Mercedes-Benz Tops Secret Shopper Study of U.S. Dealers

Mercedes-Benz dealers were number one for customer treatment in the US according to an independent study by survey company Pied Piper. The California-based company hired 3,524 �secret shoppers� and sent them to US dealerships in order to determine how their salesmen were performing in anything from explaining a car�s features to closing a deal.

This is the third year in a row that Mercedes-Benz, which looks set to top the sales charts this year in the luxury segment, has topped Pied Piper�s study.

The German firm was followed by Jaguar and Lexus dealers, who tied in second place. According to the survey, Toyota and Chrysler�s Ram sales representatives were ranked the best among mass-market carmakers, while Mitsubishi and Suzuki finished at the bottom, as did Lincoln in the luxury segment.

According to CEO of Pied Piper, Fran O�Hagen, in general the brands that scored the poorest were those with the worst sales per dealership. O�Hagen added that�s easy to explain, as these brands cannot retain competent salesmen for a long time.

He also commented that reduced staff has had a negative impact in customer satisfaction now that sales are on the rise again and dealers don�t have the necessary staff to cover their needs.

However, as O�Hagen pointed out, the secret of success in this particular business is not really a secret at all. Good dealerships focus on a customer�s needs, get to know them and ask a few questions about their driving habits � and that takes skill and time.

The �secret�, according to O'Hagen, is to "think not like a salesman, but as a customer".

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Lexus Loses Top Spot in US After a Decade

Lexus has been the top-selling luxury brand in the US for the last 11 years. But in 2011 the luxury division of Toyota looks bound to lose the top spot to both BMW and Mercedes-Benz and be relegated to third place.

The earthquake and Tsunami that hit Japan in March and disrupted production is one of the reasons, as Lexus manufactures all bar one of its models (the RX) in its homeland. However, the production problems aren�t the sole reason for Lexus� declining sales.

Last year�s recalls and the publicity they received had a negative effect on the brand. Moreover, arch-rivals Mercedes-Benz and BMW are expanding their US line-up and offering bigger incentives � plus let�s not forget, the Germans also manufacture some of their cars locally in the US.

In an interview with the Dallas Morning News, Mark Templin, general manager of Lexus, commented that the media is giving too much attention to market leaders:

�In the 11 years Lexus was number one, we �ve never once bragged about it. When we had to reduce production, it pretty much guaranteed that we would be challenged to remain number one in sales�.

He also dismissed all the talk about luxury car ranking: �All that doesn�t matter. All we care about us being number one in quality�.

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2012 Lexus LFA Nurburgring Luxury Concept Sport Cars

Forget every notion you ever had about  Lexus and the 2012 Lexus LFA is the result, a street-able race car with seatbelt airbags rather than a roll cage and a 552-hp V10 wailing to 9000 rpm. The relentless pursuit of perfection has given way to the relentless pursuit of speed and the price is up by a factor of three. Lexus will build 500 LFA sports cars at the rate of 20 per month, available to vetted drivers.

2012 Lexus LFA Nurburgring

While many cars offer carbon fiber interior trim or add-on spoilers, the LFA's chassis and body are made of the stuff, like a racecar, and unfinished inside the hood and trunk to show it off. The expensive material allows for precise lines and edges, providing low drag (Cd 0.31) and highspeed stability in the same package. Weight is centered and low as possible, including the fuel tank, battery and windshield washer tank.

2012 Lexus LFA Nurburgring a compact 4.8-liter V10 engine in front, developed in conjunction with Yamaha and full of titanium and magnesium bits, is cast in the same foundry used by Toyota's Formula One team. An automated sequential six-speed gearbox in the back helps perfect weight distribution. Weight control, power and gear changes in a fraction of a second propel it the 2012 Lexus LFA from 0 to 60 mph in about 3.7 seconds and to a top speed of 202 mph. Racing-grade components don't stop in the engine bay, with aluminum suspension bits, hollow antiroll bars, carbon ceramic brake rotors, forged aluminum BBS wheels, fat Bridgestones, and an active rear wing. Even the flat-bottom steering wheel uses carbon fiber to aid weight and balance.

