Lexus Teases the New GS F-Sport and GS 450h

We only just got our first taste of the next generation of Lexus's executive sedan with thepresentation of the 2013 GS 350 at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance show in Monterey last week, but the Japanese automaker has already moved along and is now getting ready for the world premieres of the GS F-Sport and GS 450h.

Teased in these cropped images are the new additions to the GS range. First up is the GS 450h, which as the name implies, will feature a hybrid powertrain combining a V6 gasoline unit with an electric motor.

The hybrid version of Lexus' Audi A6 challenger will receive its world premiere at the Frankfurt auto show in September with sales to follow early next year.

The GS F-Sport, which we get a sneak peek through a single photo, is a sportier version of the GS 350 featuring an aero package that includes among other parts, a redesigned front bumper and honeycomb-style grille, plus larger alloy wheels and according to Lexus, a suspension kit to improve handling.

Though we could see the GS F-Sport in Germany, there's a strong possibility that Lexus may hold back and show it at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show in November in Las Vegas.

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BMW Tops Competitors for 5th Consecutive Month

BMW continues to expand its lead in the US luxury car market against its main rivals Mercedes-Benz and Lexus. August was the fifth consecutive month in which the Munich-based carmaker was at the top spot with 20,815 deliveries, an increase of 6.5% compared to the same month of 2010.

On the contrary, Mercedes’ sales decreased by 1.9% in August, to 18,477 units while Lexus, which still suffers from the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake, dropped even more, by 7% to 18,103 cars. Thus, it is almost certain that,after 11 years at the top, Lexus will be relegated to second or perhaps even third place among luxury car manufacturers.

“This has been a very strange August for our industry, with both difficult news and unfortunate events –consumer confidence down and an earthquake, hurricanes and floods in the Northeast”, said head of BMW North America, Jim O’Donnell.

Despite this, BMW expanded its sales lead from the beginning of the year with a 12% increase, delivering 155,929 units. Its August sales were boosted considerably by the 41% increase in 5-Series deliveries and by the new X3, which almost tripled its sales, from 892 cars in 2010 to 2,382 this year.

Mercedes-Benz' year-to-date sales have also increased, albeit at half the rate (6.1%) to 148,409 units and Lexus, as we said, faced a sharp decrease of 17% to 120,652 cars.

Analysts, such as TrueCar’s Jesse Torpak, comment that the increased incentive spending has also contributed to BMW’s rise: “They are being aggressive: $299 a month for a 3-Series versus what you’re going to get for an Accord? Of course you’re going to get a BMW. It is selling down its inventory before offering a new version next year, as well as trying to secure the sales race victory over Mercedes.”

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Lexus SC 430

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Lexus IS 250C

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Lexus SC 430

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Lexus IS-F

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New Sport Car Special Edition of Lexus IS 350C F

Lexus IS 350C F Sport Special Edition which will arrive at dealerships across the U.S. towards the end of February.Only a total of 175 exemplars will be produced, each of them featuring special elements like 19 inch dark graphite alloys wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires, shock absorbers from Bilstein, lowered suspension springs, a sway bar that helps reduce body roll and Bi-Xenon High Intensity Headlamps with incorporated LEDs.

The limited run hardtop convertible comes in a choice of two new colors (Starfire Pearl or Obsidian), and features bi-Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, special exterior badging and 19-inch alloys in a dark graphite finish, wrapped around in 225/35 Michelin Pilot Sport tires. Heated and ventilated black-red leather sport seats with red stitching plus a new wood trim spice up the cabin.

The interior is padded with black and red leather surfaces, and both heated and cooled seats are standard. Navigation is also part of the Special Edition package, encompassing things like a rearview camera, Lexus Enform and the full host of XM infotainment features. Hit the jump for the official press blast.

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Lexus LS460

Beginning last July, announces that Toyota Motor Corp. announced the withdrawal or TMC for repair of some Lexus models, between the LS460, IS, and GS. Improvements also occurred in the Crown which totals 270 000 units.

The problem is often the engine suddenly died. However, the TMC has not received any reports of casualties related to the problem. Lexus Indonesia had not yet received any instructions from the center.

Coinciding with the event for Toyota Car Tree at the Hotel Four Seasons, Johnny Darmawan, Indonesia Principal Lexus, Lexus of Indonesia asserted that the taxable withdrawals for improvement (recall). "Specifically, LS460 and LS600 types whose numbers between 50 and 60 units," continued Johnny who is also president director of PT Toyota Astra Motor.

Steps taken by Indonesia to recall this Lexus is a call or come visit the shop. Now, go Johnny, it was the way to improvement. "Components will be sent from the TMC and already on its way. So, Lexus Indonesia only carry out its workmanship at no charge," said Johnny.

Targeted, its workmanship is completed in July. "Until now, consumers in Indonesia have never experienced anything like it (the engine suddenly died). Step Lexus Indonesia this is a precaution," explained Johnny

Lexus HS250h

Japanese luxury car manufacturer, Lexus was forced to withdraw (recall) of approximately 17 000 units HS250h Lexus car production in 2010 because of suspected having problems with its fuel tank.

Fuel tank HS250h Lexus hybrid car in the inspection of the quality of the annual National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is found to have problems that can result in leaks. This is of course hazardous to safety.

Meanwhile, Toyota is the principal Lexus evasive about the matter and said that they had done the same test but did not find problems on this car. Toyota also promised to investigate the instability equal test results between it and the NHTSA.

"Although testing showed HS250h they on Lexus cars still line the federal standard we wil investigate and determine the reason behind the test results are different," said Toyota's chief quality officer for the North American region as detikOto Maddox St Angelo Leftlanenews quoted from Saturday (26 / 6 / 2010).

Lexus HS250h itself had previously been withdrawn or the recall due to suspected to have problems with their brake function.

This means that with the latest withdrawal, HS250h Lexus models have undergone recall two times in this 2010.