Mar 21, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla.--March 21, 2006--AAA, one of the nation's leading member organizations that provides motorists with solutions to all of their automotive needs, has selected its top cars for 2006 in 13 distinct categories, including "Cool Car of the Year." They are: Category Car EPA Miles Per Gallon -------- --- --------- ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Certified EPA-Estimated Mileage Figures for GS 450h
Mar 19, 2006
Torrance, CA - March 17, 2006: Lexus today announced the certified EPA-estimated mileage figures for the GS 450h, the world's first luxury performance hybrid sedan. The GS 450h has an EPA-estimated combined fuel-economy rating of 26 miles-per-gallon (mpg), with EPA-estimated fuel economy of 25 mpg city/28 mpg highway. ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: The Lexus IS's new V6 Engine Offers a Newly Designed Fuel Injection System
Mar 18, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--March 17, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c34498) has announced the addition of Automotive Powertrain Analyst - March Issue to their offering. Automotive is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the automotive engine and ... Continue reading
Toyota Unveils Lexus Hybrid Sedan
Mar 16, 2006
TOKYO, March 16 Mar 16, 2006; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. began selling the first hybrid sedan under its high-end Lexus marque in Japan on Thursday, saying the domestic launch would be followed by a roll-out overseas starting next month. Japan's top auto maker has been expanding its gasoline-electric hybri ... Continue reading
Golf Champion Annika Sorenstam Drives Lexus Brand
Mar 13, 2006
This Week's Safeway International to Mark U.S. Debut of Lexus-Sorenstam Partnership TORRANCE, Calif., March 13 -- When she steps onto the golf course in Phoenix at the 2006 Safeway International this week, the No. 1 player in women's golf, Annika Sorenstam, will be sporting a Lexus logo on her golf shirt. This is just ... Continue reading
Mar 3, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., March 3 -- Lexus held its European reveal of the all-new 2007 LS 460 and the company's first-ever long-wheelbase model, the LS 460L, this week at a press conference at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show. The redesigned LS flagship sedan features many world and segment firsts in preventive safety technology. " ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports : Japanese Cars Sweep Top Picks
Mar 2, 2006
DETROIT, March 1, 2006; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Japanese cars and trucks swept the Consumer Reports list of top picks for 2006, the magazine said on Wednesday, compounding the recent bad news for Detroit's embattled auto industry. Consumer Reports said it was the first time Japanese brands had ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports February 2006 Sales
Mar 1, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., March 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever February sales of 166,940 units, an increase of 2.4 percent over the same period last year. "First quarter economic growth is proving quite robust," said Jim Press, TMS president and COO. "With showrooms awash in new products ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Pricing on GS 450h Luxury Gas/Electric Hybrid Sport Sedan
Feb 28, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 28 -- The 2007 Lexus GS 450h, the world's first luxury performance hybrid sedan, goes on sale in early May with a base Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $54,900. Beyond its advanced gas/electric hybrid powertrain and Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) stability control sy ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Introduction of More Powerful 2007 RX 350 Models
Feb 21, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 21 -- Lexus announced today that the RX 330, the number-one selling luxury SUV, receives improved performance and additional luxury details for model year 2007. The new RX 350, available as both front-wheel (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) models, adopts a powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine that improve ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Prices on Select 2006 Models
Feb 17, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 17 -- Lexus announced today Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for select 2006 models. This mid-year price increase will be effective immediately for two of the brand's luxury utility vehicles. The MSRP for the GX 470 mid-size luxury utility vehicle increases by 0.2 percent, or $100, t ... Continue reading
Ultimate Car and Youth Culture Festival Kicks off 2006 Season in San Jose
Feb 10, 2006
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 10, 2006--Action Media premieres its all new 2006 XM Satellite Radio Hot Import Nights (HIN) season on Feb. 25 at the San Jose Convention Center from 5 p.m. to midnight. For 2006, HIN takes the ultimate custom car festival to a new level by creating a show that celebrates all elements of youth cult ... Continue reading
Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Announces Winners of Inaugural Chicago Auto Show Awards
Feb 10, 2006
Lexus ES 350 & Toyota Tundra Named Most Significant New Car and Truck CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- Consumer Guide Automotive, the definitive source for new and used car reviews, today announced the first recipients of its Most Significant New Introduction Awards. The Lexus ES 350 and Toyota Tundra won the honors, which were awar ... Continue reading
Toyota and Lexus Dominate 2006 IntelliChoice.com 'Best Overall Value of the Year' Awards
Feb 9, 2006
February 9, 2006 – Chicago - Toyota Motor Sales, USA, led the way yesterday in the 2006 IntelliChoice.com "Best Overall Value of the Year" Awards announced at the Chicago Auto Show. The awards recognize cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans that deliver lower cost of ownership than competitive vehicles in their respect ... Continue reading
All-New Fifth-Generation 2007 Lexus ES Sedan Redefines Entry Luxury Segment
Feb 8, 2006
CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- The all-new 2007 Lexus ES 350 made its public debut today at the Chicago Auto Show. The all-new, fully redesigned ES marks the fourth Lexus sedan to benefit from the L-finesse design language. Going on sale in late April, the fifth-generation ES improves upon every level of comfort, safety, performan ... Continue reading
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