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Lexus dropped the hybrid HS 250h

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:56:11 +0000

Since the premiere of the Lexus 250h hybrid passed only three years and he now goes into history. The company decided to stop production because of plunging sales in the U.S. market. If the 2010 Lexus still managed to sell over 10,000 units of the model, then in 2011 the result was lamentable – less than 3,000 units sold. Market performance in Japan was even worse. Therefore, the Lexus representative told the publication InsideLine, the total decline of 73% is sufficient grounds to stop the pattern of production. Everything about this model started well. It was shown at the exhibition in Detroit in 2009, where he was introduced as “the most economical car Lexus”. The hybrid engine is similar to the Toyota Camry – a combination of 2.4-liter gasoline engine with 187 hp and two electric motors with variable transmission, which transmits power to the front wheels. Fatal for the HS 250h, however, was the decision to launch the Lexus hybrid version of the business sedan ES, to whom focused brand customers. The car is still appearing in the old generation into the store www.lexus.co.uk and can be found at low are really good prices. The technology used into the car is working pretty good and most probably Lexus will just turn the new generation of the car into the new model.
Also see more about Lexus CT 200h on http://www.lexus.co.uk/range/ct/ct-200h.aspx

Lexus GS 350 F Sport

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 03:47:37 +0000

The Japanese automotive brand Lexus has chosen a very appropriate place for the debut of F Sport package for the new generation of GS 350. The default package includes sporty styling lot of changes including new bumpers, side skirts, grille, diffuser and spoiler on the tailgate, giving the car a more aggressive look. Furthermore, there are specially designed package for 19-inch wheels, adaptive sports suspension and powerful brakes, but as optional, and a new generation system for AWD. The F Sport package for Lexus GS 350 also includes some changes to the interior of the car, the main of which are luxurious leather seats and central parts of the seats are covered with perforated leather, aluminum pedals and steering wheel.
Drive the car was entrusted to the standard Lexus GS 350 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces power 306 h.p. and maximum torque of 375 Nm. The sedan accelerates from 0-60 mph (0 to 96 km/h) for 5.7 sec.

Lexus CT 200h got aggressive tuning

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:43:41 +0000

Hardly you have heard of the company Fox Marketing, but it certainly deserves to be given attention and, as presented quite aggressive Developing the Lexus CT 200h. The хybrid hatchback has been heavily modified and may be praised by a new body kit, including bumpers, side skirts, extended wheel arches and large rear dofuzer. The appearance of tuned Lexus CT 200h is complemented by attractive 20-inch wheels wearing tires Toyo T1R, and the unique body paint, developed by experts in the field BASF. The interior of the car is even equipped with sports seats Yonaka Ronind and new pedals, steering wheel and gearshift, and to enhance stability and security care new brakes and suspension. The 1.8-liter engine of the Lexus CT 200h is not overlooked by his power has increased by as 164 h.p. and now reaches 300 h.p. This is achieved through the intake system Climax, System Eaton supercharged and intercooler Yonaka.

The importance of Deductible in a Car insurance plan

Viliyana Filipova — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 18:48:16 +0000

When you are buying a car, apart from the type of car, you would also have to consider the type of car insurance that you would be opting for. If you own a car, you just can not bypass the decision to own a car insurance plan. In fact some states have even declared it illegal for car owners who do not have a policy. But how can you choose a plan? Which would be the most suitable plan for you? Before choosing your car insurance it is important for you to understand which aspects affect the amount and plan that you would be best suitable for.
One of the most important aspects of the insurance policy is the deductible. Regardless of which car insurance company you are choosing, the choice of how much deductible you want to pay would be provided to you. What is the deductible exactly? Let us say you get involved in an accident. You would be required to pay a particular amount of money from your own pocket. This is called the deductible. You would have to state the amount that you are capable of paying. So in case you do get involved in an accident, the insurance company would reimburse the money above this deductible.
There is however one issue that you would have to understand here. There is one principle according to which all the car insurance companies work. The lower the amount of deductible that you state, the higher insurance installment you would have to pay. This means that when you state a deductible, you are indirectly influencing the amount you would have to pay as monthly installments. Obviously it is a smarter move to state a higher deductible, which would means that the amount of the monthly installment that would come down.
While it is definitely smart to quote a higher deductible, you should be careful not to cut your cloth beyond your means. There are loads of people who end up stating a real high deductible rate because they want to reduce the amount of insurance installments that they would need to pay. Often they choose a deductible that is unreasonable high and unaffordable. However this plan can backfire badly. So when you are choosing your deductible, make sure that the amount that you are choosing is not something you would not be able to pay. It is the right balance between the two that makes up for a smart insurance plan.

Lexus LFA got special version

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 20 May 2010 02:54:34 +0000

Lexus will produce only 500 units of supercars LFA, but it certainly will not prevent it received several special versions, the first of them is already available. LFA Special Edition boasts a number of mechanical improvements, compared with the standard model, including increased power of the 4.8-liter V10 engine with 10 h.p. to 570 h.p. achieved by fine tuning of the ECU-it. The car has also received a modified gearbox in which gear changing is done with 0.05 sec faster, and new suspension HPO, abbreviated from “High-Power-Only”. Lexus LFA Special Edition has improved aerodynamics, thanks to new front lip, additional wings of the new front bumper and rear spoiler made of material CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced polymer). Special version of the LFA will be available in black, matte black, pure white and orange of the cabin. Not yet announced what the dynamic performance and price of the car.
The car is really premium with luxury interior and very nice design.