2012 Lexus LFA

The 2011 Lexus LFA cabin offers reasonable room and there's a smidgeon of luggage space. An LCD dash conveys engine and car data, offers various configurations and changes color as you pass redline to encourage an upshift (which it does automatically 200 rpm later). Pedals are floorhinged aluminum; reverse is a button on the dash. It's not about Lexus silent luxury here, but there is a touch-controller much like that in the RX crossover.

2012 Lexus LFA

2011 Lexus LFA will be built to order, with thousands of permutations among paint, leather, brake caliper and wheel colors; navigation, Mark Levinson sound system and Enform/Safety Connect telematics are by choice. If that isn't enough, Lexus announced a Nurburgring package. The LFA was developed there. Each of the 50 cars with the Nurburgring package will have an additional 10 horsepower, a faster-shifting gearbox, a firmer suspension, exclusive black mesh wheels fitted with stickier tires, a larger front spoiler and a fixed rear wing. Changes like this typically equate to lower lap times, not straight-line speed.

2012 Lexus LFA  Interior

The Nurburgring LFA will come in just four colors, including $20,000 matte black that looks as dull as a stealth fighter, with carbon fiber console and door panels. It adds special privileges such as lodging, driving instruction, and an annual pass at the Nurburgring itself. Finally, it comes with a jacket to ensure you aren't mistaken for Ferrari tifosi since the Ferrari 599 is the LFA's logical competitor.

Lexus Calls UK Buyers to Enjoy the Summer with IS 250C

While Britain may not be the ideal place to enjoy an open top model, Lexus is calling UK buyers to take a look at its new limited edition version of the IS 250C coupe-convertible. Exclusivity for the IS 250C Limited Edition comes in the form of a distinctive black and red semi-aniline leather interior along with a numbered badge fixed inside the glove-box.
The special edition model is based on the regular SE-L and as such comes fitted as standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, electric one-touch easy access to the rear seats, eight-way electrically adjustable front seats with built-in ventilation and heating plus climate control that automatically adjusts temperature settings when the roof is down.
Available for order now, the IS 250C Limited Edition is priced in the UK at �39,990 on the road.

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2011 Lexus LS 460 Powerfull Engine

The 2011 Lexus LS 460 AWD and long-wheelbase 2011 Lexus LS 460 L AWD introduce several of the most advanced design, safely and comfort features available.Most luxury vehicles possess a defining attribute performance perhaps, possibly styling or maybe comfort. In a Lexus you find them all, and each one is an achievement. The visionary design and technology that launched the first Lexus involved 1,400 engineers, 2,300 technicians, 200 new patents and 2 billion dollars in R&D. It's an acclaimed legacy of invention and investment that distinguishes each and every Lexus.

2011 Lexus LS 460

The 2011 Lexus LS 460 easily satisfies these requirements, especially in the quality of the ownership experience it offers. But when stacked up next to European luxury cars, it still comes up a little sedate. Like many of its competitors, the V8-powered 2011 Lexus LS 460 is offered in standard- or long-wheelbase versions, as well as rear- or all-wheel drive. The LS also offers an impressive selection of options that rival prestigious executive limousines. Features like a backseat that reclines up to 45 degrees, a footrest akin to a private jet's, a refrigerator and a DVD entertainment system will please even the most demanding passengers.

2011 Lexus LS 460

The 2011 Lexus LS 460 comes standard with 18-inch wheels, power-folding and heated exterior mirrors, foglamps, adaptive and automatic xenon headlamps, automatic wipers, a sunroof, cruise control, keyless ignition/entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power tilt-and-telescoping multifunction steering wheel, a 16-way power driver seat and 12-way power passenger seat (includes lumbar adjustments, multilevel heating and memory functions), leather upholstery, wood trim, auto-dimming mirrors, a rearview camera, Safety Connect emergency telematics, Bluetooth phone and streaming audio connectivity and a 10-speaker stereo with a six-CD changer, satellite radio and an iPod interface. Opting for AWD brings with it a heated steering wheel. The 2011 LS 460 L adds headlamp washers, automatic high beams, a power trunk lid, power door closers, front and rear parking sensors, rear seat vanity mirrors, ventilated front seats and heated rear seats as standard equipment.

2011 Lexus LS 460

A tiny sliver of steel has been scooped from the head of every bolt on every 2011 Lexus LS 460 to reduce overall weight by nine kilograms. It's just one of many meticulous details that contribute to acceleration, performance and reduced fuel consumption. At Lexus, the little things aren't treated lightly.

