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REPORT: Lexus HS 250h in short supply; U.S. launch affected?

Once again, a hybrid sales success may mean shortages for Toyota as the Japanese automaker rolls out a desirable new product here in the United States. First, the new-for-2010 Prius hatchback proved to be such a stellar sales champ that Toyota found its production hampered by a shortage of batteries. Now, Automotive News reports that the new Lexus HS 250h is in such high demand in Japan that Toyota may not be able to provide an adequate supply of the luxury hybrid model here in the States. Toyota had initially targeted 500 sales per month ... Read more →

Lexus prices the new 2010 Lexus HS250h at $34,200* Noah Joseph

Want to get your hands on the world's first dedicated hybrid luxury vehicle? Get ready to pony up at least thirty-four grand for the new Lexus HS250h. The Toyota luxury division has finally ...

First Drive: 2010 Lexus HS 250h is pretty on the inside Jonathon Ramsey

Just because The Cold War is over doesn't mean that all cold wars have come to an end. Two protagonists in the auto industry – once again, East vs. West – are currently embroiled in ...

Sign o' the Times: Even Lexus cancels their annual dealer meeting Chris Shunk

Lexus has been on a roll for over a decade, but a 21% sales drop has prompted the automaker to cut back on superfluous spending. Lexus canceled its annual dealer meeting to concentrate on selling more ...

Detroit 2009: Lexus HS250h, world's first dedicated luxury hybrid Sam Abuelsamid

On the 20th anniversary of the unveiling of the original Lexus LS400 in Detroit, Toyota's premium brand debuted the world's first dedicated luxury hybrid. The HS250h shares many of its components ...

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Lexus hints at HS 250h dedicated hybrid for Detroit show 11 months ago on Autoblog

Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe informed us at least year's Detroit Auto Show that his company would be bringing two new hybrids to this year's show in D-town. The first is the much anticipated next-gen Prius and the second is the first dedicated hybrid model for Lexus. This week the Japanese ...

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