Lexus has released a new video promoting the 2013 Lexus RX crossover that we saw at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. What’s interesting is that during the video – around the 26 second mark – Lexus quickly flashes a bunch of new and upcoming models that will feature the brand’s new signature spindle grille. From [...]
In 2009, the automotive industry had one of its toughest years with the Great Recession threatening the existence of many. Nonetheless, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, automakers built the most dependable vehicles during that time. “The study measures problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of [...]
Toyota Motor Corp. has released prices on some 2012 model year vehicles including the 2012 Corolla, Matrix, Tundra, Venza and Highlander. Select models for the 2012 Toyota and Lexus models will see an increase in price. For the Toyota brand, those models include the FJ Cruiser, Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, and Tundra Double Cab and [...]
Hoping to expand its sporty appeal, Lexus has introduced three new Special Edition models for the 2012 LS 460, ES 350 and CT 200h. “The Special Edition models will offer our customers choices to fit their luxury and sporty needs,” said Mark Templin, Lexus Division group vice president and general manager. “With the unique and exclusive package [...]
For the past couple of days, many have been seeing spy shots of a beefed up Lexus LS hanging around the Nurburgring. We now have a video of what is known as the Lexus LS TMG edition circling the Nurburgring along with some new details. Apparently, the Lexus LS TMG Edition is a project car [...]
The world debut of the new 2012 Toyota Camry marks a big point for Toyota Motor Corp. and their future. Because the brand has lost a significant amount of sales to rivals like Hyundai, ToMoCo wants to fight back…hard. “They (Toyota) have been given a black eye over the past three years for different things, [...]
Lexus has been struggling in keeping its luxury sales crown against BMW and Mercedes-Benz and has slipped behind the two German brands. However, in the next few years, Lexus will focus on coming back with a redesigned and re-engineered lineup. By spring of 2013, the passenger-car lineup of Lexus – including the GS, ES, IS [...]
So you thought the Royal Wedding was pretty exciting – not us. For us the most exciting part was when Prince William and his new bride, Kate Middleton drove around in a 42-year-old Aston Martin DB6 Volante MkII. However, the upcoming wedding of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco will be a tad more exclusive. Lexus [...]
Lexus today announced that it will offer the 2011 Lexus LS 460 Touring Edition rear-wheel-drive model through its dealerships in late June. “The Touring Edition adds excitement to our flagship sedan,” said Mark Templin, Lexus Division group vice president and general manager. “The package on this car enhances styling and comfort, allowing us to attract younger [...]
Toyota said today that it will be increasing U.S. pricing on most of its vehicles ranging from 1.2 percent to 2.2 percent. The increase extends across the Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands and takes effect in May. The announcement comes as Toyota largely remains shut down in Japan after the massive March 11 earthquake. The [...]
