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Toyota and Lexus Dominate ‘2011 Best Overall Value of the Year Awards’ from IntelliChoice

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Toyota Leads All Brands With Seven Awards Lexus Leads All Luxury Makes Taking Four Trophies

SAN FRANCISCO, February 5, 2011–Seven Toyota vehicles and four Lexus models today took the top spot in IntelliChoice’s 2011 Best Overall Value of the Year (BOVY) Awards at the 2011 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) convention here. With 21 total awards handed out, Toyota and Lexus combined garnered over half of the trophies presented with 11 top honors.

“Dominating the IntelliChoice’s 2011 Best Overall Value Awards is another example of how Toyota and Lexus continue to produce vehicles that retain their outstanding value,” said Don Esmond, senior vice president of Automotive Operations for Toyota Motor Sales, USA. “In a tough economy, finding a dependable vehicle that also holds its value over an extended period is one of the most important aspects of buying a new car.”

IntelliChoice determines the winners of the BOVY Awards based on the top vehicles in 21 categories that represent the best overall value. Each winner is determined by analysis of ownership costs, including depreciation, maintenance, repairs, fuel, fees, financing and insurance.

Toyota, Scion, Lexus Post Sharp Increases in Online Consumer Interest

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

Toyota, Scion, Lexus Post Sharp Increases in Online Consumer Interest
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) reports that Toyota brand vehicles account for 3 of the top 5 increases in consumer online lookups in recent data. Scion ranked 1st, up 249%; Toyota ranked 4th, up 103%; and Lexus ranked 5th, up 99%. Jeep and Smart ranked 2nd and 3rd, respectively. The data is drawn from NADAguides.com unique lookups and indicate trends in consumer interest.

Consumer Reports’ Most Reliable Cars-Lexus Among Most Reliable

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

Despite recent safety recalls, Toyota models, including those from Scion and Lexus, remained among the most reliable and earned top scores in five vehicle categories. Findings are based on responses about 1.3 million vehicles owned or leased by subscribers to Consumer Reports or its Web site. Here at Lexus, our top priority is you: your safety, your confidence in our products and providing you with the highest level of service.
Read more on the Consumer Reports findings by visiting: http://yhoo.it/aLKTt3

Speedy Lexus IS F Will Not be a Sleeper for Long

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

The 2010 Lexus IS F remains a sleeper, writes Scott Burgess at The Detroit News. Not because it cannot blow the doors off most sport sedans. It can. But it is a sleeper because it is still very early in its life, and no one associates Toyota Motor Corp. luxury brand with a true performance brand: They should. In fact, it’s an absolute hoot to drive. Click here for a photo. The first performance Lexus, introduced in 2008, is surgical in its precision. Every detail feels exact and plush. For this model year, Lexus has even bumped up its offerings, including things like the first direct shift eight-speed automatic, a Torsen limited slip differential, and connectivity for the driver’s iPod or other personal music device. The additions improve the car’s capabilities and its user friendliness, which make them exactly the kinds of things you want to add. Burgess says his Matador Red test vehicle might as well have come with neon signs that screamed, “Pull me over, officer,” as this car looks almost as fast as it goes. The IS F may be a sleeper right now. But eventually people will learn. They always do. Click here to read Burgess’ entire review of the Lexus IS F.