Top 10 Cheapest 40 MPG Cars

Fuel efficiency is at the forefront of every new car-buyer’s mind. No one wants to spend $30,000 and find themselves throwing money away at the gas pump, so we’ve compiled a list of the cheapest vehicles that get 40 miles per gallon (combined) in order from most expensive to least expensive.

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Lexus IS Coupe Might Arrive in 2014

Lexus’ new IS sport sedan will be available as a coupe variant and is planned for 2014 according to a recent report. 

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2014 Lexus IS F-Sport Gets the TRD Treatment

The F Sport variant for the Lexus IS is the Japanese automaker’s way of making the luxury sedan even sportier. So what happens when Toyota Racing Development (TRD) gets its hands on the already amped up car?

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2014 Lexus IS 250 Review

Quality is the foundation on which the Lexus brand has been built since 1989. Parent company Toyota is a leader in this area but Lexus takes things even further, they’re almost obsessive-compulsive about. All of their handwringing… make that hand-washing, has resulted in some impressive accolades.

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Toyota Petitions Against NHTSA Headlight Regulation
Even after concerns about the Toyota FJ Cruisers blinding headlights, Toyota is pushing NHTSA to relax its stance about its high beam headlights.
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New Lexus Model Heading to Production

Lexus has finalized the decision to build a new model in Japan starting late next year, but hasn’t confirmed what the nameplate will be.

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Most Watched Videos of the Week: April 28 - May 5, 2013

Each week, we recap the most popular videos from AutoGuide‘s YouTube channel just in case all seven days passed you by and you missed out.

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Future Hybrid Cars: the 2013 Edition

Hybrid technology is improving at an impressive rate and is continuing to find its way into more and more vehicles.

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2014 Lexus IS Priced From $36,845

Lexus just announced the price for its third-generation IS sport sedan, which will start at $36,845 including delivery.

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2014 Lexus IS Production Begins, Price Coming Soon

Lexus began production of its third-generation IS sport sedan today at its Tahara, Japan, plant.

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Lexus GS 300h Debuts at 2013 Shanghai Motor Show

At the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show, Lexus expanded its GS lineup with the addition of a 300h model.

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Lexus ES Production Moved, Sub-RX Crossover Possible

There’s likely more to Lexus’ plan to shift production of the ES sedan to Kentucky than saving money — a major new model is likely on the way from Japan.

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Toyota Hybrid Sales Hit 5 Million Milestone

A sign of just how mainstream hybrid vehicles have become, Toyota today announced it has sold five million of the gasoline-electric machines, with 40 percent of those sales in the US.

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Lexus Not Planning Compact Models Beyond CT

While German automakers are building increasing numbers of compact, entry-level models to meet fuel economy mandates, Japanese automaker Lexus has announced that it has no such plans.

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Ask AutoGuide No. 6 - The Crossover Conundrum

Once upon a time the automotive market was radically different. Just a few decades ago things were much simpler for consumers than they are today. Unless they’re shopping for a new Tesla, buyers face a borderline-absurd number of choices when they walk into a typical dealer showroom. This is why we’re here. Ask AutoGuide’s expertly trained, nationally certified Oracles are ready, willing and usually able to help new-car shoppers in distress. Think of them as caped crusaders fighting for what’s right… as long as they don’t have to get up from their desks or change out of their Velcro Hush Puppies.

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Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Luxury Cars

Who is to say that luxury car buyers aren’t affected by high gas prices? If you want to drive in comfort, style, and have the latest high tech goodies in a car, you shouldn’t have to pay more at the pump for it. Here are our picks for the top 10 most fuel friendly luxury cars, ranked in order of their combined city/highway mpg numbers.

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Lexus Planning Three-Row Crossover

As the crossover segment continues to grow, Lexus is considering adding a three-row model, joining the RX (pictured above) which is currently the only CUV in the Japanese automaker’s lineup.

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Lexus LF-LC Concept Heading for Production

Lexus has admitted that it is missing inspiring coupes from its lineup, and in light of that, have reportedly confirmed the LF-LC concept will make it to production. 

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Lexus GS F Trademark Filed

Toyota has filed for trademarks on several new model names including for a GS F model in the Lexus lineup.

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2014 Lexus IS Review – Video

Maybe someone used to chide you while you did your chores. “Keep scrubbing, it builds character,” they might have said. You probably never knew what that meant. Most don’t. But ‘character’ means a lot to Lexus. So much so, in fact, that it reversed all the character lines on the 2014 IS sport sedan to flow away from the nose rather than in towards it.

