There’s no question that the Lexus LF-A is one of the fastest cars you can get your hands on. Unfortunately, the supercar’s speed also makes it a magnet for law enforcement authorities and, as this video will show you, the LF-A can now be associated with a different kind of fast: how fast it can get a speeding ticket.

In this video, Claus Ettensberger of CEC gets behind the wheel of a Lexus LF-A and takes it for a quick ride around the block. Twenty minutes later, Ettensberger returns to the dealership, but when he came back, there was a piece of paper sticking inside his windshield. Yes, dear friends, that piece of paper was a speeding ticket.

Turns out, during Ettensberger’s quick run with the supercar, he got flagged by local authorities for going 103 mph in a 35 mph zone. We don’t know what this dude was thinking, but it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that going three times over the speed limit is like heaving a stack of pancakes at a hungry man. The radar guns will take advantage of it.

The best part? The Lexus LF-A hasn’t even been released yet, so getting a ticket with a car that has yet to hit the streets is another feather you can add on Ettensberger’s cap.

Video: Lexus LF-A gets ticket for going 103 mph in a 35 mph zone originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 25 August 2010 19:00 EST.

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There are many attractive The Lexus IS 250C convertible is more attractive than the Toyota luxury division, which is the only current convertible model. Lexus has the entire new and fresh look. It was launched at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. This car offers all the features buyers expect from a luxury convertible. It includes a power folding hard top, 6 speed automatic transmissions and a powerful V6 gasoline engine.

The hard convertible folding top stows away in the trunk of the Lexus IS 250C and leaves behind a clean main body line with only invasive breaks in the bodywork. The top folds and goes in the trunk only in 20 seconds.

The Lexus IS 250C is a four-passenger car that introduced for the 2010 model year. This nice-looking convertible is power-driven by a 204-horsepower 2.5-litre V6, with the choice of selecting manual and automatic gearbox with six speeds. It is also installed with dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth, and eight-way power front seats with the easy one touch access to rear seat. There are turn-up rear rollover bars, which give you an additional margin of safety. Another feature is front and rear side curtain airbags, which is an unusual object among convertibles. Plus, the IS 250C is installed with 12-speaker Mark Levinson surround-sound audio system, heated, and cooled front seats, a navigation system and various F-Sport performance tools.

The luxury package of IS 250C adds automatic wipers, auto dimming exterior mirrors, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, upgraded leather upholstery, heated and cooled front seats with memory settings and wood trim. The bi-xenons and the heated/cooled seats are also offered at stand-alone options. Other extras of Lexus includes rear parking sensors, 18-inch wheels, adaptive cruise control (includes collision preparation features) and a variety of Lexus F-Sport performance upgrade items.

Its luxury package offers automatic wipers, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, and auto dimming exterior mirrors, upgraded leather upholstery, heated, and cooled front seats memory settings, and wood trim. It facilitates parking through the rear parking sensors. The outstanding vehicle also features 18-inch wheels, and adaptive cruise control, and a variety of upgraded F-Sport performance items.

The car has an automatic ventilation system that intelligently changes the volume, and distribution of the air. These changes are judged on basis of opened or closed top. Similarly, the audio system involuntarily alters the equaliser settings on the base of any additional wind noise.

The Lexus IS 250C uses the proven front double wishbone and multink rear suspension format from the IS saloon range to give sporting and agile performance. Important chassis revisions promote greater ride comfort, which is suitable for a convertible and ensure consistent dynamic performance in both coupe and convertible guise. The company has carried out extensive temperature, vibration and shaking tests to ensure the changes to the body shell, and the chassis maintain NVH characteristics almost identical to those of the IS saloon. Acoustic glass for the windscreen and painstaking design of the roof, door and window panel seals achieves class-leading low wind noise levels.

The list of features does not end here. The car is beautifully engineered to achieve the lowest possible drag, disturbing the cabin when the roof is down. This fact is achieved by reducing the wind turbulence through aerodynamically agile ducktail rear styling that provides an air kick effect. Moreover, the car features ultra-smooth cabin profile, a sharply scraped windscreen, comprehensive rear lamp cluster design, and a wide range of under body covers.

