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2010 Lexus GX 460 Passes Consumer Reports Retest Don’t Buy – Label Lifted
A statement from Mark Templin Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager May 7, 2010 “We’re pleased that Consumer Reports announced this morning that they are lifting the Don’t Buy: Safety Risk designation from the 2010...
Read MoreToyota Passes 3 Million Milestone in Implementing Recall Remedies
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today provided a report on the significant progress that has been made to modify recalled Toyota and Lexus vehicles. To date, more than three million remedies have been performed for three recent recalls.
Read MoreUpdate for GX 460 Recall Now Available at Lexus Dealers
A statement from Mark Templin, Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager, April 29, 2010
?I?m happy to announce that an update for the 2010 GX 460 vehicle stability control system is now available at Lexus dealers nationwide. Our dealers began contacting customers yesterday offering to make arrangements to perform the update, and we expect them to get in touch with most GX owners within one week. With the revision now in place, we are also resuming sales of the 2010 GX 460. We are confident that the update will make the performance of the GX even better for our customers.
John Ravitch Wins Lexus Prize, Year-Long Lease of Lexus HS 250h, for Carbon Reduction Concept ‘One Dashboard for Life’
The Lexus Eco Village at TED 2010, themed ?A Future of Less Carbon - A Brighter Future Because Tomorrow Deserves Nothing Less,? brought together eco visionaries of the Lexus Hybrid Living Community with visionaries of the TED community to collaborate on ideas for a world using less carbon. Emphasis was placed on transportation, cuisine, sustainable cities and architecture. At the Lexus Eco Village, 50 TEDsters entered their ideas for carbon reduction through short videos and whiteboard displays for the opportunity to win a year?s lease of a Lexus HS 250h hybrid vehicle.
Read MorePositive Action for the Planet Earns Students, Teachers and Schools $500,000 in Grants and Scholarships
Bringing relief to Haiti in the form of a biodiesel processor, solar panels, seedlings for a 2.5-acre Jatropha Farm and donated hand tools, and educating the community about the importance of cleaning up of pet waste were the two top winning projects in the third annual Lexus Eco Challenge, an educational program and contest that inspires and empowers middle and high school students to learn about the environment and take action to improve it.
Read MoreLexus Statement Regarding Consumer Reports 2010 GX 460 Handling Test Results
We’re concerned with the results of Consumer Reports testing on the Lexus GX 460 and their suggested buyer recommendation. Our engineers conduct similar tests and we feel these procedures provide a good indication of how our vehicles will perform in the real-world; however, we will try to duplicate the Consumer Reports’ test to determine if appropriate steps need to be taken. Please keep in mind that the 2010 GX 460 meets or exceeds all federal government testing requirements. Customer safety and satisfaction remain our highest priorities. We take the Consumer Reports’ test results seriously and appreciate Consumer Reports bringing it to our attention.
Customers who have any questions or concerns should contact the Lexus Customer Satisfaction at 1-800 25 LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987.