Lexus LFA testing at the Nürburgring VLN Cup 2011

The Lexus Racing Team Gazoo Racing is preparing intensively for the fourth consecutive appearance in the CAA in the 24-hour race at the Nurburgring before. In the prelude to the VLN Cup 2011 on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife, the 58 ADAC Westfalenfahrt entered, modified for the new season racing version of the LFA for the first time in a competition.

Even before the 24-hour race celebrates the sports car's market launch in Germany. In those days the first cars will be delivered to German customers. The LFA since December 2010 in Japan produced a limited edition of 500 units and is already sold out. Among the technical highlights in addition to the designed maximum speed ability and electrifying sound V10-cylinder engine is among the most lightweight, high strength chassis made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP).

New York 2011: Lexus LF-study, presents the Gh

Lexus is on the New York Auto Show (20.4 - 01.05.2011.) Introduce the new hybrid concept car LF-Gh for the first time the public. Which means "Grand Touring Hybrid Lexus Future". The design does Lexus claim to redefine the Gran Turismo sedan again. The design line "L-finesse" approach is refined with the new study.

They will also address specially crafted details draw attention to themselves. (Ampnet / jri)

• Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept To Make World Debut at 2011 New York International Auto Show (06/04/2011)
• Lexus teases LF-Gh concept ahead of New York debut (05/04/2011)
• Lexus confirms LF-Gh concept for New York Auto Show (22/03/2011)
• A Lexus for Monaco's Royal Wedding (05/04/2011)
• Paris Hilton Gets A Lexus LFA For Her Birthday (19/02/2011)

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Driving Report Lexus RX 450h: Have fun and savings potential

He is next to the Toyota Prius as a symbol of the hybrid drive, the Lexus RX 450h. At 6.3 liters average consumption according to EU standard, the premium SUV with 143 kW sets / 249 hp gasoline engine and more than 2.1 tonnes unladen weight, the record in the segment. This fabulous value we obtained in the test but not everyday, but any 8.5 to 10.5 liters per 100 kilometers for a car of this class can definitely see, especially in the dormant Lexus not only fuel-saving technology, but also any Mange sporty dynamics.

Lexus IS 250 is recalling the

As the parent company for Toyota Avensis also has the subsidiary Lexus start a recall campaign. At IS 250, the pressure sensor on the fuel line of fuel injection are reviewed. The affected vehicles, the sensor could not have been under the production tightened to the specified torque. This can lead to leaks, which can be detected by a noticeable fuel odor in the interior.

As part of the recall is the torque of the fuel pressure sensor checked and corrected if necessary. The workshop visit takes about an hour and is free to the customer. The recall applies to vehicles of the type IS 250, in the period 31 August 2007 to third produced February 2009. In Germany, around 660 vehicles are affected, Europe 10 288 units.

Lexus 200h CT is the Clean Car of the Year "

The Lexus 200h is CT at the Motor Show in Brussels (- 23.01.2011) for "Clean Car of the Year 2011" award in the category of liquor. The choice was made by a jury of professionals from different business areas. The prize was awarded by the Belgian leading car magazine "Le Moniteur Automobile" and "Fleet", the circuit Zolder and the Belgian Automobile Association VAB.

The candidates were selected on the basis of ten criteria in terms of maintenance costs over the entire life cycle and evaluated. In addition to the Lexus were the Audi A4 2.0 TDI, Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi Econetic, Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 Di-D 2WD, Nissan Leaf, Ion Peugeot, Skoda Superb GreenLine 1.6 TDI, Volvo V50 1.6D Drive and Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.6 TDI Blue Motion.