REPORT: Lexus to drop non-hybrid RX, LS and GS in UK
green.autoblog.com 8/26/2009 — Lexus RX 450h - Click above for high-res image gallery Despite the fact that diesel is undoubtedly the fuel of choice for a large percentage of Europeans looking to squeeze every mile out of a gallon of dead dino juice, Lexus seems to be sticking to its hybrid guns across the pond in ...

Toyota to triple production of Lexus HS 250h
autobloggreen.com 8/11/2009 — 2010 Lexus HS 250h - Click above for high-res image gallery According to a report from the Nikkei newspaper in Japan (via Hybrid Cars ), Toyota plans to nearly triple production of the Lexus HS 250h hybrid sedan . The reason? Unexpectedly brisk sales in Japan , it would seem. When the ...

No Lexus HS250h for Europe, hybrid IS instead
autobloggreen.com 7/22/2009 — 2010 Lexus HS 250h - Click above for high-res image gallery Lexus has apparently decided not to offer its new HS250h sedan to European buyers. Instead of the luxury dedicated hybrid, EU buyers will be able to opt for a hybridized version of the IS sedan. Since the IS is a rear wheel ...

Lexus expects to sell 25,000 HS 250h hybrids in first year
autobloggreen.com 6/12/2009 — 2010 Lexus HS 250h - Click above for high-res image gallery Just like the rest of the industry, Toyota's sales are down this year, and that includes its standard-bearing Prius hybrid hatchback. There are signs that the new 2010 model will revive Prius sales somewhat, and the Japanese ...

REPORT: Lexus could go even smaller than LF-Ch concept?
green.autoblog.com 9/11/2009 — Lexus LF-Ch Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery Lexus doesn't currently play in the small car segment in any of the markets it competes in. That's set to change in short order, as evidenced by the LF-Ch concept that the premium Japanese automaker is slated to debut at the ...

Lexus RX 450h will start at $42,535
green.autoblog.com 8/15/2009 — Lexus RX 450h - Click above for a high res gallery Back in April, Lexus announced the price of the new 2010 RX 450h would be $42,535 (FWD) and $44,125 (AWD). An updated MSRP list from Lexus ups these numbers slightly to $42,110 for the four-wheel drive model and $43,700 for the ...

REPORT: Lexus HS 250h in short supply; U.S. launch affected?
green.autoblog.com 8/25/2009 — 2010 Lexus HS 250h - Click above for high-res image gallery Once again, a hybrid sales success may mean shortages for Toyota as the Japanese automaker rolls out a desirable new product here in the United States. First, the new-for-2010 Prius hatchback proved to be such a stellar sales ...

Frankfurt Preview: Refreshed Lexus LS and GS Hybrid sedans
green.autoblog.com 9/2/2009 — 2010 Lexus LS 600h L - Click above for high-res image gallery By far, the biggest news from Lexus at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show will be the unveiling of the LF-Ch hybrid hatchback concept . That doesn't mean Toyota's luxury brand won't have more to bring to the show later this ...

Toyota expands auxiliary electrification on new Lexus HS250h
autobloggreen.com 5/31/2009 — 2010 Lexus HS 250h - Click above for high-res image gallery With the introduction of the new HS250h , Lexus brings forth the first dedicated luxury hybrid. In the process it's also expanding the electrification of ancillary components. Ever since the original Prius, hybrid engineers have ...

Finally, the 'Lexus Prius' Is Coming
greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com 1/12/2009 — Since 2000, Toyota has offered only one hybrid-electric car designed from the wheels up to be a hybrid: the Toyota Prius. But late this summer, Lexus will get its own dedicated hybrid, the HS250h. Toyota unveiled the HS250h on Sunday at the North ...