Lexus computer simulations and crash tests incorporate both current and anticipated standards for North America, Japan and Europe. As a result, Lexus boasts one of the strictest test criteria standards in the industry Global Outstanding Assessment (GOA). The trademark luminous finish of a 2011 Lexus LS 460 is the result of a painstaking painting process. As many as 42 separate and carefully executed steps are taken to achieve the perfect faderesistant lustre. At Lexus, skin deep just isn't good enough.

2011 Lexus LS 460

 2011 Lexus LS 460 is New Performance Technology

 

4.6-litre, 380 horsepower, Direct Injection V8 Engine. World's First 8-speed Automatic Transmission. Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management System (VDIM). Redesigned Multilink Suspension System with Electronic Power Steering. Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV II). SmartAccess System with Push Button Start. Full Leather and Wood Trimmed Interior. Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control. Available Lexus Voice-Activated HDD Navigation System with Bluetooth technology. Available Mark Levinson 19-speaker Surround Sound System. Available 8-Gigabyte Audio Server.

Available 4-zone Climate Control with Air Purifier. Front and Rear Climate-comfort Seats. Available Executive Four-Passenger Seat Package with Rear-Seat DVD Entertainment System. Available Rear-seat Massager (right seat only).

Safety Features

Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB). Electronic Power Steering (EPS). Vehicle Stability Control (VSC). Antilock Braking System (ABS).

The new 2011 2011 Lexus LS 460 Transmission 8-Speed Automatic Super Electronically Controlled Transmission (Super ECT) Overdrive Sequential Multi-Mode Shifter and Transmission Cooler.

ENGINE 

4.6 Litre 8-Cylinder. Aluminum Alloy Block, DOHC. 32-Valve. (VVT-iE) Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence Electrically Driven on Intake Cam. (VVT-i) Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence on Exhaust Cam. Electronic Throttle Control System with Intelligence (ETCS-i). Direct Injection System (DIS) with Dual Knock Sensors. Two-Way Direct Cylinder and Port Injection System. Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS). Tier 2 Bin 5 Emissions Rating. Hood Struts. Stainless Steel Exhaust System. Dual Integrated Chrome Tailpipe Diffusers.

MECHANICAL FEATURES 

All Wheel Drive (AWD). Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM). Vehicle Stability Control (VSC). Traction Control (TRAC).

STEERING

Electric Power Steering. Rack & Pinion. EPS with VGRS (Electric Power Steering with Variable Gear Ratio Steering).

SUSPENSION 

Independent - Front. Multi-Link Type - Front. Adaptive Variable Front Suspension (AVS). Front Air Suspension. Stabilizer Bar - Front. Anti-Vibration Subframe - Front. Anti-dive and Anti-squat Geometry - Front. Independent - Rear. Rear Air Suspension. Adaptive Variable Rear Suspension (AVS)
Multi-Link Type - Rear. Gas Shock Absorbers - Rear. Stabilizer Bar - Rear. Anti-Vibration Subframe - Rear.

AUDIO 

Sound Library Music System. Lexus Premium Audio AM/FM CD with MP3/WMA Player. XM Satellite Radio (Factory Installed) In Dash 6-Disc CD Changer. Audio Auxiliary Input Jack. Automatic Sound Levelizer System (ASL). Bluetooth Capability Radio Data System (RDS) Hard Disk Drive 10 Speakers
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Diversity Antenna Satellite Roof Mounted Fin Antenna.

2011 LEXUS RX 450h 5-Door SUV

The 2011 LEXUS RX 450h engine is powerful, 3.5-liter 24- valve V6 DOHC, with sequentialshift automatic transmission and VVT front electric drive motors. The Atkinson cycle gasoline engine on the 2011 LEXUS RX 450h works differently from conventional engines by converting more of the energy generated during combustion into mechanical energy. Combined with a powerful electric motor, the result is impressive: fewer emissions, greater fuel efficiency (city mpg of 32 and highway mpg of 28), and virtually instantaneous torque. But when the ECO mode automatically optimizes multiple systems to consume less energy, it regulates the throttle response for more even acceleration.

