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Why Front-Wheel-Drive Cars are More Efficient
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Front-wheel drive dominates today’s automotive landscape, powering everything from subcompact hatchbacks to full-size SUVs. However, it wasn’t always this way. Back in the day rear-wheel drive was king, but over the last 30-odd years carmakers have made a dramatic shift from back to front. Why the flip-flop? No, they weren’t impersonating John Kerry; in reality,…
Toyota Hybrids Gaining Popularity in Europe
Toyota and Lexus hybrid models are gaining popularity in Europe, where diesel engines are typically more popular.
Mazda, Lexus Top KBB 2013 Cost-to-Own Awards
Each year, Kelly Blue Book awards automakers with the five-year cost to own awards, and for 2013, Mazda and Lexus take top honors.
January 2013 Auto Sales: Break Out the Champagne!
January is known for two things: raucous New Year’s celebrations and miserably cold weather across many parts of the country. Despite holiday hangovers and blizzard conditions, vehicle shoppers snapped up cars and trucks like free earbuds at an iPhone launch.
2014 Lexus IS300h to Bow at Geneva Motor Show
After revealing the all-new 2014 Lexus IS at the Detroit Auto Show, the Toyota luxury division is planning a world premiere for the first every IS hybrid in Geneva next month.
Lexus Not Rushing to Bring Sub-RX Crossover to US
With other luxury automakers rushing to get a sub-compact crossover out the door, Lexus‘ US Vice President seems content with where the brand’s bigger SUV currently stands.
Toyota Entering Lexus LFA, GT86 at 2013 24 Hours of Nurburgring
Toyota is set to enter its seventh consecutive 24 Hours of Nurburgring race, and competing this year will be a Lexus LFA and a GT86, both prepared by Gazoo racing.
Lexus LF-LC Blue Concept Heading to 2013 Chicago Auto Show
Lexus is heading to this year’s Chicago Auto Show with an all-star lineup, including its LF-LC Blue concept and the recently debuted 2014 IS model.
Lexus Bringing Small SUV Concept to 2013 Tokyo Motor Show
Lexus is preparing a small SUV concept for the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, a model that will slot in underneath its existing RX SUV.
Lexus LF-CC Expected to Reach Showrooms in 2015
The Lexus LF-CC coupe is likely to reach showroom floors in 2015 according to recent reports.
Lexus IS Wagon Not Being Considered: Exec
Despite rumors that Lexus might have been contemplating the idea of bringing back a Sport Cross variant of its IS, the Japanese automaker has gone on the record stating that it’s not under consideration and probably never will be.
2014 Lexus IS Revealed With New Specs, Dramatic F-Sport Styling
Lexus just revealed its brand-new 2014 IS sports sedan at the Detroit Auto Show this morning. We’ve already shared a brief overview of the car, which went live last week, but now the information embargo has lifted and all the juicy details can be shared.
Lexus LFA Roadster is a No Top Drop-Top: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
The Lexus LFA production has ended, but the rumors of a convertible variant remain strong.
Gazoo Racing Unveils Nurburgring-Bound Lexus LFA, Toyota GT 86: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
Undoubtedly Toyota and its partners stole the show at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon, with several vehicles built by Gazoo Racing garnering the the lion’s share of the attention.
2014 Lexus IS Revealed: Exclusive Photos and Video
With full info coming next week at the Detroit Auto Show, Lexus has announced preliminary details on the redesigned IS luxury sports sedan. AutoGuide has also been given a special sneak-peek at the car before its official reveal.
2014 Lexus IS F-Sport Photos Leaked
Images of the 2014 Lexus IS F-Sport sedan leaked today through Chinese forum PC Auto ahead of the automaker’s planned release.
Toyota Modifies Power Button for Easier Shutoff
Toyota has modified its power buttons in several of its vehicles to allow for a quicker shut down process in a case of unintended acceleration or in a panic situation.
Lexus LFA Successor on Hold
Critics called it overpriced, but that didn’t stop Lexus from selling all 500 of its $375,000 LFA supercars. A shaky global economy, however, may put an end to the car’s successor.
2012 New-Vehicle Sales: ‘Exceeded All of Our Expectations’
The number-crunchers have been earning their keep the last few weeks. With their mathematical weapon of choice in hand, be it a calculator, tally counter or even a trusty abacus, they’ve kept an exacting total of how many vehicles automakers sold over the past 12 months. How did things shake out? Which brand nearly doubled…
14 Cars Axed in 2012
As 2012 winds to an end, AutoGuide looks back at all the vehicles that received the axe this year, some that will be missed, while others surely won’t be. Starting it off is the Acura ZDX, a crossover that had a very tough time breaking into the market. Priced at around $51,815 including delivery, the…
Lexus Execs Want a New Halo Car to Replace LFA
Now that the final Lexus LFA has rolled off the production line, the Japanese automaker is turning its attention to the future in order to continue building excitement around the brand.
Lexus IS F Race Cars Bought by Aussie Dealership
With whacky choices like the Holden Commodore Maloo available, it might take more than a powerful V8 to catch an Australian customer’s attention.
Lexus Cements Green Luxury Lead With Half a Million Hybrids Sold
With Toyota the outright leader in global hybrid sales, it comes as little surprise that its Lexus luxury division is also out in front when it comes to sales of gasoline-electric vehicles.
Toyota to Discuss Autonomous Vehicles at 2013 CES
Toyota will reveal an advanced active safety research vehicle at the upcoming 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
