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Lexus Enform: The New In-Car Telematics Service

Lexus has announced Lexus Enform, their replacement for Lexus Link in-car service. Referred to as a telematics service, this integrated system will be introduced with the new 2010 Lexus RX and adds a new layer of convenience and utility. There are the expected features, outlined here: Automatic Collision Notification (ACN): Safety Connect’s ACN will help …

Kevin · January 7th, 2009

Edmunds Previews the 2010 Lexus RX 350

The second in what’s bound to be an absolute torrent, Edmunds has posted their 2010 Lexus RX preview. Like Popular Mechanics, Edmunds liked the new driving feel, but they were more impressed with the new Remote Touch: Our experience with iDrive, COMAND and MMI tells us that Remote Touch will be more cumbersome than using …

Kevin · January 7th, 2009

First Test Drive of the 2010 Lexus RX

Popular Mechanics has published the first journalist test drive of the new 2010 Lexus RX, which reveals a surprising side to the SUV: Based on a car-like platform, the RX drives with reassuring stability. The electric power steering has been recalibrated to lose the somewhat digital on/off feel afflicting most Toyota/Lexus systems and now provides …

Kevin · January 6th, 2009

Lexus USA 2008 Year-End Sales Report

It feels like the only automotive topic left, but the slumping automotive sector certainly left its mark on Lexus USA’s 2008 sales, dropping 21.2% compared to 2007. Here are the year-end totals: 2008 2007 % Change IS250/350 49,432 54,933 -10.3 ES350 64,135 82,867 -22.9 GS350/460/450h 15,759 23,381 -32.8 SC430 1,986 3,927 -49.6 LS460/600h L 20,255 …

Kevin · January 5th, 2009

Lexus USA December 2008 Sales Report

The sales for Lexus USA’s last month of 2008 are in, and it wasn’t exactly a December to Remember. Here are the model-by-model numbers: 2008 2007 % Change IS250/350/F 3,539 5,651 -37.4 ES350 5,236 8,005 -34.6 GS350/460/450h 1,200 2,579 -53.5 SC430 116 348 -66.7 LS460/600h L 1,451 3,257 -55.4 Total Cars 11,542 19,840 -41.8 RX350/400h …

Kevin · January 5th, 2009

2010 Lexus ES 350?

It looks like the rumor of a 2010 Lexus ES facelift is right on the mark, as blogger Vince Burlapp has posted a blurry photo of an ES with a revised front-end. The headlight treatment does seem a little derivative, but I really like the new grille. It has a strong, unique look, especially when …

Kevin · January 4th, 2009

2009 Lexus Models

Welcome to 2009! To prepare for this new year, let’s recap what we can expect over the next twelve months. The most definitive information regarding Lexus’ future was a WSJ interview with Lexus General Manager Mark Templin, where he promised four new models this year. Here’s a breakdown: New Lexus RX The biggest Lexus story …

Kevin · January 1st, 2009

TPP’s Ten Most Popular Posts of 2008

It’s the last day of 2008, making it the perfect day to list the most popular stories over the last year. Let’s start: 10. Is the Lexus LF-A really the new SC? Early this year, I was struck by the idea that the Lexus LF-A was actually the F-Sport version of the next SC, and …

Kevin · December 31st, 2008

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