, and at $124,000 its most expensive gasoline-electric vehicle yet ... Koji Sasahara / APToyota President Katsuaki Watanabe smiles as he sits in the new Lexus LS600h. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Toyota Unveils New Luxury Hybrid Vehicle  May 17, 2007
    Toyota's commitment to hybrid automobiles was on full display Thursday when it unveiled its most expensive gasoline-electric vehicle yet - the 15 million yen ($124,000) luxury sedan Lexus LS. ... Toyota expects to sell 7,000 Lexus LS cars in 2007, including 4,000 in Japan. (Shoals TimesDaily)

    Test Drive: You will pay a lot, but Lexus 600h delivers  May 11, 2007
    Pausing in a surrealistically empty ocean of asphalt to corral impressions of the $104,715 Lexus LS 600h L sedan ... 6-liter in the Lexus LS 460 sedan ... 2008 Lexus LS 600h L. (USA Today -- Money)

    Gas guzzler turns into hybrid V-8  May 5, 2007
    Rumble Seat: Dan Neil reviews the Lexus LS 600H hybrid. Throttle Jockey: Susan Carpenter rides the Suzuki GSX-R1000. (Los Angeles Times)

    BMW's Luxury Lead Threatened as Toyota's Lexus, Audi Eat Away Market Share  May 4, 2007
    The new Lexus LS, which starts at $71,000, features a 4. 6-liter, V-8 engine; a leather-trimmed interior; heated and cooled seats; a voice-activated navigation system; and satellite radio. (Bloomberg -- Japan)

    Studio Hopes Hispanics Find 'Nacho' Tasty  Apr 29, 2007
    New models, concepts Tribeca Film Festival () Lexus LS 600h L Part motorcycle, part hang-glider () Race to the nomination Drugs for metastatic breast cancer Nigeria's presidential race New and improved Pay and perks Images from news, features. BLOGS Most Popular Posts MORE FREE CONTENT. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)

    The 2008 Lexus LS 600h L - hybrid power meets style, quality and comfort to create a new masterpiece of motoring luxury  Apr 23, 2007
    TORONTO, April 23 /CNW/ - Lexus of Canada today announced the luxury auto-maker's most sophisticated flagship vehicle to date - the 2008 Lexus LS 600h L hybrid-powered, All-Wheel-Drive, long-wheelbase prestige luxury sedan. The Lexus LS 600h L seamlessly marries the Lexus Hybrid Drive's unparalleled performance with contemporary style, unique comfort and convenience features, and the Lexus reputation for quality design and manufacture ... "Combine this with Lexus' reputation for quality and... (Canada Newswire)

    A free Lexus! Thanks Atari  Apr 16, 2007
    As of now, owners of Xbox 360 Test Drive Unlimited can download a Lexus car pack that includes the Lexus GS 450h hybrid powered luxury sport sedan and the Lexus LS 480 premium luxury sedan. This is all part of Atari's new found relationship with Lexus (ahh Lexus, they pick the best people to team up with - Collingwood AFL club deal is working a treat). (iTWire)

    Lexus Reaches Out To Gamers Via Atari's 'Test Drive Unlimited'  Apr 15, 2007
    Atari, which inked the deal with Lexus last year, will roll out five virtual versions of Lexus vehicles, starting with Lexus GS 450h hybrid-powered luxury sport sedan and Lexus LS 460 premium luxury sedan. Stephen Baer, senior product manager at Atari, says more Lexus vehicles will be included in the program later. (MediaPost Publications)

    Forbes Auto: More choices for rich and green  Apr 13, 2007
    There is no mistaking the ponderous, V8-powered Lexus LS 600h L Hybrid on display at the Lexus stand for a glorified golf cart, which is how Detroit executives used to disparage battery-powered electric vehicles. However, it could easily be mistaken for a Mercedes S-Class or something with equal gravitas, and that is precisely the point. (MSNBC -- Business)

    World Car of the Year named  Apr 11, 2007
    The new Lexus LS 460 has been declared World Car of the Year 2007 by a group of international journalists ... The Lexus LS 460, launched in January, was chosen from an initial entry list of 28 contenders nominated by World Car jurors from 22 countries throughout the world ... The top three contenders for the third annual World Car of the Year in addition to the Lexus LS 460 were the Audi TT and the MINI.. (iAfrica.com)

    Automotive Engineering International Magazine Names Lexus LS 460 As 2007 Best Engineered Vehicle; Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra Runner-Up  Apr 10, 2007
    April 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The votes are in, and readers and editors of the award-winning Automotive Engineering International (AEI) magazine say the Lexus LS 460 is the Best Engineered Vehicle of 2007. "The voters had good reason for choosing the Lexus LS 460," Kevin Jost, Editor-In-Chief of Automotive Engineering International, said. (PR Newswire)

