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2012 Volkswagen Touareg

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When you think of deluxe manufacturers, Volkswagen probably doesn't generate much of a blip on your mouth. The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, however, might convince you. With a vary of highly effective applications, a generating think instills assurance and an within that challenges those of its In german brethren, the Touareg might just have you saying, "This is a Volkswagen?" Considering that the Touareg stocks some of its underbody framework with the more upmarket Mercedes Red pepper cayenne, perhaps its capability to combat above its bodyweight training should come as no amaze.
2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Like other deluxe SUVs, the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg provides a wide vary of alternatives for potential customers. Under the cover, you can select between a plenty-capable energy V6 website, a burly yet reasonable TDI diesel-powered or a Multiple design that offers on its guarantee of V8-like efficiency with V6 gas mileage.

On the within, even base-model Volkswagen Touaregs have rooms that are on par with those from founded deluxe creates like BMW and Lexus. There's an large quantity of wealthy timber, metal functions and high-quality materials; you'll also find many up-to-date gadgets and amusement functions. However, there's no third-row sitting, and freight potential is low quality at best.

To the Touareg's credit score, it maintains its floor, despite contending with a very amazing number of challenges. Of course, if you must have a car with a deluxe logo, you'll probably want to have a look at out the BMW X5 and the newly designed Mercedes-Benz M-Class. Both provide diesel-powered website alternatives, just like the Touareg.
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SEMA: Five-Axis' Stealthy Lexus GS 460

After the sinister-looking Project IS F that made quite a splash at last year's SEMA show, Troy Sumitomo and his Five Axis automotive returned to Sin City with a fresh take on the Lexus GS 460. Sporting a titanium matte paint finish, a widebody conversion with concept-like styled bumpers and black-colored 20-inch alloy wheels in 245/30 ZR20 rubber up front and 295/25ZR20 at the rear, Five Axis'

2011 Lexus IS Receives Minor Facelift and New F-Sport Grade in Japan

Thanks to some leaked brochure shots, we can show you the first pictures of the Japanese domestic market (JDM) version of the subtly refreshed 2011 Lexus IS 250 / 350 sedan.The most notable exterior changes include the new headlamps that incorporate LED daytime running lights and the redesigned lower part of the front bumper with round foglamps. Though not visible from these photos, the interior

Tesla Working on All-Electric Toyota RAV4 and Lexus RX Prototypes

Electric car partners Toyota Motor Corp. and Tesla Motors will develop battery-powered prototypes of the Japanese automaker's Toyota RAV4 and Lexus RX crossovers according to a news report from Businessweek citing "a person familiar with the matter". Toyota declined to confirm the models.Earlier this month, a Tesla executive announced that the maker of the electric Roadster will deliver two EV

Lexus LS 600h L - uel-efficient gasoline-electric hybrid technology

Lexus LS 600h L

Lexus LS 600h L - uel-efficient gasoline-electric hybrid technology
Lexus LS 600h L - uel-efficient gasoline-electric hybrid technology
Lexus LS 600h L - uel-efficient gasoline-electric hybrid technology
The Lexus LS 600h L luxury sedan was the first vehicle to bring fuel-efficient gasoline-electric hybrid technology to the prestige luxury segment.
The Lexus LS 600h L provides the brand's highest level of performance and technology, and the truest expression of luxury.

Engine/Transmission/Drivetrain/Performance

The Lexus LS 600h L is powered by the ultra-quiet Lexus Hybrid Drive system, which was the world's first to combine a V8 gasoline engine with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) hybrid drivetrain. The system combines a 5.0-liter V8 gasoline engine with two powerful electric motors and a large-capacity battery pack.

The hybrid powertrain generates a peak combined output rating of 438 horsepower and can effortlessly accelerate the Lexus LS 600h L from zero-to-60 mph in just 5.5 seconds.
Mid-range acceleration is even more impressive. The electric motor system is capable of delivering maximum torque on demand and is most beneficial during passing maneuvers.
The Lexus LS 600h L can accelerate from 50-70 mph in a rapid 3.5 seconds.
Its combined EPA fuel economy rating of 21 mpg is equal to or better than the combined fuel-economy ratings of some V6 all-wheel-drive mid-sized luxury sedans.

Lexus LS 600h L - uel-efficient gasoline-electric hybrid technology
The innovative V8 features an electric motor-driven Variable Valve Timing with intelligence and Electrically controlled intake cam (VVT-iE). This combination of VVT-i with electric-motor driven intake and an oil controlled VVT-I exhaust system achieves superior engine-startup operation and high-output performance.
A specially developed Hydrocarbon Adsorber and Catalyst (HCAC) system is linked to the two-way exhaust to help prevent hydrocarbons contained in the exhaust from being released into the atmosphere during cold start up when the catalysts are not up to temperature.