2011 Lexus RX 450h

 By harnessing the power of the vehicle�s momentum and coasting, the Lexus Hybrid Drive system is able to
direct energy back into the battery, eliminating the need to plug it in. The feature I enjoyed the most was
the AI Shift Control, an intelligent shifting system that can estimate whether you are traveling uphill or
downhill, automatically selecting the appropriate gear ratio for optimal engine response. There is also a manual shift capability that allows you to upshift or downshift on the fly, providing greater responsiveness and maneuverability coming out of the corners.

2011 Lexus RX 450h

Although I live in Dallas, the city is not densely populated in the southern part of the county. There are numerous dirt and paved roads that are narrow and crowded with trees and brush along the sides. The RX�s LED headlamps offered more than just a distinctive appearance. Whiter and brighter than conventional headlamps, they illuminate a larger area ahead, providing greater visibility. To help illuminate even more of
the road ahead in a curve, the adaptive front lighting system features a right headlamp that can rotate up to
10 degrees into a right turn, and a left headlamp that can rotate up to 15 degrees in a left turn.

2011 Lexus RX 450h

Numerous frightened rabbits, and even one startled coyote, were spared a single trip to the Hereafter because
I saw them in time to stop or slow and veer away. I would be remiss if I didn�t tell about the exquisite interior with genuine wood trim. Ten-way adjustable power front seats with internal heating and ventilation controls are standard, made for driver and companion comforts. There is a power tilt and telescopic steering column, while power one-touch windows and door locks with anti-lock-features are just touch-inches away. The central display is purposely located as close to eye level as possible to help keep your focus on the road
ahead. For even greater visibility, a heads-up display can project simple navigation directions and audio system information on the windshield in front of you.

2011 Lexus RX 450h Dasboard

Technology abounds in the 2011 Lexus RX 450h. The Lexus nine-speaker premium audio system, automatic sound levelizer, and in-dash single feed six-dish CD auto-changer can keep you heart singing and your toes tapping. In-glass antenna with FM diversity system, Bluetooth Technology, and XM Satellite Radio (free for 90 days) are examples of technology quality.

The 2011 Lexus RX 450h is equipped with a classleading 10-airbags system. Included are side curtain airbags; knee, side, and dual-stage front airbags for the driver and front passenger; and side airbags for the rear outboard passengers. In addition, a pre-collision system can detect imminent frontal collision. And while retracting the seatbelts, brake assist is automatically prepared to provide increased braking pressure the moment you forcibly step on the brake pedal. Wrap all this around a pillar-reinforced design and you can�t
help but feel safer.

The 2011 Lexus RX 450h has a feel of comfort with the overwhelming swagger of luxury. It sits tall and speaks with the voices of speed and dependability. Driving home from a formal event, you cannot get over your feeling of pride when the valet attendant brought your 2011 Lexus RX 450h around and opened the door for you, and you saw the look of awe and admiration on the other attendees� faces as they waited for their vehicles. That moment will play in your mind over and over for some time.

2011 Lexus LF-Gh Luxury Dynamic Concept

The 2011 Lexus LF-Gh hybrid concept will make its global debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. The concept, which sets out to redefine the premium grand touring sedan, will be featured on at the Lexus stand until May 1. �For this concept, Lexus designers studied characteristics that are often considered contradictory and difficult to execute together,� said Mark Templin, group vice president and general manager, Lexus Division. �

The captivating design of the 2011 Lexus LF-Gh concept examines the possibility of balancing what are normally opposing qualities, such as style and functionality.� Working with a clean sheet of paper, Lexus Design Division designers aimed to perfectly blend style, performance, efficiency, and environmental compatibility in a premium, grand touring sedan whilst trying to leverage advanced, new technologies. The team explored how a future grand touring sedan would look standing still and on the road, and what design approaches might work to convey an extraordinary combination of attributes. They came up with a design that unites hard and soft; and energetic and soothing elements.

2011 Lexus LF-Gh

With the 2011 Lexus LF-Gh, Lexus takes the idea of the grand touring sedan one step further. The 2011 Lexus LF-Gh was designed to be high-performance concept capable of providing a moving driving experience, and comfortably transporting multiple occupants at higher speeds on long-distance drives. It combines a strong sense of presence and emotional appeal with functional attributes, supplying enhanced creature comforts plus the practical ability to transport personal supplies and luggage necessary for extended travel. Even whilst maintaining serene passenger comfort, it is a car designed to inspire and captivate the driver as time behind the wheel accumulates.

