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Lexus LFA Sold Out – Almost
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Horsepower keeps climbing, sports cars outperform each other year after year and with so many new toys breaking into the market it’s hard to keep a sense of wonder about any of the latest supercars – a problem Lexus tackled differently than the Italians its LFA competes with.
Lexus’ Award-Winning Air Conditioning Innovation
Standard in the Lexus GS 450h flagship, the brand is being recognized for innovating a new air conditioning system that delivers luxury quality while cutting the power required to achieve those ends.
Toyota Camette Concept Tantalizes Tokyo Toy Show
With readily removable body panels and no plans for production, Toyota took to the Tokyo Toy Show — Camette concept in tow.
Nissan Juke NISMO to Appear During Le Mans 24 Hours
Scheduled to sell in Europe at the beginning of next year, but without a Japanese or North American release date, the Nissan Juke NISMO will make its debut this weekend at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
2012 Honda Civic Recalled for Possible Driveshaft Separation: 50,000 Units Affected
Honda announced today that it will recall 50,000 2012 Civics because the driver’s side driveshaft might have been improperly assembled possibly allowing it to separate from a joint while the car is running.
Scion FR-S Might Have Misfitting Body Panels, Fogging Tail Lights
Despite being co-developed by Toyota and Subaru, both brands with solid reputations for reliability, the Scion FR-S might be running into problems a week after its official release.
Toyota Reaches 1 Million Facebook Fans, Releases World’s Lamest Thank You
Toyota nabbed its millionth fan on Facebook and is thanking the people who made it possible by “liking” the page by releasing a new banner photo that features a grid of about 100 profile pictures in black and white.
Toyota GT 86 Launches in Indonesia with Massive Drift Demo – Video
Toyota is launching the GT 86 and Scion FR-S around the world and Indonesia’s release took place last Friday to the tune of a couple smoking tires.
Scion FR-S Finally Arrives at Dealerships
This is it: the wildly-anticipated Scion FR-S is arriving at dealers nationwide today, at least in theory. There won’t be any of them actually sitting on the lot waiting for a buyer.
2013 Honda Accord Spy Photo Doesn’t Hide Much
With competition growing steeper in an already cut throat segment, Honda is bringing an all-new Accord sedan out for 2013 to remain relevant in an area where many of its competitors already offer revised vehicles.
Toyota GT 86 Accessories Announced for Europe
Toyota’s GT 86, called the Scion FR-S in North America, has been billed from the beginning as an affordable sports car engineered for enthusiasts, so makes sense that the company would offer a list of customization accessories to personalize the sport coupe.
Unibody Lexus GX, Turbo Powerplants a Possibility
At a recent 2013 Lexus ES 350 media event, Mark Templin, group vice president and general manager of Lexus, brought up the idea that the next generation GX SUV could be built on a unibody architecture.
2012 Lexus GX 460 SportDesign Package Released
Lexus USA just released the “SportDesign” package for the GS 460 SUV, offering customers the chance to differentiate their SUV with a more updated look that steps slightly toward next year’s styling.
Next-Gen Subaru WRX Previewed in Advanced Tourer concept
Remember Subaru’s Advanced Tourer concept from the 2011 Tokyo Auto Show? If not that’s probably because it was widely thought to be a window on the upcoming Legacy. Instead, it seems we were looking at the new WRX.
Toyota GT86 Price is Double in Netherlands over US
Bummed about not being one of the lucky few to snag a Scion FR-S this year? Just be glad you’re not living in the Netherlands where the same car costs an awful lot more.
Toyota RAV4-EV Revealed: 100-Mile Range, $49,800
Toyota unveiled its new electric RAV4 at the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles including new price, power and range information.
2013 Lexus LX Gets Wet in Gorgeous Video
Lexus‘ new design language is catching attention. The spindle grille and more aggressive styling is serving to take what was becoming a bland-looking brand into a newly vital luxury line.
Acura NSX Concept Looks Stunning in Red
The new Acura NSX concept has been shown off around the world at Auto Shows since its original debut last January in Detroit, but all of the examples we have seen so far have shown up in one of the most boring colors: grey. GALLERY: Red Acura NSX concept
Scion FR-S Sales to Double Those of Subaru BRZ Says Brand Boss
While Subaru is targeting 5,000 units for its new BRZ sports car, Scion believes its version of the joint Toyota-Subaru project will more than double that forecast.
2013 Scion FR-S Pictures: Mega Gallery
With all the media coverage that’s surrounded the Scion FR-S, it’s hard to say anything new about it, yet the bang-for-your-buck sports coupe refuses to leave headlines well enough alone.
2013 Acura ILX Pricing Announced $25,900: Costs $3,315 more than Buick Verano
Acura just announced pricing for its new ILX sedan, which will start at $25,900 and runs all the way to $34,400 for the highest-priced hybrid model. Ranging from a 2.0-liter inline four cylinder engine in the base model to the 2.4-liter powerplant sourced from the Honda Civic Si and topped out cost-wise with the 1.5-liter…
Nissan Eases Child Seat Purchases with new Initiative
Purchase incentives usually involve a zero-percent interest rate, cash back after purchase or no-cost options, but Nissan is going another direction to target families with young children. One of the problems a family that relies on child seats faces is finding a product that fits both their cars and child. For those of us without…
Infiniti Certified Collision Repair Network Launched in U.S.
Infiniti has announced its newest incentive in customer service, the National Collision Repair Network. “Facilities that have the willingness to participate in this program must have the commitment to achieve higher standards in the collision repair industry. This program will be a platform to satisfy all aspects of their customers’ automotive service needs,” said Carnie Colliver,…
Lexus RX 450h Revealed Early: 2012 Geneva Auto Show
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Lexus leaked images of its updated RX 450h CUV ahead of the Geneva Auto Show this year, but we were there beforehand to catch some early photos. Exact details on the new RX line aren’t clear yet, but we know from looking at the new crossover that, as is the same with other updated Lexus…
