Lexus stand at Tokyo Motor Show

With the Tokyo Motor Show now open to the public, we thought we’d give you a quick look at a few stands from the show we’ve yet to cover.

First up this morning is the Lexus stand which, in addition to the LFA and LF-Ch models demonstrated last week, also showcases some of the brand’s more [...]

2009 BMW 7 Series diesel – First Steer

Conventional wisdom says that if you are wafting along in a large, luxurious sedan then it should be this quiet, the same conventional wisdom says that if it’s a diesel then it probably won’t be this quiet.

What is more I’d swear that the BMW 740i that I was driving a few days before had more [...]

Top Gear Australia Season 2 finale preview

Just as Top Gear in the UK starts off its new series, our own home-grown version is set to come to a climactic close with the final episode of the second season due to air next Monday.

In the finale, Steve claims his prize for beating James in the mobility scooter race by reviewing the iconic [...]

Lexus back on top in quality survey

Lexus has reclaimed the top spot in JD Power and Associates’ annual ranking of initial quality, while the Ford, Chevrolet and Toyota brands ranked virtually even in the benchmark survey.

Porsche slipped to second after holding the title for three years in the market research firm’s Initial Quality Study, released today.

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2009 Volkswagen Golf MkVI – First Steer

2009 Volkswagen Golf  Mark VI – First Steer

- by Paul Maric

Leaner, meaner and greener. That’s the message Volkswagen wants to send with its new Golf. Launched to the Australian motoring press yesterday in Byron Bay, New South Wales, the next generation Volkswagen Golf comes with a set of new engines that increase fuel economy by [...]

2009 BMW 7 Series First Steer Review

2009 BMW 7 Series First Steer Review

The year was 1977, Apple computers had just been formed, Jimmy Carter became the 39th president of the United States, Star Wars hit the big screen and BMW launched the 7 Series.

Thirty-two years have passed and in that time the world has changed and BMW has established itself as [...]

Toyota to bolster environmental initiatives

Toyota is aiming to strengthen its environmental initiatives by lowering carbon output in key areas of research and development, manufacturing and social contribution (we’re unsure on the last one too).
 
Hybrid model Camry, Prius, Rx400h, GS450h, LS600hL & Hino truck.
The plan is to reduce CO2 emissions through the use of non-petroleum based sources of energy, thus [...]

Toyota drives G8 summit

Toyota will provide cars to world leaders at this year’s G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit starting next month. The company will provide 78 conventional hybrid and other environmentally friendly vehicles for official and demonstration use during the event.
Toyota says it offered its services after the Japanese Government asked for help to ensure the G8 summit and [...]

Hybrid luxury vehicle sales on the rise

It’s not just everyday car buyers that are after more fuel efficient cars, buyers of luxury cars are also beginning to lose a bit of interest in fuel inefficient top-end vehicles in the wake of rising fuel costs.

One manufacturer that has reaped the rewards is Lexus with its Hybrid Luxury range. Last month the company [...]

2008 Lexus LS600hL review

2008 Lexus LS600hL Road Test

Model tested: Lexus LS600hL
Recommended Retail Price: $240,000.
Options fitted: None fitted.
Standard equipment, fuel economy, subtle ride.
Handling, looks too much like the LS460, boot room.
CarAdvice rating: (4.00)
– Photographs and review by Paul Maric and Anthony Crawford
“There are thirty-two advanced automotive systems listed under the LS 600hL’s Technical Glossary. Lexus [...]

2008 Perth Motor Show

The 2008 Perth Motor Show opened yesterday, with the usual gang of carmakers filling out the Perth Exhibition Centre on the bank of the Swan River.

Australian importer Ateco’s brands were missing from the show, instead preferring to allow dealer Barbagallos to supply its own cars from the stables of Alfa Romeo, Citroen and Fiat.

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