Lexus LS 600h L Landaulet by Carat Duchatelet

V8 / 4.969 cc / 395 PS + 225 PS, maximum system output 445 PS / 384 lb/ft (520 Nm) @ 4.000 + 220 lb/ft (300 Nm) / AWD / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 6,3 s / Vmax: 155 mph (250 km/h) / will be serving as the official car at the royal wedding of Albert II, Prince of Monaco, taking place on July 2, 2011.(click images for a larger view)

Lexus LS 600h L Landaulet by Carat Duchatelet

V8 / 4.969 cc / 395 PS + 225 PS, maximum system output 445 PS / 384 lb/ft (520 Nm) @ 4.000 + 220 lb/ft (300 Nm) / AWD / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 6,3 s / Vmax: 155 mph (250 km/h) / will be serving as the official car at the royal wedding of Albert II, Prince of Monaco, taking place on July 2, 2011.(click images for a larger view)

First Impression: Lexus LFA

Lexus was founded in 1989 to function as Toyota's luxury brand. The first two cars made by Lexus were the LS 400 and ES 250. In 2005, Lexus premiered a supercar concept and showed a more refined supercar concept in 2007. In 2008, Lexus reveal a roadster version of the supercar concept. In October 2009, Lexus revealed the production model at the Tokyo Auto Show. Lexus calls the supercar the LFA.

First Impression: Lexus LFA

Lexus was founded in 1989 to function as Toyota's luxury brand. The first two cars made by Lexus were the LS 400 and ES 250. In 2005, Lexus premiered a supercar concept and showed a more refined supercar concept in 2007. In 2008, Lexus reveal a roadster version of the supercar concept. In October 2009, Lexus revealed the production model at the Tokyo Auto Show. Lexus calls the supercar the LFA.

Lexus ES 350, 2010

Lexus ES 350, 2010 In its fifth generation, the Lexus ES 350 continues to blur the line between "entry luxury" and "prestige luxury." Revised headlamps, a new grille, new grille surround, chrome body side molding and new front bumper with revised lower intake and integrated fog lamps underscore the car's refined character. Side mirrors now feature integrated turn signals, and the tail lamps are

Lexus HS250h

Downsized luxury isn't as awful a thing as it was when Cadillac and Lincoln first tried it in the early 1980s. With fuel-consumption concerns an ever-increasing part of the car buying process these days, many drivers are becoming more agreeable to getting all of the good things in life into a smaller and more efficient package. As a result, recent years have seen the good stuff from luxury

Lexus HS250H - Defies reason

Little sporting hybrids are not usually the types of cars I hop into for seven hours of driving, into a predicted snowstorm. I envision finicky little cars with high-strung personalities that are frugal, but not a buggy full of fun. Still excited, after driving home through unbelievable weather, should have been my first clue that the HS250h was more than met appearances. I couldn’t wait to drive

Lexus LS460 - Precison, comfort and mini-bling

Admit it – there are lots of you out in cyberland who would love to own one of those lovely British cars with the winged maiden on the bonnet, full of grace and pace with precision wood, leather and alloy.But the idea of springing a six-figure check for a roller is a bit much.I’m not claiming this iteration of the fourth-generation Lexus LS460 flagship is one of those. But for the 70 large it

Lexus IS 350 C - fulfilling a wish

You have always wanted just one convertible experience in your life, but for a variety of reasons you were never able to make the purchase, but you still have a passion for an open-air machine even as you figure the time for such extravagance has slipped away.Here’s the truth, it is never too late to fulfill that want and Lexus has just the ticket, a new-for-2010 steel top convertible that for

CT 200h - Lexus' new premium compact hybrid

Lexus Announces CT 200h Premium Compact Hybrid For U.S. MarketOnly Dedicated Hybrid Vehicle in the Premium Compact SegmentExpected to Lead the Class in Fuel Economy NumbersStandard Safety Features Include Eight Airbags Lexus announced today that the all-new CT 200h premium compact hybrid will go on sale in the U.S. in early 2011 as the first dedicated hybrid vehicle in the premium compact

