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By Roger, March 6, 2010 3:04 pm

No real new info with this article, but a bad ass picture.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/05/toyota-ft-86-concept-gets-a-family-style-welcome/

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By Roger, February 24, 2010 10:57 pm

Lexus is working on a competitor to the BMW M5, Jaguar XF-R, Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG and the Cadillac CTS-V. Known as the GS-F sedan, the model will arrive sometime in 2013 with a detuned version of the Lexus LFA’s 4.8L V10. The capacity of the 4.8L V10 will be reduced to 4.6L, helping it produced 450-hp.

The GS-F will be followed by a new Lexus SC that will hit markets in 2014. The current model is due to finished production this July. Sources say that the new Lexus SC will be a hybrid model powered by a 5.0L V8 with an electric-motor delivering power to the rear-wheels.

http://www.egmcartech.com/2010/02/24/lexus-gs-f-coming-in-2013-with-detuned-lfa-v10-next-sc-due-in-2013/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+egmcartech+%28egmCarTech%29&utm_content=Twitter

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By Roger, February 24, 2010 10:46 pm

The new Lexus CT 200h is just one of the many hybrids in the works from Toyota. Sources say that Toyota will continue to expand its range of hybrids with a Prius based wagon, sporty coupe and an MPV

in spring 2011. That will be followed by a Lexus IS-based rear-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid Toyota sedan and a hybrid version of the RAV4 by 2012.

Toyota’s 1.8L VVT-i hybrid system will soon become the company’s core powertrain, aimed at helping it sell more than one million hybrid units globally by the early part of this decade.

http://www.egmcartech.com/2010/02/24/toyota-prius-variants-coming-in-2011-lexus-is-based-rwd-plug-in-hybrid-in-the-works/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+egmcartech+%28egmCarTech%29&utm_content=Twitter

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By Roger, February 24, 2010 4:13 pm

The latest IS-F continues to receive an enthusiastic response, with EVO awarding it their full five-star rating.  The Torsen LSD on the new IS-F replaces the previous electric LSD function, which was part of the car’s Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) stability control system. Reviewer Ollie Marriage hopes that the new IS-F will find favorable buyer reception in a “post Lexus LFA world”, and adds that it compares well with its BMW and Mercedes-Benz rivals.  Also of note, like other Lexus Europe models, the navigation no longer has a motion lockout.

http://lexusenthusiast.com/2010/02/23/evo-magazine-reviews-the-2010-lexus-is-f/

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By Roger, February 23, 2010 10:15 pm

Japan's Toyota company is in all sorts of turmoil. It has had to launch a massive global recall to repair accelerator pedal faults on several series of cars — faults that have been blamed for deaths and accidents. Consumer and investor confidence in the world's largest automaker has been severely dented.

While we totally respect the severity of the issues facing Toyota as well as the concerns of Toyota owners everywhere, we can't but help imagine what a weird place the world would be if, for some reason, there were no Toyota vehicles on our roads.

And with that in mind, and using zero journalistic integrity and no real yardstick, we rolled up the garage door to find the best Toyota vehicles, ever. After all, you aren't paying to read this. If we've missed your favorite, make sure you let us know in the comments section below.

Read more: 6 reasons why we still love Toyota | CNNGo.com

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By Roger, February 23, 2010 4:57 pm

We now take a break from all the Toyota recall news to bring you some insight as to what’s going on behind closed doors where engineers and designers are working on future Toyota models. The folks over at AutoCar recently had the chance to catch up with Jaromir Cech, senior designer of the Toyota FT-86 Concept. Apparently all the rumors you’ve been hearing about the car moving away from its concept design are false.

AutoCar interviews senior designer of Toyota FT-86:

www.egmcartech.com

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By admin, February 19, 2010 4:10 am

A little perspective on Toyota's recalls

Jeremy Cato Toyota and its Lexus luxury brand both have big displays at this year's Toronto auto show, but let's face it: the conversation at both these stands is as much about recalls as it is hybrid concept cars and the new models coming this fall from the new Scion brand being launched in Canada. Recalls aside, this is shaping up to be a big year for Toyota. The Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands will introduce nine new vehicles in Canada during 2010. The new 2010 Lexus GX 460 SUV and the 2011 Toyota Sienna minivan are important new entries. The new Sienna starts at a suggested price of just $27,900, $1,600 below the starting price of 2010 models.

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By admin, February 7, 2010 5:50 pm

Local dealers, drivers stay loyal to their Toyotas Automotive:

‘If I thought it was really unsafe, I would have had (my wife’s car) in here,’ dealer says

Inside his Tacoma office, Jim Johnson keeps framed pictures of each of his three young daughters.

Johnson’s wife drives the girls in a 2008 Camry that is on Toyota’s recall list. Her vehicle’s repair appointment is scheduled for next week, and she will continue to drive the car until then.

“If I thought it was really unsafe, I would have had her in here on Day One,” said Johnson, who, as general manager at Titus-Will Toyota, could have put his family’s car first in line.

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