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McGrath Lexus of Chicago Customer Paul Tolson Gives RX450h an Aggressive and Clean Look at 2010 SEMA Show

Friday, October 29th, 2010

Lexus marks its return to the 2010 SEMA Show with another impressive selection of exciting custom build cars following its official debut at the 2007 show. As the only luxury maker to offer five hybrid vehicles, Lexus is celebrating the launch of the all-new 2011 CT 200h. This year, Lexus will feature six electrifying hybrid vehicles at its exhibit. McGrath Lexus of Chicago customer Paul Tolson takes Lexus’ most popular luxury hybrid model, the RX450h, and gives it an aggressive and clean look with its VIP-styled theme. With a Hired Gun Paint Werk wide body conversion and Leon Hardiritt Vertu wheels, this isn’t your typical suburban family ride.

Vehicle Highlights: Leon Hardiritt Vertu wheels, 21×10-inch front with-4offset, 21×12-inch rear with +9 offset, Air Runner Integrated suspension systems, Hired Gun Paint Werks wide body conversion, Rotora RFK Series 6-piston custom color caliper, 355mm x32mm 2-piece drilled and slotted rotors.

http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/lexus/2010-sema-show-lexus-rx-450h-paul-177641.aspx

Three Toyota/Lexus Vehicles Earn the 2010 Top Safety Pick Award

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Based on new rollover test results, the 2011 Toyota Avalon and Sienna, and the 2010 Lexus RX are the latest vehicles to be designated Top Safety Picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The award recognizes the vehicles that earn the highest rating for front, side, rollover and rear crash protection, and that have electronic stability control, which is standard on all three of these models, the IIHS said.

To read more about the awards, visit: http://www.iihs.org/news/default.html#052510

Two Lexus Models among Forbes Toughest Cars on the Road

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

Forbes Tuesday released its list of the toughest cars on the road, and despite recent recalls, the Toyota Prius and two Lexus models, the RX SUV and the LS 460 sedan made it on the list of top vehicles.

To read more about the Forbes list, please click on: http://www.forbes.com/2010/03/29/toyota-prius-power-lifestyle-vehicles-toughest-cars.html.