2011 Lexus LF-Gh

The bold, wide stance is consistent with the goal of inspiring dynamic excellence on the road. Fundamentally, these are the proportions of an agile, responsive sedan built on an advanced rear-wheel-drive platform. The distinctive long greenhouse design does not compromise the potential for functional passenger benefits, such as generous interior room for all four passengers, ample cargo area, and excellent forward visibility.

LED lighting hints at the range and scope of new materials, electronics and dynamic systems that endow this concept vehicle with state-of-the-art performance, driving control, and safety features. Overall, the Lexus LF-Gh concept�s styling embodies the definition of what an authentic grand touring sedan from Lexus could be.

2011 Lexus LF-Gh

This newest Lexus concept brings together unique, dynamic proportions that lend to its advanced and aggressive stance. The 2011 LF-Gh is based on an architecture that enables a spirited, energetic and elegant car with an uncommonly assertive presence. Viewed from the front, design elements contributing to the assertive effect include a boldly designed spindle-shaped grille that expresses the resolute face of Lexus, contributes to radiator and brake duct function, and is an essential element in achieving excellent aerodynamic performance. Every line in the LF-Gh combines form and function. As an example, air flows in through front inlets adjacent to the unique vertical LED fog lamps, and exits through similar slim rear outlets that follow the curve of the tail lamps from the rear quarter panel. The concept also explores the minimisation of traditional features such as side mirrors and door handles to enhance the sleekness and improve aerodynamics.

2011 Lexus LF-Gh

The spindle grille, a powerful design element that contributes to the commanding presence of the LF-Gh, also plays a role in airflow control and enhancing stability. It�s a key feature that integrates distinctive style with engineering functionality without sacrifice in either discipline, and will be inherited by future Lexus models.
An athletic and strong stance is achieved through the contrast of the tapered torso and long cabin, with width-enhancing front and rear wheel arches. The form of the lower body begins from the short front overhang, and is cross cut in the middle of the rocker panel leaving the rear overhang looking light and agile.

Dynamic front fenders work to create a sense of movement, pushing down towards the ground to convey a low, crouching centre of gravity. The raised bonnet implies ready and powerful performance potential. The rear deck has a robust, raised centre deck lid that lets the air smoothly glide backward to flow gracefully into the rear bumpers. Deeply sculptured dynamic twin spokes stemming from the centre of the 20-inch wheels enhance an instinctive sense of driving appeal.

Lexus designers took advantage of increased width that provides an expansive canvas for distinct, wrap-around LED tail lamps. The use of distinctive tail lamps and intricately designed reflectors behind all-red lenses contribute to a strong visual presence. Judicious use of slim chrome trim elements in the bumper exhaust and integrated diffuser adds a subtle premium touch. Unique LED headlamps and independent L-shaped LED daytime running lights assure that the Lexus face will be like no other car on the road.

Behind dark tinted glass, hints of an all-new, future Lexus interior can be perceived. The cabin of the Lexus LF-Gh is the product of a meticulous re-examination of every detail, with the aim of making an interior that is driver-oriented. The driver�s zone includes an instrument panel with excellent visibility and a console with intuitive operability. An all-new analogue clock with a three-dimensional face, a more contemporary and exclusive timepiece that is more suitable to a premium luxury brand, is a focal point of the interior and represents a shift in Lexus� design philosophy. Use of genuine, high-quality materials and rich, finely honed details help create a driver and passenger space consistent with the idea of a fully-fledged grand touring sedan. It is an It is an interior designed to respond to the needs of customers who know true quality, and are particular about detail.

Blue LED Lexus Hybrid Drive badges located in the front grille and on the rear trunk lid signal an intention to provide equal measures of fuel efficiency and performance on demand. The rear valance blends sculpted exhaust tips for a very clean, finished look, minimising the presence of the exhaust system to suggest that the flow of exhaust gas will be substantially reduced. Taken as a whole, the treatment emphasises that this hybrid concept is designed to comply with the exceptionally low emissions requirements of the future.

The 2011 Lexus LF-Gh design supports engineering that changes current notions of power, efficiency, safety, and environmental consideration in a premium luxury car. �Although only a concept, we hope the LF-Gh will resonate with our customers worldwide, and communicate our intention to once again advance ideas about the face of Lexus luxury in the years to come,� said Templin.

