May 8, 2008
Lexus announces price increase for 2008 LX 570 SUV
TORRANCE, Calif. -- Lexus has announced new manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2008 LX 570 SUV, effective mid- to late May 2008.
The LX 570 luxury utility vehicle will increase 1.2 percent, or $900, carrying an MSRP of $74,700.
Lexus MSRPs do not include a delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee of $765.
Posted by Frank at 6:08 AM
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Lexus announces price increase for 2008 GX 470 SUV
TORRANCE, Calif. -- Lexus has announced new manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2008 GX 470 SUV, effective mid- to late May 2008.
The GX 470 luxury utility vehicle will carry an MSRP of $47,315, an increase of 1.1 percent, or $500.
Lexus MSRPs do not include a delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee of $765.
Posted by Frank at 6:07 AM
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Lexus announces price increase for 2008 RX SUVs
TORRANCE, Calif. -- Lexus has announced new manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for 2008 RX SUVs, effective mid- to late May 2008.
The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle MSRP will increase 0.7 percent overall, or $300, to $41,580 for the RX 400h front-wheel drive model, and $42,980 for the all-wheel-drive model. The 2009 RX 350 luxury utility vehicle MSRP will increase 0.5 percent, or $200. The front-wheel-drive RX 350 will have an MSRP of $37,700, while the RX 350 all-wheel drive will carry a base price of $39,100.
Lexus MSRPs do not include a delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee of $765.
Posted by Frank at 6:06 AM
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Lexus announces price increase for 2008 SC 430 convertible
TORRANCE, Calif. -- Lexus has announced new manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2008 SC 430 convertible, effective mid- to late May 2008.
The SC 430 luxury hardtop convertible will increase 1.4 percent, or $900, to $66,355.
Lexus MSRPs do not include a delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee of $765.
Posted by Frank at 6:05 AM
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Lexus announces price increase for 2008 LS 460 sedans
TORRANCE, Calif. -- Lexus has announced new manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2008 LS 460 sedans, effective mid- to late May 2008.
The MSRP for the LS 460 flagship luxury sedan will increase 1.4 percent, or $900, to $62,900 for the LS 460 and $72,900 for the LS 460 L. The MSRP for the LS 600h L hybrid will increase 0.9 percent, or $900, to $104,900.
Lexus MSRPs do not include a delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee of $765.
Posted by Frank at 6:04 AM
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Lexus announces price increase for 2008 GS sedans
TORRANCE, Calif. -- Lexus has announced new manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2008 GS sedans, effective mid- to late May 2008.
The GS 350 and GS 460 luxury sport sedans will increase 0.9 percent overall, or $400. The GS 350 rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models will carry MSRPs of $44,550 and $46,500, respectively. The GS 460 will carry a base price of $53,020. The GS 450h hybrid model will increase 1.6 percent, or $900, to $55,800.
Lexus MSRPs do not include a delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee of $765.
Posted by Frank at 6:03 AM
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Lexus announces price increase for 2008 ES 350 sedan
TORRANCE, Calif. -- Lexus has announced new manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2008 ES 350 sedan, effective mid- to late May 2008.
The ES 350 entry luxury sedan MSRP will increase 0.9 percent, or $300, to $34,120.
Lexus MSRPs do not include a delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee of $765.
Posted by Frank at 6:02 AM
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Lexus announces price increase for 2008 IS sport sedans
TORRANCE, Calif. -- Lexus has announced new manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2008 IS sport sedans, effective mid- to late May 2008.
The IS entry luxury sport sedans will increase 0.9 percent overall, or $300. The IS 250 rear-wheel drive model with a manual transmission will carry an MSRP of $30,855, while the IS 250 rear-wheel drive automatic will have an MSRP of $32,025. The IS 250 all-wheel drive and the IS 350 models will have MSRPs of $34,485 and $36,305, respectively.
Lexus MSRPs do not include a delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee of $765.
Posted by Frank at 6:01 AM
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May 2, 2008
Toyota Reports April Sales Down 4.5%
TORRANCE, Calif. -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported April sales of 217,700 vehicles, a decrease of 4.5 percent from last April.
"Smaller vehicles are going over big," said TMS President Jim Lentz. "With oil prices at record levels, compact cars and hybrids continue to lead the way."
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April 25, 2008
Toyota joins effort to plant a million trees in NYC
New York, NY -- MillionTreesNYC, a public-private partnership between the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation and New York Restoration Project (NYRP) to plant and care for one million new trees in New York City by 2017 today announced a new supporter in its mission to improve New York City's environment.
Toyota has signed a three-year $1.4 million sponsorship with MillionTreesNYC that will support tree planting, public education and community outreach activities - all aimed at getting every New Yorker involved in tree planting and stewardship activities.
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Posted by Frank at 10:33 AM
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April 18, 2008
Lexus Announces Environmental Challenge Winning Projects
Related: Lexus Awards More Than $1 Million in Grants and Scholarships
GRAND PRIZE WINNERS
"The Dream Team" - W.R. Farrington High School, Honolulu, Hawaii:
This team of eight students focused on educating people around the world about the benefits of renewable energy sources such as wind turbines, solar panels, fuel cells, and hydropower.
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Posted by Frank at 6:46 AM
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Lexus Awards More Than $1 Million in Grants and Scholarships
Torrance, CA -- Student teams in Jersey City, N.J., and Honolulu, Hawaii, will be celebrating this Earth Day. Not only have they done their part to protect the planet, they've also emerged as the two $75,000 grand-prize winners in the Lexus Environmental Challenge, a national competition designed by Lexus and Scholastic to educate and empower teens to think big about possible solutions that could make a positive impact on the environment.
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Posted by Frank at 6:45 AM
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April 17, 2008
Lexus Puts Spectators Behind the Wheel of an IS-F at the Toyota Grand Prix
TORRANCE, Calif. -- While professional race car drivers display their skills on the famed Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach (TGPLB) street circuit, spectators can test their high-speed driving talents without even wearing a helmet.
Lexus will offer race fans attending this year's TGPLB (April 17-20) the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the all-new Lexus IS F high-performance sport sedan while experiencing Sony's Gran Turismo(TM) 5 Prologue. Released on April 15, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is Sony Computer Entertainment America's newest driving simulator for PLAYSTATION3.
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Posted by Frank at 7:20 AM
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April 15, 2008
Toyota Wins 2008 Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award
Erlanger, KY -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., with a 2008 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award in recognition of its continued leadership in protecting our environment through energy efficiency.
TEMA's accomplishments were recognized at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on April 1, 2008.
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Posted by Frank at 1:20 PM
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April 11, 2008
LeaseTrader Releases Its Top-10 Index for March
MIAMI -- LeaseTrader.com, the company that helps consumers with car lease transfers, announces its monthly Index for March, with the BMW 3 Series again topping the list of America's most preferred leased vehicle.
The BMW 3 Series continues to top the LeaseTrader.com Index mostly because of its combination of performance, price and affordability.
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Posted by Frank at 8:16 AM
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