New Lexus RX Hybrid Gains 27 More Horsepower ( Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:11:12 +0100) Lexus says it has improved the hybrids fuel efficiency and emissions by using exhaust-heat recovery and cooled exhaust-gas recirculation technology. Read more
Lexus redesigns best-selling series ( Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:15:00 +0100) Lexus Division today rolled out a redesign of its top-selling RX series at the Los Angeles auto show. But consumers may have a hard time telling the RX 350 and RX 450h crossovers from their predecessors. Read more
Upcoming Lexus RX First Vehicle in U.S. to Offer Casual-Speech Voice Recognition ( Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:22:06 +0100) The introduction of Densos casual-speech system is an important step in increasing the usability of in-vehicle voice-recognition technology, one expert says. Read more
Toyota to make hybrids of Lexus models -- report ( Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:53:27 +0200) NEW YORK, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp intends to introduce hybrid versions of its Lexus luxury vehicles as early as possible, according to a report Read more Boshokus Lexus Seat Plant Includes Womans Touch ( Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:35:23 +0200) Nearly two dozen women work in the Lexus shop at the suppliers Toyohashi seat plant, and half of them man the final inspection line where they see dirt men cant, dont or wont. Read more
U.S.-Bound Lexus IS Convertible Unwrapped in Paris ( Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:39:21 +0200) The IS 250C and IS 350C have many changed body panels from their sedan siblings, with just the hood, headlamps, door handles and mirrors being shared. Read more
Toyota to Unveil Lexus Convertible in Paris ( Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:47:18 +0200) Dealer sources say the car is U.S. bound and should help Toyotas sports-sedan lineup win sales from rivals BMW and Mercedes. Read more
Toyota August Sales Fall 9.4% on Sluggish Truck, Lexus Demand ( Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:06:45 +0200) While August sales improved over Julys 18.7% drop, a Toyota spokesman says American consumers remain wary of many economic issues. Read more Toyota August Sales Fall 9.4% on Sluggish Truck, Lexus Demand ( Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:06:45 +0200) While August sales improved over Julys 18.7% drop, a Toyota spokesman says American consumers remain wary of many economic issues. Read more Sheli Ellsworth: Her First Car ( Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:30:00 +0200) My daughter just turned 15. She can't wait to drive. She can't wait for us to buy her a Lexus. My husband and I have something more practical in mind. Read more
Study: Long-term vehicle quality up ( Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:40:12 +0200) WASHINGTON -- Toyota Motor Co.'s Lexus brand recaptured the top spot in J.D. Power and Associates annual survey of long-term vehicle quality released today, which found a 5% reduction of problems found in three-year-old models. Read more
Lexus tops in key U.S. auto dependability survey ( Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:46:06 +0200) DETROIT, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp's luxury Lexus brand received top rankings for the 14th consecutive year in a widely watched 2008 U.S. survey Read more
Study: Long-term vehicle quality up ( Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:27:12 +0200) WASHINGTON -- Toyota Motor Co.'s Lexus brand recaptured the top spot in J.D. Power and Associates annual survey of long-term vehicle quality released today, which found a 5% reduction of problems found in three-year-old models. Read more
Lexus once again tops dependability study ( Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:13:05 +0200) NEW YORK Lexus once again stands alone atop a closely watched list of vehicle dependability after Buick slipped from the No. 1 spot it shared with the Japanese luxury brand last year, J.D. Power and Associates said today. Read more Lexus Likely to Retain U.S. Luxury Crown Even as BMW Narrows Gap ( Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:30:12 +0200) Through July, 3,466 units separated Lexus and BMW, but the German auto makers announcement it will reallocate U.S. units to other markets puts an end to a tight sales race this year. Read more Toyota Europe H1 sales down 7 percent ( Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:49:10 +0200) PARIS, July 18 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Europe (TME) said on Friday it sold 617,356 Toyota and Lexus vehicles from January to June 2008, down 7 percent Read more Toyota distributor names Ed Sheehy president ( Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:04:00 +0200) JM Family Enterprises Inc. has promoted one of its top executives to lead a major Toyota distributor and dealership. Ed Sheehy, 47, has been named president of Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus in Margate, Fla. Read more
Southeast Toyota's Czubay named Ford U.S. sales, marketing chief ( Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:27:00 +0200) Ford Motor Co. today named Ken Czubay, president of Southeast Toyota Distributors LLC, its vice president of U.S. sales and marketing. Czubay, 59, also heads the world's top-selling Lexus dealership. Read more
Truck, Lexus sales dive ( Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:30:48 +0200) Toyota Motor Corp. said sales of new vehicles in June dropped by 21.1% to 193,234 vehicles, showing that even Asians largest automaker is exposed to an overall industry decline in sales. Read more
Toyota names new New York manager ( Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:54:00 +0200) Kevin Cour, formerly the eastern area general manager for Lexus Division, has been appointed general manager of the New York region for Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. Cour, 38, replaces Dave Fleming, who died of cancer June 13 at age 49. Read more GM, Lexus, Chrysler list certified used-vehicle inventories on eBay Motors ( Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:45:00 +0200) General Motors, Lexus Division and Chrysler LLC are featuring their dealers' certified used-vehicle inventories in an eBay Motors online venue. The eBay Motors Certified Pre-Owned Showroom debuted Wednesday, June 11. Read more Pruett, Rojas win at Watkins Glen: ( Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:45:00 +0200) Ganassi/Sabates driver Scott Pruett braved the heat at Watkins Glen International Raceway, driving his Riley-Lexus for the final three hours to win the Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen, round seven of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. Read more Infiniti, Mercury gain in key quality survey-source ( Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:56:35 +0200) DETROIT, June 4 (Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co's luxury Infiniti brand unseated Toyota Motor Corp's Lexus as the No. 2 ranked brand in a closely watched Read more Living the game: Playoff runs give Metro fans good news for a change ( Sat, 31 May 2008 06:17:00 +0200) Four-dollar-a-gallon gas. More layoffs at Detroit's Big Three. State property values dropping for the first time in half a century. Each day seems to pack a new punch to the solar plexus of Metro Detroit. Amid this barrage of blows, however, has emerged sweet relief. Read more
Lexus shows how it sweats details ( Mon, 19 May 2008 05:01:00 +0200) Lexus commercials have long been paeans to perfectionism. But a new round of advertising offers examples of the painstaking attention to detail Toyota says it gives its luxury brand. Read more
Toyota to make hybrids of Lexus models -- report 
Toyota August Sales Fall 9.4% on Sluggish Truck, Lexus Demand 
Lexus tops in key U.S. auto dependability survey 
Toyota names new New York manager 
Living the game: Playoff runs give Metro fans good news for a change 
