LEXUS TO REVEAL ALL-NEW LEXUS GS LUXURY SPORT SEDAN AT PEBBLE BEACH
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 4, 2011 – Lexus will reveal the all-new GS 350 mid-size luxury sport sedan on Thursday, August 18th in conjunction with the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The fourth-generation GS has been completely redesigned, inside and out, and will feature the brand’s new design philosophy, with styling cues such as a distinctive new front grille, that will soon be seen on all future Lexus vehicles. The new GS will also lead the rest of the Lexus lineup in an entirely new direction of driving dynamics.
“Today, buyers in the mid-size luxury segment want a more engaging driving experience, styling that makes a statement, and a roomier interior package,” said Mark Templin, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “With the all-new GS, we’re giving them what they asked for, and more.”
The Lexus press conference will take place on Thursday, August 18th at 4:15 p.m. PDT at Parc du Concours near The Lodge at Pebble Beach. The press conference will also be broadcast live online and archived at http://www.lexusnewsroom.com/.
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Friday, August 5, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
GRANDPARENTS ARE BETTER DRIVERS - Yes or No
Are Grandparents better drivers?
ST. PETERSBURG - Kids may be safest in cars driven by their grandparents rather than their parents, much to the surprise of researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
"The injury rate was considerably lower," said Dr. Fred Henriteg. He oversaw the review accidents involving nearly 12,000 children in 15 states and concluded children's risk of injury was 50 percent lower when riding with a grandparent.
That finding surprised Dr. Henriteg because statistically, older drivers are involved in more accidents.
However, the findings do not surprise many parents and grandparents.
"Because of age and maturity," Roz Hurst theorized. "You know, life experience."
Another grandmother, Barbara Stacy, says other things may be competing for parents' attention.
"With the cell phones and everything, a lot of the younger parents I think are on the phone, distracted," Stacy said.
Shiela Marable has a 1-year-old daughter and thinks her parents are extra cautious about everything.
"It's not their child, so they have to be extra careful with the child," she said.
Jason Yaber admits he speeds and suspects his parents do not.
"They're not in a rush to get anywhere," Yaber said. "I'm in a rush all of the time."
The study did not determine why the risk of injury is lower with grandparents behind the wheel, but it did note the age of the driver made little difference in the nature of injuries children sustain in the event of a crash.
For more grandparent information go to http://www.twofortheroadusa.com/ click on Grandparents on the go and Cathy's Car Corner.
ST. PETERSBURG - Kids may be safest in cars driven by their grandparents rather than their parents, much to the surprise of researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
"The injury rate was considerably lower," said Dr. Fred Henriteg. He oversaw the review accidents involving nearly 12,000 children in 15 states and concluded children's risk of injury was 50 percent lower when riding with a grandparent.
That finding surprised Dr. Henriteg because statistically, older drivers are involved in more accidents.
However, the findings do not surprise many parents and grandparents.
"Because of age and maturity," Roz Hurst theorized. "You know, life experience."
Another grandmother, Barbara Stacy, says other things may be competing for parents' attention.
"With the cell phones and everything, a lot of the younger parents I think are on the phone, distracted," Stacy said.
Shiela Marable has a 1-year-old daughter and thinks her parents are extra cautious about everything.
"It's not their child, so they have to be extra careful with the child," she said.
Jason Yaber admits he speeds and suspects his parents do not.
"They're not in a rush to get anywhere," Yaber said. "I'm in a rush all of the time."
The study did not determine why the risk of injury is lower with grandparents behind the wheel, but it did note the age of the driver made little difference in the nature of injuries children sustain in the event of a crash.
For more grandparent information go to http://www.twofortheroadusa.com/ click on Grandparents on the go and Cathy's Car Corner.
Toyota Announces 2012 Prices
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TOYOTA ANNOUNCES 2012 PRICES FOR
HIGHLANDER AND FJ CRUISER MODELS
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Price Increase For 2011 Land Cruiser
TORRANCE, Calif., August 1, 2011 - - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser sport utility vehicle (SUV), and the Highlander and Highlander Hybrid SUV. Also announced was a price increase for the Land Cruiser full-size SUV and an increase in the delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee for Scion models.
The Highlander and Highlander Hybrid carry over with no new features for 2012 yet retain their excellent value as the MSRP for all models remain unchanged. The base MSRP for the gas Highlander ranges from $28,090 for the Base 2WD four-cylinder with a six-speed automatic transmission to $37,045 for the Limited grade V6 with a five-speed automatic. Highlander Hybrid prices range from $38,140 for the Base 4WD to $43,795 for the Limited 4WD.
The FJ Cruiser carries over virtually unchanged for 2012. It will have an MSRP ranging from $25,990 for the 4x2 equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission to $27,580 for the 4x4 V6 automatic reflecting an increase of $200, or 0.7 percent.
The MSRP for the 2011 Land Cruiser has increased to $69,120 reflecting an increase of $200, or 0.3 percent.
The MSRPs for the gas and hybrid Highlanders, FJ Cruiser and 2011 Land Cruiser do not include a delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee of $810. The DPH fee for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary.
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2012 TOYOTA PRICING 2-2-2-2
Prices for 2012 gas Highlander, FJ Cruiser and the 2011 Land Cruiser will begin with the start of August production. The prices for the 2012 Highlander Hybrid began with July 20 start of production.
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