Lexus Wants to Target Younger Buyers with New 2011 LS 460 Touring Edition

How do you attract younger buyers into your showrooms? The easy to say, but evidently hard to follow-through, answer would be to design a vehicle(s) from scratch that caters to the needs of the all important 35-to-55-year-old male demographic.
So what happens when you want to do something about it�yesterday? Well, obviously, the most cost and time efficient method is to enhance the range of your model with a sport trim level. And that is exactly what Lexus is attempting with the latest addition to its top-end model.

Toyota Sees North American Production Returning to 100% in September

Toyota on Thursday revised an earlier forecast predicting that North American production would return to 100 percent towards the end of the year with the company now stating that it expects normal output levels to be achieved in September.
Following the problems that arose after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Toyota and its suppliers ramped up their efforts and as a result, eight of the company�s 12 North American-built models returned to 100 percent production on June 6.

VIDEO: Lexus LFA Wows the Crowds at Tokyo Drift Event

A bespoke sports car priced over than $370,000 and of which only 500 will be produced worldwide, isn�t something you normally expect to see at a drift event. But in the Land of the Rising Sun, everything goes when it comes to burning tires and wowing crowds.
Making its appearance on the sidelines of the 2011 D1 Grand Prix Tokyo drift was this stock Lexus LFA, which you can enjoy in action in the video that follows after the break.

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. The LFA is the first ever supercar made by Lexus. In December 2010, the first LFAs went into production. Over a 25 month span with 20 LFAs produced monthly, 500 LFAs will be produced.

I first saw the Lexus LFA at the June 2011 edition of Houston Cars and Coffee. There was a huge crowd around the LFA. It is a nice looking grand tourer, but there were better looking grand tourer at the event. The LFA's exterior was deisgned with an emphasis on downforce. With air intakes in the back, one would think the engine is in rear, but the rear air intakes help cool the breaks. The side mirrors are designed to help funnel air into the rear air intakes. The engine is actually in the front-middle of the car.The gap between the hood and front bumper help feed air to the engine. It has a small trunk in the rear that is accessible by lifting the rear glass. This is a great initial supercar by Lexus.

The LFA is powered by a 4.8L V10, paired to a six-speed semi-automatic transmission, that produced 552 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque. The LFA goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 mph and reaches a top speed of 202 mph. Prices for the LFA start at $375,000. The Lexus LFA is fast, but it is very expensive for car that goes 202 mph. There are cars that are faster and quicker than the LFA and cost less than $200,000.

Jay Leno did a feature of the LFA, which can be seen at www.jaylenosgarage.com. Richard Hammond reviewed the car during Top Gear Series 14, Episode 7. The LFA is playable in Grand Turismo 5, Shift 2: Unleashed, and Forza Motorsport 3.

Final Thoughts: The LFA is the best car made the Toyota Motor Company. It shows that Toyota and its other brands can make exciting high performing vehicles while making boring hybrids at the same time. Toyota can produce the Prius and the Lexus CT 200H hybrids while producing the Lexus LFA. One of Toyota's rival, Honda, stopped making the NSX and S2000 to focus on the production of the CR-Z and Insight hybrids. Compared to the Nissan GT-R, the Lexus LFA is faster and quicker and has a better design. It is fast, but there are several cars that are quicker, faster and less expensive than the LFA. The LFA is a very clever super car and is the fastest production car made in Japan. The price is just too high for what it is. The Ferrari 599, Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, and Lamborghini Gallardo are faster and less expensive than the LFA. Still, there is nothing like the LFA on the road and this car will stand out in parking lots and on the roads. People will stop to look at it.

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Renault Wind Roadster and Lexus CT200h

Selling a car through advertising isn�t as easy as you might think. What good is it showing your product nimbly taking on Alpine twists and turns when your competitors are doing the same thing? Here are two ads that don�t really break the mould, but try something a little different.

