Lexus just took its coolest car to the next level with all-black, airplane-inspired styling - check it out

2021 LC 500 Inspiration Series. Lexus The 2021 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration series is a special edition of the gorgeous LC 500 coupe. Lexus is only making 100 examples of the all-black special edition. It has a rear spoiler inspired by a race plane's wing. No pricing was announced at this time, but it will likely cost more than the regular $93,000 Lexus LC 500. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. The Lexus LC 500 is undeniably cool. Our review of it can tell you that much. And ...
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Teslas and other electric cars get so much attention that hybrids can be overlooked. Check out the best ones from Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Range Rover, and BMW.

Electric vehicles get a lot of press, but there are still many new and used hybrids on the market. I currently own two Toyota hybrids and have been very satisfied with their combination of value, performance, reliability, and fuel-economy. Buyers aren't confined to Toyota, which put hybrids on the map with the Prius. That car has sold over three million units. Brands such as BMW, Range Rover, Ferrari, Acura, and the upstart carmaker Polestar offer terrific vehicles, at a range of prices. Hybri...
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Teslas and other electric cars get so much attention that hybrids are often underrated. See the best ones we've driven from Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Range Rover, and BMW.

Electric vehicles get a lot of press, but there are still many new and used hybrids on the market. I currently own two Toyota hybrids and have been very satisfied with their combination of value, performance, reliability, and fuel-economy. Buyers aren't confined to Toyota, which put hybrids on the map with the Prius. That car has sold over three million units. Brands such as BMW, Range Rover, Ferrari, Acura, and the upstart carmaker Polestar offer terrific vehicles, at a range of prices. Hybri...
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2021 Lexus LC 500: A Brief Look & The Updates & “Logical Changes”

The 2021 Lexus LC 500 receives key refinements and updates for the new model year to further cement the connection between driver and machine. It has lost 22 lbs. of unsprung weight thanks to aluminum lower suspension arms; lighter and hollow stabilizers for the suspension; and lighter 21-inch rear wheels. The LC’s Vehicle Stability Control system is also enhanced with Active Cornering Assist, a feature that provides brake control to the inner wheels when G-force demands are higher. In other ...
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Lexus LC launched in India, priced at INR 1.96 crore

After months of waiting, the Lexus LC has been finally launched in India. The...
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Lexus LC officially confirmed to be launched in India on 31 January

The Lexus LC has been officially confirmed to be launched in India on 31...
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Lexus did the obvious thing and chopped the top off its flagship LC

The Lexus LC was always going to look great as a convertible, and now we'll get to find out if it's great to drive as a convertible as well. The LC will finally drop its top in summer 2020.
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Lexus’ LC Convertible ‘Concept’ Is More Like a Halo in Waiting

Late last year, Toyota Motor North America CEO Jim Lentz suggested the automaker, after taking stock of its inventory, might cut some struggling product from its store shelves. It now seems on the verge of adding a new one. Bound for a Detroit debut, the company’s Lexus LC Convertible Concept is not a way-out pipe […] The post Lexus’ LC Convertible ‘Concept’ Is More Like a Halo in Waiting appeared first on The Truth About Cars.
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Lexus LC convertible concept teases a new open-air flagship

Debuting at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, the Lexus LC convertible concept adds open-air motoring to the sleek LC's resume. But Lexus won't commit to a production version of the car just yet. The post Lexus LC convertible concept teases a new open-air flagship appeared first on Digital Trends.
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2018 Hagerty Hot List of Future Collector Cars

It’s a known fact that new vehicles will start losing value as soon as you drive off the lot. This is the reason why some prefer to lease rather than buy, especially luxury vehicles that are prone to lose half their value in less than three years. Prime examples are the Cadillac CTS, Volkswagen CC, BMW 7 Series, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The aforementioned vehicles are expected to lose approximately 58 to 64 percent of their value in a 36-month period. While this is good news for used car buyer...
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Top 10 Collector Cars of the Future

It’s a known fact that new vehicles will start losing value as soon as you drive off the lot. This is the reason why some prefer to lease rather than buy, especially luxury vehicles that are prone to lose half their value in less than three years. Prime examples are the Cadillac CTS, Volkswagen CC, BMW 7 Series, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The aforementioned vehicles are expected to lose approximately 58 to 64 percent of their value in a 36-month period. While this is good news for used car buyer...
Tags: South Korea, Feature, United States, Muscle cars, Porsche, Lexus, Autos, North America, Chevrolet, Audi, Kia, Cadillac, Amg, Mercedes Benz, VTEC, LFA

