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Toyota To Recall Up to 17,000 Lexus HS 250h Hybrids

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Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., intends to conduct a voluntary safety recall of potentially 17,000 2010 model year Lexus HS 250h hybrid vehicles to address a compliance issue with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 301. —Steve St. Angelo, Toyota chief quality officer for North America.

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Lexus Prices the 2010 HS 250h Starting at $34,200

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The 2010 HS 250h, Lexus’ first dedicated hybrid and the fourth offering in its lineup ( earlier post ), will carry an MSRP for the standard version of $34,200, while the Premium model will carry an MSRP of $36,970. The HS 250h has the best combined EPA mpg rating of any luxury vehicle in the US.

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Cumulative global sales of Lexus hybrids pass half-million mark

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Cumulative global sales of all Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC)-produced hybrid vehicles—i.e., Up to November this year Lexus had sold around 29,000 of its hybrid limousine in standard and LS 600h L long-wheelbase forms. In 2005, 26,000 Lexus hybrids were sold; by 30 November this year the annual total was at 113,000. RX 400h/450h.

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Ford Introduces 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid; Projected 41 mpg City

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Ford notes that the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor—the 2010 Lexus HS 250h—by 6 mpg, while providing room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features. The combined gasoline engine and electric motor provide 191 net horsepower (142 kW).

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Lexus Will Bring CT 200h Premium Compact Hybrid To US Market in Early 2011

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The new CT 200h debuted at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show in early March and will join the HS 250h as Lexus’ second dedicated hybrid. The CT 200h’s Lexus Hybrid Drive technology features two motor generators. Each performs specific functions and can operate as both a motor and generator. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Toyota Unveils Sai Compact Luxury Hybrid in Japan

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Toyota has unveiled the Sai compact luxury hybrid sedan in Japan ( earlier post ); the vehicle, based on the platform used for the Lexus HS 250h ( earlier post ), is planned to go on sale in Japan on 7 December. The motor has maximum output of 105 kW (141 hp) and maximum torque of 270 N·m (199 lb-ft). The Sai features a 2.4

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2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid EPA-Rated at 41 mpg City/36 mpg Highway; Most Fuel Efficient Luxury Sedan in US

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It tops its nearest competitor—the 2010 Lexus HS 250h—by 6 mpg. It also trumps the Lexus HS 250h with room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features, Ford notes. The combined gasoline engine and electric motor provide 191 net horsepower (142 kW).

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