2011 Lexus LS Hybrid Cars review and specification with prices

2011 Lexus LS Hybrid Cars review and specification with prices
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Lexus Loses Big In the U.S.A.: Outpaced by Two of its German Rivals

It took eleven years for Lexus to earn the title of top dog of the U.S. luxury car market, and roughly the same amount of time for it to lose it. As a result of parent company Toyota�s accelerator pedal recall saga and the fifty percent drop in production capacity caused by the Tohoku earthquake, old guard automakers BMW and Mercedes-Benz have left the Japanese upstart gasping for air in third place.
According to automotive forecaster IHS, Mercedes-Benz will most probably sell 254,100 cars and SUVs in the States topping BMW�s estimated deliveries of 250,400 units. Lexus is projected to drop to third place with 192,900 sales.

Audi Challenges BMW, Mercedes and Lexus with new Ad Campaign

Audi of America has launched a new advertising campaign that will most likely generate a similar response from the competition in the premium segment. Under the tagline �Car Carrier�, the two Audi commercials feature a BMW owner that goes nuts when he sees a truck full of brand new automotive metal from Ingolstadt.

2011 Lexus CT 200h Car Prices and specification with wallpapers

2011 Lexus CT 200h Car Prices and specification with wallpapers

First Impression: Lexus CT 200h

Lexus is  the luxury brand of Toyota. Lexus is known for making luxury cars and sport sedans. The brand produced its first supercar, the LFA, in December 2010. Lexus also has made hybrid versions of its popular models, the HS (IS hybrid), RX, GS, and LS hybrids. These car have good performance. When I first saw the CT 200h hybrid, I thought maybe Lexus would make a vehicle that is only available with hybrid drivetrain that is not slow. Then I remembered who owns Lexus.

I first saw the CT 200h at the 2011 Houston Auto Show. This was one of two hybrids that Lexus was exhibiting. The other was the LS 600h. My initial thought was "Great another hybrid hatchback." I was going to just ignore this car, but commercials started airing and Lexus was claiming 40+ mpg in the commercials. I took a look at its performance and was not impressed.

The Lexus CT 200h is powered by a 1.8L I-4 engine and a high-output, permanent-magnet, electric-drive motor with an EV mode that produce 134 hp and 152 lb-ft.  It goes from 0-60 mph in 9.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 113 mph. It has the same 0-60 time as the third generation Toyota Prius and has a higher top speed than the Chevrolet Volt and Prius. The price for the CT 200h starts at $29,120.  It is cheap for a Lexus but it is one of the slowest cars Lexus currently makes. This is Lexus' version of the Toyota Prius, just with a higher top speed.

It is a new car, so it has not been featured in video games. There are reviews online of this car, but nothing from Top Gear or Jay Leno's Garage. Motorweek will be featuring the car next month.

Final Thought: It is cheap and slow. There are better cars for under $30,000. Any Volkswagen Golf would be a better buy than the CT 200h. It is another hatchback that is is not "hot." The CT 200h is the Prius of Lexus.

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Lexus CT200h Race Car to Debut at the Nurburgring

The Lexus CT200h compact hybrid will debut in racing car guise at an endurance race this weekend at the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit. Entered by Gazoo Racing, the same organization that races the Lexus LFA, the CT200h will compete in the Adenauer ADAC Rundstrecken-Trophy. Around 200 cars will line up at the start of the six hour-race.

Lexus LS 600h L Getting Prepped for the Wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco

With monthly average sales of around 2,000 units this year, Lexus� cars continue to be a scarce commodity on Europe roads and we somehow doubt that being crowned the official vehicle of His Serene Highness [very sic�] Prince Albert II of Monaco will help improve the Japanese automaker�s position in the market.

Toyota Overtakes BMW as World's Most Valuable Brand

The BrandZ Top 100 annual study revealed that Toyota is once again the world's most valuable auto brand, after losing the position last year to BMW due to the massive recall campaign. Toyota saw an 11 percent increase in its brand value, which is now rated at $24.2 billion (�16.85 billion). The research company Millward Brown, whose global brand director said Toyota�s recall had not affected consumers� confidence in the carmaker, compiled the ranking.

