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Lexus LF-Ch Concept could enter production by 2012, or earlier

Posted: Nov 20, 2009

Filed under: Hybrids, Green News, Lexus

Speaking to the folks over at TheDetroitBureau.com, the General Manager of Lexus, Mark Templin, said that the luxury brand is giving some serious thought to launching a new compact luxury model in the United States.
“There is a group of buyers growing up now who won’t buy cars by the pound,” said Templin. “We have already [...]

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Video: Gran Turismo creator hits up ‘Ring in a race-tuned Lexus IS-F

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: Lexus, Videos

Legendary Gran Turismo race game creator Kazunori Yamauchi hit up the Nurburgring recently to do a hot-lap of the Nordschleife in his race tuned Lexus IS-F as part of a special four-hour endurance race… or more testing for Gran Turismo 5.
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Popular Mechanics announces 2010 Automotive Excellence Awards, Ford sets record with three wins

Posted: Oct 28, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, GM, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Subaru, Toyota

Popular Mechanics today named the 10 winners of its Automotive Excellence Awards for the 2010 year. Chosen by the magazine’s expert editorial team, these awards recognize the best in automotive design, execution and technology for 2010 model year vehicles in ten specific categories.
“Despite a tumultuous year in the automotive industry, engineers have rolled out some of [...]

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Toyota will make no money on the Lexus LFA

Posted: Oct 28, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Industry News, Lexus, Toyota

Many are still a bit skeptical about the new $375,000 Lexus LFA (seeing as it is Lexus’ first supercar with such an expensive price tag). Well, if it makes you feel any better about cashing out $375,000 for a Lexus, Toyota won’t be making any money on the 500 units it plans on producing.
Basically, there [...]

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Lexus LFA to be available in track-spec trim level

Posted: Oct 26, 2009

Filed under: Industry News, Lexus

The new 2011 Lexus LFA will be available in a track-tuned trim that will be stripped out and built to track specification.
An insider confirmed that the track-spec Lexus LFA won’t have an upgraded powertrain or engine.
“The LFA is such a bespoke machine that buyers can specify pretty much what they want,” said a company source. [...]

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Fox Marketing gives the Lexus IS 350C 400-hp

Posted: Oct 26, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Auto Shows, Lexus, Tuner Cars

It was reported earlier this year that Lexus may be working on a convertible version of the Lexus IS-F for early 2011. Since that is still a long way out, tuner Fox Marketing will be modifying the IS 350C to produce a total of 405-hp for this year’s SEMA show.
Extra power comes from adding a [...]

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Lexus LFA or…? What other supercar can you buy for under $375,000?

Posted: Oct 26, 2009

Filed under: Lexus

Last week, Lexus uncovered it’s new supercar known as the LFA. With a 4.8L V10, the Lexus LFA returns impressive performance figures including a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 202 mph.
However, another impressive figure is the pricing of the 2011 Lexus LFA. At $375,000, a supercar like the Lexus [...]

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Lexus LFA to make U.S. debut at 2009 LA Auto Show and 2009 SEMA

Posted: Oct 22, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Auto Shows, Lexus

Lexus announced today that the new 2011 Lexus LFA Supercar will make its North American debut at the 2009 SEMA trade show in November and at the 2009 LA Auto Show in December. Following that, the Lexus supercar will make stops at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, 2010 Chicago Auto Show, the 2010 Dallas Auto [...]

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Tokyo 2009: 2011 Lexus LFA in real-life

Posted: Oct 21, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Auto Shows, Lexus

We’re still pretty high on the release of the 2011 Lexus LFA, so here are some live shots of the new Lexus supercar live from the show floor in Tokyo.
To read more 2009 Tokyo Motor Show – follow the tag here.
Click here to see our original post on the 2011 Lexus LFA.
Refresher: Power for the [...]

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2011 Lexus LFA minisite gets online configurator, LmFAo on passionate pink and lavender colors

Posted: Oct 21, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Lexus

Okay it may have been corny but we couldn’t help ourselves with the LmFAo joke in the title. Either way, Lexus has launched the LFA minisite and we’re happy to see an online configurator that gives us the chance to build the car according to our specifications.
If you do decided to purchase the $375,000 Lexus [...]