For more information about the Lexus IS 250c range, visit the Lexus website.

After 9 years of, lets face it, not so successful history, Lexus will end SC430’s production. And the last units to be offered will come as a special edition: SC430 Platinum Edition.

This special edition will be distinguished by xenon headlights, metallic paint, a rear spoiler and 18-inch alloy wheels in six-spoke design. On the interior it will get air conditioning, electrically adjustable seats, a big audio system with CD changer and nine speakers and a navigation system with maps for Europe.

Lexus announced no successor for the SC430, so we guess the IS Convertible will just have to be enough.

Lexus SC430 Platinum Edition originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 26 March 2010 14:00 EST.

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Lexus UK revealed today the first details on the 2011 IS-F Sports sedan. For the first time the car will be offered with limited slip differential, but also new high-tech features and a cool new all-white interior lead. In UK prices start at £55,595.

Thanks to the new standard limited slip differential the IS-F offers better traction and stability in high-speed cornering. But this is all the technical changes the car will get. Under the hood there will the same 5.0-liter V8 engine rated at 416 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 371 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 5,200 rpm.

Also for 2011 the IS-F will get a new satellite navigation system, powered by a 40GB hard disc drive (HDD), 14-speaker Mark Levinson 5.1 surround sound system and a new white leather interior in place of the standard black finish.

Press release after the jump.

Lexus IS-F originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 24 March 2010 14:00 EST.

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The Flagship LS series by Lexus has had found worldwide recognition since its first generation came out in market. Though manufactured solely in Japan, the USA is the biggest market for Lexus LS 600h. Japan ranks second according to its market size.

People in European countries are fond of cars. When it comes to investing in a car, they are very conscious about the model and brand of the car. Mercedes-Benz and BMW are the big names. Despite of such a tough market competition, Lexus LS series has made its own position in the European market. If it is less popular in a European state, the sole reason for it is the less developed and less organised marketing strategies that need to be modified. The tailored techniques will surely highlight its stunning characteristics to put it among the best.

Astonishingly, South Africa offers a huge market to Lexus 600h as compared to the European markets. The car is the product of supreme level of proficiency and technology. It offers a matchless fuel economy with a mileage of 34 mpg. It is fast enough to gain acceleration from 0-60 mph in a short time of 5.5 seconds. It possesses a high- powered V-6 engine. The engine is coupled with the electric power source to provide an ultra quiet and smooth drive. Many other features like luxury and durability, along with eco-friendliness and fuel economy make its selection indispensible. Its stunning features cannot let you reject it. Lexus cars have enhanced their brilliance with large capacity fuel tank. This fuel tank facilitates an annoyance-free long journey.

Its price is also a major factor in its widely acclaimed popularity. This is possibly the most expensive Japanese car sold in the USA. From the performance aspect, this car is worth investing. Its base price starts from $108,800, as announced recently by the manufacturing company. The new price will become effective on vehicles, which shall be produced from December 2009 onwards.

The improvements in the styling and technology in the Lexus LS 600h for the year 2010 were exposed to the world in the annual motor show held in Frankfurt, on September 18, 2009. Everyone was anxiously waiting for the launch of this new car.

The beautiful detailing and finishing of the interior of this luxurious limousine has drawn awe and appreciation of the people worldwide. It is not just a car; it actually combines the beauty and engineering needed to build an aircraft. The passenger seats can fold down, blinds on the windows pop out, wooden trays open, and close smoothly and silently in an automatic fashion, and you can get shoulder and back massage, as you glide through the city in your amazing car.

The Lexus marketing panel has been working to introduce the car internationally. The panel is supposed to develop strategies to ensure its availability on the Lexus centres, all around the world. It falls in the category of the expensive cars and has the insurance rating 20.

The consumers and the manufacturers are paying more attention to the “Green cars”. Therefore, the Asian and Australian markets have a growing potential of investing in hybrid cars, and this is the base of the popularity of Lexus LS 600h.

Discover more about Lexus Hybrid Cars, visit the Lexus website for more information and to book a test drive.

