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The Lexus Crash Test Genius is no dummy

In the Lexus ad, at first all is darkness, then a human avatar of 119 points of light slides through space as though riding an invisible conveyance when suddenly a much more detailed human form constructed from 2,000,000 points of light, comes in to view from the opposite direction – the two forms collide.
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Author: Don Bain
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Latest Toyota FT-86 Concept coming to Frankfurt

Toyota has shown off their new FT-86 Concept in the past but when the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show opens next week, the Japanese automaker will roll out their newest version of the FT-86 II – although it is yet another concept version.
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Tour Engine to present at DEER Conference in Detroit

For the second year in a row, Dr. Oded Tour, CEO of Tour Engine, will present at the 17th Directions in Energy-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference in Detroit on October 3-6, 2011.
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Toyota announces price jump for base 2012 Tacoma

What do you do when fuel prices are stabilizing - if not falling a little bit - and you have the best selling compact pickup truck in America? If you're Toyota you raise the price of the 2012 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck just because you can.
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Lexus confirms LFA record 'Ring lap time of 7:14.64 with video

Last Friday we brought you the breaking news that the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition had once again taken to the track from which it derives its name with record-setting results and we now have positive confirmation from the luxury automaker that their LFA supercar indeed set the production car record with an incredible time of just 7:14.64.
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Ford F150, Escape investigations closed without additional recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced the closer of investigations over the Ford F150 over concerns of fuel tank strap issues and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner over concerns of the rear lift gate window malfunctioning.
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Saab’s request for government protection denied – bankruptcy appears imminent

We reported yesterday that Saab and parent company Swedish Automobile had filed for government protection from their unpaid suppliers and employees who are getting ever closer to forcing Saab into bankruptcy and today, Saab is one step closer to facing bankruptcy as the Swedish government has denied the automaker’s plea for protection.
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Mercedes 2012 M-Class SUV patrols at NY Fashion Week

The all new Mercedes 2012 M-Class SUV is the Mercedes’ Fashion Ranger vehicle that people will see on the streets of New York City this week during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NY. This world renown show will be taking place at Lincoln Center from September 8-15, 2011.
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Author: KC Kelly
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BMW Group named automotive sector leader

BMW Group has once again been recognized as the world’s most sustainable automotive company - Sector leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for seventh consecutive year.
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Lexus and Dunlop team up for Lexus 2013 GS 350 tires

Lexus and Dunlop are teaming up to make the ultimate in luxury. The all-new 2013 Lexus GS 350 is a stunning luxury sedan, and this new model will appear with Dunlop tires when the vehicle is introduced early next year.
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Author: KC Kelly
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