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Showing posts with label Lexus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lexus. Show all posts
Sunday, April 18, 2010
WASHINGTON, April 14 — Embattled Japanese automaker Toyota received another hammer-blow to its safety reputation yesterday as a respected US consumer magazine warned readers not to buy one of its Lexus models.
Consumer Reports gave the 2010 Lexus GX 460 SUV a rare “Don’t Buy: Safety Risk” rating after conducting tests on the car.
“When pushed to its limits on our track’s handling course, the rear of the GX we bought slid out until the vehicle was almost sideways before the electronic stability control system was able to regain control,” the magazine said.
“We believe that in real-world driving, that situation could lead to a rollover accident, which could cause serious injury or death. We are not aware, however, of any such reports.”
Toyota said it was concerned by the rating and had not experienced any similar problems in its own tests.
“We will try to duplicate the Consumer Reports’ test to determine if appropriate steps need to be taken,” the company said in a statement.
“Customer safety and satisfaction remain our highest priorities. We take the Consumer Reports’ test results seriously and appreciate Consumer Reports bringing it to our attention.”
The last time Consumer Reports issued a “Don’t Buy” warning was 2001, for a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero.
Toyota has recalled millions of cars in the United States since late 2009, over a series of problems linked to “unintended acceleration.”
The recalls have caused an outcry in the United States, with Toyota executives hauled over the coals by Congress and the company’s previously stellar reputation for safety left in tatters.
The company faces a record 16.4 million dollar fine in the United States for hiding dangerous defects in its cars from consumers and watchdogs.
Toyota also has been hit with at least 97 lawsuits seeking damages for injury or death linked to sudden acceleration and 138 class action lawsuits from angry customers suing to recoup losses in the resale value of Toyota vehicles following the recalls.
It has also suspended production of some Lexus models in Japan over problems with the breaking system. — afprelaxnews.com
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Posted by: Anthony Lim
The three-piece hardtop folds down in just 21 seconds, and is constructed primarily of lightweight aluminium. Elsewhere, the exterior of the four-seater features a different front bumper and fog lamp than the sedan's, and the car comes with a special LED tail lamp which emphasises width as well as a rear ducktail spoiler. Oh, and unique multi-layered, 10-spoke 17-inch wheels, to help differentiate it further.
Apart from the standard colours available for the IS range, there are three exclusive colours offered for the IS 250C - Blue Metallic, Silvery Blue Metallic and Cattleya Mica Metallic.
The IS 250C, which goes for a mere RM432,000 on the road, without insurance, is available at both the Lexus Center in Mutiara Damansara and the recently opened Lexus Penang.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Posted by: Anthony Lim
Lexus Penang, which is operated by Telagamas Motors and is located in the heart of Georgetown, will offer the same level of approach and service as the flagship centre in Petaling Jaya, and naturally offers customers in the northern region the opportunity to view and test drive Lexus vehicles without having to travel to KL.
The RM1.5mil facility boasts a 10,000 sq ft showroom that is capable of displaying all the models in the current Lexus line-up available locally. There's also a luxury lounge area and a customer waiting lounge, replete with a café.
An additional area of 15,000 sq ft is allocated for the service centre and customer parking area. The Lexus service centre will be open in June.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
If you think our PDRM’s Evo X is fast enough or one of the sophisticated police car, you should see what Humberside Police has in their garage. They just received a 5.0l V8 Lexus IS-F !The delivery of IS-F is in order to make life more difficult than ever for those looking to travel to the region to commit crime.
Specially trained officers spent 12 months evaluating a number of high performance vehicles that are set to replace the current Subarus which have proved highly successful in enabling the Roads Crime Section to target organized criminals in the area. Following a stringent evaluation process the decision was taken to purchase the Lexus IS-F after the vehicle proved to be exceptionally capable of remaining stable in high speed operational policing environments, despite carrying the extra weight provided by the £30,000 worth of on-board computers and communications equipment.
Sergeant Mike Peck of the Humberside Police Roads Crime Section said: “The purchase of the vehicle was far from an easy decision and involved research and advice from the force fleet manager,finaancial managers and a vehicle dynamics expert. The Lexus was tested during a 12 month period along with similar vehicles and proved itself to be ideally suited in providing a dynamically safe high performance chassis along with an electronically stable platform for the computer equipment. In the past this equipment has placed huge demands on vehicles but the Lexus IS-F easily met with our requirements. The final product provides a most formidable package and is undoubtedly one of the most advanced police vehicles in the world which in turn enables my officers to deal with the criminals who use the roads for serious and organized crime.”
The Lexus IS-F has a performance tuned 5.0-litre V8 engine capable of reaching 62mph in 4.8 seconds and a top speed electronically limited to 168 mph and was supplied by Steve Kelly, Centre Principal at Lexus Hull who has been working closely with the Humberside police regarding the sale.
Lexus recently launched the stunning new Lexus IS 250C, which made its world premiere in Paris last year, combines the award winning styling of the IS compact saloon with outstanding engineering ingenuity. With the fastest three-part roof opening time of just 21 seconds, the new IS 250C promises a unique fusion of open-top driving pleasure and uncompromised dynamic performance.
