Whoops! Kyle Busch Caught Doing 128 mph in Lexus LFA

 

NASCAR’s Kyle Busch now knows too well that with great Lexus power comes great responsibility. 

Kyle Busch Caught Doing 128 mph in Lexus LFA

Apparently caught up in a perfect moment, Nascar driver Kyle Busch was clocked doing 128 mph in 45 mph zone while driving a Lexus LFA in Troutman, North Carolina.

Luckily, no one was injured — Busch has been charged with careless and reckless driving as well as speeding. He has since issued an apology for his actions.

According to ESPN, Kyle Busch issued the following statement:

"I was test driving a new sports car and I got carried away," Busch explained. "I went beyond the speed I should have been going on a public road. I apologize to the public, my fans, sponsors, and race teams for my lack of judgment. I take responsibility for my actions and I can assure you that something like this will never happen again."

Yes, the Lexus LFA is fast and fun to drive!  But we here at Reinhart Lexus know our fans will drive safely and responsibly.    Don’t let this be you! 

What is the plural of Lexus?

 

 

What is the plural of Lexus?  Should we call more than one Lexus two “Lexuses?”  Or are they “Lexi?  Or “Lexera”?  Do you sidestep the issue by saying “Lexus cars” or “Lexus models?”  

Many different car sites across the web have debated this subject.  Even the Car Talk guys give their two cents and a bit of good natured roasting on this subject too.  Their conclusion is:

Tom: Also, sticking with Latin, we see two possible declensions. There's the "opus" model, of which the plural is "opera." So if we follow that rule, the plural of Lexus would be Lexera. One Lexus, two Lexera.

Ray: More likely, Lexus follows the same rule as Taurus, which pluralizes as Tauri. So we'd have one Lexus, and two Lexi. Personally, I think that sounds classier.

The Lexus Website seems to prefer using “Lexus” as both the singular and plural form. 

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Hybrid Hot Rods

Why should a hybrid vehicle be boring?  The Lexus CT 200h rewrites all the rules about hybrid cars.  Check out this great review by John Voelcker courtesy of Green Car Reports:

Hybrid Hot Rods: Lexus CT 200h… Hardly Dull

Hybrid cars, often defined in the public eye by the distinctive shape of the Toyota Prius, are frequently derided as dull and no fun to drive.

While the Tesla Roadster smashed the stereotype of plug-in electric cars as slow and dorky, hybrids haven't been as lucky.

So here are a couple of hybrid hot rods that stand up nicely to their higher-emission, lower-gas-mileage counterparts.

First, Toyota's motorsports partner Gazoo Racing (yes, really) recently entered aLexus CT 200h in an endurance trophy series held at Germany's notorious Nürburgring circuit.

Check out the whole article at Green Car Reports.

Car Care Tips from ‘Ask Lexus’

Just purchased your dream car?  Congratulations!  Here are some car care tips, courtesy of Lexus Magazine,  offered to help keep your vehicle looking new for years to come. 

“What’s the proper way to wash and wax my Lexus, and how often should I do it?

Let’s consider the finish on your Lexus. At the base is a primer/sealer that has been formulated for flexibility; this elasticity makes it more responsive and provides greater protection. Special chip-resistant coatings are added to areas subject to high wear, such as on the hood and around the wheels…

All of this combines to make the finish on your Lexus among the most durable in the industry. And regular washing and waxing will help protect it even further. But there’s a right way to do it.

For starters, hand-washing is the way to go. (Lexus owner’s manuals warn that commercial car wash facilities may scratch your Lexus.) The idea is to hand-wash your vehicle regularly to remove grime and contaminants that can abrade or mar the finish, and apply a high-quality paste/hardened wax only periodically, as needed—primarily for UV protection.”

 

To see the full article, check out Lexus Magazine!

L Studio: The ‘Films on L’ Series

Have you had a chance to check out L Studio?  Lexus assembles and showcases short films from film festivals around the world, highlighting them as part of their Films on L Series.  The latest film featured is “The Butterfly Circus,” the touching story of a man who thinks he is just an oddity until a circus ringleader shows him what his true potential really is.  Check out this short film and other content brought to you by Lexus and tell us what you think!

The Lexus Top 10

Check out this article by Lexus Magazine!  They give you ten reasons why Lexus is the best brand on the market.  Can you think of any more reasons?  Let us know!

 

“OKAY, THAT HEADLINE is one huge, bold, big-talking claim. But the fact is, the lengths Lexus goes to help make premium cars continue to just blow the Lexus magazine editorial team’s minds. Consider, and judge for yourself whether Lexus deserves the headline:

Reason 1: The stethoscope treatment. First up, think about this: every Lexus LS engine is fired up on a test bench and personally inspected before it goes in a vehicle. That’s right: every engine. Each of these engines was individually placed on what’s called the Assembly Balancer while a skilled technician pored over the running engine personally, looking, touching, and even listening with a stethoscope to help make sure it hummed along perfectly.

Reason 2: Magic fingers. Get yourself a piece of paper. Close your eyes. Touch one side, then touch the other. Can you tell which is the front, and which is the back? Lexus engine-machining technicians can. These guys and gals are trained to feel the difference, a skill that takes years to develop. So why is this important? It’s those same fingertips that go over engine parts before assembly, backing up the digital measurements with a craftsman’s touch—checking smoothness and curvature, and looking for any minute imperfections that must be rectified before assembly.”

Check out more of the article here.

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