Lexus Unveils Bold LF-LC Concept Hybrid – DailyTech

"Lexus once again goes “Predator” with the LF-LC Concept

Lexus has long been known for quality, reliability, and tomb-like interior quietness. What the company hasn’t always been known for, however, is bold styling. The company definitely amped things up a bit with the LFA supercar, but the adventurous styling is starting to filter slowly down the ranks to “lesser” Lexus models.

Lexus today officially pulled the wraps off the LF-LC Hybrid Sport Coupe Concept that will preview the likely replacement for the discontinued Lexus SC430. The stylish four-seater has a face that only a mother could love (and that mother would have to be a relative of The Predator), but the rest is quite breathtaking."  [Continue reading...]

Lexus shows off sculpted new LX 570 SUV at Detroit Show

"The first thing you notice about the 2013 Lexus LX 570 crossover SUV is that it sports the brand's new look, with a distinctive grille and daytime running lights.

It has changed in back, too. There, the eight-passenger LX 570's rear license plate surround gets a revised look and the tow hitch cover is more integrated. (That's because tow hitches are ugly.) Both front and rear bumpers are refreshed, and the rear bumper protector is enhanced by a stainless steel accent."  [Continue reading...]

Lexus To Unveil Luxury Hybrid Concept In Detroit

"At the upcoming North American International Auto Show Lexus will debut an impressive looking hybrid concept vehicle with a confusing name.

Called the LF-LC 2+2, no specifics about the vehicle have been announced as of yet, but you shouldn't expect to see one on the road anytime soon. According to Lexus, the car was, '...conceived as a design exercise,' and is '...envisioned as offering Advanced Lexus Hybrid Drive to deliver both driving performance and fuel efficiency.'"  [Continue reading...]

Lexus LF-LC Fully Revealed in New Photos: Detroit Auto Show Preview

"Lexus has released new photos of its stunning new concept car, pointing to the future of the brand’s styling as well as a possible new model. The LF-LC hybrid concept adapts the brand’s new grille, as first seen on the 2013 GS, while looking like a luxurious 2+2 version of the LFA supercar."  [Continue reading...]

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Lexus unveils new LF-LC concept car, designed in Newport Beach

"Lexus is looking to put some zip back in its lineup of luxury cars.

Designers at the Toyota studio in Newport Beach have developed a concept car, the LF-LC 2+2 sport coupe, to be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month.

'Crafted from a clean sheet of paper at the request of Lexus headquarters in Japan, the LF-LC blends both high technology and organic shapes to connect the driver to the machine,' said Mark Templin, Lexus group vice president and general manager. 'The cle

an lines of the vehicle emphasize motion, creating a distinctive look for this futuristic sport coupe.'”  [Continue reading...]

Lexus GS450h F Sport (2012) CAR review

"This is the fourth generation Lexus GS, but it’s not about to take on the hegemony of Audi, BMW and Mercedes in Europe as there are still no plans for a four-cylinder diesel. There /is/ a new 2.5-litre V6 petrol but, officially, it’s dirtier and less fuel efficient than the headline-grabbing hybrid version, the GS450h. It’s the hybrid we’ve tested here – read on for CAR’s first drive review of the new Lexus GS450h."  [Continue reading...]