In what has been tagged as the most expensive car ever to come out of, the Lexus LFA Supercar took the Tokyo Motor Show by storm and dwarfing other car manufacturers on hand. The Lexus LFA is a limited edition supercar that will retail for a whopping $375,000. It features a lightweight carbon-fiber reinforced polymer body as well as suspensions made of lightweight-aluminum alloy. It also has carbon-ceramic breaks which all comprise its even allocated weight distribution of 48:52.

Other highlights of the Lexus LFA include a 4.8 liter V-10 engine paired with a 6-speed transmission which be sufficient for its boasted top speed of 202 MPH. Production for the limited edition Lexus LFA supercar will start December 10, 2010. Orders are now being taken at the Lexus LFA website.

(Source) New York Times

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Lexus has today released the pricing scheme for their brand new 2010 LS and GS models. Now, none of these vehicles go on sale until the end of this month but they are by no means cheap so you better start saving.

Below is the full pricing breakdown courtesy of Kicking Tires:

• GS 350 RWD: $45,000
• GS 350 AWD: $46,950
• GS 460: $53,470
• GS 450h: $56,550

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• LS 460 RWD: $64,680
• LS 460 AWD: $68,205
• LS 460 L RWD: $70,225
• LS 460 L AWD: $73,750

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It looks like a copyrighting infringement issue regarding the way to apply force to a car’s wheel from an electric motor or internal combustion engine may stall, if not threaten, the release of Toyota’s hybrid cars. Such is the claim of a small company in Florida, Paice. According to reports, Paice thinks that Toyota is making use of their technology which became more serious when the U.S. International Trade Commission came into the picture.

If Toyota is found to have violated copyrights, Toyota could face a ban on the release of its hybrid cars that include the hybrid Camry, Prius, LexusHS250H and Lexus RX450H SUV. And considering that Toyota is already in a heap of trouble, this is not going to help their cause one bit!

(Source) Secuobs

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It seems that new cars are coming out with new features as well. And as far as the Lexus is concerned, it is making sure that one of the popular handsets in use today doesn’t go unnoticed. In fact, they have come up with a concept headrest for the iPhone, an iPhone dock that should come in handy for people who have to embark on long journeys on a luxury car such as the Lexus LF-Ch.

Now this may be a concept but it certainly does make sense. Now if you don’t have an iPhone yet, surely you can afford one if you can own a high-end luxury car as a Lexus right?

(Source) Ubergizmo

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Back towards the beginning of the most Lexus released a render of their LF-Ch hybrid vehicle that is said to make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Other than the render we had nothing to go by except for the quote “Think BMW 1 Series, but hybrid.” Well, Lexus has again taken center stage to speak of the LF-Ch and this time we have a bit more details.

First of all, the LF-Ch is said to feature the same engine as the HS 250h along with a 6-speed automatic transmission. On the inside, there is said to be aluminum/wood trim, iPhone docks, ambient light coming from the headlinders and Lexus’ Remote Touch controls as featured on the RX 450h.

Just like the R8 Spyder, we don’t have many details, so we are again going to have to wait until the Frankfurt Motor Show.

via autoblog

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In leiu of their recently announced U.S. Open sponsorship Lexus has created the above special edition IS 350. You may ask yourself what is so special about it other than the branding; it’s covered in tennis ball fuzz.

That’s right, this car’s exterior has the same feel as a tennis ball making it the perfect creation to celebrate the automaker’s sponsorship. The IS350 itself was actually put on display last weekend during the U.S. Open celebrations.

Unfortunately, the chances of you tennis nuts out there ever getting your hands on this car are slim to none.

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The Frankfurt Motor Show is right around the corner where Lexus is expected to debut their LF-Ch concept, but that doesn’t mean they can’t jump the gun and release a concept render, of the concept, right? Well, that’s exactly what they did, which we’ve included for you above.

Unfortunately, until Frankfurt rolls around all we have to go by now is the render and the knowledge that it’s a hybrid. Although, buried in the press release Lexus says “Think BMW 1 Series, but hybrid”. So BMW, it looks like come Frankfurt you’re going to have a hefty competitor, or so Lexus hopes.

