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2013 Lexus ES Pricing Announced: Starts at $36,995
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Lexus announced pricing for its 2013 ES 350 and ES 300h models today, which officially confirms the new model year taking a 1.7 percent price cut while also releasing pricing for the first-ever ES 300h.
One Minute Weekend News Wrap-up: Lexus LF-LC, BMW M7 Confirmed, Ford Escape Recalled
Play the Qwiki: AutoGuide.com Weekend News Wrapup, July 16, 2012 The weekend’s news in just one minute, view the AutoGuide.com Qwiki above for a rundown of the top four stories you may have missed. Major news stories over the weekend include the confirmation of the Lexus LF-LC for production, not to mention the BMW M7….
Lexus LF-LC Headed to Production Within Three Years
The Lexus LF-LC Concept debuted at this year’s Detroit International Auto Show, which impressed not only us, but the general public, so much that the Japanese automaker has reportedly given the green light to send it into production.
Toyota Unintended Acceleration Case Should be Reopened Says Iowa Senator
The NHTSA investigation into the unintentionally accelerating Toyotas has not satisfied Iowa Sen. Charles E. Grassley. He says NHTSA and its team of NASA engineers spuriously ruled out a possible electronic fault that could have caused the cars to malfunction.
Lexus LS F Sport Confirmed
Lexus is aiming to add some driving enjoyment and stylish flare to its flagship LS sedan, unveiling an F-Sport version later this month.
2014 Lexus IS will be Revolutionary, Not Evolutionary
Rumors surrounding the next Lexus IS are abundant, and now it is becoming clear that the car will take a serious departure from its current form.
Lexus LFA Will not Get Special Editions
Lexus has put the kibosh on rumors of special editions of the LFA to rest. The company has made it very clear that 500 of the supercars will be made, with no special models at the end of the run.
Lexus LFA AD-B Bright Green Model Revealed in Video
A second mysterious Lexus LFA was spotted around the Nurburgring only a week after the LFA “AD-A” was spotted with changes from the production model.
2010 Lexus RX Added to Toyota Unintended Acceleration Recall
Toyota has added the 2010 Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h to the list of vehicles recalled for a gas pedal that has the potential to become trapped under the floor mats.
Lexus LFA AD-A Edition Nurburgring Spy Photos Reveal New Baby-Blue Model
Lexus appears to be prepping yet another special edition version of its LFA supercar with new spy photos showing the a baby-blue model testing on the Nurburgring.
2013 Lexus GX 460 Pricing: $53,245 Starting MSRP
Japanese luxury automaker Lexus announced pricing for its GX 460 SUV today representing a $200 increase over last year’s model.
2013 Lexus LS to Boast New Look, Perhaps New Engines
Just a couple of weeks ago, we were tipped that Lexus might be working on a new LS450h that could sport a hybrid V6 powertrain. Now we have learned that an updated Lexus LS model isn’t far off.
TMG to Act as Performance Sub Brand for Lexus?
Lexus might be getting its own competitor to Mercedes’ AMG or the BMW M Division: the former F1 facility in Cologne, Germany.
Lexus tops J.D. Power Quality Study, Infotainment Systems Decline Overall
Lexus is taking top honors for the second year running in J.D. Power and Associates’ “Initial Quality Study,” though second place is shared between Jaguar and Porsche for a marginally-worse score.
Lexus ES North American Production a Possibility
Lexus will be mulling over the possibility of bringing its new-generation ES production to North America to help curb the negative effects of the current exchange rate.
11 Future Hybrids Heading to Dealers Soon
Even though they’ve been around for well over a decade now, hybrids still have that ‘new technology’ feel. Consumers continue to be apprehensive to hybrid technology and there’s plenty of misinformation surrounding it.
Chat With Lexus IS F CCS-R Driver Ken Gushi on Twitter Today
Lexus and driver Ken Gushi are preparing to take on the Pikes Peak Hill Climb this year in a IS F CCS-R packing 416-hp and 371 lb-ft of torque.
Lexus LFA Sold Out – Almost
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 GS300h Likely to Use V6 Hybrid Engine
After speculating that the new GS hybrid, likely called the GS300h, would run with the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gas engine found in the ES300h(shown above), Lexus has dropped some hints which now point to a V6 engine being under the hood.
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.
Lexus IS-F CCS-R Pikes Peak Shakedown Video
The highly modified Lexus IS-F CCS-R is set to take on the famous Pikes Peak hill climb race to the clouds, and ahead of the big day the team has been doing some shakedown runs.
New Cars Are Shedding Pounds in the Name of Efficiency and Performance
From in-car technology to turbocharging, there is perhaps no other trend that’s fundamentally changing new cars more than the move to dramatically reduce the weight of modern vehicles.
Top 10 Best Car Brands for 2012: Study
Regarded as a simplified and comprehensive car scoring site, TotalCarScore.com released its list of the “Top 10 Best Car Brands” for 2012 today.
Lexus IS F CCS-R Previewed in Explanation Video
Muscle probably isn’t the first thought that comes to mind when you see a Lexus badge, but that doesn’t mean the brand can’t pack a serious punch — something drift king Ken Gushi and the IS F CCS-R he will be driving up Pike’s Peak will undoubtedly prove.
