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China Meets Buick Verano GS and Hatchback Later This Year

Buick Verano GS Teaser Image Next year, we are going to have a brand new Buick Verano GS and Buick Verano Hatchback. Both models will offer “European car”-like handling and great sportiness. The two cars will target modern-customers, who look for better and more athletic driving experience. Although there is only a teaser image of the GS variant’s rear revealed so far, Buick has disclosed some interesting details. And here they are:

The forthcoming Veranos will have trendy and sporty styling, vigorous handling, exclusive and very comfortable interiors and a lot of advanced technologies included.

Buick Verano Hatchback

The Hatchback gets company’s characteristic low-slung and wide stance together with a double-sweep beltline and flowing bodylines. There is also a floating roofline and a front grille, which have been connected in shape and design with the wing-shaped headlights.

Buick Verano GS

Buick Verano GS is way sportier than the hatch and has additional styling elements that highlight these athletic qualities. It will be offered in a wide range of colors and will have optional interior and exterior packages. Precisely, the available equipment adds black waterfall grille, aerodynamic spoilers, bright red strips for the front and rear bumpers, bright red brake calipers and dark-painted five-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

Things in Common

Despite the differences between the two versions of the Verano will incorporate GM’s new Ecotec small engines. They will deliver powerful performance but at the same time exceptional fuel economy. The Hatchback will be driven by a 1.5L SIDI naturally aspirated engine. The unit will be connected to a six-speed intelligent manual transmission or six-speed DSS intelligent automatic transmission.

Verano GS has a 1.5T SIDI turbocharged engine mated with a seven-speed DCG intelligent transmission. The power output of the unit is rated at 170 hp (124 kW) at 5,600 rpm, but still manages to deliver combined fuel consumption of only 5.9 L/100 km.

The latest generation Buick Verano sports sedan was launched on June 27. Verano Hatchback and Verano GS are to be revealed later this year, and are specifically intended for China.

Source: Buick

October 15, 2015

Fourth Generation Lexus RX Debuts in Europe

Lexus RX Front View Lexus RX in its fourth generation form is going to be revealed at thee Frankfurt Motor Show on September 15. Next to it, Lexus will also present for the first time the European appearance of the revised GS and GS 200t.

A Little Bit of History

Since its appearance on the market, the RX has become one of Lexus’ best selling vehicles. The popular SUV was introduced in 1999 and for 16 years around 2.2 million examples have been sold worldwide. This also means that three out of every ten Lexus vehicles sold have been an RX.

The Newest Lexus RX

There isn’t a lot said about the new RX, but the good news is that we have a picture (the one above). The image shows that the fourth gen RX has a posture that combines sharp edges and curves. It seems that Lexus has succeeded in making car’s new design an effortless evolution of the previous generation that also shares the new design philosophy of the brand with other Lexus models.

Although we don’t have any pictures of the interior yet, the company says that it has been redesigned to achieve harmony between practicality and luxury. The cabin will offer future customers spaciousness and an intimate feel, and a lot of comfort for both driver and passengers.

In addition the drivetrain range is going to feature “advanced, redesigned hybrid and petrol” engines, “sophisticated safety technologies and driver aids”, like for example the Lexus Safety System+.

GS and GS 200t with European Debut

Lexus GS 200t US Specification

In Frankfurt we will also see the first European appearance of the facelift of the GS and the new GS 200t, which were displayed for the first time at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this summer.

There aren’t other details announced, but we expect to receive more information about the RX very soon. Stay tuned!

Source: Lexus

August 25, 2015

Maserati Ghibli EVO by G&S Exclusive is Way Sportier than You Imagine

Maserati Ghibli EVO by G&S Exclusive Front View G&S Exclusive Maserati Ghibli EVO is a very interesting vehicle, based on the newest centenary model, the Ghibli. The unique Ghibli model is characterized by muscular forms and very well-defined contours. Its sophisticated curves speak loudly for its innate power capabilities.

Over these qualities step the experts at G&S Exclusive. They offer wide range of accessories for this particular model. As a matter of fact, the German based company have the expertise on doing modifications for the Maserati 4200 EVO, based on the 4200 Cambiocorsa.

