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Japan’s PM fondles Asimo, rides the i-REAL, idles in a MiEV

Japan’s Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama rides Toyota’s personal mobility i-REAL during a photo session after a news conference to announce the government’s new growth strategy. The zippidy zip around the Premier’s official Tokyo residence was …

Updated 31 Dec 2009 | No Comment

Japanese Industry, Lexus »

Refreshed Lexus GS line-up arrives in Japan

Lexus Japan has announced that the next Lexus GS range will receive a minor facelift and several improvements ranging from new headlights, active headrests, and variations of exterior and interior colors. The chrome on the …

Updated 2 Sep 2009 | One Comment

Green Cars, Japanese Industry, Lexus »

Lexus HS250h debuts in Japan, exceeds sales target

The new Lexus HS250h - Lexus’ Prius with a trunk - hits Japanese show rooms and, if initial sales reports are any sign of things to come, the car’s going to be somewhat of a …

Updated 14 Jul 2009 | No Comment

Headline, Japanese Industry, Lexus, Press Release »

Lexus IS 250C, the convertible, launched in Japan

Damn Lexus. I thought the IS250C was going to come to North America first. Why, oh why! Are you happy selling only 100 in a month? Are we not good enough for your “super intelligent …

Updated 7 May 2009 | 4 Comments

Japanese Industry, Lexus, Rumormill, Tuning »

Rumor: Lexus IS F Evolution coming next summer

According to recent reports, Lexus, in the relentless pursuit of perfection, has found itself trying to create a better Lexus IS F. Speculation is the IS F Evolution will arrive as early as next summer. …

Updated 20 Apr 2009 | 2 Comments

Japan Only, Japanese Industry, Toyota »

Toyota launches fifth-generation Majesta

Toyota has rolled out a fully redesigned, fifth-generation Majesta. The car is one of the Japan market’s premier domestic sedans, originally introduced in 1991, and the new model is positioned as a high-tech flagship of …

Updated 18 Apr 2009 | One Comment

Japanese Industry, Toyota »

JDM Land Cruiser gets 318 HP, 4.6L V8 engine

Toyota has revelead the Japanese domestic market (JDM) Land Cruiser will be available with a new engine and transmission transplant starting May 6, 2009. The newly-developed 4.6-liter V8 Dual VVT-i gasoline engine produces 318-horsepower at …

Updated 18 Apr 2009 | No Comment

Green Cars, Japanese Industry, Toyota »

Toyota expects 40,000 preorders for new Prius

An article in Japanese news paper, Nikkei, is reporting that Toyota’s expecting to receive 40,000 preorder requests for its new 2010 Prius hybrid in Japan alone. Compare that number to this one: 73,100 Prius hybrids …

Updated 15 Apr 2009 | No Comment

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