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Lexus reveals LF-LC sports hybrid concept

As the dust settles on the opening days of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), we find ourselves slowly working through the news of all the new concepts. Lexus GS hybrid deals on TheHybridCarWebsite.co.uk We previously announced that Lexus was to reveal a new hybrid 2+2 sports coupe model at the show in Detroit, [...]

Hybrid model drives Lexus sales growth

Lexus is celebrating being the fastest growing mainstream car maker in the UK, after reporting a year on year growth in sales of 33.3 per cent in 2011. Lexus GS hybrid deals on TheHybridCarWebsite.co.uk This success is largely down to the success of the new ‘compact premium hybrid’, the CT200h, which alone achieved sales of [...]

News in brief: Lexus to unveil hybrid car

The 2012 North American International Auto Show, known colloquially as the Detroit Motor Show, is shaping up to be an exciting event for green car fans with Lexus, Toyota’s luxury brand, the latest to announce an important innovation heading to the event. Lexus will unveil the LF-LC 2+2 sport coupe at the event – a [...]

Lexus hybrid’s hush honoured with Noise Abatement award

Lexus has been awarded a Quiet Mark from the UK Noise Abatement Society in recognition of its ‘Quiet Revolution’ marketing campaign launched to promote the release of the new CT 200h compact hybrid model. Pop star Kylie Minoque fronted the advertisements for the new CT 200h, which launched earlier this year. In TV advisements, the [...]

Manufacturer Spotlight: Lexus

Where we stand: November, 2011 As the luxury vehicle division of Japanese carmaker Toyota, Lexus cars are now sold globally and it is the largest premium cars division to emanate from Japan. However, despite the marquee’s focus on luxury and style it has continued its parent company’s emphasis on greener vehicles. Lexus has focused on [...]

Lexus takes the lead in emission cutting

The launch of the car dubbed the ‘world’s first full premium compact hybrid’, the Lexus CT200h has helped its maker achieve the sharpest fall in average CO2 emissions.  Not only that but in the latest analysis by cleangreencars, the luxury car brand also achieved the sharpest fall in CO2 of any car maker in the [...]

Lexus introduces all-new hybrid in Frankfurt

Chalk up another new vehicle for the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, with Toyota’s luxury brand Lexus, unveiling its all-new 2013 GS450h Hybrid. Lexus GS hybrid deals on TheHybridCarWebsite.co.uk The aim for the vehicle was to reduce fuel consumption and emissions without sacrificing performance. As such, it features the Lexus Hybrid Drive system with an Atkinson [...]

Lexus hybrid top choice for US golfers

With golf’s Open Championship set to tee off this Thursday at the Royal St. George, Lexus has revealed that two top US golfers will be using its RX 450h hybrid as their official transport at the event. Currently ranked 10th in the world, Nick Watney and 1998 Open winner Mark O’Meara are Lexus brand ambassadors [...]

Electrified models score top safety marks from Euro NCAP

The all-electric Nissan Leaf has proved its safety credentials after scoring a five star rating from Euro NCAP. Complimenting its Top Safety Pick accolade from the US  Institute for Highway Safety, the new rating proves the real-world safety of electric cars despite concerns expressed by some members of the public about high voltage cars. The [...]

Lexus to debut new hybrid car

The Lexus hybrids just keep on coming – and now the luxury branch of Toyota is expected to debut a new concept at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. Known as the LF-Gh, which stands for Lexus Future Grand Touring Hybrid, the vehicle is expected to “redefine” the premium grand touring saloon car. Lexus [...]