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SEMA 2009: Meet the world's most desirable Lexus RX450h by Branew

Let me be blunt: I don't like luxury crossovers. At all. It's a niche with no appeal to me whatsoever. Not a car, not a truck – just a fat sedan jacked up on stilts to woo trophy wives with fancy badges and reassure soccer mammas that their children are "safe." And the Lexus RX gets the sharp point of my spear of anger because it's basically responsible for the high-end CUV craze. Not a fan of hybrids, either. That said, I'm absolutely smitten with Branew's Lexus RX450h. I think it's the stance, has to be. But there is just ... Read more →

Bargain Bin: High-priced hybrids get hefty incentives Jeremy Korzeniewski

Surprise! Lexus and its parent company, Toyota, are apparently finding that it's not as easy selling hybrids for $106,000 as it is to move them for $25,000. The Lexus LS 600h L is certainly an ...

Without Cash for Clunkers in September, Prius sales hold steady Sebastian Blanco

Without the government-assisted sales boost of Cash for Clunkers, auto sales overall were down in September, but it wasn't as bad as all that. For the world's most iconic hybrid – the ...

Frankfurt 2009: Lexus 600h revealed in full detail Sam Abuelsamid

For 2010, Lexus is doing a mid-cycle refresh on its flagship LS lineup, including the hybrid drive LS600h. The system mainly carries over hardware, but some of the controls are enhanced with the ...

Frankfurt 2009: Lexus LF-Ch Concept hits, misses AutoblogGreen Staff

We spent over 40 minutes photographing the oddly named Lexus LF-Ch Concept and still aren't sure what we think of it. From certain angles it's brilliant – everything the Lincoln Concept C ...

REPORT: Lexus could go even smaller than LF-Ch concept? 2 months ago on Autoblog Green

Lexus doesn't currently play in the small car segment in any of the markets it competes in. That's set to change in short order, as evidenced by the LF-Ch concept that the premium Japanese automaker is slated to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week. Interestingly, Lexus could reportedly ...

Officially Official: Lexus reveals the LF-Ch concept, coming to LA show 2 months ago on Autoblog Green

Lexus has released a whole batch of exterior and interior photos of the LF-Ch concept that debuts next week in Frankfurt. The C-segment five-door hatchback seems a likely candidate for production in the next couple of years, but the car gets a very aggressive looking nose that will almost ...

REPORT: Toyota to ask Japanese government to extend green car incentives 2 months ago on Autoblog Green

It comes as little surprise that Toyota would want the Japanese government to extend its current series of green car incentives past their scheduled ending date of March, 2010. After all, the automaker has seen sales of its latest hybrids skyrocket in its home market, and much of that success ...

Frankfurt Preview: Lexus teases LF-Ch concept 2 months ago on Autoblog Green

With just a few weeks left before the Frankfurt Motor Show kicks off in high gear, Lexus has decided it is high time to let loose a single teaser image of its hotly anticipated hybrid hatchback concept. The C-Segment model carries the LF-Ch designation and not the recently trademarked CT ...

REPORT: Lexus to drop non-hybrid RX, LS and GS in UK 2 months ago on Autoblog Green

Despite the fact that diesel is undoubtedly the fuel of choice for a large percentage of Europeans looking to squeeze every mile out of a gallon of dead dino juice, Lexus seems to be sticking to its hybrid guns across the pond in a major way. In fact, Autocar reports that Toyota's luxury ...

REPORT: Lexus HS 250h in short supply; U.S. launch affected? 2 months ago on Autoblog Green

Once again, a hybrid sales success may mean shortages for Toyota as the Japanese automaker rolls out a desirable new product here in the United States. First, the new-for-2010 Prius hatchback proved to be such a stellar sales champ that Toyota found its production hampered by a shortage of ...

REPORT: Lexus hatch coming to U.S. in 2012? 2 months ago on Autoblog Green

Just about a week ago, Lexus released a teaser image for a small hatchback that's tipped to debut in concept form at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show in September. At the time, we wondered out loud if Toyota's premium brand would see fit to offer the entry-level model here in the States since ...

