Toyota to Recall 3.8 Million Vehicles for Accelerator Pedals

Today Toyota announced that they will replace the accelerator pedals on upwards of 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles that have been recalled in the U.S. This new move is to prevent and put to rest the problem where floor mats affected vehicles in several “unintentional” acceleration events and unfortunate accidents. For additional information please view the full press release below.

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Lexus IS250 sitting smartly on Vossens

Lowered just right with some H&R springs, this Lexus IS250 just got some new rollers compliments of high grade wheel manufacturer Vossen.  Seen here on a rainy day in South Florida, the VVS-083 design flows very smoothly with the IS’ sporty lines.  19×8.5 with an et of 32 up front, while the rear is sporting 19×10 and an et of 38.  The smoothness of this design suggests Lexus should have equipped these from the factory.  Very well done Vossen!

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Lexus LS600h and GS450h Hybrids get Facelift and IS250 F-Sport Edition Revealed

Lexus, or as Autoblog calls it, Toyota’s Buick, has performed a little cosmetic surgery on the Lexus LS600h and GS450h. At the same time they have introduced an IS250 F-Sport edition that is suppose to make the IS250 “more sporty” I guess. Is this how Lexus is going to celebrate their 20 years of making some of the most reliable and luxury cars on the road? Probably!

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Inside Line: 2010 Lexus IS 350C Convertible First Drive

Let’s admit this right now, Toyota is boring. Somehow the boringness really works for them as they are staying afloat in this slumping economy selling some of the highest quality vehicles to mainstream America. In my opinion, the only excitement from Toyota can be found in the Lexus brand starting with the new Lexus IS. Lexus has taken the IS to a new level with their newest drop-top, the Lexus IS Convertible. Inside Line (Edmunds) took the new 2010 Lexus IS 350C for a drive and discussed some of what the new IS Convertible has to offer.

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