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F1: The life of a Pirelli Formula 1 tire
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Pirelli brings around 1800 tires to each Grand Prix, but the destiny of these tires is mapped out long before they arrive at the circuit. Their life cycle is very well known and extremely precise.
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2012 Lexus IS 350 AWD Review
Monday, May 14, 2012
When Lexus launched the first IS in 2001, they thought they were stepping up to the plate for a sacrifice bunt. The bases were loaded with the LS, ES and RX and instead of only one run coming in, the IS hit a grand slam, for the company's image.
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2012 Lexus IS F Preview
Friday, April 20, 2012
At Lexus, they call it 'The Beast'. Elsewhere, it's known as the 2012 IS F... where the 'F' stands for Fuji Speedway, the world-class Japanese circuit. Just another clue why this variant of the luxury Lexus sedan is aimed squarely at racing enthusiasts - a market share also sought after by the BMW M3, the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG and the Cadillac CTS-V.
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2012 Lexus IS Preview
Monday, April 02, 2012
Lexus offers Canadian consumers quite a few versions of the IS. There's the rear-wheel-drive IS 250 and IS 350, the all-wheel-drive IS 250 and IS 350 and, finally, the IS 250 C and IS 350 C with a power-retractable hardtop.
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2011 Lexus IS 350 AWD Review
Sunday, June 19, 2011
The "Relentless Pursuit of Perfection" that Lexus uses for a slogan should be adopted by road repair crews all over Canada. I found one rather large and deep pothole that, when I hit it, destroyed the tire on the car. As for being a hero and changing the tire yourself, just call the toll-free line for roadside service and save yourself a few hours of aggravation.
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2011 Lexus IS 350 AWD Review (video)
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Want a premium sedan? Not interested in undue attention from aspiring rappers? Be sure to jot 'Lexus IS' down on your 'To-Test-Drive' list. Unlike many competitors, Lexus's smallest non-hybrid sedan plays the 'modest' card where visuals are concerned--skipping the chrome, huge wheels, and child-eating grille in favour of a look that doesn't scream for attention.
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F1: Turkey closer to a 2012 deal
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Istanbul Park moved closer to reaching a deal for a 2012 Turkish grand prix following a meeting with Bernie Ecclestone.
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F1: Team Lotus looking to score point soon
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Team Lotus' Technical Director Mike Gascoyne said in a recent interview posted on the team's official web site that he expects the Renault-powered T128 to score points soon.
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2011 Lexus IS 350 AWD Review
Saturday, April 02, 2011
Lexus is known for many things. Building sporty cars is not one of them. You can enjoy your time behind the wheel, but the emphasis is usually put on comfort and luxury. With that in mind, driving the 2011 Lexus IS 350 AWD proved a lot more interesting than I initially expected.
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2011 Lexus IS 350 AWD First Impressions
Friday, October 08, 2010
GRAVENHURST, Ontario - Seven kilometres long, the Muskoka Beach Road snakes through the rocky outcroppings and dense woods that line the Muskoka Lake shoreline. Narrow, tightly winding and slick with the cold fall rain, the route nicely caps off a day spent test driving the new Lexus IS 350 AWD.
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The result of the Lexus IS's precision? Music to anyone's ears!
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif. - It all begins in a sleek warehouse where 122 percussion instruments are arranged to create a precision-driving course full of angles and straightaways. Each instrument has a tiny lever. An Ultrasonic Blue 2011 Lexus IS sport sedan revs its engine, wheels spinning as it roars to life to debut its musical prowess.
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2010 Lexus IS 350C Review
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
The current trend of power-retractable hardtop convertibles has its advantages and its inconveniences. The advantage is that you can enjoy a year-round, better-insulated and more durable convertible, but on the other hand, that clamshell top flips, folds and sandwiches itself in the trunk, cutting in on available space.
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The 2011 Lexus IS series sedans feature an exciting new style and performance
Thursday, July 29, 2010
The popular IS series enjoys a fresh look this year, with updated styling cues and new options packages that add more performance and luxury across the IS series. Revised front and rear styling details sharpen all IS models for 2011. In addition, the IS sedans feature minor interior trim changes.
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Engine music to our ears
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
We pitted, for the Hell of it and because we could, three of this week's press cars with 6-cylinder engine. Namely, a 2010 Lexus IS 350C, a 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster and a 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S.
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F1: Red Bull boss says both drivers must share blame
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Team Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner said in a press release that both drivers, Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber, were to blame for Sunday's collision at the Grand Prix of Turkey that cost them a possible victory.
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F1 Turkey: Drama for Red Bull, success for McLaren
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Mixed emotions on the Formula 1 podium in Turkey Sunday as McLaren took a first one-two this season ahead of Mark Webber, who had led the race until a collision with teammate Sebastian Vettel, forcing the German to retire on lap 39.
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F1: Qualifying misfortunes - the reasons
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Red Bull have identified a broken roll-bar as the reason for Sebastian Vettel's lack of pace during Q3; Ferrari's F10 car is suffering from a lack of recent development, according to Fernando Alonso; Cosworth is not in Rubens Barrichello or Lucas di Grassi's good books at the scene of the Turkish grand prix.
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F1: McLaren tops the charts in Istanbul
Friday, May 28, 2010
Team McLaren-Mercedes posted the fastest times in both free practice sessions of the Grand Prix of Turkey at the Istanbul Park Autodrom.
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How the WRC community made it back home... by several means
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Getting to Istanbul for Rally of Turkey, round four of the FIA World Rally Championship, was the easy part. Getting home amid the chaos brought about by the pan-European flight restrictions due to the volcanic ash cloud in Iceland proved to be anything but for the bulk of the WRC contingent.
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2010 Lexus IS 250 Review
Sunday, March 21, 2010
The IS 250 is an entry-level premium sports sedan from Lexus that seats five occupants and features V6 power along with rear-wheel-drive (RWD).
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2009 Lexus IS F Review
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
We must applaud Lexus for having the audacity to go head-to-head with the BMW M3. That's not an easy target to shoot down, since the M3 is a high-powered beast that feels every bit at home on a track than on the open road. And since Lexus has a reputation for building rock-solid vehicles that aren't very exciting to drive, the feat was even greater.
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2010 Lexus IS 350 C Review
Sunday, October 25, 2009
The 2010 Lexus IS 350 C stands out from the competition with distinctive styling. Racy looks and a rather sporty attitude help the car make a clear fashion statement.
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