Tuning the Maserati Ghibli

Maserati Ghibli EVO by G&S Exclusive Rear View

Did you know that Maserati Ghibli offers various possibilities for individual tuning? May be you did, but here is what you can do with it. To highlight the characteristic front of the vehicle, the front grill can for instance be built out of carbon fiber.

The same lightweight material can be also used for the roof and other parts of the car like the side mirrors, door handles, window weather strips and fender strips. G&S also offers in-house made front spoiler lip, front inserts or side sills, further emphasizing the streamlined silhouette of the Ghibli.

Maserati Ghibli EVO by G&S Exclusive Front and Side View

Three-piece OZ metal 21-inch wheels can be painted in any color. They go along with 30 mm aluminum spacer disks to further strengthen the impression that your Ghibli is making. Things can become even sportier with lowering springs or axel threads, while the rear wings and diffusor intensify the characteristic sporty look of the car.

Of course, it is literally impossible to do this in home, if you are not an expert in cars. This is why G&S specialists will always come in assistance with their professional knowledge.

Source: G&S Exclusive

August 21, 2015

Lexus Adds More Safety and Luxury to LS and GS Range

New updates for the Lexus large sedan range have been happening lately. The company has added new on-board and safety technology and even more, it has also enhanced the chassis rigidity of the models. For instance, the LS and GS models benefit from the adoption of Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA). They also get ENFORM connected mobility services and SD card-based navigation as well as dual USB ports.

The SD card-based navigation alerts drivers to speed and red light cameras and school zones, while the RCTA function uses the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) radar system to detect vehicles approaching from behind and then alerts the driver via visual and audible warnings.

LS and GS also get better chassis stiffness due to the utilization of high rigidity glass and new adhesives. Precisely, the A-pillar of all GS models has been re-engineered and is now stiffer.

In addition, the latter model also benefits from the premium Mark Levinson audio system. It does not come as a standard, except for the GS 350 F model, but it is rather an available option. Unlike the GS range, the LS receives the Mark Levinson system as a standard.

In addition, LS models can also show-off with new LED interior dome lights. All GS models get a new exterior color called Titanium Silver that replaces the Elysium Blue.

Source: Lexus

December 30, 2014

Lexus Announcing new F-High-Performance Model. Could it be a GS F?

Lexus just teased with couple of images its addition to the F-high-performance range. This is the second vehicle that will be added to company’s growing stable of F cars. Earlier this year the luxury automaker unveiled the brand new RC F and announced that it will debut at 2015 Auto Show in Detroit. This is where we will also see the reveal of a new F model. In particular, it is scheduled for 13th of January, so don’t expect it earlier.

RC F is expected to be launched in February next year. It is powered by a 5.0-litre, 32-valve V8 engine. This unit was specifically created for the car. It is linked to a calibrated eight-speed Sports Direct Shift transmission thanks to which it can help the sports vehicle achieve an impressive 450 hp (330 kW) and 520 Nm (384 lb-ft).

Besides this information and the two photos, the Japanese brand did not disclose anything else. We are wondering whether this is a more extreme version of the RC F or a brand new one. Rumors suggest that the car is likely to be based on the GS line-up.

Judged by the pictures, the highly-probable GS F features new headlights and boomerang-shaped DRLs. There is also a more masculine front bumper and multi-spoke lightweight alloy wheels finished in black. Underneath them we see oversized brakes. We also see that Lexus added carbon-fiber bits.

Source: Lexus

December 18, 2014

Lexus Launches Two Police Hi-Vis Hybrids

Lexus Police Hi-Vis Hybrids are being launched as a part of the start of the official ski-season in Australia. The luxury company has partnered with the New South Wales Police to provide two hybrid powered high-visibility police vehicles. Lexus GS and RX 450h will be used for this purpose. The two models will patrol state’s Southern Region. The vehicles will be utilized at a different regional and community based activities across the state, such as roadside campaigns, sporting, community and motorsport events.

This will also highlight the flexibility and diversity of the Lexus hybrid vehicle range. One of the hybrids will be used as a “Snow Safe” community car, while the other – at sporting events such as NRL and NBL games, as well as community events.