Frankfurt Preview: Lexus shrinking luxury into Premium Compact Concept 2 months ago on Autoblog Green

One of the hallmarks of major auto shows is the teases and the hints that automakers dole out in the weeks (sometimes months) before the orchestrated unveilings under the bright lights. Lexus isn't saying much about a new "Premium Compact Concept" that will bow at the Frankfurt Motor Show next ...

Toyota to triple production of Lexus HS 250h 3 months ago on Autoblog Green

According to a report from the Nikkei newspaper in Japan (via Hybrid Cars), Toyota plans to nearly triple production of the Lexus HS 250h hybrid sedan. The reason? Unexpectedly brisk sales in Japan, it would seem. When the luxury hybrid was launched on July 14, Toyota reportedly expected to sell ...

Lexus trademarks CT 200h, CT 300h and CT 400h for entry-level Euro hybrids? 3 months ago on Autoblog Green

The gurus over at my.IS forums bring us more material to chew on today regarding the long-rumored C-Segment hybrid hatchback from Lexus that would go up against the likes of the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series and is expected to debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. Not long ago, Lexus trademarked ...

No Lexus HS250h for Europe, hybrid IS instead 3 months ago on Autoblog Green

Lexus has apparently decided not to offer its new HS250h sedan to European buyers. Instead of the luxury dedicated hybrid, EU buyers will be able to opt for a hybridized version of the IS sedan. Since the IS is a rear wheel drive platform rather than the front wheel drive setup used on the HS, ...

Lexus HS250h officially priced, starting at $34,200 3 months ago on Autoblog Green

Lexus has finally released official pricing for the new HS250h hybrid sedan ahead of its late August on-sale date. The HS will be available in 2 trim levels, with the base model starting at $34,200 and the Premium model going for $36,970. The EPA has rated the 2.4-liter HS at 35 mpg in the city ...

Lexus expects to sell 25,000 HS 250h hybrids in first year 5 months ago on Autoblog Green

Just like the rest of the industry, Toyota's sales are down this year, and that includes its standard-bearing Prius hybrid hatchback. There are signs that the new 2010 model will revive Prius sales somewhat, and the Japanese automaker is hoping to have similar success with its new Lexus HS 250h ...

First Drive: 2010 Lexus HS 250h is pretty on the inside 5 months ago on Autoblog Green

Just because The Cold War is over doesn't mean that all cold wars have come to an end. Two protagonists in the auto industry – once again, East vs. West – are currently embroiled in an in-car safety and technology arms race that is beginning to look more like NASA vs. Roskosmos than ...

2010 Lexus RX 450h starts at $42,535, slightly lower than 2009 models 6 months ago on Autoblog Green

Lexus' new RX 450h goes on sale in mid-summer, and if you're interested in buying the hybrid "car-based luxury utility vehicle," here's what it'll cost you: The base prices, including shipping, start at $42,535 (FWD) and $44,125 (AWD). These numbers are down slightly from the 2009 models, which ...

Lexus RX 450h: you can't have pockets in hybrid production area 6 months ago on Autoblog Green

The Lexus RX 450h is already a fairly impressive hybrid vehicles, numberswise. The CUV gets 44.8 mpg (37 mpg U.S.) on the combined cycle and emits 148 grams of CO2 per km. To make the luxury vehicle even more green, Lexus has released information on how clean the manufacturing process for the ...

Biodiesel, Solar power come out ahead in Lexus Eco Challenge 6 months ago on Autoblog Green

The 2008-09 edition of the Lexus Eco Challenge is over and high school teams from Illinois and Florida have captured the top $50,000 prizes. The competition is open to teams of middle and high school students nationwide and is intended to encourage them to get involved in projects that help the ...

Geneva Preview: 37 mpg (U.S.) Lexus RX 450h CUV 8 months ago on Autoblog Green

When we first met the RX 450h hybrid CUV - excuse me, the "car-based luxury utility vehicle," during the LA Auto Show last November, Lexus wouldn't say what mileage the vehicle would get. Now that we're a bit closer to the release date and the CUV's European debut at the Geneva Motor Show this ...

Doctor's Lexus hybrid explodes in Arkansas, "explosive device" found 9 months ago on Autoblog Green

This is one of those stories that, when you first read the headline, you think, "This will be all over the internet in a matter of minutes." The details are as follows: A Lexus hybrid belonging to the chairman of the Arkansas Medical Board, Dr. Trent Pierce, exploded this morning outside his home. ...