Tokyo, May 7, 2009 — Lexus announces the launch in Japan today of the “IS250C” convertible, an addition to the “IS250″ “intelligent sports sedan” series.
The IS250C features an electrically operated metal top that ensures the four-seater maintains its characteristic beauty equally with the top up or down. This exciting convertible aims to embody the joy of open-air driving for both the driver and passengers.
Lexus will enter two LF-A sportscar prototypes in the Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race on 23-24 May, 2009.
The entry of the two-seater sportscar, which is powered by a 5.0-litre, V10 producing more than 500PS, forms part of an on-going R&D process. As in 2008, Lexus engineers will use the grueling race at the infamous German track to gather technical data that will be applied to future mass-production of vehicles. The company will also use the event as an opportunity to develop human resources by giving young mechanics the chance to work as support staff.
The cars are prototypes of the LF-A, which is currently being developed with an eye on commercialization. Modifications for the race include safety equipment (roll cage, fuel tank, etc.), as well as a spoiler and other aerodynamic features. The development team has improved the LF-A’s performance with fine-tuning based on experience gained in last year’s, race while specifications for the engine, powertrain, and body structure remain largely unchanged.
Lexus has a strong track record in endurance racing in the US and Japan. Past successes include powering the winners of the legendary Daytona 24 Hours in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and winning the GrandAm championship (Grand American Rolex Series) with a record number of wins; and claiming the Super GT title in 2006 with the Lexus SC 430.
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Lexus IS-F Gets new body kits from Wald Lexus “IS-F Sports Line Black Bison Edition”
0 comments Posted by yusrizal at 2:06 AMWald International the famous car tuner has unveiled their Lexus IS-F sports kit known as Lexus IS-F Sports Line Black Bison Edition at recent 2009 Tokyo Auto Saloon.
IS-F Sport Line Black Bison comes with carbon fibre kits for its spoiler and also rear defuser. Its look so stunning and eye catching. For those interested can visit WALD website.
Lexus Australia has recently previewed a sports-inspired IS250 at the 2008 Australian International Motor Show. Based on the popular IS250, the Sports Concept features a number of performance and visual enhancements designed to enhance the driving experience of the IS range.
Enhancements include brakes, shock absorbers, sway bars, chassis braces, air intake, clutch, short shift kit, exhaust, 19-inch wheels, engine cover and spoilers. Each component has been designed and tested to strict Lexus standards and provides a quantifiable benefit to the vehicles’ handling, performance or visual appeal.
The Sports Concept’s braking package is designed to increase stopping power and reduce fade. It features six-piston callipers at the front and four-piston at rear. The larger cross-drilled, two-piece brake rotors at front and rear assist with reducing vehicle weight and aid in retardation performance.
The IS Sports Concept is also fitted with co-developed Bilstein shock absorbers and springs, which deliver a firmer ride, increased stability for track use and reduced body roll – resulting in increased handling.
Body roll and chassis flex is further reduced with the adoption of sway bars and a chassis brace – increasing overall cornering performance, stability and rigidity.
Under the bonnet, the IS250 receives a performance air intake, resulting in a three per cent power increase and a carbon-fiber engine cover. Vehicles with manual transmissions also receive a short shift kit, resulting in a 35 per cent reduction in fore and aft gearshift movement
A performance clutch delivers a 16 per cent increase in clamping force, delivering a sportier pedal feel and increased power delivery. The Sports Concept has a stainless steel “cat-back” exhaust system, delivering a deeper, richer exhaust note and a power increase of 1.5 per cent.
To top it all off, the Sports Concept also features front and rear lip spoilers and striking lightweight graphite gray, 10-spoke, 19-inch forged aluminum wheels. Lexus chief executive John Roca said the performance accessories fitted to IS250 Sports Concept were currently under consideration for Australia. “The introduction of the IS250 Sports Concept is still in preliminary stages but it’s something we definitely want to investigate,” Mr Roca said.
The Lexus IS300 featured here is another great modification by the western on the IS300 or also known Toyota Altezza in Japanese Domestic Market (JDM). Eventhough, the factory setting 2jZ-GE engine is good enough in term of power, but many of the IS300 enthusiasts choose the 2JZ-GTE taken from Toyota Supra simply because of the possible engine swap with minor mod. If you thing that the swap is easy, you are definitely wrong, nothing bolts in and fits, some of the things need to undergo major mod. Not to mention that all IS300 comes with auto tranny ! The engine swap also maybe very much related to the famous legendary rear wheel drive AE86. What do you think of this Toyota monster.
The TEAM Lexus will competing in the American GT2 LeMans Series in July with their Lexus IS 350 GT2. The Lexus IS 350 GT2 is powered by a production-based V6 enginewith major modification with can deliver around 470 hp.
The Lexus IS 350 GT2 will debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon and will race for the first time at the Twelve Hours of Sebring in March.
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