2013 Mark X Revealed as Newest Rear-Drive Toyota

In Japan, Toyota offers the Mark X model that is built off of the Lexus GS platform as a sportier sedan option for its home market. And similar to how the GS was refreshed for the 2013 model, the Japanese automaker has updated its Mark X sedan in Japan.

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Toyota Avalon Sports Model Rumored

Toyota’s redesigned Avalon has taken the formerly dowdy model to the top of the class in terms of styling. Now, there is a rumor that a sports-tuned model is on the way.

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Lexus GS 350 F-Sport Safety Car Debuts in Sydney

Sydney Motorsport Park will now get to look forward to an all-new Lexus GS 350 F Sport safety car on its track. The GS 350 F Sport is one of only 11 GS F Sport models being offered in Australia this year, and will be a safety car at all upcoming races during the season.

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Lexus LF-LC Teased Ahead of Sydney Auto Show Unveil

The Lexus  LF-LC concept made a cannonball splash in Detroit last January for a car that didn’t even have a powertrain, but the first details and a teaser photo are creeping onto the internet offering new information.

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Toyota Accuses Fired IT Contractor of Damaging Network

Toyota USA is accusing a fired contractor of sabotaging internal software and breaking into a secure system before downloading confidential information on parts, designs and prices. 

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New Lexus LF-LC Concept Heading to 2012 Australian Motor Show

Ever since the Lexus LF-LC debuted at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, the general public has called for its production. All signs indicated that Lexus was listening with the possibility that the LF-LC will be headed to production within three years.

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Nine Cars Discontinued for 2013

Each year various models of vehicles are discontinued, and with 2013 around the corner, it’s worth taking a moment to see which vehicles we won’t be seeing on dealership lots starting next year. 

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2013 Lexus CT200h Gets a Mild Facelift

The Lexus CT200h continues to be the only proper small luxury hybrid offering, and for 2013 it is getting a mild update that offers some new color choices and upgraded tech.

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First Lexus LFA Owner Meet Draws $6M Worth of Cars

Which supercar owner event is the coolest so far of 2012? Easily the first-ever LFA owner’s meet that took place today at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca  – eat your heart out Gumball 3000.

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Lexus LFA Racing Heritage Detailed in Video

The Lexus LFA has competed in every 24 Hours Nürburgring since 2008. Gazoo Racing, the team that campaigns the supercar, is celebrating this racing heritage in a new video.

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2013 Lexus ES Gets an IPad App

The all-new 2013 Lexus ES receives impressive upgrades for the Japanese automaker’s most-popular sedan, and now the Lexus has accompanied it with an interactive Apple iPad app.

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Lexus LFA Comes Face-to-Face With LF-LC

The Lexus LF-LC, has just been featured in a video with it’s older brother, the LFA. The meetup occurred at a Lexus test track.

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F-150 Hybrid Planned as Joint Ford-Toyota Project

Toyota and Ford began a partnership last year to develop a hybrid system for trucks and SUVs, and according to a “high ranking Ford engineer” the goal is a Ford F-150 hybrid.

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Lexus Aims to Double Hybrid Line by 2015

With a fresh face and solid product line, Lexus is cleaning up pretty well, but that might not be enough in today’s market as North American product manager Mark Templin recently acknowledged.

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2014 Lexus IS-F Rumored to Trade V8 for Twin-Turbo V6

While far from confirmed, the latest rumors point to a twin-turbo V6 engine for the next-generation Lexus IS-F.

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Lexus Shows Off IS-F Pikes Peak Vehicle

Lexus has just posted a video of its IS-F CCS-R screaming up Pikes Peak during last weekend’s hill climb, placing second in its class. 

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Toyota Enlists Medal of Honor Recipient to Help Veterans

Toyota recognizes that veterans do not have an easy time transitioning to a civilian life. That is why the automaker has launched a partnership to help vets find employment.

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Lexus LS Wheels Have Sound-Deadening Hollow Spokes

Full-sized luxury cars like the 2013 Lexus LS have interiors isolated from road noise, something the brand took a proactive approach toward by fighting road-noise at the source.

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Toyota Landcruiser Has Half the Carbon Footprint of a Dog

In a study that will probably make you scratch your head, two researchers from Victoria University in New Zealand concluded that the average mid-sized dog has a larger carbon footprint than your typical large V8-equipped SUV.

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2013 Lexus LS Review – Video

Time flies. Lexus has been producing luxury vehicles for the global market since 1989, taking the fight to European auto magnates like Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

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Lexus Contemplates Increasing North American Production

Lexus  already builds the RX crossover in Canada, but with the rising yen  Toyota USA president Jim Lentz is making it clear that more  models are headed for U.S. assembly.

