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Lexus is the luxury division of Toyota. Since the brand's debut in 1989, it has become one of the most desireable nameplates in the US and Canada. Quiet, luxurious cabins are a traditional Lexus hallmark, but newer models have a distinctly sporty emphasis. Lexus is also the first luxury brand to embrace hybrid technology.

2010 Lexus HS 250h photo gallery

2010 Lexus HS 250h photo gallery - Pictures and images of the 2010 Lexus HS250h

2010 Lexus HS 250h

Lexus bills the HS 250h as the first dedicated luxury hybrid. This oddly-styled compact sedan combines the platform of the European-market Toyota Avenesis with the powertrain of the Toyota Camry Hybrid and the techno-gizmos of the Lexus RX, all wrapped up in an attractively-priced package that, frankly, makes little sense to this reviewer. Does the HS 250h work any better out in the real world? Read on. 2010 Lexus HS250h: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.

2010 Lexus IS 250C test drive

The 2010 Lexus IS-C is the new hardtop convertible version of Lexus' IS sedan. Like the sedan, the IS convertible is available in 204 hp IS 250C and 306 hp IS 350C versions. I'll be honest -- the IS sedan isn't exactly my favorite luxury car. Is the convertible version any better? Read on.

2010 Lexus IS 250C photo gallery

2010 Lexus IS 250C photo gallery - Pictures and images of the Lexus IS250C convertible

2009 Lexus IS 350 photo gallery

2009 Lexus IS 350 photo gallery - Pictures and images of the 2009 Lexus IS 350

2009 Lexus IS 350 test drive

A friend of Jason's is looking for a new set of luxury wheels, and the 2009 Lexus IS 350 is high up on his list. Is the 2009 Lexus IS 350 a good choice for a luxury buyer? Read on. Tested and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, one of the expert car reviewers at About.com Cars.

2009 Lexus ES 350 Pebble Beach Edition photo gallery

2009 Lexus ES 350 Pebble Beach Edition photo gallery - Pictures and images of the 2009 Lexus ES350

2009 Lexus ES 350 Pebble Beach Edition test drive

When the Lexus ES 350 was introduced in 2007, it earned a spot on our Best New Cars of 2007 list for its combination of comfort, luxury and value-for-money. Now in its third year of production, the Lexus ES350 is little changed -- as are the reasons to love it. But several new competitors have sprung up in the past couple of years -- so does the 2009 Lexus ES350 still stand out? Read on. 2009 Lexus ES 350: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.

2008 Lexus IS F test drive

M and S, meet F -- by Aaron Gold

Lexus cars: What's new for 2007

What's new in the Lexus lineup for 2007

2007 Lexus ES350 test drive

You won't find a better luxury car bargain -- by Aaron Gold

2007 Lexus GS450h test drive

A luxe hybrid with horsepower -- by Holly Reich

2007 Lexus IS250/IS350 test drive

The thrill is gone -- by Aaron Gold

2007 Lexus LS 460 test drive

All the technology you can stand - and then some -- by Philip Powell

2007 Lexus LS 460 preview drive

Lexus steers their flagship on a new course - by Jeff James

2007 Lexus SC430 test drive

With its retractable hardtop no longer a novelty, can the SC430 still compete? -- by Aaron Gold

2006 Lexus GS300 test drive

The car is great, but the driver comes up short -- by Philip Powell

2006 Lexus IS350 test drive

With a little more soul, it'd be perfect -- by Philip Powell

2006 IS-series preview

The baby Lexus hits adolescence, rebellious streak and all -- by Micah Muzio

2006 Lexus RX400h test drive

America's first luxury hybrid SUV -- by Colin Hefferon

2005 Lexus ES330 test drive

A Japanese automaker takes a cue from Detroit. We wish they hadn't -- by Philip Powell

2004 Lexus IS300 test drive

Yes, it really does drive as well as a BMW -- by Philip Powell

2004 Lexus RX330 test drive

by Tropical Bob Bowden

2004 Lexus SC430 test drive

Good to drive, great to be seen in -- by Aaron Gold

2011 Lexus CT 200h photo gallery

2011 Lexus CT 200h photo gallery - Pictures and images of the 2011 Lexus CT 200h

2011 Lexus CT 200h review

Over the past twenty years, Lexus has redefined what Americans expect in a luxury car -- but now they're introducing the CT200h, a small five-door hybrid hatchback that prioritizes efficiency over luxury. Have the staff at Lexus flipped their lids, or have they stumbled on to the Next Big Thing? Read on. Estimated price range $33,000 - $40,000,...

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