Both initiatives of the NSW Police Force – the “Road Safe” and “Snow Safe”, target speeding, drink-driving and driver fatigue, with a focus on motorists traveling to and from the snow fields. As a reminder, the Lexus GS 450h is powered by a petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain. It develops a combined power output of 345 hp (254 kW) and can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 5.9 seconds.

Lexus RX 450h SUV is powered by a 300 hp (220 kW) petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain. It includes company’s innovative E-Four all-wheel drive system, which ensures that the ideal amount of grip is applied across all four wheels. Both models show a perfect fuel consumption of only 6.3-litres of fuel per 100km.

Source: Lexus

June 3, 2014

Lexus GS 350 F SPORT Supercharged – 2012 SEMA

Lexus will introduced a supercharged GS 350 F SPORT at the SEMA Motor Show.

The car comes with a full WALD International body and some performance mods like a big brake system, coilover suspension and a set of 20” Vossen CV7 wheels with Yokohama S.Drive tires.

GS 350 F Sport is powered by a 3.5 liter V6 delivering 306HP (228 kW) and 375Nm (277 lb-ft) of torque. However, the tuned version will be minimum 400HP and around 500Nm of torque.

develops more than the standard 306 bhp (228 kW) and 277 lb-ft (375 Nm) of torque.

Supercharged 2013 Lexus GS 350 F SPORT:

PERFORMANCE

Apexi CG SPL Custom Supercharger kit

Apexi Smart Accel Throttle Controller

PTS Joe Z Series True Dual Header-Back Exhaust System

EXTERIOR

WALD International Aero Package

Front Lip Spoiler
Side Skirt Set
Rear Lip Spoiler
Trunk Spoiler
Roof Spoiler

SUSPENSION

RSR Super i Coilover System

WHEELS/TIRES

Vossen CV7

Front 20×9.0
Rear 20×10.5

Yokohama S.Drive

255/30-20
275/30-20

BRAKES

Brembo High Performance GT Brake kit

Source: Lexus

October 29, 2012

Lexus GS F Sport tuned by Wald International

Wald International has announced their tuning program for the GS F Sport by Lexus. The car was recently introduced and the tuning company started working on it immediately. The tuning program includes only styling modifications.

The aerodynamics package includes a new front lip spoiler, a pair of new side skirts and a rear bumper insert. There are also carbon fiber reinforced plastic spoilers and sets of 19” or 20” alloy wheels fitted with low profile Bridgestone Potenza tires.

Lexus GS F Sport is powered by a 3.5 liter V6 with 310HP (228 kW) and 375Nm (277 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

Source: Wald International

August 9, 2012

2012 Lexus GS 250

Lexus has unveiled the GS 250 at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition.

The GS 250 is powered by a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine with D-4S direct port injection and Dual VVT-i intelligent valve timing. The power is satisfying – 210PS (154 kW) at 6400RPM and 253Nm (187 lb-ft) at 4800RPM. 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds and a top speed of 228 km/h (142 mph). The engine returns 31.7 mpg on combined cycle with emissions – 207 g/km of CO2. The power unit is mated to a Super ECT-i close-ratio intelligent 6-speed automatic transmission, with a sequential manual shift function.

Compared the current GS, the new model has a more spacious interior, with notably more head and legroom for rear seat passengers. It will be offered with a range of new technology features, including a 12.3” multimedia screen – the largest on the market. It will be available with a new S-flow air conditioning system with nanoe air purifying technology, and a new Mark Levinson audio system with up to 17 speakers.

The new GS is 14% more rigid and has front and rear suspension revisions and an optimised seating position for the driver. The driver can also adjust vehicle behaviour to suit road conditions and driving preferences using the Drive Mode Select. This gives the option of Eco, Normal and Sport S modes, while versions equipped with Adaptive Variable Suspension offer a further Sport S+ mode for even more dynamic performance.

Safety provisions will include Lexus’s advanced Pre-Crash Safety system, combined with Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management, and a series of other systems designed to reduce the risk of an accident, including Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Monitor and Lexus Night View.

The new GS 250 will be launched in the UK at the same time as the full hybrid GS 450h in June 2012; the range will include a performance-themed F Sport version. Further details will be announced nearer the time of launch.
Check out the specs, below!