Rumormill: Lexus LS could get base V6 model 9 months ago on Autoblog Green

The trend towards more fuel efficient automobiles is stretching past its expected economy car roots and into the upper reaches of large luxury vehicles. It could be argued that Lexus started this particular trend with its range of hybrid vehicles, especially the GS 450h and the LS 600h premium ...

Ethanol leads to recall of some Lexus models 9 months ago on Autoblog Green

Ethanol fuel with low moisture content has the potential to corrode the inside of the fuel delivery pipes in some Lexus vehicles, including GS300/350, IS250/350, and LS460/460L models from 2006, 2007 and 2008 model years. The problem, which can create a pinhole leak in the pipes, has caused ...

Lexus announces limited editions of RX 400h hybrid SUVs 10 months ago on Autoblog Green

If the standard Lexus RX 400h just isn't enough high-priced hybrid handsomeness for you, then a Lexus sales representative would like to speak to you as soon as possible. Lexus has just announced two new Limited Edition RX 400h models that are now on sale in the UK at "highly competitive" ...

Lexus refines hybrid drivetrain for RX450h, 28 mpg city/27 highway 10 months ago on Autoblog Green

A few months back at the LA Auto Show, where Lexus introduced the world to its latest RX450h hybrid crossover, the automaker was not yet ready to reveal its price or fuel mileage ratings. Things are still a bit hazy on the pricing front, but we do have some preliminary mileage data to share, ...

Detroit Preview: Lexus HS250h spied testing 10 months ago on Autoblog Green

We're anxiously awaiting the debut of the Lexus HS250h dedicated hybrid model at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show, but we can at least tide ourselves over with a few spy shots of the sedan being tested in all of its camo'd glory. As we can clearly see, this is not a hatchback like the Prius - which ...

LA 2008: 2010 Lexus RX 450h live unveiling 11 months ago on Autoblog Green

Ten years after introducing the "car-based luxury utility vehicle segment," Lexus unveiled its latest hybrid, the 2010 RX 450h, today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The second-gen RX 450h uses a 3.5 liter V6 gas engine (Atkinson cycle) and an upgraded inverter for a total of 295 hp in a luxury ...

Lexus IS 220d drops CO2 emissions and prices 12 months ago on Autoblog Green

For 2009, Lexus thought that lower is better. The new IS models coming to the UK will cost less than their current counterparts and, more importantly, will have lowered CO2 emissions in the new IS 220d. This model, with a 2.2-liter diesel engine, goes from 168 g/km to 163. Not a whole heaping ...

First look: 2010 Lexus RX450h, RX350 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

We know Lexus is planning on introducing the RX-series at the LA Auto Show in a few weeks. Over at Autospies, they got their hands on some scans of what appears to be a Japanese brochure of the new 2010 RX450h and RX350. Reaction is mixed, but these modern station wagons for the suburb set don't ...

2010 Lexus RX to debut at LA Auto Show, including hybrid 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Lexus is set to bring its 2010 RX-series of crossover utility vehicles to the LA Auto Show, including an updated hybrid model. Details are scarce, but there may be a clue or two we can glean from the LF-Xh concept that was shown back in late 2007 at the Tokyo Motor Show. Recent spy shots ...

Lexus Prius is just the beginning; Lexus considering a hybrid-only line 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Just the other day, Lexus' European head Andy Pfeiffenberger said that Lexus is in the hybrid market for the long term. The Japanese automaker is following Toyota, its owner, into the gas/electric waters head first with no plans to back out any time soon. In fact, a report in Japan's Nikkei ...

Lexus forced, again, to remove deceptively green ad in UK 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Lexus doesn't have a good history with the ads for its hybrid SUVs in Europe. Not too long ago, Toyota got into trouble for running the slogan "HIGH PERFORMANCE. LOW EMISSIONS. ZERO GUILT" in reference to its Lexus RX 400h hybrid SUV. The marque is back in the Advertising Standards Authority's ...

Lexus readies RX 400h and GS 450h for police duty 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

click to enlarge Lexus is hedging its bets with the British cops. At the annual National Police Fleet Managers conference that will take place in early September in the UK, the luxury automaker wants police fleets to seriously consider its hybrid vehicles - the RX 400h and the GS 450h, both of ...

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