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JUNE 25, 2010

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. As part of its annual compliance testing program, the NHTSA recently conducted a test of the 2010 model year HS 250h.

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HS 250h Lexus Toyota Hybrid 265

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JULY 22, 2010

As a comparison, the 2011 Lexus HS 250h Standard—which Ford uses as the MKZ Hybrid’s closest competition— carries an MSRP of $35,100; the premium model for 2011 carries an MSRP of $37,870. The 2011 HS 250h models go on sale this fall as well. The MKZ Hybrid can operate in electric vehicle mode at speeds up to 47 mph.

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HS 250h Hybrid Price Gasoline 199

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MARCH 31, 2010

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 pure electric mode on the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid extends to 47 mph (76 km/h). Earlier post.)

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2011 HS 250h MPG Hybrid 170

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MARCH 23, 2010

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. miles) at speeds of up to 45 km/h (28 mph) in all electric mode.). The sporty five-door will be on display 31 March through 11 April at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. Earlier post.).

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Lexus HS 250h 2011 Hybrid 223

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JUNE 16, 2010

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 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s final fuel economy certification was completed this week.

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HS 250h MPG 2011 EPA 186