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Let there be victory: Hyundai Genesis trumps Lexus GS 350 in comparo (Autoblog)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:29:00 GMT

Filed under: Sedans/Saloons , Hyundai , Lifestyle InsideLine, no strangers to luxury, recently put the Hyundai Genesis up against the kind of competition the Korean automaker wants to be associated with: the Lexus GS 350. The GS 300 first came out in 1993 and had the luxury re-defining LS and ES for siblings; at the time, Hyundai was still making do with Excel, Sonata, and Scoupe, and parking...

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MOSCOW PREVIEW: Covers coming off new AWD Lexus (Just Auto)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:21:32 GMT

The new All Wheel Drive version of luxury brand ' flagship LS460 sedan will make its world debut at this year's Moscow international motor show on 26 August."The LS 460's outstanding performance, sure-footed dynamic abilities and advanced active safety systems have been further strengthened by the addition of permanent all-wheel drive," Lexus said.The all-wheel drive system is a three differential...

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World premiere of the Lexus LS 460 AWD at Moscow (AutoMotoPortal.com)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:22:50 GMT

Posted under: Motor Shows , Lexus On 26 August, the new LS 460 All-Wheel Drive will make its world premiere at this year’s Moscow International Motor Show. Permalink

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Catamaran Cars - The Lexus Nuareo Concept (VIDEO) (TREND HUNTER Magazine)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:03:32 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) The Lexus Nuareo (pronounced “no-ero") which means ‘new aerodynamics’, is a catamaran-inspired design by Jon Radbrink, a Swedish graduate of automotive design. The Lexus Nuearo concept was Radbrink’s thesis…

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Lexus LS460 AWD to debut at the Moscow International Auto Show (Top Speed)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:01:49 GMT

Posted on 08.19.2008 14:12 by Panait Filed under: Lexus | sedan | new cars | luxury cars Moscow can sometimes conjure up images of cold and snowy weather. So what better place for Lexus to introduce its newest all-wheel drive car. Next week, all the attention of the car fans will be on the Moscow International Auto Show, which will begin on August 26th. The latest manufacturer who announced...

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Lexus to show LS460 AWD - Moscow Preview (The VW Livery)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:58:05 GMT

Audi is showing off the RS6 sedan, Mazda is bringing a new crossover concept, Mitsubishi will debut the redesigned Pajero Sport and plan on plenty of Lada love to spread around.

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Fall Fashion Arrives on the Monterey Peninsula: Lexus and Vogue Usher in the New Season During The Lexus Fashion Preview (Fashion Newspaper Blogs)

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:26:37 GMT

The Monterey Peninsula once again became a fashion hub as Lexus and Vogue returned with The Lexus Fashion Preview at the 58th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The next generation of young American design talent showcased exquisite creations and cutting edge looks at the show on Friday, August 15, 2008 during the premier invitation-only fashion event.

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Lexus to Unveil LS460 All-Wheel-Drive in Moscow (CARSCOOP)

noreply@blogger.com (John) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:17:00 GMT

Next week’s Moscow International Auto Show (August 26th) is gathering the attention of many automakers this year. The latest firm to announce a...

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Test Drive: Lexus IS-F (Business Week )

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:03:02 GMT

Test Drive: Lexus IS-FThe Lexus IS-F looks to further encroach on the turf traditionally occupied by German premium brands such as BMW, Mercedes and Audi The Lexus IS-F is a significant new design for one core reason: it introduces a performance sub-brand parallel to that of the M-cars from BMW, AMG from Mercedes-Benz, and the S and RS sub-brands from Audi. This then is Lexus...

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Detroit Auto Show Continues To Dominate, Snags New Toyota Prius And Lexus Hybrid Debuts [Detroit Auto Show] (Jalopnik)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:54:15 GMT

The Detroit News is reporting group vice president and general manager for Toyota of the Americas, Bob Carter, has confirmed the 2010 Toyota Prius will be debuting at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show and will be joined by a uniquely styled and appointed version for Lexus. The Prius was set to move upmarket relative to its former iterations, but with a Lexus version now on the way, Toyota's...

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Despite timing, Hyundai enters luxury market (MSNBC.com)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:42:53 GMT

They admit the timing isn't great to bring out a big luxury car to compete with BMW, Lexus and Mercedes, but Hyundai Motor Co. executives are hoping the new Genesis sedan will catch on with a specific group of U.S. buyers.

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Vehicle Discrimination: Old School vs. New School (CARPE DIEM)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:32:00 GMT

Old School: Discrimination against foreign-made vehicles, in Michigan. New School : Discrimination in favor of the foreign-made Lexus, in Florida.

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Chaser Aerodynamics, LLC (Www.OSIR.org.in) (www.OSIR.org.in)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:15:08 GMT

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ADRIAN GRENIER'S ENVIRONMENTALLY-CONSCIOUS ENTOURAGE (INF Daily)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:50:19 GMT

Body: Kevin Dillon may be the washed up actor on Entourage while Adrien Grenier plays the movie star, but off the set it's another story. As Kevin drove away in his Lexus, Adrien scooted away in his Ford Focus; the planet thanks you. Image (JPG Still): 49.jpg Video (FLV Format): 081808_AdrienGrenierKevinDillon_la88.avi.ff.flv

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Car Buyers' Satisfaction with U.S. Brands Stumbles (Business Week )

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:44:00 GMT

Lexus and BMW tied for first, followed by Toyota and Honda, according to the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index

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American carmakers slip in latest satisfaction survey (Motor Authority)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:22:17 GMT

A survey conducted by the University of Michigan to determine customer satisfaction levels among the major automotive brands has revealed that the Detroit 3 have slipped slightly after last year’s record result, while Japanese manufacturers Toyota, Lexus and Honda all remained in the top five. Dubbed the American Customer Satisfaction Index, the survey ranks cars on [...]

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Moscow Motor Show preview: Lexus LS 460 AWD (Channel 4)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:33:00 GMT

Lexus is to fit their four-wheel-drive system in the LS 460, as used in the LS 600h.

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Lexus Nuaero Concept Study - With Video (CARSCOOP)

noreply@blogger.com (John) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:54:00 GMT

While no one would blame you if you thought that Nuaero was some sort of attempt to reintroduce the Batmobile as a Lexus, fact is that the concept...

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Lexus Nuaero Concept looks like Minority Report reject (Autoblog)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:31:00 GMT

Filed under: Concept Cars , Etc. , Lexus The Lexus Nuaero concept would look right at home running alongside its movie star sibling that appeared in Minority Report , though that concept vehicle got all the looks. Unfortunately, that's not saying much. Jon Radbrink has penned a futuristic blade of a car that comes out looking for all the world like a Stanley Pocket Surform. The forward...

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Lexus LS 460 AWD to debut at Moscow auto show (Straightline)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:12:26 GMT

AWD is already part of the package on the top-of-the-line LS 600h. Now Lexus will offer AWD on the less expensive LS 460. The AWD's default front/rear power split is 40/60 but can change to 30/70 depending on driving conditions. The engine puts out 381 hp, and that power is sent to the wheels via an 8-speed transmission. This is unlike the AWD LS 600h, which uses an electronically-controled...

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