Lexus LS 600h L Getting Prepped for the Wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco

With monthly average sales of around 2,000 units this year, Lexus� cars continue to be a scarce commodity on Europe roads and we somehow doubt that being crowned the official vehicle of His Serene Highness [very sic�] Prince Albert II of Monaco will help improve the Japanese automaker�s position in the market.

Lexus CT200h Review

The World Car Fans of the crew have received what appears to be an official document of the Lexus 200h TC before the next week to reveal the Geneva Motor Show, and while the records are light on details, we have our first glimpse the excellent view of the Euro-brand hybrid hatch.

The style has been significantly watered down the concept that LF-Ch debut in Frankfurt last year, a merger rates within walking distance of the saloon and a profile very similar to the Toyota Auris. Getting to 170 inches long, 69.5 cm wide and 56 inches tall with a wheelbase of 102 inches, CT 200h is suspended by a MacPherson front, double wishbone arrangement at the rear 17-inch wheels and spokes manifold.

Motivation comes with a 1.8-liter VVT-i petrol four-cylinder equipped with a power indefinitely, electronically controlled transmission with a continuously variable power supply to the front wheels. A pack of nickel-metal hydride batteries mounted beneath the cellar, and three driving modes are available - Eco, Normal and Sport - and the ability to operate in full-EV.

Then we saw the concept Lexus LF-Ch in 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, a model that could compete head to head with other luxury compacts like the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3 is available exclusively as a hybrid.

The concept Lexus LF-Ch combined with elegant design elements full hybrid powertrain in a 5-door compact package suitable to meet the needs of most demanding customers with its bold grille Lexus premium compact hood sitting on a deep, curved bumpers full front with a trio of entries giving a perfect balance between accuracy and power. While finely sculpted front wings on the aerodynamic flow front bumper to create a comprehensive set of arcs and a set of brake cooling ducts deep to the LF-Ch powerful and useful position.

CT 200h hybrid combines a gasoline engine of 1.8 liter VVT-i, a powerful engine, a generator, a high performance battery, a power control unit and a power split device that uses a planetary gear combine and re-distribute the power of the engine, electric motor and generator operational needs.

The car will make its debut next week in the world in the Geneva Motor Show and will begin production in late 2010.

RATES UPDATE 12/15/10: Lexus has finally released the prices 200h CT USA 2011. CT 200h base price is $ 29,120 and, depending on the options you want to go all the way over $ 30,900. optional packages are also available, depending on the options you receive. Premium Audio package costs $ 1,125, the same package that costs $ 1,475 rear-view camera. package costs $ 1,330 leather trim, while the satellite navigation package costs $ 2,445. Finally, Lexus also offers a package that includes the Pre-Collision System Dynamic Cruise Control $ 1,215.

The visual impact of the L-finesse is done inside. Again, a simple powerful form results of the same quality craftsmanship in every detail to create a unique cabin design efficient, elegant and spacious. The intensive use of metallic finishes and dark materials, soft touch strengthens the quality of the environment. The form and shape of each component of the interior has been carefully designed to express an organic feel, as evidenced by the balance of the metal accents and generously cut and polished, bound in leather.

CT 200h retains concept design of the LF-Ch asymmetric dashboard, which focuses on the pilot, focused on a warm, very focused line combines excellent ergonomics with advanced Human Machine Interface Technologies.

Based on the future of interior design is the Lexus dashboard subdivided into two distinct zones: an upper display area, with an 8 "LCD multi-screen at an ideal distance for viewing at a glance eye, and a lower zone of cooperation providing access to unique design shifter and commands such as IF award-winning Remote Touch.

Remote Touch operates on principles similar to a computer mouse, allowing the driver to access, control and customize a wide variety of infotainment and vehicle set up programs.

appropriate level of full-transmission CT 200h hybrid and agility of the new chassis, low riding position is very strong dominated the sport, wide grip steering wheel and instrument binnacle housing a large, high visibility, game two. In Sport mode, the hybrid detector binnacle is a tachometer and a blue light turns red. Two rings setting and in the spotlight at the center of the cluster is illuminated in red, change the whole atmosphere in the cabin of the new Lexus to improve the agility and dynamic qualities.