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2013 Lexus LS Wood Interior Takes 38 Days to Make- Video

 The new  Lexus  LS is the brand’s flagship, and is trying to stay true to the the original LS, which launched the brand with an obsessive commitment to quality. This latest video reveals the manufacturing process of the steering wheel, and shows the tradition is alive and well.

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Google Self Driving Cars Claim 300,000 Miles of Testing

Google is adding the Lexus RX450h to its self-driving car lineup as it looks toward testing in different environments and terrains, pushing ahead with developing its technology.

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10 Future RWD Cars We Can't Wait to Drive

Once upon a time every car put power to the rear wheels. But much like the V8 engine, so called right-wheel drive cars are quickly disappearing.

For the few that remain, however, they’re almost certain to be genuine enthusiast machines and plenty of fun to drive. Over the next few years numerous new rear-drive machines are set to hit the market and we’ve detailed 10 that we’re most excited about. 

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Lexus LFA Roadster Confirmed for 2014

We’re nearing the end of the Lexus LFA’s limited production of 500 units, which means it’s time for the Japanese automaker to work on the LFA Roadster variant.

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Toyota Boosts Production in Bid for Sales Crown

Toyota is on track to be the world’s largest automaker again, and apparently, the automaker agrees, having just increased production this year by about 300,000 vehicles.

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Toyota RAV4, Lexus HS 250h Recalled for Suspension Issue

Toyota has announced a recall on 2006-2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS 250h models sold in the US for a possible issue with the suspension.

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Win a Chance to Drive a Lexus LFA at Laguna Seca – Video

The Lexus LFA has already established itself as one of the great supercars of our generation, and now you have an opportunity to get behind the wheel of one.

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Lexus LS Unveil Event Video Released

We already told you about the Lexus LS unveilling dubbed ‘Laws of Attraction’, and now Lexus has released a video of the event, packed with all the glitz and glamour a person would expect from a celebrity-attended, Lexus flagship-vehicle unveiling.

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2014 Lexus RX Could Gain Third Row Seats

The Lexus RX crossover is based on the Toyota Highlander, but unlike the lower cost vehicle, it only has two rows of seating — something that might change with the 2014 model.

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2013 Lexus LS Video Gives History Lesson by Numbers

Lexus  debuted the new flagship LS yesterday and the Japanese automaker has released a video detailing the significant milestones that went into the various LS models and the story behind the original car.

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2013 Lexus LS 460 Models Officially Unveiled in San Francisco

Even though a full gallery of the 2013 Lexus LS 460 leaked onto the Internet before its official unveiling, Lexus still had a few surprises hidden away for its ‘Lexus Laws of Attraction’ event out in San Francisco, California.

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Lexus AS150 Supermini Rumored, Based on Toyota Prius C

The Toyota Prius c was panned by Consumer Reports but still boasts the best fuel economy average in the Toyota lineup. This could be why there is a rumor that Lexus will be basing a small hybrid on the diminutive car.

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Watch the 2013 Lexus LS Unveiling Streamed Live

It’s almost impossible to take any new car unveiling seriously anymore, but Lexus will soldier on with its scheduled live unveiling at 8:30 EST.

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Toyota Unintended Acceleration Appeal Denied by NHTSA

Toyota was mostly cleared of wrongdoing in the unintended acceleration case thanks to a verdict from NHTSA. An Iowa senator however,  recently asked for the investigation to be reopened, but NHTSA is standing by the verdict.

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2013 Lexus LS460 Full Gallery Leaks Ahead of Official Debut

No real surprises here, as we caught the initial leak of photos of the 2013 Lexus LS460 a few days ago, while the Japanese automaker confirmed it with one official one a day later. Now ahead of its official debut on July 30th, the Internet has gotten hold of a full gallery of the 2013 LS460 and its F-Sport model variant.

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2014 Lexus IS Lexus Hidden Under IS-F Cabrio Skin

Earlier, spy photos caught what appeared to be a  Lexus IS-F Convertible being tested at the ‘Ring, but it is now being reported that the vehicle was a test mule for the next-generation IS model.

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2013 Lexus LS Revealed, Challenging Audi to Grille Supremacy

As though there was any doubt that leaked photos of the updated Lexus LS were genuine, the Toyota luxury division has released the first official image of the car today.

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Toyota Yaris With Lexus-Style Spindle-Grille Spotted in Chinese Diagrams

These photos of an aggressive-looking three-door Toyota Yaris have just surfaced in the Chinese media.