2018 Lexus LC 500h Review – Good Design, Bad Design

There’s no denying that the Lexus LC is a sexy-looking car. Sure, there will be some detractors – no design is universally loved – but there is little wrong, at least to my eye, with the Lexus’ looks. At least on the outside. Step inside, and the perspective shifts. The cockpit also looks good – […] The post 2018 Lexus LC 500h Review – Good Design, Bad Design appeared first on The Truth About Cars.
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12 Things We Learned About the Next-Gen Toyota Supra

After the debut of the Gazoo Racing Supra concept at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, we had two opportunities to chat with Tetsuya Tada, chief engineer of the next-generation Toyota Supra. In each instance, Tada-san was friendly, candid, and occasionally cagey about the details regarding the production-spec Supra that has been given the code “A90.” Because much of what we discussed refers to the Gazoo Racing concept, we suggest reading that piece first. --> Ready? Here we go: I...
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Wald Lexus LC Styling Kit Is a Work of Japanese Art

We were quite intrigued when Wald International, one of the top Japanese tuners of all time, released a preview of their Lexus LC kit. Now this package is ready and it looks magnificent. Of course, if you don’t like the strong Japanese flavor of these kits then Wald Lexus LC is not going to appeal to you. But the fans are going to love it.  Wald Lexus LC package, available in Spot Line edition for 500 and 500h models, is a wide body affair. But unlike wide body kits from Germany and America,...
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Lexus Is Plenty Aware That Everyone Wants Successor to the LFA

Lexus’ LFA was a car nobody could have anticipated. Limited to just 500 production models, the $350,000 status symbol was as prestigious as it was rare. Strange, considering Lexus is known as a luxury brand that’s still big on value. However, there weren’t many people griping about the LFA’s price once they experienced its performance […] The post Lexus Is Plenty Aware That Everyone Wants Successor to the LFA appeared first on The Truth About Cars.
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Lexus Is Plenty Aware That Everyone Wants a Successor to the LFA

Lexus’ LFA was a car nobody could have anticipated. Limited to just 500 production models, the $350,000 status symbol was as prestigious as it was rare. Strange, considering Lexus is known as a luxury brand that’s still big on value. However, there weren’t many people griping about the LFA’s price once they experienced its performance […] The post Lexus Is Plenty Aware That Everyone Wants a Successor to the LFA appeared first on The Truth About Cars.
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Lexus LC at 2017 Thai Motor Expo – Live

Lexus is showcasing the Lexus LC at the 2017 Thai Motor Expo. The luxury coupe...
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Lexus LC: 2018 Motor Trend Car of the Year Finalist

We Like: Bold exterior, gorgeous interior, and the car’s overall audacity We Don’t Like: Bizarre hybrid powertrain strategy, pathetic infotainment system If Car of the Year were awarded solely on the basis of design, the Lexus LC would drive off with this year’s Golden Calipers. “The design has a lightness and proportion that is nicely gestured and blends with some beautiful surfaces, ” Tom Gale said. Added Chris Theodore: “The Lexus LC 500 is a startling sight on the road, with great proportion...
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Lexus Fluidity of Hybrid Electric concept showcased at the 2017 Dubai Motor Show

Lexus has unveiled the Lexus Fluidity of Hybrid Electric concept at the 2017...
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Remember How Silly You Thought It Was When Lexus Predicted 400 LC Sales Per Month in America?

Lexus has high hopes for the LC, we told you in March. Not yet on sale at that point, Lexus was entirely transparent about the company’s belief that it could sell 400 copies of the LC500 and hybridized LC500h every month in America. “That’s a big number,” I wrote six months ago, expressing a measure […] The post Remember How Silly You Thought It Was When Lexus Predicted 400 LC Sales Per Month in America? appeared first on The Truth About Cars.
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The Lexus LC 500h takes luxury hybrid tech to a new level

When you think of hybrids, you think of Toyota. The Prius reset expectations for what consumers could expect from fuel-economy and emissions when it arrived on the scene nearly 20 years ago.  The Prius reset expectations for what consumers could expect from fuel-economy and emissions when it arrived on the scene nearly 20 years ago.  Since then, Toyota has expanded its hybrid offerings, taking the tech out of the familiar Prius form and installing it in sedans and SUVs. Now a version of the syst...
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Wald Lexus LC 500 Styling Kit Preview

