Lexus Australia has revealed local details of the new Lexus IS 300h hybrid. The new model, due later this year, will be the first Lexus IS to come with a hybrid option. Joining the new IS 250 and IS 350, the IS 300h features a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing […]
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Australian vehicle sales February 2013 – Ford Territory conquers
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for February 2013 are in, and it’s the Ford Territory that’s a clear highlight, overtaking the popular Toyota Prado in the SUV segment. The Toyota 86 is maintaining its cunning lead ahead of the Hyundai Veloster too. Toyota once again remains […]
2013 Lexus ES 350 and 300h announced for Australia
Lexus Australia has announced plans to introduce the latest 2013 Lexus ES range to local showrooms. Both the ES 350 and ES 300h hybrid will arrive here during the final quarter of 2013. Sitting between the IS sedan and the large GS sedan, the new ES is expected to be […]
Lexus tops J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study, again
Lexus has done it again. For the second year in a row, the highly regarded J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study has put the luxury Japanese brand at the top. The survey was undertaken by consumers who own a 2010 model vehicle and have lived with it for the past three […]
Lexus IS 250X and IS 350X special editions add $9000 value
With the next-gen 2014 Lexus IS just around the corner, Lexus Australia has increased the value of the current lineup with the launch of two special editions; the IS 250X and IS 350X. They come with up to $9000 worth of added extras. Based on the base model ‘Prestige’ the […]
Lexus trademarks ‘RC F’ name, future high performance coupe?
Lexus parent company Toyota has filed to trademark the name ‘RC F’ in Europe and the US, providing some clues as to what the company might be planning. The name could be worn on a potential production version of either the LF-CC or LF-LC concept. It’s already been reported that […]
Toyota takes worldwide sales crown for 2012
Toyota has outsold the leading carmakers for the 2012 worldwide overall sales crown. Statistics from the company have just been released, putting it ahead of top-sellers General Motors and Volkswagen Group. Toyota, including Lexus, Hino and Daihatsu, sold a record 9.75 million vehicles in 2012. This is up considerably (23 […]
2014 Lexus IS arriving in Australia Q3, IS 300h confirmed
The new 2013-2014 Lexus IS has only just been revealed, however, Lexus Australia has already announced local showrooms will be welcoming three variants; the IS 250, IS 350, and, for the first time ever, the IS 300h hybrid. The introduction of the Lexus IS 300h is a significant one as […]