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Archive for June, 2010

Fuel Facts

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Each gallon of gas represents about 124,000 British thermal units, which is roughly equal to the amount of electrical energy the average U.S. family consumes in a day. Only an average of 15 percent of that energy is actually used to move your car — engine and drivetrain inefficiencies eat up the rest.

Lexus LFA Supercar Spotted… in Red

Monday, June 21st, 2010

When Lexus first unveiled its LFA supercar, the V10-powered exotic was painted a pristine white – a popular choice for modern high-performance vehicles from the BMW M3 to Porsche GT3. The next time the LFA made an appearance, it was at the SEMA Show. Assuming just one vehicle was in pr…oduction, we expected to see all 552-hp of Japanese awesomeness in the same white coat, but were excited to behold a ferocious matte-black monster. Since then, both white and black cars have appeared at everything from the LA Auto Show to the Detroit Auto Show.Recently, however, several shots of a red LFA have surfaced, as well as some video of the car being tested by Japanese journalists.There’s nothing new to tell, but plenty to look at.

2010 U.S News and World Report Best Car for The Money Midsize Crossover 2010 Lexus RX350

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

2010 U.S News and World Report Best Car for The Money Midsize Crossover 2010 Lexus RX350.

2011 Lexus LFA

Monday, June 14th, 2010

F isn’t just a letter, it’s a statement. The production version of the LFA coupe, available in 2011, confirms Lexus’ commitment to ultra-high performance. the LF-A Roadster is powered by a high-revving V10 engine capable of over 500 horsepower, which can reach an astonishing top speed of over 200 mph on the track.

1.9% Financing On All New 2010 Lexus HS250h

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

The combined 35 MPG rated HS Hybrid is over 50% more fuel efficient than Near Luxury competitors, and the most fuel-efficient Lexus ever. It delivers excellent driving performance while earning a Super Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEVII) emissions rating utilizing regular 87 octane gasoline.

When Is It Time to Wax My Vehicle?

Monday, June 7th, 2010

How do you know when it’s time to apply a fresh layer? When you wash your Lexus, the water should roll off the finish “like water off a duck’s back.” If the water clings—drying and leaving spots—that means you’re due for a fresh wax. When reapplying, don’t limit yourself to just waxing the painted areas; plastic components and headlight covers also benefit from the UV protection that wax provides.

2010 Lexus RX350

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Lexus RX350 Wins Highly Regarded Top Safety Pick from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

The 2010 Lexus HS250h has 10 Air Bags

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

The HS 250h offers more airbags than any other sedan in its class. The front airbags are optimized to deploy at one of three speeds, according to such factors as impact severity.