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The combi version of the BMW-5 shows that large and practical cars do not necessarily look bad. Moreover, it seems lately dynamic wagon models became fashionable and even replacing the crossover momentum. This truth seems to already mature and the U.S. market. For Europe, wagon models were always interesting. Change in favor of the estate car and speaks of the decision to release the Lexus wagon version of the new generation family of IS. According to the new information, future Lexus IS there will be a wagon version, to be able to compete in Europe with models such as 3-Series BMW and a C-Class Mercedes-Benz. Of course, the biggest market for Lexus is America and this decision speaks to changes in preferences and in this market, woke up to the enthusiasm of the large SUV and pickup trucks. The last time combi Lexus offered the first generation version of IS 300, which was described as SportCross. Now expects the new IS family station wagon to appear in 2011, together with other members of the new generation Lexus IS. Recently, information, and that when this generation of the IS possible to be all models with hybrid propulsion.
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Lexus launches a special series of its supercar LF-A. The series is simply called Special Edition. Special edition of the Lexus LF-A will be colored in black (Matte Black), White (Whitest White) or orange (Orange). Lexus LF-A SE has a large fixed wing made of CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced polymer). Power is increased by only 10 hp compared with the standard model (560 to 570 hp) and this happened to light regulation of the electronic engine management (ECU). Change is in suspension, which is assigned to the communication media as HPO “high-power-only” (whatever that means). The special edition Lexus LF-A e with special tires, described as having improved adhesion to the road. Transmission with modified settings. While standard LF-A, switching it to 0.2 seconds in the special edition it was reduced to 0.15 seconds. Not yet reported price of the new version.
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