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Lexus Sales Off to a 'Quiet' Start In 2012

Lexus Sales Off to a 'Quiet' Start In 2012

Lexus showed strength in sales in 2011 and has continued that trend so far in 2012. Sales in the year to March are up 18.4 per cent, led by the CT 200h compact premium car. The car market overall grew just 0.9 per cent, putting the strong increase by Lexus into perspective. ... Continue reading

Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New 2013 GS 450h, Updated 2013 RX 350, RX 450h and RX 350 F SPORT, and 2012 IS Sedans

Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New 2013 GS 450h, Updated 2013 RX 350, RX 450h and RX 350 F SPORT, and 2012 IS Sedans

TORRANCE, Calif. – April 6, 2012 – Lexus today announced the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the all-new 2013 GS 450h hybrid luxury sport sedan, the complete 2013 RX luxury utility vehicle line, and a price adjustment to the 2012 IS luxury sport sedan. Equipped with the second generation ... Continue reading

Only 35 Percent of Hybrid Owners Buying Hybrids Again Says Polk Report

Only 35 Percent of Hybrid Owners Buying Hybrids Again Says Polk Report

While the selection of hybrid models in the U.S. has more than doubled since 2007, only 35 percent of hybrid vehicle owners choose to purchase a hybrid again when returning to market in 2011, according to recent analysis by Polk (See Table A). If repurchase behavior among the high volume audience of Toyota Prius owners ... Continue reading

New Car Review: 2013 Lexus GS By Marty Bernstein

New Car Review: 2013 Lexus GS By Marty Bernstein

LEXUS LOOKS FORWARD WITH GREAT NEW RIDE by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-at-Large The Auto Channel Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota had a terrible 2011. Japan’s disastrous earthquake, resultant tsunami, then a nuclear meltdown, followed by floods in Thailand that crippled production and sales of America’s ... Continue reading

Lexus Crafting a New Approach to Customer Relationships

Lexus Crafting a New Approach to Customer Relationships

When Lexus was established 23 years ago, it was dedicated to providing the best customer service experience in the industry. Lexus' commitment to that goal is reflected in its top position in the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction Index for 15 years, including the past four in a row. Now, Lexus is raising ... Continue reading

All-New Lexus ES Luxury Sedan to Make World Debut at 2012 New York International Auto Show

All-New Lexus ES Luxury Sedan to Make World Debut at 2012 New York International Auto Show

TORRANCE, Calif., March 28, 2012; Lexus will reveal the all-new ES luxury sedan on Wednesday, April 4th, in conjunction with the New York International Auto Show. The sixth-generation ES model introduces a progressive new design featuring the Lexus signature spindle grille and a new dynamic driving experience. The Lexu ... Continue reading

Lexus to help Queen achieve her anniversary wish - Love your neighbours!

Lexus to help Queen achieve her anniversary wish - Love your neighbours!

Lexus are working with the Noise Abatement Society to launch the Quiet Mark - a new quality mark to encourage quiet design from hair dryers to hedge trimmers, from coffee makers to cars. Every part of our day can be stressful and noisy - from the alarm clock waking us up, to the kettle and juicer churning in the kitche ... Continue reading

Lexus Signs Retainer with Ruder Finn Singapore

Lexus Signs Retainer with Ruder Finn Singapore

Lexus, a premium manufacturer of luxury cars, has signed a 12-month retainer with Ruder Finn for its media communications in Singapore. Ruder Finn, one of the largest independent integrated communication firms in the world, won the retainer in a pitch among local and international agencies. Since the launch of Lexus in ... Continue reading

He Shoots! He Scores (a Lexus)!

He Shoots! He Scores (a Lexus)!

Adding even more excitement than usual to a Capitals hockey game on March 27 th, one lucky finalist in a shootout competition at the Verizon Center is guaranteed to win a 2-year lease of the all-new 2013 Lexus GS 350. The three winners of qualifying rounds in the Lexus GS Slapshot Challenge will converge on center ice ... Continue reading

Heels on Wheels: 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid 200h Review

Heels on Wheels: 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid 200h Review

SEE ALSO: Lexus Buyers Guide - Specs, Prices and Comparisons HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LEXUS CT200h VEHICLE The sporty Lexus CT200h is unique to the market in the sense it wraps a lot of popular – yet uncommonly matched – attributes into one car. Now ... Continue reading

Lexus, Infiniti and Acura Dealerships Top Ranked for Response to Customer Internet Inquiries, Reports Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index

Lexus, Infiniti and Acura Dealerships Top Ranked for Response to Customer Internet Inquiries, Reports Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index

Lexus, Infiniti and Acura dealerships ranked highest in the 2012 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index (PSI) Internet Lead Effectiveness() (ILE) Benchmarking Study, which‚ measured auto dealership responsiveness to customer inquiries received over the internet. Study rankings by brand were determined by the patent-pe ... Continue reading

2013 Lexus RX Luxury Utility Vehicle Unveiled at 2012 Geneva Motor Show

2013 Lexus RX Luxury Utility Vehicle Unveiled at 2012 Geneva Motor Show

GENEVA -- March 6, 2012: Featuring the new bolder, signature Lexus spindle grille and upgraded interior, the new 2013 RX will continue to be the most popular choice in the luxury crossover segment it created over 10 years ago. The 2013 RX gets a fresh sportier look at the front with a new bumper, complemented with new ... Continue reading

Chevrolet, Chrysler Super Bowl Ads Scored; Honda, Lexus Ads Didn't; CarWoo! MarketPlace Analysis Reveals Behavioral Effects of Super Bowl Commercials

Chevrolet, Chrysler Super Bowl Ads Scored; Honda, Lexus Ads Didn't; CarWoo! MarketPlace Analysis Reveals Behavioral Effects of Super Bowl Commercials

As weeks have passed since the automakers ran their Super Bowl commercials around the world, it is only now possible to know whether the ads worked to actually change consumer behavior. The advertising pundits have had their turn to assess the spots, but CarWoo!'s infographic of the effects of 2012 Super Bowl ads demon ... Continue reading

Lexus GS Takes on Curves of SI Swimsuit Model Tori Praver with TORI 500 Racing Game App

Lexus GS Takes on Curves of SI Swimsuit Model Tori Praver with TORI 500 Racing Game App

What do you get when you cross a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model with a hot new sports car? One cool app. Lexus and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit have fans revving their engines with the release of Lexus' new TORI 500 racing app, available at Lexus.com/tori500 and iTunes. The app brings to life an actual racetrack the ... Continue reading

Lexus Tops Auto Reliability Survey

Lexus Tops Auto Reliability Survey

SEE ALSO: Compare Specs, Prices and Reviews of All 2009 Dependability Winners WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Feb. 15, 2012; Strong initial quality of 2009 model-year vehicles, which were produced during one of the toughest years for the automotive industry, has translated into historically high levels of vehicle dependabili ... Continue reading

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