The Japanese luxury automaker Lexus will reveal their replacement for the GX470 luxury SUV at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show with a model called the GX460. The new full size SUV is based on the European model of Toyota’s Land Cruiser and will go on sale sometime in early 2010.

The main difference between the Land Cruiser and the GX460 is the front end appearance of the Lexus with its new grille, redesigned headlamps, new bumpers and chrome trim on the side windows and lower door moldings. Not to mention the Lexus’ luxurious interior.

Under the hood of the all new GX460, Toyota’s the current 4.7 Liter V8 is being replaced by a more efficient 4.6 Liter unit that delivers a maximum output of 310 HP and 327 lb-ft of torque and is mated to a new fuel saving six speed automatic transmission with sequential shift. One thing is certain with the all new Lexus GX460, not only will it be able to transport an entire soccer team and all their gear, but it will do it with unparalleled refinement.

Press release after the jump.

Lexus GX460 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 23 November 2009 12:15 EST.

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The Lexus SC430 luxury convertible is entering the 2010 model year with more standard technologies. It is now on sale at a price of $67,505.

The SC’s sleek style is enhanced by a low-profile front grille surrounded by chrome. The aggressive front bumper, projector-lens headlamps and stylish rear combination LED taillamps add to its fluid design. It comes equipped with iPod/USB Connectivity, Streaming Audio, Lexus Navigation System and Mark Levinson Premium Audio System.

The 2010 Lexus SC430 features an all-aluminum construction, and is powered by a 4.3-liter engine that produces 288 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. It can go from 0 to 60 mph in a remarkable 5.8 seconds. The engine is mated to a six-speed Sequential-Shift automatic transmission. The sequential-shifting capability enhances performance by allowing the driver to nudge the gearshift forward or backward. It works in conjunction with the Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i), which compensates for uphills, downhills and headwinds, even adapting shift-timing to the driver’s acceleration habits.

Press release after the jump.

Lexus SC430 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 12 November 2009 09:25 EST.

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Lexus revealed today details on the 2010 LS460, both standard and long-wheelbase versions. For 2010, the LS460 gets revised styling, new electronics and a new optional performance-tuned Sport Package.

New on the exterior is a revised grille, bumper, and headlamps, while rear styling is enhanced with revised taillamps, license plate surround and exhaust diffusers. New side mirrors feature integrated turn signals, and the standard 18-inch wheels have a new 10-spoke design.

The LS460 is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 engine that delivers 380 hp and 367 lb.-ft. of peak torque in rear-wheel-drive configuration and 357 hp and 344 lb.-ft. of torque with all-wheel drive (AWD). The engine is mated to a eight-speed automatic transmission.

The LS 460 can accelerate from zero-to-60 mph in about 5.4 seconds; 5.9 seconds for the all-wheel drive models. Even with that level of performance, the LS 460 achieves an EPA-estimated 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway rating (AWD is 16 city/23 highway) and meets Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle II (ULEV II) certification.

Press release after the jump.

Lexus LS 460 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 7 October 2009 19:00 EST.

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The Lexus GS luxury sedan enters the 2010 model year, in three version – GS 350 RWD, GS 350 AWD and GS 460 RWD. Next to all the latest technologies, the GS is also offered with new exterior colors: Deep Sea Mica replaces Black Sapphire Pearl and Satin Cashmere Metallic replaces Golden Almond Metallic. In addition, Parchment leather interior takes the place of Cashmere. Prices start at $45,600 and go up to $54,070.

TGS 350 is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 303 hp at 6,200 rpm and 274 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 3,600 rpm. The GS 460 gets a V8 that produces 342 hp at 6,400 rpm and 339 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,100 rpm. The GS 460 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and the GS 350 in 5.7 (5.8 for AWD).

At front the 2010 GS gets a sloped, vertical grille surrounded by four independent headlamps visually connects the current GS sedans with the previous-generation models while signaling the brand’s design progression. The lower valance features integrated fog lamps, and a low 0.27 coefficient of drag (Cd) helps to minimize wind noise and maximize highway fuel efficiency.

Press release after the jump.

Lexus GS originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 19:00 EST.

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