Problems just don’t stop coming for Toyota. Consumer Reports has found a safety issue on the Lexus GX 460, and it’s so serious that they have issued a “Don’t Buy” warning, and Lexus has halted sales of the car to fix it.
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Lexus’ marketing department fails at Photoshop
Either Lexus’ marketing department needs to go back to school, or we’re soon going to get a spontaneous powerslide recall for the Lexus IS.
Hint for those who don’t get it: How many cars do you know which powerslide without a driver?
Source: Lexus.ca (May be removed by now) via TheCarLounge via Jalopnik
Toyota issues unintended acceleration recall in South Korea
Toyota is recalling 12,984 cars in South Korea for unintended acceleration issues, in which the driver floor mat could jam the accelerator.
Lexus LFA Nurburgring – Details released
Lexus has revealed official details of the hardcore Nurburgring edition of the LFA supercar, made to celebrate the firm’s participation in the upcoming 24 hour race.
Lexus LFA lease pricing leaked
A potential LFA buyer lessee has leaked the lease pricing for the car to the guys over at Autoblog, and as expected, it’s going to cost quite a lot, to say the least.
Next-generation Lexus IS may get wagon variant, hybrid-only drivetrain options
From 2001 to 2005, Lexus offered the IS in a wagon variant, called SportCross. Sadly, the following generation didn’t inherit this variant. However, Autocar reports that the next generation IS will be offered in a wagon variant.
Lexus LFA to race in Nurburgring 24h race, spawning Nurburging Track Edition of road car
Gazoo Racing will be fielding two Lexus LFAs in this year’s 24 Hours of Nurburgring. This will be the production car’s first professional race, and quite a big one.
Lexus releases IS350C F-Sport Special Edition
Lexus has released the IS350C F-Sport Special Edition. It’s essentially an IS350C with plenty of F-Sport accessories and a few extra touches for that “Special Edition” feel.
Lexus reveals CT 200h in Geneva, North American debut set for New York
Lexus has revealed their premium compact CT 200h in Geneva. It will be making its North American debut later this year in New York.
Toyota announces limited service campaign for VVT-i oil hoses
Toyota has announced a limited service campaign (LSC) to fix oil hoses on certain vehicles equipped with VVT-i engines. It’s important to note that this isn’t a safety recall, as it shouldn’t have any dangerous consequences if not fixed, but rather a step taken by Toyota to increase customer satisfaction.