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2013 Lexus LS Images Leaked Ahead of Debut – Maybe

It isn’t clear if these photos are accurate, but this very well may be the 2013 Lexus LS that will debut on July 30 in San Francisco.

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Toyota on Track to Regain Title As World's Largest Automaker

Toyota has announced its sales figures for the first half of 2012, and the numbers look like Toyota will be able to beat out  GM and Volkswagen in sales for 2012. In the first six months of this year the Japanese automaker sold 4.97 million vehicles.

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Toyota Investing Over $100 Million in The Only Lexus Factory Outside of Japan

The Lexus Factory in Cambridge, Canada is getting a big boost. The Japanese automaker is investing over $100 Million and hiring about 400 employees at the plant that makes the RX crossover.

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Watch Three Lexus LFAs Dance at the Hands of Performance Drivers

When Lexus has a party it puts cars on the dance floor to show off. These three LFA supercars at a Toyota Gala do not dissapoint in the video.

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Lexus LFA Mystery Teaser Released

Lexus has insisted that the LFA will not get any final special editions but according to this video from the luxury brand, the LFA will be “unleashed” on August 1st.

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Aston Martin May Source Engines From Toyota

Aston-Martin is considering moving to smaller engines down the road and some reports say the company may tap its ally,  Toyota as an engine supplier.

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Lexus Offers Up Smokey Teaser of New LS

The Lexus LS sedan is regarded as one of the top cars in its class, and the automotive world is waiting with baited breath for the official debut of the new model on July 30th. To tide us over, Lexus has released a teaser image of a smoke silhouette of the new model.

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Lexus GS450h Raises Heart Rates on Race Track

The Lexus GS450h is a hybrid that’s meant to excite the driver, and judging by a video recently posted by Lexus, it excites the passengers as well. 

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Lexus IS-F Convertible Revealed in Latest Spy Photos

Lexus has never confirmed plans to build such a car, but that now seems irrelevant as our photographers have snapped these spy photos of what clearly appears to be an IS-F Convertible.

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One Minute Weekend News Wrap-up: Lexus LF-LC, BMW M7 Confirmed, Ford Escape Recalled
Lexus LF-LC Headed to Production Within Three Years

The Lexus LF-LC Concept debuted at this year’s Detroit International Auto Show, which impressed not only us, but the general public, so much that the Japanese automaker has reportedly given the green light to send it into production.

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Toyota Unintended Acceleration Case Should Be Reopened Says Iowa Senator

The NHTSA investigation into the unintentionally accelerating Toyotas has not satisfied Iowa Sen. Charles E. Grassley. He says NHTSA and its team of NASA engineers spuriously ruled out a possible electronic fault that could have caused the cars to malfunction.

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2014 Toyota Corolla Previewed in Auris Spy Photos

This prototype Auris was spotted in Europe by our spy photographers today. The Toyota Auris is essentially a hatchback/wagon variant of the  Corolla and its release brings with it an all-new platform. 

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Lexus LS F Sport Confirmed

Lexus is aiming to add some driving enjoyment and stylish flare to its flagship LS sedan, unveiling an F-Sport version later this month.

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2014 Lexus IS Will Be Revolutionary, Not Evolutionary

Rumors surrounding the next Lexus IS are abundant, and now it is becoming clear that the car will take a serious departure from its current form. 

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Lexus LFA Will Not Get Special Editions

Lexus has put the kibosh on  rumors of special editions of the LFA to rest. The company has made it very clear that 500 of the supercars will be made, with no special models at the end of the run.

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Lexus LFA AD-B Bright Green Model Revealed in Video

A second mysterious Lexus LFA was spotted around the Nurburgring only a week after the LFA “AD-A” was spotted with changes from the production model.

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2010 Lexus RX Added to Toyota Unintended Acceleration Recall

Toyota has added the 2010 Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h to the list of vehicles recalled for a gas pedal that has the potential to become trapped under the floor mats. 

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Lexus LFA AD-A Edition Nurburgring Spy Photos Reveal New Baby-Blue Model

Lexus appears to be prepping yet another special edition version of its LFA supercar with new spy photos showing the a baby-blue model testing on the Nurburgring.

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Toyota Expands BMW Partnership to Develop Hydrogen Fuel-Cells

Toyota is deepening its partnership with  BMW by agreeing to supply the German automaker with hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology. The companies first partnered in December of last year with BMW supplying Toyota with small diesel engines for the European market in exchange for Toyota’s lithium-ion hybrid systems and research. 

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2013 Lexus GX 460 Pricing: $53,245 Starting MSRP

Japanese luxury automaker Lexus announced pricing for its GX 460 SUV today representing a $200 increase over last year’s model.

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