The long wheelbase 200h CT provides comparable scale to the rear passenger of a vehicle in this segment and with the hybrid battery stored under the floor, the rear seats fold down to create a large space: 700 liters.

Study finds the Most Vandalised Car in Britain is the Lexus IS

Bad news for Lexus IS owners across the pond: if you happen to own one of the Japanese brand�s entry-level sedans, you�re in possession of the most vandalised car in the UK. Runners up are BMW�s Z4 sports coupe and MINI�s entry-level One model. It�s all been revealed as part of SwiftCover.com�s Vehicle Vandalism Index (VVI), whereby the UK-based insurer analysed some 2,000 motor insurance claims. SwiftCover claims director Robin Reames explains:
�Our analysis shows that luxury cars are more likely to be targeted by vandals, however, it's interesting to see the MINI One in the top three. The majority of vehicles in the top ten are what we call 'executive cars', likely to be driven by high earners who see their car as a status symbol, with just one 4x4 making up the top ten.�

Lexus lf-gh Review

Lexus has revealed it will release a new car sedan concept of high-end NY Auto Show this year. The concept will showcase a new design language is said to preview the next generation Lexus GS-Series sedan. limited information on cars were launched while the Lexus Twitter account Twitter principles "LF-Gh: .. Lexus LF = long term hybrid h = G = .... ... This may involve the brand new GS and although the LF-Gh use of hybrid technology.

As for the dimensions that 2012 GS go, Lexus says the new platform will use a stretched giving it a longer wheelbase than the current product. Measures for new design also mentioned to be wider than the current sedan. Meanwhile, the car will use new equipment operating units, similar engine but a set from the current design, although the size of the V6 engine is said to extend to four.0 liters. The Lexus LF-Gh concept will be announced April 19 concert in New York the motor. We have to wait and see all the details and what we can expect to see in the next Lexus GS, stay tuned.

Today, 2011 New York Auto Show Lexus has introduced its new LF-Gh Hybrid Concept, the concept of rear-wheel-drive is powered by Lexus Hybrid Drive transmission. Speculation is that the Lexus LF-A Concept Gh suggestions for the next generation Lexus GS sedan - however, Lexus says that the "Premier Grand Touring Sedan" features, which are transferred to vehicles of the future.

Design LF-Gh more aggressive and sharp, without leaving a feeling of luxury. Design LF-Gh inherited by future Lexus models.

LF-fitted inside Gh future of Lexus, where every detail has been designed to create an environment that is oriented toward the driver. The interior uses high quality materials, claims Lexus.

"Although only a concept, the LF-Gh hopefully resonate with his Lexus customers worldwide and communicate our intention to promote new ideas in the face of Lexus luxury in the coming years," said Kengo Matsumoto, General Manager Design Division Lexus, Toyota Motor Corporation

2012 Lexus LFA Review

If you thought going to the dealer and negotiate a financing or leasing is a task harass, wait until you hear what you have to follow to buy 2012 Lexus LFA. As announced last month, the flagship F-Series portfolio is beginning to attract a $ 375,000 - and this price does not include options, delivery, processing and handling.

Customers can choose between three different configurations included in the basic level of MSRP:
1 Composition of the seats in leather or Alcantara-trimmed.
Set of two leather or Alcantara seat covers, Lexus Navigation System, Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound.
Configuration 3 "leather or Alcantara-trimmed seats, navigation system, Lexus, Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound System, and Lexus with Enform Safety Connect.

Sounds simple enough right? Wrong. With only 500 units of the LFA produced worldwide, only 150 do so in the United States. Toyota says the response from customers has exceeded the number of cars available, and it is possible that all customers who have expressed interest in the origin will have the pleasure of owning the first Lexus supercar.