2011 Lexus CT 200h Best Concept Design and Peformance

2011 Lexus CT 200h Review, Prices and Pictures

Lexus calls the 2011 Lexus CT 200h �the world�s first luxury hybrid sportback�. In terms of size, the 2011 Lexus  CT200h and Toyota Matrix are practically identical. This new Lexus is the entry-level model of Toyota�s luxury division. Lexus identifies the Audi A3, BMW 128, Mercedes-Benz B200 and Volvo C30 as the CT 200h�s main competition.

As a Lexus, the 2011 CT 200h is entitled to a wide range of luxury features, including automatic climate control, smart key access, cruise control, HomeLink universal transceiver, NuLuxe seating surfaces, tilt-and-telescoping steering column, power adjusted and heated front seats, premium audio system, etc.

2011 Lexus CT 200h

Evidently, a hybrid vehicle is synonymous of eco-consciousness. In this respect, 30% of the CT 200h�s interior is composed of recyclable materials. The Japanese automaker demonstrated environmental concern in several areas. One is the audio system�s speaker diaphragms, made with a bamboo charcoal resin. A first for Lexus, they are constructed using a complex composition of bamboo charcoal, bamboo fibre and resin moulded by injection to a thickness of only 0.008-0.010 in. They are 10% to 15% lighter than conventional diaphragms yet are 20% stiffer and with a 10% greater sonic speed.

2011 Lexus CT 200h

The synthetic leather used for the base model is another example. Developed as an ecological substitute for leather, NuLuxe is a new seating material with a different feel. It is ecological in that it uses no volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Half the weight of genuine leather, it helps reduce total vehicle weight. It also reduces CO2 emissions by 65%, compared to traditional synthetic leather production methods, and with no metallic residue, since pattern processing is made by ink jet.

Needless to say, as a Lexus the CT 200h is entitled to a full array of safety equipment: antilock brakes, stability control, active front head restraints, brake assist, eight airbags (including driver and front occupant knee bags), and Smart Stop technology that automatically reduces engine power, to help stop the vehicle,
if ever the accelerator and brake pedals are hit simultaneously.

2011 Lexus CT 200h

To power the front wheels of the Lexus CT 200h, the engineers called on an improved version of the Prius drivetrain, composed of a 1.8-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder gas engine, two motor-generators and a continuously variable electronic transmission. That puts 134 horsepower at the driver�s disposal, along with a choice of four operating modes. In certain conditions, in EV (electric) mode, the vehicle can cover up to 1.6 km at speeds less than 40 km/h on the electric motor alone.

In Normal mode, everything functions in a �conventional� manner, with an electric power of 500 volts. Eco mode regulates air conditioning and throttle response to maximize fuel efficiency. Sport mode, a first for Lexus hybrids, modifies the electrically assisted steering system and throttle settings, increases the electric motor�s battery power to 650 volts, and makes the stability and traction control systems less intrusive for a livelier driving experience. Lexus rates fuel consumption at 4.5 L/100 km in the city, and 4.8 L/100 km on the highway.

2011 Lexus CT 200h Dasboard

For a sporty drive and a smooth ride worthy of the name, the engineers designed the CT 200h with a low centre of gravity, a rigid structure and an independent suspension tuned to a blend of suppleness and firmness. They also added a front and rear lateral performance damping system to enhance both comfort and steering
precision. A first in the compact luxury segment and a first for a Lexus vehicle, the system absorbs and minimizes undesirable body vibrations.

During the course of a few hundred kilometres on the roads of Alberta, we found the Lexus CT 200h to be fun to drive, notably thanks to its suspension comfort and sporty road holding sufficiently sporty for some drivers to fantasize about a more powerful engine to make the most of the vehicle�s capabilities. With its modest dimensions, the CT 200h cabin is more suited to average sized, rather than tall, individuals. Lexus hopes to sell 1,200 CT 200h�s this year. The 2011 Lexus CT 200h base model is priced at $32,900. Three option packages are offered: Touring ($1,950), Premium ($4,950) and Technology ($8,400).

