RX 400H Hybrid Cleverly Disguised As A Luxury SUV

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Welcome to the first true luxury hybrid SUV, the Lexus RX 400H.  Produced from 2006-2009, the RX 400 H was a testimony to Japanese engineering.  Once the people at Lexus decide to try something different they don’t quit until they are satisfied that it meets their standards, and those standards have always been rather lofty.…

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Lexus Seeks “Sporty” In GS 430

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In 2001 Lexus unveiled its attempt to produce a sport luxury sedan and that attempt was named the GS 430.  From 2001-2007 three generations of the GS 430 were produced, refinements made along the way, and all in all it was a fine car by most standards.  Only one problem existed: although it offered an…

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The Curious Story of the Jaguar Sovereign

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Is it a Jaguar? Is it a Daimler?  An interesting question to be answered between the years of 1966 and 1983, but only a die-hard car enthusiast would be able to answer it. Perhaps a little background will help.  Daimler Motor Company Limited is the oldest British car manufacturer, having produced its first car in…

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The Jaguar XJ8 Sprints Ahead Of Its Proud Past

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The decision makers at Jaguar have been busy over the years making subtle changes to the XJ Series but in truth it would be very difficult to notice any of those changes.  They have clung to the design of the original XJ since it debuted in 1968 and that has been both a blessing and…

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Serenity With Four Wheels, The Lexus GS 350 Delivers

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So you say you want luxury and comfort but can’t afford a full-size luxury sedan?  Well, Lexus has you covered and then some with the GS 350.  The new 2011 GS 350 comes in at just under $47,000 but if you can afford it this is one heck of a car. Powered by a 3.5-liter…

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