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Lexus LC 500 and LC 500h headed to New York Auto Show

The Lexus LC 500 coupe and its hybrid-powered counterpart, the LC 500h, will appear together for the first time at the 2016 New York Auto Show from March 25 to April 3 in Manhattan. The new LC luxury coupe was first revealed in January at the North American International Auto …

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Lexus RC F joins NSW Police Force

The New South Wales Police Force has added a potent new weapon to its arsenal – a 5.0-litre V8-powered Lexus RC F coupe. The RC F will be a multi-purpose vehicle for the NSW Police, playing an active role in roadside campaigns to promote road safety while also featuring as …

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Lexus LC 500h uncovered at Geneva Motor Show

The much-anticipated Lexus LC 500h has finally had its covers removed revealing an aggressive LFA-inspired hybrid sports coupe. The LC 500h drops the brutish v8 for a more refined and efficient v6 hybrid power plant. The 3.5-litre V6 produces 220kW with an extra 44kW electric motor bringing the total output …

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Lexus trademarks UX nameplate for possible new compact SUV

Lexus has trademarked the UX 250 and UX 250h nameplates in Australia, giving the first concrete clue that a new crossover is in the pipeline. Registered late last month, the trademarks are likely to be for the long-rumored sub-NX model that is reportedly based on the Lexus CT hybrid hatch. …

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Lexus tops 2016 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study. Again

Lexus has topped the influential US-based J.D. Power 2016 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) again – its fifth year in a row. The luxury carmaker achieved the feat by registering the least number of problems per 100 vehicles (PP100), eclipsing most of its rivals. The J.D. Power VDS, which is in its …

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Lexus releases new photos and driving footage of LC 500h

Lexus has released new photos and an introductory video of the LC 500h hybrid coupe. Amongst the new batch of images are some live shots from its launch at a special event in The Netherlands, while the video captures the coupe’s driving footage on open roads. The new LC 500h is the latest addition …

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Lexus LC 500h unveiled with next-gen sports hybrid system

Lexus has officially unveiled the LC 500h, the latest addition to the brand’s LC flagship coupe line first unwrapped at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit last month. The new LC 500h features the world’s first Multi Stage Hybrid System, the next generation of hybrid powertrains specifically designed for performance vehicles. Under the …

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Hybrid-powered Lexus LC 500h to debut at Geneva Motor Show

Lexus will take the wraps off the hybrid version of its LC flagship coupe at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The new LC 500h is equipped with Lexus’ next generation hybrid powertrain, the Lexus Multi Stage Hybrid System, which promises enhanced driving enjoyment, performance and efficiency. The Japanese luxury …

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Novel introduces Lexus GS F body kit

Japanese tuner NOVEL has released a body kit for the Lexus GS F. The body kit, available in either carbon fibre or CFRP, is made up of a front lip spoiler, side skirts, a rear under spoiler, boot lid spoiler and a diffuser. The front lip spoiler channels more air to …

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2016 Lexus IS 200t Review

Lexus has finally cast away its long serving 2.5-litre V6 like a pair of worn out shoes, replacing it with the company’s first turbocharged petrol unit. First made its debut under the chiseled body of the popular NX 200t SUV, the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the IS 200t has …

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Lexus LC F rendered. Twin-Turbo V8 possible

Akio Toyoda, the big boss of Toyota and Lexus, announced during the launch of the drop-dead gorgeous Lexus LC 500 that it’s just the beginning for the Japanese premium marque. Translation: we will see more exciting stuff coming out from Lexus. And the one that we are truly interested in …

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