Home

News

Lexus

Lexus News

RECALL: 2010 Toyota Prius, Lexus HS250h For ABS Software Update

As expected, Toyota has announced a recall for its 2010 Toyota Prius and 2010 Lexus HS 250h models to update the anti-lock braking system (ABS) software. The new software improves the response time of the anti-lock system and alters its sensitivity to tire slippage. The update is intended to reduce...

February 9, 2010 by John Voelcker 2

New Hybrid Scorecard Slams Carmakers For Loading On Luxury

January 27, 2010 1

Green Car Sales: Winners and Losers of 2009

January 7, 2010 2

How To Get 85 MPG In a 2010 Lexus HS 250h Hybrid: Go Downhill

January 5, 2010 1

2010 Toyota Prius rolls onto the Detroit stage at its global debut in January 2009

EPA's Most Climate-Friendly Cars: All About Fuel Efficiency

The dirty little secrets of Top 10 lists are in the methodology, as Forbes found out with its weirdly inaccurate "10 Dirtiest Cars" list. (It's the end of the year, so it's... December 22, 2009 by John Voelcker 5

Toyota to Debut New Hybrid Concept at NAIAS

Toyota has gained a considerable hybrid market share with the dedicated hybrid model the Prius. This single vehicle has outsold all other hybrid models and continues to set... December 15, 2009 by Eric Loveday

Lexus Sets Pricing for 2010 LS600h Hybrid

No manufacturer of automobiles has more hybrids in its lineup than Toyota. The company makes hybrid vehicles ranging from the budget friendly Toyota Prius on up to the... December 4, 2009 by Eric Loveday 1

Best Fuel Efficiency in the U.S.: 2010 Toyota Prius, at 50 MPG

Well, now it's official. The 2010 Toyota Prius offers the best gas mileage of any new car sold in the U.S. for the upcoming 2010 model year, with a blended EPA rating of 50... October 16, 2009 by John Voelcker 2

Prius Patent Problems? Trade Panel to Investigate Infringement Claim

A U.S. trade panel has agreed to investigate claims that Toyota infringed privately held patents in designing its hybrid electric vehicles. Toyota is widely acknowledged to... October 12, 2009 by John Voelcker 3

Loose all-weather floor mat jams accelerator pedal. Photo: NHTSA

ALERT: Largest Ever Toyota Recall of 3.8M Cars To Check Floor Mats

As reported earlier this afternoon on our sister site TheCarConnection.com, Toyota may will recall up to 3.8 million cars and pickup trucks to ensure that the floor mats on... September 29, 2009 by John Voelcker

Lexus Releases More Details On The LF-Ch Hybrid Concept

If you like premium compact hatchbacks, Lexus has something for you - provided you live in Europe. As we've previously reported, Toyota's luxury brand will unveil their LF-Ch... September 10, 2009 by Robert Scardino

Lexus Unveils LF-Ch Full Frontal

This is the face of the Lexus LF-Ch hybrid concept and it will probably come in colors other than baby poop metallic. This premium compact designed to compete with the Audi... September 8, 2009 by Robert Scardino

Audi A3 TDI clean diesel - European model

2010 Audi A3 TDI Priced at $30K, $8K Over 2010 VW Golf TDI

As of November, you'll have two choices if you want a compact five-door hatchback with a clean diesel engine. One is the brand-new 2010 Audi A3 TDI, which was just given a... September 3, 2009 by John Voelcker 3

Lexus Goes Hybrid-Only...in Britain

Well, here's a surprise. It's no news that Lexus has found it slow going breaking into the luxury market in Europe, which is dominated by Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Jaguar. By... August 27, 2009 by John Voelcker 2

Orders for Lexus HS 250h 20 Times Higher Than Toyota Expected

Perhaps it's the gas mileage rating of 35 mpg city, 34 mpg highway. Perhaps it's the tax breaks offered in Japan for hybrid vehicles, or perhaps it's because it's Lexus'... August 26, 2009 by Eric Loveday 1

Lexus HS 250h Ride & Drive, Day 3: Road Trip

In a word: comfortable. That is the best one-word summary of our long road trip in the Lexus HS 250h. Two words? VERY comfortable. Our road trip was from metro Detroit to... August 7, 2009 by Jennifer Knightstep 2

Sophie and her carseat fit nicely in the back seat of the HS250h

Lexus HS 250h Ride & Drive, Day 2: Running Errands

Today I took the Lexus HS 250h running errands with my five-year-old, Sophie. Bank, grocery store, dry cleaners, that sort of thing. At the end of the day, I'm still... August 4, 2009 by Jennifer Knightstep 1

Lexus HS 250h Ride & Drive, Day 1: First Impression

It’s ten o’clock on Saturday night and I have the windows down, the moon roof open, and “Time to Pretend” by MGMT buzzing in my ears. I feel giddy, invincible, like... August 3, 2009 by Jennifer Knightstep 7

2010 Lexus HS250h Pricing Starts at Exactly $35,000

The 2010 Lexus HS250h is an interesting beast. We've covered it quite a lot because, among other interesting traits, it pioneers a new market segment: the dedicated luxury... July 23, 2009 by John Voelcker 1