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Cars.com Reviews the Audi A5 Convertible
Wed, Nov 18 | from KickingTires
It’s not exactly convertible season here at our home base in Chicago, but that isn’t about to stop Cars.com reviewer Kelsey Mays from tackling the Audi A5 soft-top convertible — with the top down. In the process, Mays discovers that the A5 offers a few features and amenities missing from its...
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Toyota to fix accelerators after largest ever US recall
Toyota will soon fix or replace the accelerator pedals on up to 4 million Toyotas and Lexus vehicles in the US. This comes after Toyota Corp’s largest-ever recall of 3.8 million vehicles over potential for a loose floormat to force down the accelerator causing unintended acceleration. The...
Sat, Nov 14 | from Leftlane
Lexus HS 250 h falls short on luxury?
Just stick with a loaded Prius? Today, MT claims that the Lexus HS 250 h falls short on luxury. Ultimately, while the HS 250 provides better overall performance and a nicer drive at high speeds compared to the Toyota Prius, MT staffers felt the Prius is a better deal for the money.
Fri, Nov 13 | from Hybrid Cars
Racer Magazine Reviews the Lexus LX 570
Here’s a nice twist on the standard auto review—Racer magazine recently needed a hauler to transport their Mazda RX-8 race car from California to Nebraska, and they chose the Lexus LX 570: This review really highlights the LX 570’s capability, particularly if you’re looking for insigh...
Wed, Nov 11 | from The Lexus Enthusiast
Opinion: Motor Trend: 2008 Lexus IS F Long Term Test
Naturally, our discerning staff found plenty to criticize about the IS F, notably high-performance Brembos that all too often emitted high-pitched squeaks (dealers either could not replicate the noise or told us it was a byproduct of the high-friction pads), a transmission with too m...
Tue, Nov 10 | from The Lexus Enthusiast
Toyota's long hybrid patent fight with Paice continues in court
Toyota's legal battle to over making and selling the Hybrid Synergy Drive has a long history. Toyota has fought with both Solomon Technologies and Paice LLC over the gasoline-electric technology. In 2008, Toyota was ordered to pay Paice LLC $4.3 million for patent infringement, based on a...
Wed, Nov 4 | from Autoblog
US: NHTSA rules out more Toyota unintended acceleration testing
The US National Highway and Traffic Safety Agency (NHTSA) will not conduct an additional investigation of unwanted and unintended acceleration of model year 2007 Lexus ES350 vehicles and model years 2002-2003 Lexus ES300 after an extensive technical review of the issue, including i...
Wed, Nov 4 | from just-auto.com
New Car Tracker: 10.22.09
Acura 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid: Out now2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: Mid-20102011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon: June 20102010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe: Out now2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan: Out now2010 Mercedes-Benz ML450 hybrid: December Mini
Thu, Oct 22 | from Cars.com
2010 IS 250 C Road Test Review
When I found out that I would be getting behind the wheel of the all-new 2010 Lexus IS 250 C, I did a little happy dance. I know it sounds lame, but the Lexus IS family of cars has been amongst my favourites over the years and now that it has gone topless, this elegant sport/luxury model just got a l...
Sat, Sep 26 | from Carpages.ca Road Tests
Patch: Photo of the 2010 Lexus LS 600hL Interior
Among Leftlane News’ photos of the 2010 Lexus LS 600hL at the Frankfurt Auto Show was this shot of the interior—note the full LCD instrument panel (click for a larger image):
Sun, Sep 20 | from The Lexus Enthusiast
Opinion: 2010 Lexus IS Convertible: First Drive
The 2010 Lexus IS C convertible is rolling into dealerships now, and we hope to bring you a full review as early as July, but I got to tool around in a few pre-production models, so here are some early impressions of the brand's first entry-level convertible, which is based on its IS compact s...
Tue, Jul 7 | from KickingTires
2010 Lexus HS 250h: First Drive
The HS 250h's 2.4-liter four-cylinder and electric motor pairing has been used in the Prius and Camry Hybrid, though this car and the 2010 Prius enjoy the greater efficiencies of the sixth-generation hybrid system. The 2009 Prius used the fourth generation.
Fri, Jun 19 | from Cars.com
2009 Lexus ES350 - Review
The ES starts just above $35,000, some $3000 more than the Lexus IS, which offers a much different, sportier driving experience. The ES’s ride is creamy, the interior spacious and comfortable, and there is absolutely zilch to entice the enthusiast. People who enjoy quickness will apprec...
Thu, Feb 12 | from caranddriver/blog (Feedburner)
w00t! The return of the Autoblog Podcast!
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Thu, Nov 20 | from Autoblog
Daily Podcast: The Infiniti G35 Wrecked Everything
A few years ago, when my mother was car shopping for entry luxury sedans, I suggested she "just get an Infiniti G35x." I've never been wild about the G - especially when laden with AWD - but it had more power than any competitors at the time, offered the AWD, the all-important luxury badge, and...
Tue, Jul 22 | from The Truth About Cars
Daily Podcast: Audi Wants to Make You An Offer You Can Refuse
At its core, the film is about a struggle between old and new power. In precisely that fashion, Audi represents the rise of a new force in luxury." God I hate hype. I don't blame Scott Keogh, Audi's chief marketing officer, for trying to build some anticipation for Audi's Godfather-themed Sup...
Mon, Jan 28 | from The Truth About Cars
Autoblog Podcast #62
Speaking of buzz, the Hyundai Genesis concept takes aim at high end luxury/performance sedans from German and Japanese manufacturers. As is their wont, Hyundai will be pricing it around 30 grand to start, and offering V8 power sent to the rear wheels, all wrapped in a handsome (if derivat...
Thu, Apr 12 | from Autoblog
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