Tag Archives: GS 350

First Drive – 2013 Lexus GS 350 Sport Sedan

Posted on 2 April 2012 by Kenneth Zino

The GS 350 also, surprisingly, outperforms the BMW in extreme performance driving. The transmission has some features adopted from the Lexus IS F high-performance sedan — including faster shifts, earlier torque converter lockup and downshift throttle blips — to support four driving modes that can be operated by toggling the new Lexus Drive Mode selector. Continue reading →

Posted in auto news, new vehicle, performance | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lexus 2013 GS 350 Debuts at Pebble Beach

Posted on 19 August 2011 by Kenneth Zino

The 2013 Lexus GS changes from previous rounded Lexus designs by way of its more angular sculpted exterior. Lexus said it will lead the rest of the lineup in an “entirely new direction” that appears derivative of front and rear themes developed by Ford of Europe, Audi, BMW and Cadillac. Overall, the new GS sheet metal represents a “significant extension of the Lexus L-finesse philosophy that is the core of all Lexus product design,” according to Lexus. Continue reading →

Posted in auto news, design and styling, marketing, new vehicle | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Toyota Recalls Lexus GS 300, 350, IS 250, IS 350 Cars for Fuel Leaks and Possible Fires

Posted on 26 January 2011 by Kenneth Zino

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A. today announced a safety recall of approximately 245,000 Lexus models because a leaking fuel pressure sensor that could cause a fire.

Toyota Motor Corporation is also conducting a larger recall outside the U.S. for a similar safety defect involving 1.3 million vehicles to fix a different fuel delivery pipe and a high pressure fuel pump check valve. TMC’s recall announcement does not involve vehicles sold in North America. Continue reading →

Posted in auto news, recalls, safety | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment