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2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Part 3: Lexus Tuned

Lexus hasn’t been spared from the tuning scene with some uniquely tuned cars on display at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon. Kicking things off is this Lexus IS-F CCS-R Racing Concept where CCS-R stands for Circuit Club Sports Racer. As the name suggests, the IS-F CCS-R is a track tuned …

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Orange Lexus LFA En Route to Detroit Show

We have seen the Lexus in numerous colors, the latest one being the dark grey that first made appearance at the 2010 SEMA show. Now a new skin has emerged. This time the new paint job is this vibrant orange as seen in the photos below. The supercar is being …

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How Do You Repaint a Lexus LF-A?

We have seen different colours of the Lexus LF-A making appearance in many major motorshow and car events. First it was the pearl white LF-A making waves worldwide at its first launch, then it was the matte black LF-A touring major car events and later the vibrant red LF-A appearing …

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Lexus May Join Australian V8 Supercars Championship

The Australian V8 Supercar Series is to Australia what the DTM is to Germany and the SuperGT is to Japan. For the past decade the grid has consisted of only Ford Falcon’s and Holden Commodore’s. However things are about to change in 2012 as the series plans to open up …

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Video: Lexus LF-A Shatters Glass with Engine Sound

When Lexus and Yamaha teamed up together to tune the acoustic of the LF-A V10 engine, we knew the Lexus supercar wasn’t just a supercar. It’s a musical wonder. “The LFA’s acoustics, induction system and exhaust notes have been specially tuned to deliver an awesome “soundtrack” that expresses the car’s …

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Lexus Returns to Fuji Speedway for More LF-A Testing

The folks at 7Tune.com managed to scoop these two bright and shiny Lexus LF-A testing at the Fuji Speedway in Japan recently. The nature of the test was not revealed but it was reported that Toyota’s test drivers and engineers were involved in some serious high speed flying lap around …

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Video: Lexus LF-A vs Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE

The Lexus LF-A has been sending waves of tsunami through the supercar-dom since its launch. From its free revving V10 to immaculate built quality and outrageous price tag, the LF-A is arguably one of the most fascinating sports cars to come out of The Land of the Rising Sun. It’s …

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Lexus CT 200h F Sport Debuts At 2010 Sydney Motor Show

Lexus has staged a world premiere of the CT 200h F Sport at the Australian International Motor Show (AIMS). As an addition to Lexus’s F Sport model line-up, the luxury hybrid hatchback features a number of enhancement over the standard model. For those unaware, the CT 200h is a full …

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2011 Lexus CT200h Hybrid Hot Hatch

The premium small hatch market is about to be shaked up next year, with the impending launch of the new Lexus CT200h. This is the first dedicated hybrid premium hatch in the market, designed and built from the ground up as a hybrid.  The CT200h is not just a hybrid, …

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Video: Lexus LF-A V10 Sound Demo

At a Lexus event in Japan recently, Lexus put on a demonstration that redefines the meaning of automotive orchestra with the LF-A. During the LF-A’s development the high revving V10 engine in the LF-A has had its sound track tuned by a team of sound engineers from Yamaha to achieve …

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