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New Lexus IS Debuts at NAIAS but U.S. Won’t Get Hybrid Versions

Posted on 9 January 2013 by Ken Zino

The revised Lexus IS compact sport sedan will make its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week with the new Lexus snout grille. The latest versions of the rear-drive IS model range – BMW wanna be’s – will include IS 250, IS 350, and the first IS hybrid, the 300h, which will be available in Europe, Japan and other international markets, but not the U.S where the $33,000 and higher CT220h – a hatchback derived econobox – is available. Continue reading →

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Small Cars Improve in Latest Crash Tests. Size Still Matters

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Ken Zino

While you can’t change the laws of physics, you can use them to improve crash test results for vehicles. Six of 13 small cars tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety earned the Top Safety Pick award. None earned … Continue reading →

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