VIDEO: Lexus LFA By Translogic

Bradley Hasemeyer has driven s?me unique vehicles. We have seen him take the helm ?f a Tang? EV, the dolphin-shaped Seabreacher and the electric Z-Kart.

N?w, Hasemeyer gets behind the wheel ?f a vehicle that hits a little closer t? our Aut?blog hearts, the Lexus LFA.

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2011 Lexus LS 460 Touring Edition

Lexus has aimed its 2011 LS 460 Touring Editi?n at a less frumpy cr?wd, giving the ride new 19-inch wheels and a sportier b?dy kit. The Touring Edition g?es ?n sale later this month with a sticker price ?f $73,000 before destinati?n charges.

T? keep things looking fresh, Lexus is adding a special mica paint j?b t? the limited-producti?n sedan.

The Touring Edition package als? features sp?rt seats, matte-finish wood paneling and black leather uph?lstery with saddle leather accents.

Lexus says this thing will be built in limited numbers, but d?es not say h?w limited. Want ?ne? Get in line n?w.

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VIDEO: Lexus LFA Wows the Crowds at Tokyo Drift

A bespoke sports car priced over than $370,000 and of which only 500 will be produced worldwide, isn�t something you normally expect to see at a drift event. But in the Land of the Rising Sun, everything goes when it comes to burning tires and wowing crowds.
Making its appearance on the sidelines of the 2011 D1 Grand Prix Tokyo drift was this stock Lexus LFA, which you can enjoy in action in the video that follows after the break.

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LEXUS: a japanese luxury car of Toyota | Car Showroom

LEXUS: a japanese luxury car of Toyota | Car Showroom - Lexus is a luxury car division of Japanese car manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation. Introduced in 1989 in the United States, Lexus is now sold around the world and became a best-selling brand of premium cars in Japan. Lexus vehicles are officially sold in over 70 countries and territories around the world. Lexus brand is ranked among the ten most important brands in the global world of the value of the Japanese market and the brand is an important contribution to the premium automotive sector. Division headquarters are located in Toyota, Aichi, Japan, large operational centers in Brussels, Belgium, and Torrance, California, United States.

Lexus is the result of a proposed flagship sedan that started underground in 1983. This effort became the original Lexus LS, which was the first vehicle to carry the Lexus brand in its launch in 1989. In the following years, Lexus added sedan, coupe, convertible and SUV models. In 2005 a hybrid version of the RX crossover has begun, and other hybrid models were introduced to the Lexus lineup. In 2007, Lexus launched its performance division of the F mark the launch of the IS F sport sedan, followed by LFA supercar in 2009.

From the start of production, vehicles, Lexus has always been produced in Japan, with manufacturing centered in the Chubu and Kyushu regions, and especially Toyota Tahara, Aichi, Chubu, and Miyata, Fukuoka, Kyushu plant. Assembly of the first Lexus built outside of Canada, Ontario, Canada-produced RX 330, began in 2003. Following a reorganization of the company from 2001 to 2005, Lexus also operates its own engineering and manufacturing centers solely responsible for the division of vehicles.

Since 2000, Lexus has increased its sales outside of the major U.S. markets through a growing worldwide. Division dedicated to dealers, the Japanese domestic market in 2005, became the first Japanese premium brand to launch its country of origin. In addition to debut in South-East Asia, Latin America and other export markets in the region has since followed. assembly of the division has also been extended to meet specific area of transmission model and configuration.

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Selling a car through advertising isn�t as easy as you might think. What good is it showing your product nimbly taking on Alpine twists and turns when your competitors are doing the same thing? Here are two ads that don�t really break the mould, but try something a little different.
First up is this one for the open-top Renault Wind. I�m a big fan of this car; I think it�s a funky and decidedly French take on the compact convertible. Still, there�s something disturbingly I Am Legend about this particular ad from the firm Publicis Conseil. The eerily vacant streets, the shuttered windows and the presence of a dog sitting on a street corner all at up to the expectation that Will Smith should be running through the scene pursued by monsters.
Next is the spot for the Lexus CT 200h hybrid hatch by firm Saatchi & Saatchi. A little boy sits in the back seat while his mother asks him the sounds various modes of transport make. It�s very cute, especially if you have children. You can check out both these ads right here and then leave a comment in the section below if you wish.
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2011 Lexus LS Hybrid Cars review and specification with prices

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