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Lexus NX Crossover Rumored to Get Hybrid, Turbo Versions

It seems like only a matter of time until Lexus introduces a compact crossover smaller than the RX, and it looks like that small crossover will use both a turbocharged engine and a hybrid setup.

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The Road Travelled: A Look Back at the Lexus IS

Back in 2000, Lexus established its LS and GS models, but was sorely lacking a ‘foundation’ car to attract new customers, which is why it launched the first generation IS.

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Lexus RC Rumored to Get Brand's First Turbo Engine

Trademark filings hinted that the production version of the Lexus LF-CC concept will be called the RC, and now it’s rumored that the luxury coupe will be the first from the Toyota luxury division to sport a turbocharged engine.

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Lexus Named Top Luxury Brand for Dealer Satisfaction

For the fifth consecutive year, Lexus is ranked the highest amongst luxury brands on the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Survey Index (CSI) for customer satisfaction with dealer service.

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Lexus IS 300h Unveiled With 220 HP, Not For Sale in US

Although it won’t be heading to America anytime soon, the Lexus IS 300h made its European debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.

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2014 Lexus IS300h Photos: Live From Geneva

The stylish Lexus IS made its debut in Detroit earlier this year, but was missing an important model: the hybrid gas-electric 300h.

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Mercedes Ranked First Among Women Car Shoppers

Mercedes-Benz topped the list of car brands as rated by women on both purchasing experiences and browsing experiences at dealerships according to a new report.

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RAV4, Tahoe, Crosstour Top SUV Vehicle Dependability Study

J.D. Power and Associates has released its 2013 Vehicle Dependability Study, listing the top-rated SUVs from their segments.

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Why Front-Wheel-Drive Cars Are More Efficient

Front-wheel drive dominates today’s automotive landscape, powering everything from subcompact hatchbacks to full-size SUVs. However, it wasn’t always this way. Back in the day rear-wheel drive was king, but over the last 30-odd years carmakers have made a dramatic shift from back to front. Why the flip-flop? No, they weren’t impersonating John Kerry; in reality, they didn’t have a choice.

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Toyota Hybrids Gaining Popularity in Europe

Toyota and Lexus hybrid models are gaining popularity in Europe, where diesel engines are typically more popular.

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Mazda, Lexus Top KBB 2013 Cost-to-Own Awards

Each year, Kelly Blue Book awards automakers with the five-year cost to own awards, and for 2013, Mazda and Lexus take top honors. 

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2014 Lexus IS300h to Bow at Geneva Motor Show

After revealing the all-new 2014 Lexus IS at the Detroit Auto Show, the Toyota luxury division is planning a world premiere for the first every IS hybrid in Geneva next month.

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Lexus RC F Trademark Filing Hints at New Coupe

Lexus’ two-coupe line-up is coming into view, as the brand filed a new trademark for the name RC F which may be hinting at a new coupe from the brand. 

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Lexus Not Rushing to Bring Sub-RX Crossover to US

With other luxury automakers rushing to get a sub-compact crossover out the door, Lexus‘ US Vice President seems content with where the brand’s bigger SUV currently stands.

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Toyota Entering Lexus LFA, GT86 at 2013 24 Hours of Nurburgring

Toyota is set to enter its seventh consecutive 24 Hours of Nurburgring race, and competing this year will be a Lexus LFA and a GT86, both prepared by Gazoo racing. 

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Lexus LF-LC Blue Concept Heading to 2013 Chicago Auto Show

Lexus is heading to this year’s Chicago Auto Show with an all-star lineup, including its LF-LC Blue concept and the recently debuted 2014 IS model.

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Lexus Bringing Small SUV Concept to 2013 Tokyo Motor Show

Lexus is preparing a small SUV concept for the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, a model that will slot in underneath its existing RX SUV.

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Lexus IS Wagon Not Being Considered: Exec

Despite rumors that Lexus might have been contemplating the idea of bringing back a Sport Cross variant of its IS, the Japanese automaker has gone on the record stating that it’s not under consideration and probably never will be.

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2014 Lexus IS Revealed With New Specs, Dramatic F-Sport Styling

Lexus just revealed its brand-new 2014 IS sports sedan at the Detroit Auto Show this morning. We’ve already shared a brief overview of the car, which went live last week, but now the information embargo has lifted and all the juicy details can be shared.