Behold the magnificence of the soon-to-be-released Wald Lexus LC 500. If you have ordered any other styling kit for your upcoming LC just cancel the order and wait for this, because Wald’s offering is, well, I mean, just look at it. It’s awesome! Japanese tuner Wald International has a unique touch and their kits, even if they share some of their design cues with other products, always have an x-factory, a little extra something that make them different and instantly recognizable as a Wald k...
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2018 Lexus LC 500h review

The 2018 Lexus LC 500h tries to be a sports car while still being a Lexus—goals that seem at odds with each other. The post 2018 Lexus LC 500h review appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Lexus Knows it Needs to Improve its Sedans or Prepare Them for a Merciful Death

With crossovers on the rise, and more car-like than ever, Toyota’a global branding chief Tokuo Fukuichi knows that Lexus sedans need to offer more to customers or prepare to join the Tyrannosaurus rex in extinction. Lexus has shifted to become SUV-inclusive, but sedans still comprise a large portion of its lineup. Lexus’ strategy is to improve the driving dynamics […] The post Lexus Knows it Needs to Improve its Sedans or Prepare Them for a Merciful Death appeared first on The Truth About Cars.
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From London to New York, A Tale of Two Lexus Launches

Nearly every auto brand has been turning to music lately to help break through with consumers, and now Lexus has launched a collaboration with U.S.-born, London-based music producer Mark Ronson. Unveiled at a press event in London by Lexus Europe, the new “Make Your Mark” campaign is more than just a play on Ronson’s name. #Lexus collaborating with multi-award winning music producer Mark Ronson to launch the new LC https://t.co/q3eViQ8sLi pic.twitter.com/On75A0F6WP — Lexus News Europe (@Lexu...
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TRD trots out upgrades for Lexus LC

The Lexus LC is more luxury cruiser than sports car, but that hasn’t stopped TRD from developing performance upgrades for the car. TRD is one of a handful of official motorsport departments at Toyota. The others are Gazoo Racing and TMG. For the LC, TRD has rolled out several exterior mods. Most of these fall into the category of aerodynamic... [Author: [email protected] (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)]
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Can A Truly Expensive Upstart Sports Car Sell Well In 2017? Lexus Has Very High Hopes For The New LC

Lexus has lofty goals for the new LC performance coupe, a two-car range encompassing V8 and V6 hybrid cars. The Lexus LC, Toyota’s premium division hopes, will attract 400 buyers in America per month. That’s a big number. Granted, Toyota sells more than 1,000 Camrys in the United States every day. In fact, Lexus sells 300 copies […] The post Can A Truly Expensive Upstart Sports Car Sell Well In 2017? Lexus Has Very High Hopes For The New LC appeared first on The Truth About Cars.
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Super Bowl Watch: 5 Questions with Lexus GM Brian Bolain

Lexus has run ads in the Super Bowl twice before, but never from the position of market and brand strength that it enjoys today. Fresh off its second-biggest sales year on record in the US market, which accounts for about half of its global sales, the Toyota-owned luxury brand plans to re-enter Big Game advertising on Sunday with a spot that highlights the design, handling and creature comforts of two vehicles Lexus will be debuting later this year: the LC performance coupe and the LS sedan. At...
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‘Experience Amazing’ Branding: 5 Questions with Lexus GM Brian Bolain

Lexus has run ads in the Super Bowl twice before, but never from the position of market and brand strength that it enjoys today. Fresh off its second-biggest sales year on record in the US market, which accounts for about half of sales, the Toyota-owned luxury brand plans to re-enter Big Game advertising with a spot which highlights the design, handling and creature comforts of two vehicles Lexus will be debuting later this year: the LC performance coupe and the LS sedan. At a time when sales o...
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2018 Lexus LC 500 Is Mighty Expensive

Well, we have all been waiting for the new Lexus LC 500 deluxe coupe to become available, but now that it has we are a bit disappointed because the thing is pretty dear. The regular V8 petrol version of the LC is priced at $92,000 and the hybrid V6 at $96,510. And then there are the optional packages. Lexus says their high-end coupe is still cheaper than the German rivals boasting a sub-100K price tag. But we all know that MSRP is more often than not nonsense and by the time the vehicle reac...
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