IN THE AUTOMOTIVE WORLD, the word “concept” has come to mean a life-size physical rendering of a designer’s dream, or a preview of upcoming technologies and features. But for a new Lexus that made its debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show, the word takes on a wider meaning. For starters, the Lexus […]

We all know the basics of driving law. Red means stop, green means go. Yield to pedestrians at a crosswalk. Don’t exceed the speed limit. But buried within the dense tangles of some state law books are some traffic rules that you probably aren’t aware of, many of which are downright ridiculous. We’ve put together […]

Automakers say that thanks to the march of technology, their creations are much easier to maintain nowadays. But any good shade-tree mechanic will tell you that just isn’t true, unless you have a high-tech computer diagnostic system and a bunch of specialized tools. However, it is easier than ever before to know when to have […]

People say you shouldn’t discuss religion or politics. But there is another touchy subject that leads to heated debates: Should you lease or buy a car? A closely related question is this: Should you lease or buy a new or used car? http://www.edmunds.com/car-buying/compare-the-costs-buying-vs-leasing-vs-buying-a-used-car.html

In 1983, Toyota Chairman Robert Simpson summoned a secret meeting of company executives, to whom he posed the question, “Can we create a luxury vehicle to challenge the world’s best?” This question prompted Toyota to embark on a top-secret project, codenamed F1 which resulted in the Lexus division of luxury vehicles. http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/category/reviews/lexus/