Not only will the Lexus of the Future look…well…futuristic, it will be loaded with top of the line technology in order to make your driving experience as unique as it can be. Operators will use “drive-by-wire steering pads” along with a “customizable multi-point touch screen.” mounted on its dash board. Rådbrink has also eliminated foot pedals - Nuaero will be controlled completely through your steering wheel. Built into each of the four wheels you will find separate electric motors to power Nuaero, cutting out a transmission all together. So no worries about eventually dropping a few hundred dollars on replacing one. Braking occurs when the pilot pushes the steering wheel forward, almost like an airplane. Lexus may help guide the driver into our inevitable commuting future.

Many people are upset when it comes to the 2008 Lexus GS 450h because they’re hybrid expectations are so high. And rightfully so: a hybrid getting 22/25MPG? This doesn’t make any sense. Unlike its Toyota counterpart, the Prius set the hybrid bar high with an astounding 48MPG. So why can’t Lexus do the same?

Did we expect the Lexus to blaze around in comfortable leather seats and a powerful engine with near half century MPG? Did we think we’d finally drive in 339hp luxury vehicle that would drive to Alaska and back on one tank of gas? We all know by now its hard to get everything we want. So sacrafices must be made. If your only concern is the environment, please drive a much smaller, lighter, and less stylish Prius. But be warned, a Prius doesn’t come packed with a V6 engine that launches from zero to sixty in 5.2 seconds.

Although much different than most Hybrids, there are some of the same benefits of owning a hybrid vehicle. For example: you’re sitting in a line of traffic and instead of the engine wasting fuel on sitting at a stand still, the gas engine shuts itself off. Enough power is generated by the electric motor thus lowering city emissons and resources.

The bottom line is the Lexus GS 450h goes toe to toe with the competition in premium luxury and performance yet still offers an alternative for those seeking a hybrid vehicle.

Built for leisure and the occasional weekend excursion, the 2008 Lexus SC 430’s quiet V8 engine will be just what you are looking for this year. More practical for only two in front, from lack of legroom in the back, this Lexus convertible upholds its reputation for quality and reliability. (more…)

In its third succession of hybrid vehicles, the RX 400h delivers notable fuel economy. Gaining an estimated gas mileage in the mid-20s, it rises above the RX 350. Alone in its class as a midsize luxury utility vehicle, the “green” SUV still maintains appealing luxurious qualities. (more…)