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New hybrid engine for the Lexus GS 0

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Justin Ridge

Lexus GS450h

The luxury division of Toyota is a development stage small hybrid engine specially designed for the new GS to compete with efficient diesel engines currently sold Audi and BMW.

The re-stylized version of the GS was put on sale in Europe last summer, but the models available are limited only hybrid GS450h petrol engine 3.5-liter V6 and 345 horsepower, and the “basic” model of GS250 2.5 liters (including gasoline) and 210 horses.

New hybrid engine for the Lexus GS

The advantage of a low emission hybrid Lexus allow drivers get BMW 520d and the Audi A6 2.0 TDI , as the Japanese brand has no plans for a diesel version in the short or medium term. Read the rest of this entry →

Lexus GS, the first image on August 18 0

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Justin Ridge

Lexus GSThere are already definite date to end of show Lexus (or to reveal …) and will definitely be the final form of the new GS and the day chosen was the August 18, that is, in just eleven days, during the Concourse d ‘Elegance to be held in and Pebble Beach, California. Being one of the biggest brands in the market should always leave quotes reveal any information about future designs, because maybe the day comes and everything indicated a misunderstanding or a metaphor in information. There might be something not recommended because it is an international event with a very powerful impact.

Lexus Group is now in its fourth generation of the GS, the luxurious large sedan, which has been completely redesigned and have added a new style in design L-fitness, but that is entirely consistent with his philosophy, as is the use of a new grill in the front quite distinctive to be applied to all future Lexus models. Moreover, the future GS will also feature an impressive dynamics and maneuverability to come LDHs enhanced by the system. Read the rest of this entry →

Lexus confirms that CT200h sold very well 0

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Justin Ridge

CT200hLexus has long been offering a different product, and that few consumers know that the Japanese preferred to one of the three great German in the premium segment. But with the CT200h that has changed.

This compact low of 30,000 euros and that many people do not Lexus raised the option now to contemplate, also encouraged by the low power and good looks that have this luxury Toyota Auris worldwide triumphs.

In Spain, demand has exceeded 1000 units and is 25% higher than that estimated by Lexus and the new orders come in waiting list. Surprise… or not, Lexus does some things very well.

Toyota announces the relaunch of its factories in Japan 0

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Justin Ridge

LexusToyota Motors has announced that March 28 will resume production of the hybrid Toyota Prius and Lexus 200h and HS CT 250h at its plants in Japan until now almost entirely closed as a result of disasters known a couple of weeks. The Prius will be built at Toyota’s Tsutsumi plant, while the Lexus models are built at Toyota Motors plant in the town of Kyushu.

While supplies Toyota parts are being significantly affected by the earthquake and Tsunami, the efficient decentralized management that Toyota manages its business makes to minimize the market effects of this company around the world. The only central part of Toyota Motors is dedicated to developing new technologies, which are still many of the components of hybrid vehicles.

Toyota Motor Corp. said that other vehicles produced in Japan are still under evaluation, and that the priority in the production chain will be hybrids, and they trust that the production of other vehicles can be met from off- Japan.

It should highlight the humanitarian role played by the automotive industry from around the world from the plight of Japan, where they have already received donations gabricantes millionaires as BMW, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche.



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