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Back in May we first notified you of what would go on to be Lexus’s supercar entitled the LF-A. Well, recent reports are suggesting that the LF-A moniker will be changed to LF-L. News comes to us from Holiday Auto who says the car will be changed to LF-L to show consumers that it will be making its debut at Le Mans in the coming years. Specs remain the same in the sense that the car will feature a 4.8l V10 engine with a 6-speed transmission.

Would it really anger any of you (or cause any other emotion) if Lexus does go ahead and change the LF-A’s name to LF-L? I didn’t think so.

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Similar to the Toyota Safety Connect that was posted yesterday, select 2010 Lexus models will likewise come out with the same safety feature. The feature however will be known in a different name, the Lexus Enform Safety Connect.

The Lexus Enform Safety Connect includes service features which aims to make sure that the car owner is well protected. Among the safety and security features of the Lexus Enform Safety Connect includes:

• Automatic Collision Notification
• Stolen Vehicle Location
• Emergency Assistance Button (SOS)
• Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Available for both navigational and non-navigational equipped vehicles is priced at $264.90 per annual subscription but multi-year subscription packages are likewise available. For the people who are planning to get a new MY10 Lexus models, this service will be made complimentary for one year.

(Source) Press

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What are police departments in the UK supposed to do when they have some extra cash left over in their budget? Well, update their fleet, of course!

That’s what one department did in Humberside, at least. And they didn’t just update their fleet with any old car, but instead the $88,000 Lexus IS-F. That’s right, there are now Lexus IS-F police cruisers patrolling the streets of the UK. Below is a quote from said police department:

Humberside Police have taken delivery of a Lexus IS-F in order to make life more difficult than ever for those looking to travel to the region to commit crime.

It looks like it’s going to take a lot more than just an ordinary car to outrun these guys now that they have a bit more horsepower at their disposal.

via Jalopnik

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Don’t be surprised if you start seeing some new advertisements from Toyota Motors. If you do, this is perhaps the advertising mediums aimed at enticing people to avail of the “Cash for Clunkers” program. Under the Toyota wing, there are 25 models that are said to qualify for rebates ranging from $3,500 to $4,500.

The program will start today until November 1 or until they last. All Toyota and Scion passenger cars and most Toyota trucks, vans and SUVs are eligible for government incentives under the program. In addition, some Lexus models also qualify.

For the interested parties, you can check out the Toyota website to see the complete list of qualifying models. You can also make the necessary computations for what car you are trading in versus the Toyota model you plan on buying or leasing.

(Source) Press

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Lexus has recently announced that they won’t be bringing their HS250h to the European market.

Don’t think Europe will be completely left in the dark as they will instead get a hybrid version of Lexus’ hybrid sedan IS. The car will differ from the HS250h as it will utilize a RWD system and, according to AutoBlogGreen, will probably feature a engine similar to the one found in the GS450h.

We’re not sure when this car will hit the market but we’ll let you know as soon as we do.

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We first heard about Lexus’ 2010 HS 250h hybrid back in January but haven’t heard anything regarding pricing since.

Today however Lexus has given us a full pricing scheme for the luxury hybrid. The base HS 250h will run you $34,200 while the Premium model will go as high as $36,970.

Add that to the $875 destination fee and you have yourself a luxury hybrid with an estimated 35MPG highway/34MPG city for under $40,000 when it hits dealerships next month. Not bad.

via KickingTires

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2010 Lexus IS-C Convertible

In the thick of its U.S. marketing campaign for the 2010 IS C, Lexus is working hard to produce enough cars to meet consumer demand. Presently about 1,200 cars are departing the Kyushu factory each month, but according to a Lexus official, that is just barely enough.

The IS-C was introduced last October at the Paris Motor Show, and now that the hardtop convertible has finally reached the U.S., Lexus is carefully handling the supply, reports Wards Auto. The 2010 Lexus IS 250C pricing starts at $38,490 for the manual-equipped version, while the auto goes for $39,660. The 350C, only available with automatic, starts at $43,940.

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A rumor has surfaced that claims a new Lexus IS F Convertible may be in the works. Fans would likely welcome a coupe and convertible version of the IS-F.  A sporty IS Convertible, in the shape of the F-Sport, is already available, but a super-performance convertible could still find its own market.

According to Car & Driver, referring to inside sources at Lexus, a new IS F Convertible will be coming in early 2011 and would feature the same 5.0L V8 and quick-shifting 8-speed automatic as the four-door.

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