Japanese snapped up all Lexus LFA

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:51:24 +0000

Only three months after the official debut of the Lexus LFA, residents of Japan have a pre-order for all 165 copies for the home of the supercar. This was despite the extremely high cost of Lexus LFA, which is available in the Land of the rising sun against the sum of 37.5 million yen (about 410 thousand dollars). However, it is largely due to the fact that the model will be manufactured only 500 pieces worldwide. Originally from Lexus were announced that will collect all requests for LFA, and then will decide which customers to sell copies, but it is unclear whether they still adhere to this plan. In addition, Japanese cars will offer only a two-year lease, which aim to prevent the resale of vehicles by speculators. We remind you that Lexus LFA is equipped with 4.8-liter, V10 engine with a power 560 h.p. in 8 700 rev/min. and a maximum torque of 480 Nm at 6 800 rev/min. The car accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 3.7 sec and can develop over 350 kilometers per hour, but for security reasons, its maximum speed is limited to 325 kilometers per hour.
The car was attractive and requests for it were too much more than the launched units.

Lexus LFA

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:01:10 +0000

The star of the Tokyo Motor Show, which opens its doors to visitors on 24th, will undoubtedly be the new supercar to the Lexus. Although the initial concept was called the LF-A, the Japanese have decided to simplify the name of the serial model, eliminating the hyphen. Lexus LFA has a 4.8-liter V10 engine, whose power is 560 h.p. in 8 700 rev/min. but its maximum torque of 480Nm achieved. at 6 800 rev/min. Drive is transmitted to the rear wheels via a six-speed robotized transmission. The driver will have to choose between four modes of driving, depending on their preferences, while the most extreme car accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 3.7 sec. Maximum speed of the vehicle the sport has a limit of 325 kilometers per hour, but in some editions, if it is removed, reaching 350 kilometers per hour is guaranteed. Dimensions of the Lexus LFA are 4 505 mm in length, 1 895 mm in width and 1 220 mm in height and the distance between the two axes is 2 605 mm. The weight of the car is only 1 480 kg. As it was achieved thanks to the numerous lightweight components, such as bodywork, which is made of 65% of carbon.
Of course every supercar should offer excellent security for driver and passengers. Therefore, from the Lexus LFA are equipped with the latest generation of high-tech suspension and a host of active safety systems. To stop caring mechanisms carbon-ceramic Brembo, which are 4-stroke thickness 4-stroke front and rear wheels are a 20-inch BBS. Since Lexus already begun to accept applications for the LFA, but only 500 lucky winners will be able to gain unique vehicle. In the spring of 2010th of the company will communicate the names of future owners of the supercar, the first of them will get their copies in December of that year. The price of the Lexus LFA is 375 000 USD. It also became clear that in 2012 Lexus will release two special versions of the LFA, which will feature unique colors and extras, but they did not mention any details.

Lexus renewed ES 350

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:37:51 +0000

Besides the redesigned luxury sedan Lexus LS 600h, the exhibition in Frankfurt and made his debut on 2010 model ES 350, which has received minor changes in their appearance and offers greater security for the driver and passengers. Changes were made in the lights, grille and front bumper, side mirrors with integrated turn signals in them, wheels are a new design with five double spokes, and a compartment will be offered four new colors. The interior of the Lexus ES 350 is a new center console and steering wheel with multifunction buttons updated. Standard equipment now includes a driver’s seat with memory function for position. The engine of the sedan is the same 3.5-liter V6, as that of his predecessor. His power is 272 h.p a maximum torque of 344Nm achieved. Drive is transmitted to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.
Lexus ES 350 provides even greater security, thanks to those imposed in the standard equipment 10 airbags and electronic stabilization program, including systems for antilock brakes and a brake force distribution. The price of the redesigned Lexus ES 350 in the United States will be 35 600 USD, with sales of the model there will start in October.

Lexus LF-Ch Concept

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:57:34 +0000

Since Lexus has finally revealed details of its first hatchback, which concept will debut at next week’s tentative exhibition in Frankfurt, in parallel, spread and high resolution photos of the car. Dimensions of the LF-Ch are 4,300 mm length, 1,790 mm width and 1,400 mm height and the distance between the two axes is 2,600 mm. The dimensions of the concept are very similar to those of Audi A3 (4,292 mm Length, 1,765 mm Width, 1,423 mm height and 2,578 mm Wheelbase). Lexus LF-Ch has been the so-called L-finesse design, as well as other new models the company characterized by the most elegant and refined look. The interior of the concept in high-tech style, its equipment includes integrated innovation system Remote Touch, which gives the driver access to all functions of the car and made dozens of extra buttons.
Lexus of yet decided not to reveal what the last hybrid drive system of the concept LF-Ch, only hinted that it will allow the car to move and in full electric mode.

Lexus will present hatchback next year

Viliyana Filipova — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:36:43 +0000

During the exhibition in Frankfurt in September, Lexus will introduce a concept of his first hatchback model. The car is called the C-Premium, as his base will be created serial version, whose debut is scheduled to take place next Car in Geneva. According to British publication Autocar, the production model will be 90% similar to the concept, and that under what initials will sell the car to conjugate “BS” or “CS”. Sales of the Lexus first hatchback in Europe is expected to start in the second half of 2010. Not communicate what will be its price, but it is clear that he will compete with cars such as Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series. From Autocar also argue that the serial version of the Lexus C-Premium will be equipped with hybrid drive, known by our model HS 250h, which appears in the U.S. this month.
It is a combination of electric motor and 2.4-liter petrol engine, whose total capacity is 187 h.p.