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It’s surprising that the ES is now reaching the seventh generation. The large saloon from Lexus began life in 1991 – but it never reached the UK. To our minds, it seems like Lexus has missed a trick as this is one great looking car. Lexus makes luxury cars that are also fuel efficient and […]
There aren’t many events where you can test drive a car on a public road. However, that’s exactly what Salon Privé offers through its new ‘see it, test it, drive it’ programme. This will allow attendees and would be buyers the chance to get behind the wheel to sample some of the fine motors that are […]
This year’s Goodwood Moving Motor Show will feature the first appearance of at least 25 of the world’s most exciting new cars. The list of cars making UK, European or world debuts includes the McLaren 570S Sprint, Porsche 911 R, Ferrari 488 Spider and Tesla Model X. Thirteen of the world’s largest car manufacturers will […]
Just what should this new colour scheme for the Lexus RC F be called? That’s the question and you could be in with the chance to make that decision! Lexus UK Facebook fans are invited to put forward their suggestions – clean, concise and legal – with the name considered best being adopted as official […]
This video demonstrates the new Lexus GS Hybrid – can the drivers keep their heartbeats below 120 miles per hour? Look out for the tone change approximately 28 seconds in when the video moves from calm, peaceful hybrid power to raw adrenaline fuelled tyre smoking action! Clearly this is a very capable motor and I’ll […]
Here’s the latest from Toyota – definitely worth reading if you’re an owner of a vehicle identified… As a result of customer feedback in other markets worldwide, Toyota GB today announced it would recall a number of its Toyota Avensis and Lexus IS 250 models in the UK to carry out modifications to their fuel […]
Lexus’s new full hybrid luxury compact model is priced from £23,485 on the road and has plenty of features that should please all sorts of driver! Ownership costs are kept low thanks to the high fuel efficiency and ultra-low emissions performance of the Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain: producing 94g/km* of carbon dioxide, the CT 200h […]
Lexus is launching two voluntary recalls in the UK, affecting its IS, GS and RX models. It is working with the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) to contact registered owners and keepers by letter to advise them of the procedure for taking their vehicle to a Lexus Centre or an Official Lexus Service Outlet […]
Lexus today announced a recall campaign for 3,238 vehicles that have the potential to be affected by a rare engine issue. This has been confirmed with Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA). In the valve operating system in some Lexus engines there is a possibility that the strength of the valve spring may degrade, causing […]
You may have seen some recent information regarding some possible problems with a number of Lexus vehicles here in the UK. Here’s the initial statement from Lexus, which was received on 1st July 2010: Improperly functioning valve springs have been found in some Lexus engines and there is a small possibility that abnormal engine noise […]