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2013 Lexus HS 250h Gets Handsome Style Update

Lexus unceremoniously dismissed its HS 250h hybrid from the U.S. market early last year, but the car is still for sale in Japan.

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Lexus LFA Roadster is a No Top Drop-Top: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon

The Lexus LFA production has ended, but the rumors of a convertible variant remain strong.

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Gazoo Racing Unveils Nurburgring-Bound Lexus LFA, Toyota GT 86: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon

Undoubtedly Toyota and its partners stole the show at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon, with several vehicles built by Gazoo Racing garnering the the lion’s share of the attention.

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2014 Lexus IS Wagon Hinted by Brand

Lexus might be musing the idea of bringing back the Sport Cross version of its IS performance sedan.

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2014 Lexus IS F-Sport Photos Leaked

Images of the 2014 Lexus IS F-Sport sedan leaked today through Chinese forum PC Auto ahead of the automaker’s planned release.

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2014 Lexus IS Gets Free Traffic and Weather Updates

Lexus has partnered up with iBiquity Digital Corporation and will be the first automaker to offer subscription-free, real-time traffic and weather information on its infotainment systems.

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Toyota Modifies Power Button for Easier Shutoff

Toyota has modified its power buttons in several of its vehicles to allow for a quicker shut down process in a case of unintended acceleration or in a panic situation.

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Lexus Debuts Active Safety Research Vehicle at 2013 CES

Today at CES 2013, Toyota is showing its new advanced active safety research vehicle, that is designed to help the Japanese automaker make new strides with safety technology.

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Lexus LFA Successor on Hold

Critics called it overpriced, but that didn’t stop Lexus from selling all 500 of its $375,000 LFA supercars. A shaky global economy, however, may put an end to the car’s successor.

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Lexus Teasing Autonomous Car Ahead of CES – Video

Lexus will be unveiling a new suite of autonomous vehicle technology at next week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and today the brand released a very short clip showing off a driverless Lexus LS.

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Lexus RX 450h

The Lexus RX 450h is a gas-electric hybrid version of the RX 350 crossover sport-utility vehicle. By any standard, it has been a smash success for Lexus since it first launched as a 2006 model.

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14 Cars Axed in 2012

As 2012 winds to an end, AutoGuide looks back at all the vehicles that received the axe this year, some that will be missed, while others surely won’t be.

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Lexus Execs Want a New Halo Car to Replace LFA

Now that the final Lexus LFA has rolled off the production line, the Japanese automaker is turning its attention to the future in order to continue building excitement around the brand.

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Lexus IS F Race Cars Bought by Aussie Dealership

With whacky choices like the Holden Commodore Maloo available, it might take more than a powerful V8 to catch an Australian customer’s attention.

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Lexus Cements Green Luxury Lead With Half a Million Hybrids Sold

With Toyota the outright leader in global hybrid sales, it comes as little surprise that its Lexus luxury division is also out in front when it comes to sales of gasoline-electric vehicles.

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Toyota to Discuss Autonomous Vehicles at 2013 CES

Toyota will reveal an advanced active safety research vehicle at the upcoming 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

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Seven Days of Dream Car Garages: Day Five by Sami Haj-Assaad

Make no mistake, this IS as much of a bucket-list as it is a dream list of cars. I’ve yet to drive many of these sublime examples of motoring, but if I was ever given the opportunity, I’d jump at it,  potentially re-scheduling a birthday party, religious holiday or anniversary to get a chance behind one of these vehicles. If (or until) these opportunities arise, I’ll have to just dream.

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Final Lexus LFA Celebrated at Automaker's Plant

As the 500th Lexus LFA rolled off the assembly line, Toyota president Akio Toyoda visited the LFA Works at the Motomachi Plant in Japan to celebrate  the final LFA’s production.

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Lexus Flying Luxury Cruiser is an LF-LC Made for Santa

Lexus may have hit the eggnog a little early this year. It’s unveiling a “Lexus Flying Luxury Cruiser” that apparently saved the day for Santa.

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Lexus LFA Production Ends With Promise Lessons Learned Will Be Applied to Future Cars

A car ten years in the making, after two years of production Lexus has completed building its final LFA supercar, marking an important end of the brand, as well as a new beginning.

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Seven Days of Dream Garages: Day One by Jason Siu

Forget the 12 days of Christmas. This is the seven days of dream garages.

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