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Autospeed Aero Tests the 1991 LS 400

One of the major design considerations when the first LS 400 was being prototyped was reducing its drag co-efficent (Cd), or the amount of wind turbulence the car experienced when in motion. A low drag helps with fuel efficiency and reduces the amount of energy needed to keep the car moving, and when the car …

Kevin · June 22nd, 2007

Kelvin Tohar’s VIP Style Lexus GS 300

Even though I’m a fan of stock rides (with the exception of some nice rims & tints), it’s impossible for me to avoid drooling over Kelvin Tohar’s VIP’d (AutoLuxury) 2000 GS 300: I’m practically in love with the Junction Produce body kit, but I’m just not feeling the insanely tilted rims, which is due to …

Kevin · June 21st, 2007

Comparison: 2008 Lexus RX 350 vs. 2007 Hyundai Veracruz Limited AWD

It should be common knowledge that the Lexus RX 350 and the Hyundai Veracruz Limited are in different classes, bought by different people for different reasons, but that didn’t stop Motortrend from comparing the two vehicles in their latest issue. Let me save you the farce, the Veracruz is declared the winner of the two, …

Kevin · June 21st, 2007

Spy Video of the Prototype Lexus LF-A

Edmunds has managed to scare up a video of the Lexus LF-A prototype during last week’s run around Nürburgring: Seeing the supercar in motion is much more impressive than the spy photos, the speed is positively overpowering. In their analysis of the footage, Edmunds makes some rather astute observations: Judging from the roar, the LF-A …

Kevin · June 20th, 2007

Flickr Find: IS 350 & Civil Disobedience

Flickr user J.Garrido used his IS 350 not only to break the law, but he took a photo of it: Really, all humor aside, this is a beautiful photo, the detail and processing are impeccable and it’s certainly one of the best “new car owner” photos I’ve come across. Wonderful job.

Kevin · June 19th, 2007

Lexus U.S. Open Commercial with Nick Watney, Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, and Ben Hogan

A new LS commercial debuted during last week’s U.S. Open, and it’s one of those posthumous pitchmen type of ads — Current PGA player Nick Watney picks up golf greats Bobby Jones, Sam Snead and Ben Hogan for a round of golf: A nice sentiment, I suppose, but this type of celebrity appropriation never sits …

Kevin · June 19th, 2007

New Lexus Estimated MPG

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released its new system of calculating a vehicle’s estimated MPG, taking into consideration faster speeds/acceleration, air conditioning and colder outside temperatures. Lexus, like every carmaker, has seen their gas mileage drop, here’s a handy chart displaying the before & afters of the current lineup, along with their estimated yearly …

Kevin · June 18th, 2007

More on Lexus & The U.S. Open

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has given us more insight into Lexus’ presence at the U.S. Open: The U.S. Open at Oakmont marked the first time the USGA has used corporate sponsors in its history, and in the 107-year history of the Open. “American Express was the only other sponsor,” noted Vince Salisbury, event marketing manager for …

Kevin · June 18th, 2007

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