Lexus News

Toyota Motor Corp.'s recent recall of a record 4.26 million vehicles to fix an accelerator problem will put a strain on its finances, but the repercussions over the company's image and reputation could be even greater.

Lexus introduced the IS 300 sedan for 2001, taking direct aim at the perennial leader of the entry-level luxury import segment, the BMW 3-Series, and coming pretty close to the bull's-eye. The IS sedan remains an appealing alternative to the BMW, but has yet to knock the German off the throne: In the first nine months of 2009, BMW sold 67,220 ...

Okay, the Lexus ES isn't the most exciting luxury sedan money can buy. Those who want spectacular handling should look at a BMW 3 Series or an Infiniti G before the ES.

Toyota Canada will ask owners of thousands of Camrys, Tundras and other models to return them to dealers for modifications to gas pedals and other parts -- even though the automaker insists its Canadian vehicles are not subject to reported jammed-accelerator problems that prompted a huge recall in the United States.

November 25, 2009: Lexus today announced a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $108,800 for the enhanced 2010 LS 600h L premium luxury hybrid sedan which will arrive at dealerships later this month.

Expect a hefty price increase on the 2010 Lexus GX 460 over the model it replaces, the outgoing 2009 Lexus GX 470.

Toyota is replacing the accelerator pedal, at right in a 2010 Toyota Camry, in more than 4 million vehicles because it could get stuck in the floor mat.

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Toyota today issued the largest voluntary recall in its history, recalling 3.8 million vehicles to fix an untended acceleration problem.

These pre-owned cars and SUVs provide great value--or practically none at all. Ever considered buying a Lamborghini or Ferrari? Now could be your last, best chance to get a deal.

Toyota announced Wednesday that it will fix gas pedals in millions of cars for an accelerator problem that had previously been blamed on floor mats.

SAN DIEGO, Calif.a 'Something about the new Lexus GX 460 seems archaic. It is old-school, off-road rugged in a world where most luxury SUVs have settled for being just tough enough to lug home a gallon of Rocky Road from the Safeway.

Twenty teams of Lexus specialists will hit the road on Jan. 13--the start of a month-long process to prep dealership personnel on how to create buzz for the redesigned 2010 GX 460 mid-sized SUV.

Sans a new grille, some minor styling/trim enhancements inside and out, and most importantly, a V8 engine, the new 2010 GX460 is in essence the U.S.-spec version of Toyota's 2010 Land Cruiser that was recently launched in Europe and other markets.

With the industry clawing its way back out of the pit of 2009, the Los Angeles Auto Show provides an early look at the cars that will hit the streets in 2010--cars the automakers hope will help jump-start the market back into growth.

The National Automobile Dealers Association recently announced the addition of a new on-line tool at the group's website to assist users with estimating the long-term cost of owning a new vehicle.

Bahrain: 1 hour, 33 minutes ago Lexus held its global Taste of Lexus event in Bahrain last week on November 11 and 12.

This is the Sunshine State? Water flows across the first turn at Homestead Raceway, the big track south of Miami where I've come to test out the long-awaited 2011 Lexus LF-A. The LF-A is the $375,000 supercar the Japanese luxury brand plans to bring to market late next year.

The sedan's list of features grows, too, with standard rear side airbags, leather upholstery, driver memory functions, Bluetooth audio and a USB port.

It's a car with a purpose, made of bioplastic recyclable parts and primed for the era with hybrid power.