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New Lexus GS features digital radio as standard
The new Lexus GS will be the first model range to feature digital radio reception as standard when it goes on sale in the second quarter of 2012.
A see-through Lexus fit for a prince
Monaco has announced that Prince Albert II and Charlene Wittstock will make their post-ceremony procession in a Lexus hybrid with a specially designed see-through polycarbonate roof.
Nevada first to grant licences for autonomous cars
Google's autonomous cars have hit public streets and highways in Nevada, US, as the state becomes the first to give out licences for testing driverless vehicles.
A tour of three Bang & Olufsen car set-ups
At the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, B&O representative Bjarne Sorenson gave CNET a tour of the audio systems in the new Aston Martin DBS, the Mercedes-Benz SL AMG and the much more affordable Audi A3.
Lexus to BMW 3-Series: We've got a coupe-convertible too
The long rumoured coupe-convertible Lexus IS has surfaced at this year's Paris Motor Show.
Bentley and Naim partner for "world's best" in-car sound system
Luxury brands have paired with high-end audio companies before -- Lexus with Mark Levinson, Lincoln with THX, Acura with ELS. Now Bentley pairing with Naim is proving that even automakers in the lu...
Ultimate Green Machine on the way?
Toyota created Lexus in the late '80s to take on the Germans, will BMW create a new brand to tackle upcoming emissions and fuel economy legislation?
The car that parks itself
If you're the type of person who gets cold sweats at the thought of reverse parking, then Lexus has the car for you. A snip at a mere AU$186k.
Electronics not a fault in Toyota unintended acceleration cases
A study by the United States' Department of Transportation (DOT) concluded that electronic throttle systems were not at fault in reported cases of unintended acceleration by Toyota vehicles that pr...
GM demos laser head-up display
Car maker GM is working with Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Southern California to develop a new head-up display system that outlines the road and potential hazards with lasers.
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Preview | Car Tech
Lexus GS350 (2012)
The new Lexus GS can be had with a boat load of tech kit, including a 12.3-inch split-view nav and entertainment screen, infrared driver monitoring, blind spot monitoring and automatic pre-collision braking.
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Review | Car Tech
Lexus IS350 Sports Luxury (2010)
Pretty, brisk and such great value, the IS350 is so much fun, yet reassuringly comfortable to be in and steer that it (almost) banished our desire for a more up-to-date entertainment and nav system.
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Lexus CT200h F Sport (2011)
Lexus Australia took the wraps off the F Sport version of its upcoming CT200h hybrid hatch at the 2010 Sydney show. Both the F Sport and regular CT200h go on sale some time in the first half of 2011.
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Review | Car Tech
Lexus RX450h Sports (2009)
It's neither pleasing on the eye nor much fun to drive, but the RX450h scores big points for its hatchback-like efficiency and plush, spacious interior.
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Preview | Car Tech
Lexus CT200h
Lexus' Prius-like hybrid-only hatchback, the CT200h, will go on sale in Australia from the first half of 2011 and will likely feature the company's Remote Touch controller. 1
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Review | Car Tech
Lexus Remote Touch
As a controller system Remote Touch is wonderfully simple to use. Unfortunately the supporting cast (voice recognition, DVD sat nav, missing iPod connectivity) lets the system down.
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Review | Car Tech
Lexus IS250 Sports Luxury (2009)
What the IS250 lacks in badge snobbery, it makes up for in good looks, rock-solid quality, neat handling and serenity enough to becalm a frazzled monk. While stuffed with tech, it isn't quite as up-to-date as we'd have liked. 2
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Preview | Car Tech
Lexus RX450h (2009)
Coming here in the middle of 2009, the new RX hybrid boasts a larger engine, tighter handling, more up-to-date cabin tech and an iDrive-style controller. 1
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Review | Car Tech
Lexus RX350 Sports Luxury (2009)
Quiet, plush and with enough gadgets on-board — Remote Touch is nice, but where's the hard disk nav and USB folks? — the RX should please most drivers, but it's more of a passenger's car. 4
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Concept cars at the 2011 Melbourne Motor Show
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