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• Lexus considering two dedicated hybrid models

  Filed under: Detroit Auto Show , Hybrids/Alternative , Green , Crossovers/CUVs , Lexus , Rumormill We've known for quite some time that Toyota would be introducing the world to its third-generation Prius hybrid sedan at next year's Detroit Auto Show. Expected to be powered by a revised and enlarged 1.8-liter engine and electric motors, the new model aims to continue Toyota's hybrid dominance, at least for the next few model years. We also expect Lexus to get its own more luxurious version of the Prius, and Inside Line is reporting that it will come in calender year 2010 and could be the first Toyota-made hybrid with lithium ion batteries. What's more, Lexus is said to be considering a second hybrid-only model to be based on Toyota's midsize sedan architecture, as is the current RX, which is available in both standard and hybrid guises. Rumor is that the second dedicated hybrid model might be a crossover utility vehicle, the current darling of the it's-not-a-station... Posted May 22 2008, 05:34 AM by Autoblog Filed under: Green, Crossovers/CUVs, Lexus, Hybrids/Alternative, Detroit Auto Show, lexus cuv, LexusCuv, lexus hybrid, LexusHybrid, Rumormill, hybrid-crossover, HybridCrossover, lexus-crossover, LexusCrossover, lexus-cuv, lexus-hybrid, lexus crossover, hybrid-cuv, HybridCuv, hybrid crossover, hybrid cuv

• Lexus execs spills the beans: GS F model, 1-series fighter, hybrid galore

  Filed under: Detroit Auto Show , Convertibles , Coupes , Hybrids/Alternative , Sedans/Saloons , Sports/GTs , Green , Crossovers/CUVs , Lexus , Australia Click above for a high-res gallery of the Lexus LF-A Roadster concept. Lexus Australia's chief executive, John Roca, gave up a number of product details to The Australian in an interview this past weekend, including the addition of an "F" variant of the GS sedan and possibly a full-size LS limo. Both models are aimed to attack luxury stalwarts Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz by offering a number of high-performance variants and also developing a new model that would slot in below the IS sedan to take on the BMW 1-series and the Audi A3. That model is still a few years away, but it will be an integral part of Lexus' commitment to reach one million global sales in the next two to three years. The other element includes offering hybrid versions of every vehicle it sells, plus the introduction of a hybrid-only model that will... Posted Apr 07 2008, 02:26 AM by Autoblog Filed under: Sports/GTs, Green, Crossovers/CUVs, Coupes, Sedans/Saloons, Lexus, Convertibles, Hybrids/Alternative, Australia, rx, Detroit Auto Show, lf-a, LexusGs-f, Lexus GS-F, LexusLf-xh, lf-xh, lexus lf-xh, lexus lf-a, LexusLf-a, lexus is convertible, LexusIsConvertible, 2009 lexus rx, LexusGsF, 2010LexusRx, lexus gs f, gs f, gs, LexusIsCoupe, 2010 lexus rx, lexus is coupe, 2009LexusRx, lexus rx, gs-f, GsF, LexusRx