    Lexus wins world car honour  Apr 9, 2007
    THE Lexus LS 460 has been declared World Car of the Year ... The top three contenders for the third annual World Car of the Year in addition to the Lexus LS 460 were the Audi TT and the MINI.. (Courier Mail)

    Journalists pick 2007 car of the year  Apr 8, 2007
    Toyota Motor Corp's Lexus LS 460 was named the 2007 World Car of the Year by a panel of 44 automotive journalists from around the world. The Audi TT and the MINI were the other finalists for the annual honor, which was announced Thursday at the New York International Auto Show. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    GM, Fords US truck march stuck in the slow lane  Apr 1, 2007
    "Sales of passenger cars seem to continue to be very strong, particularly the new Toyota Camry, the Yaris, as well as the Lexus LS and ES," Lehman Brothers analyst Brian Johnson said in a note to clients. Toyota just added a $1,000 trade-in incentive nationwide on its new Tundra pickup truck, which is competing against GM's new Chevrolet Silverado and Ford's popular F-Series. (India Times)

    Ford will show three celebrity-designed hotties in NY  Mar 31, 2007
    "Customization is not a car that parks by itself. I don't need that," he said at the preview, disparaging the high-tech, high-price Lexus LS 460 sedan with self-parking technology. The Expedition he designed features two-tone paint with pinstriping and chrome insignia and wheels. (USA Today -- Money)

    Newest Lexus Turns Back-Seat Driving Into Luxury, Hi-Tech Thrill: Cars  Mar 27, 2007
    The Lexus LS 460 L at a Glance. Power: 4. (Bloomberg -- US)

    Geneva auto show: Companies try to offer something for everyone  Mar 7, 2007
    The Lexus LS 600h sports car combines an electric motor and a five-litre V12 engine. Also three-door Auris. (USA Today -- Money)

    Finalists for IAG Automotive Advertising Awards Announced  Mar 7, 2007
    Most Effective Overall Ad: Non-luxury -- Ford Escape Hybrid: Kermit the Frog talks about being "green" -- Volkswagen Jetta: African-American male asks white Jetta owner to teach him how to dance -- Volkswagen Passat: Women in the sedan are run into by another vehicle Most Effective Overall Ad: Luxury -- Lincoln Navigator: Basketball star Dwayne Wade helps build an inner city court -- Lexus LS 460: Demonstration of the sedan's no-hands parallel parking option -- Hummer H3: A man turns the SUV... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    GS models like this 2006 GS 430, dragged Lexus down in CR's reliability rankings.  Mar 4, 2007
    Japanese brands dominate - USATODAY.com. Sign up to receive our free Cars e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today -- Money)

    Busy weekend in Greenville  Mar 2, 2007
    IN A LEXUS LS 460L, reporter Scott Batchelor holds his hands out the window as the car parallel parks itself at the Greenville Convention Center on Thursday. ARTS, SPORTS AND MORE. (The Daily Reflector)

    Thirty-six brands ranked  Mar 1, 2007
    Mercedes' quality is so imperiled that a 9-year-old Lexus LS 400 has potentially fewer problems than a new Mercedes ML. Champion said of Mercedes: "They perform well, have great fit and finish. But they seem to have a lot of problems with the seven-speed automatic transmission in all their products, and power accessories and electrical systems.". Mercedes disputed the findings. (USA Today -- Money)

    Consumer Reports' Annual New Car Reliability Predictions See Lexus Slip, Lincoln Improve  Mar 1, 2007
    For example, the 1998 Lexus LS400 had slightly fewer problems than the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The Lexus LS has been the most reliable car in CR's survey, year in and year out. (PR Newswire)

    Consumer Reports Names Best Used Cars For Every Budget  Mar 1, 2007
    Acura Integra Honda Pilot Lincoln Town Car Toyota 4Runner Acura MDX Honda Prelude Mazda Millenia Toyota Avalon Acura RL Honda S2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata Toyota Camry Acura RSX Infiniti FX Mazda Protege Toyota Camry Solara (except '06) Infiniti G20 Mazda3 Toyota Celica Acura TL Infiniti G35 Nissan Altima Toyota Corolla Acura TSX Infiniti I30,I35 Nissan Maxima Toyota Echo Buick Regal Infiniti QX4 Nissan Pathfinder Toyota Highlander Chevrolet Prizm Lexus ES Pontiac Vibe Toyota Land Cruiser Honda Accord... (PR Newswire)

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