2013 Lexus ES 350 and ES 300h Priced

Lexus announced that the redesigned 2013 ES 350 will start at $36,100 (plus an $895 destination fee) when it hits showroom floors next month. Toyota’s luxury brand points out that the new ES 350’s base price is 1.7 percent less than the outgoing 2012 model, which starts at $36,725. Luxury hybrid shoppers will also have a new option in August, as the all-new 2013 Lexus ES 300h will be sold alongside the redesigned ES 350 ... continue reading»

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Lexus Tops Dependability Study

If you like to drive your car, truck or SUV until the wheels fall off, dependability is important, and according to a new study, vehicles are generally becoming more dependable. J.D. Power and Associates’ 2012 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study indicates that the strong initial quality of vehicles built in 2009 “has translated into historically high levels of vehicle dependability in 2012.” Compared with 2011’s dependability study of 2008 model-year vehicles, owners reported 13 percent fewer problems with ... continue reading»

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Toyota and Lexus Vehicles Recalled for Steering Issue

Toyota announced today that it is recalling a number of vehicles for a defect that could make them harder to steer. In total, the voluntary recall affects 283,200 Toyota and 137,000 Lexus vehicles that were sold in the U.S. Toyota models subject to the recall include the 2004 Avalon and 2006 Highlander Hybrid, as well as Camry, Highlander, Sienna and Solara vehicles from the 2004-05 model years. Lexus recalls include 2004-05 ES330 and RX330 vehicles, as well ... continue reading»

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