If you have already expressed interest in the new Lexus LFA could (and we emphasize could) contact you at some place between March and June. Once you have been informed of his opportunity to order, you will have 10 days to submit a deposit of $ 10,000. Provided they pass the credit check at this point, you have to deposit another $ 50 000 before the ALF is built, it will be next year. Once your car is built and delivered to you, you have to pay rent, according to Lexus was $ 12,398.44 per month for 24 months. However, under the regime of 1PAY rental company, you have to make full payment of 24 months before - which means that you must write a check for $ 297,562.56 Lexus before making your LFA to turn. After 24 months if you love your ALF, you can save for a final payment of $ 93,750.

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Interior 2012 Lexus LFA

For all that happy-talk marketing, 2012, the LFA is an injury to the Lexus lineup and had a complicated pregnancy. The program began in 2000, Lexus was the first concept car at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show. Subsequently, the convertible version appeared in Detroit in 2008, although it has since been canceled. Meanwhile, the LFA has been seen as prototypes for testing, the Nordschleife, and the two cars ready became a 24-hour race at the Nurburgring in 2008 and 2009.

The engine is a 4.8-liter V-10 developed with Yamaha. Is a compact unit that makes 553 hp at 8,700 rpm and 9000 rpm dizziness diet. Of peak torque of 354 lb.-ft. at 6800 rpm, with 90 percent available between 3700 and 9000 rpm.

The interior is modest, but tasteful. The car we drove was a mixture of leather, carbon fiber, Alcantara, and "satin-metal" adorn the cockpit. Lexus will offer seat covers in 12 colors of leather or 10 tons of spare Alcantara, with three choices of color for the roof in Alcantara. "Spacious" describes the cabin, although luggage space is minimal. supportive bucket seats have eight-way power adjustments, and the driving position is superb. Checks are minors so easy to find and use as a standard in the Lexus sedan, and LFA even the very operation of the mouse style for its multi-function center console screen, as in a sport-ute RX350.

Vehicle type: front-engine, rear-wheel drive two-seater two-door coupe

PRICES base estimate: $ 350,000

Engine Type: DOHC 40-valve V-10, aluminum block and heads, fuel injection port

Displacement: 293 cu in, 4805cc

Power (SAE net): 553 rpm hp @ 8700

Torque (SAE net): 354 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automated manual

DIMENSIONS:

Wheelbase: 102.6 in Length: 177.4 in

Width: 74.6 cm Height: 48.0 in

Curb weight (C / D is): � 3500

PERFORMANCE (C / D EST):

Zero to 60 km / h: 3.5 seconds

Standing � mile: 11.8 sec

Top speed (drag limited, claims manufacturer): 202 km / h

Lexus Turns the Roosevelt Hotel into the World�s Biggest 3D Billboard

The Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, California, is one of the most iconic hotels in the United States, nay the world. Built in the 1920s, it has since featured in countless movies, television shows and music videos. So it figures that sooner or later someone would get the bright spark idea of using it as a giant billboard for their product.

Enter the world of Lexus who, with the help of some cutting-edge 3D projection mapping technology, turned the side of the Roosevelt into a Michael Bay Transformers-esque advertisement for its new CT 200h hybrid hatchback. Walls shift around and rotate; gaping holes appear and flowers, roadways and other objects all spring to life out of the eighty plus year old fa�ade.

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Lexus Turns the Roosevelt Hotel into the World�s Biggest 3D Billboard

The Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, California, is one of the most iconic hotels in the United States, nay the world. Built in the 1920s, it has since featured in countless movies, television shows and music videos. So it figures that sooner or later someone would get the bright spark idea of using it as a giant billboard for their product.
Enter the world of Lexus who, with the help of some cutting-edge 3D projection mapping technology, turned the side of the Roosevelt into a Michael Bay Transformers-esque advertisement for its new CT 200h hybrid hatchback. Walls shift around and rotate; gaping holes appear and flowers, roadways and other objects all spring to life out of the eighty plus year old fa�ade.