Lexus ES350 - Full luxury with near luxury price tag

Lexus didn't tinker with its ES 350 for 2011. If you liked the 2010 version, you will be happy that the Camry-sized Lexus returns unchanged, well, mostly unchanged. Marketing types at Lexus are touting a lower ownership cost for 2011 because the ES 350's V6 can now operate on regular, 87-octane fuel. Saving a buck or two on every fill up, the change does, however, scrub a few ponies off the

Lexus CT200h - full Lexus luxury in a compact hybrid package

Lexus’ newest car the CT200h is the entry model in their lineup. It’s best described as a compact touring car with a hybrid drive similar to the one found in the Prius. The result is a pleasant, compact hatchback with Lexus trim that gets an overall 45 miles per gallon economy with virtually zero pollution. The starting price is also just below $30,000 making it affordable to a broader

Lexus LF-Gh Concept

Toyota's luxury brand Lexus released the first official teaser shots of the new LF-Gh hybrid concept car, which will make its world debut at the upcoming 2011 New York International Auto Show (April 22 – May 11). The name of the concept stands for Lexus Future Grand Touring Hybrid, and according to the Japanese company,the LF-Gh “sets out to redefine the premium grand touring sedan.”Lexus says

Lexus Teases the LF-Gh Hybrid Concept ahead of NYIAS World Premiere

Toyota's luxury brand Lexus released the first official teaser shots of the new LF-Gh hybrid concept car, which will make its world debut at the upcoming 2011 New York International Auto Show (April 22 – May 11). The name of the concept stands for Lexus Future Grand Touring Hybrid, and according to the Japanese company, the LF-Gh “sets out to redefine the premium grand touring sedan.” Read more »

Lexus IS Rebaixado Apavora com Rodas 20"

Lexus IS Rebaixado Apavora com Rodas 20"

Price Increases for Toyota, Lexus and Scion in the U.S.

The Toyota group has announced price increases for most 2011MY cars, SUVs and trucks it sells under the Toyota, Scion and Lexus brands. These increases will be applicable for cars produced from May onwards. The only models that will keep the same prices are the Tacoma pickup truck, Yaris sedan, Scion tC, Scion xB, Lexus CT 200h and Lexus LFA. Read more »

Lexus Launches CT 200h in Japan

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Lexus has added the new CT 200h dedicated hybrid model to its Japanese line-up in an attempt to boost flagging sales in its home market. The company's first entry in the premium-compact segment is also its cheapest offering with prices in Japan ranging from 3.55 million yen to 4.33 million yen (about US$42,600 to US$52,000). Originally

Lexus CT200h - New hybrid compact cruiser from Lexus

The CT 200 hybrid is a premium compact car. That’s not too unusual. The thing that gets your attention, however, is that this is a hybrid vehicle. Recently, my wife. Judy and I were in New Orleans for the introduction of the all-new Lexus CT. Actually, the exact designation is the CT 200h, a premium compact hybrid car.Lexus introduced their first luxury hybrid in 2005, and has never looked back.

Lexus CT 200h - Affordable luxury that's fun to drive

The Lexus CT 200h is the latest hybrid Toyota's luxury brand has tossed into its model mix. No matter on which side of the man-made-global-warming debate you fall, you may well agree that fewer tailpipe emissions belched into the atmosphere are probably preferable to more. In that regard Lexus, and the more mainstream Toyota, deserve props for stepping up to offer alternatives for achieving that

Chicago Preshow: Lexus CT 200h Concept Tune by Five Axis

Lexus will be showing off a wilder CT 200h prepared by parent company Toyota's tuning partner Five-Axis at the upcoming 2011 Chicago Auto Show, which runs for the public from February 11 to 20. The highly-modified Five Axis Project CT will be dressed in a custom made wide body kit with hybrid's bad-boy appearance further enhanced by the JDSU “Dark Passage” paint, the lowered ride height (thanks