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Rumormill: Lexus LF-A... Stillborn?
Filed under: Sports/GTs, Lexus, Toyota, Rumormill 
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Lexus LF-A concept.
The writing has been on the wall for some time. Although the Lexus flagship graduated from "concept" to "prototype" when it campaigned in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, Toyota has refused to even hint at a production date for the V10 supercar. Then Toyota declined to plonk an LF-A silhouette on their Super GT racer, electing to continue with the doomed SC 430 jello mold.
Then news broke that production cars would cost a whopping $225,000, but the LF-A still wouldn't turn a profit. Needless to...
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The heat IS on: Lexus planning IS cabrio, lightweight IS-F
Filed under: Convertibles, Sedans/Saloons, Lexus 
Click above for a hi-res gallery of the Lexus IS-F
The higher-ups at Toyota may have decided to axe the replacement for the Lexus SC convertible, but don't get too used to the idea of a world without a wind-in-your-hair Lexus. Word has it they've given the green light to a convertible version of the current IS sedan. Of course, lopping off the doors and roof of a four-door is hardly unheard of, as that's just what Audi did to make the A4 convertible, but while that 'vert is set to be replaced by the A5 cabrio, Lexus is going the opposite direction. The...
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Moscow 2008: Lexus LS460 AWD
Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Lexus, Misc. Auto Shows 
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Lexus LS460 AWD.
The Moscow Auto Show seems like the perfect place for Lexus to unveil the all-wheel-drive version of its LS460. Russians have a torrid love affair with rolling living rooms, evidenced by the 7-series and S-class-lined streets of Moscow's high-end shopping districts. Add AWD to the equation and the LS460 makes a strong case against the Germans.
As previously reported, the Lexus LS460 AWD is fitted with the same four-wheel-drive system and eight-speed auto 'box as the LS600h, and comes equipped with a Torsen rear LSD and 381 hp, 4.6-liter...
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Lexus Nuaero Concept looks like Minority Report reject
Filed under: Concept Cars, Etc., Lexus 
The Lexus Nuaero concept would look right at home running alongside its movie star sibling that appeared in Minority Report, though that concept vehicle got all the looks. Unfortunately, that's not saying much. Jon Radbrink has penned a futuristic blade of a car that comes out looking for all the world like a Stanley Pocket Surform. The forward thinking doesn't stop with the Hobie-Cat exterior, there's plenty of future-dreaming inside the Nuaero. Pedals have been banished for a steering wheel-based setup that operates sort of like an aircraft yoke. Radbrink thinks that people's hands are better for driving than our feet...
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Moscow Preview: Lexus to show LS460 AWD
Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Lexus, Misc. Auto Shows 
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Lexus LS460 AWD.
The Moscow International Auto Show is shaping up to be a serious event. Audi is showing off the RS6 sedan, Mazda is bringing a new crossover concept, Mitsubishi will debut the redesigned Pajero Sport and plan on plenty of Lada love to spread around. Lexus is joining the ranks of other top-tier automakers showing their wares in Moscow with the unveiling of an all-wheel-drive version of its LS460 flagship.
The AWD system fitted to the LS460 is the same found on the LS600h, and includes a...
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Monterey 2008: Pebble Beach Edition LS 600h L and SC 430
Filed under: Convertibles, Hybrids/Alternative, Sedans/Saloons, Lexus 
Click either image for a high-res gallery.
Another year, another limited edition Lexus. But this year's Pebble Beach Edition SC430 (the sixth consecutive variant) is joined by the first-ever LS 600h L Pebble Beach Edition. We know, the excitement is palpable.
 Only 50 LS 600h Ls will be made available in Callaway Golf Experience, Travel Package or Epicurean Encounter trim levels, swathed in Truffle Mica exterior paint and featuring two-tone Alabaster and black leather trim interior, with Dark Grey Bird's-eye maple wood trim. Both models receive all the prerequisite badging...
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Lexus delays LF-A, GS-F and more
Filed under: Coupes, Hybrids/Alternative, Sedans/Saloons, Green, Supercars, Lexus, Rumormill 
Click above for high-res gallery of the Lexus LF-A concept.
Lexus sales have been down every month so far this year, which may be due in part to its SUV and crossover-heavy lineup. It also seems that Toyota's luxury division doesn't quite have redesigns of its sedans ready yet. According to Automotive News, the automaker's smallest car, the IS, won't be redesigned for another few years. While the SC coupe/convertible is set to go the way of the Dodo, expect to see a coupe and convertible iteration of the IS sometime...
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Toyota reduces Japanese workforce by 800
Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Lexus, Toyota  Sinking sales at its Lexus luxury division have prompted Toyota to lay off some 800 workers at a Japanese plant where certain Lexus models are assembled. All 800 workers were temporary hires provided by an outside agency, and Toyota claims that at least 500 of the temps will be brought back at some point in the future. It seems that Toyota, along with other Japanese automakers, are increasingly using these temporary workers so that they can more easily adjust their payroll to changing market conditions. This tactic has drawn the ire of many in Japan, a country where loyalty is seen as extremely important. In total, Toyota's...
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Rendered Rip Off? Racy Genesis coupe illustration called into question
Filed under: Coupes, Hyundai, Lexus, Rendered Speculation 
Yesterday's announcement that Hyundai would be bringing three Genesis coupe concepts to SEMA has been met with some skepticism surrounding the legitimacy of the first rendering Rhys Millen Racing released.
John Sibal posted the RMR Genesis coupe illustration on his site today, along with his own LF-A rendering that we featured back in April. There's a striking similarity between the LF-A's front bumper design - specifically the molded winglet, side air intake, air dam and tow-hook placement. We've tried contacting Hyundai about the matter, hoping they could provide contact information for the artist who drew up...
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VIDEO: Lexus shows the LF-A's heart in London
Filed under: Supercars, Lexus, Misc. Auto Shows
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Lexus LF-A concept.
The Lexus LF-A has taken the crown from the Chevy Camaro as the perpetualshow queen that we're tired of seeing in concept form. Granted, it's already run the Nurburging 24 Hour enduro and has been spiedenoughtimes that we've almost stopped caring, but aside from an astronomical price, details are still scarce on Lexus' first attempt at joining the hyper car fray.
Thankfully, the automaker brought sometime else to the London Motor Show to compliment the two LF-A concepts on stage. Enclosed in...
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