2012 Lexus GS 250 Specs:

ENGINE
Engine type	V6, 24-valve
Capacity (cc)	2,500
Max. power (bhp/kW @ rpm)	206/154 @ 6,400rpm
Max. torque (Nm @ rpm)	253 @ 4,800rpm
TRANSMISSION
Type	Six-speed sequential-shift, intelligent Electronically Controlled (ECT-i) automaticTransmission
BRAKES
Type	Discs (front and rear)
Additional features	ABS, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
DIMENSIONS
Overall length (mm)	4,850
Overall width (mm)	1,840
Overall height (mm)	1,455
Wheelbase (mm)	2,850
Luggage capacity (l)	566 (with tyre repair kit)
PERFORMANCE
Acceleration 0-62mph (sec)	8.6
Max. speed (mph)	142
Fuel consumption – combined (mpg)	31.7mpg
CO₂ emissions (g/km)	207

Source: Lexus

November 21, 2011

2012 Lexus GS F-Sport

Lexus will exhibit the new GS F-Sport at the 2011 SEMA Motor Show in Lav Vegas, which will be opened from 1^st November.

2012 GS F-Sport comes with complete aerodynamics package including a new front bumper, modified side skirts, chrome mouldings, a sporty rear bumper with diffuser and a trunk lip spoiler. The car also has a wider track and stronger appearance. It stands on huge dark metallic finish 19” alloy wheels wrapped in 235/40 ZR19 at the front and 265/35 ZR19 at the rear.

The interior boasts matching door and seat upholstery that will be available in a new Garnet shade that is exclusive to the F Sport. There are also aluminium trim elements, 16-way adjustable F Sport front seats, a black headliner and pillar finish, dimple perforated leather steering wheel and gear knob covers and aluminium pedals. The scuff plates bear the F Sport logo in black and the F Sport badge is also featured on the steering wheel.

GS F-Sport has Adaptive Variable Suspension to maximise body control and steering response, so improving overall vehicle agility. There are two damper settings: Normal, for everyday driving and Sport S+ for maximum performance.

Last, but not least GS F-Sport comes with larger, 356 x 30mm ventilated front disc brakes. In a world-first design, the hat section of the braking system’s two-piece rotor is made of aluminium, which reduces weight and suppresses heat deformation.

Source: Lexus

October 25, 2011

2012 Lexus GS 450h Full Hybrid

Lexus also exhibits the 2012 GS 450h full hybrid at the IAA Frankfurt, this year. The premium saloon comes with an all-new exterior and interior which reflect development of Lexus’s L-finesse design philosophy. The bold and dynamic exterior design includes a stronger frontal treatment which gives the new GS a commanding road presence that is appropriate for a Lexus performance saloon.

The interior boasts high quality materials and advanced interface technologies to help keep the driver alert and everyone on board comfortable over long periods of time.

2012 GS 450h features a new, energy saving air conditioning system with S-Flow and ‘Nano-e’ technologies; a second-generation Remote Touch Interface (RTI) linked to the world’s largest on-board multi-information display screen; and a choice of audio systems that offer unparalleled power and clarity.

It is powered by a V6 Atkinson cycle petrol engine, with a two-motor hybrid system in a front-engine/rear-wheel drive configuration.

The vehicle also has a new re-engineered bodyshell, new suspension, more powerful brakes and leading-edge technologies such as Active Variable Suspension (AVS) and Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS).

The Lexus Dynamic Handling System provides a world-first integration of AVS, DRS, Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) and Step 5 of Lexus’s Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management, to co-ordinate every aspect of front and rear wheel control and provide agile, sharp and confident driving behaviour with more direct response to driver inputs.

The new GS is equipped with the most technologically advanced active safety and driver assistance systems available on the market today. VDIM Step 5 now integrates the new DRS system, while the Advanced Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS) incorporates a Driver Monitor Camera and a complementary Adaptive Cruise Control system (ACC). On the new GS, the ACC will function at all speeds down to 0mph.

Additional active safety features include Lane-Keep Assist (LKA), a Blind Spot Monitor (BSM), the Lexus Night View system and a Head-Up Display (HUD) with an expanded content menu.

Source: Lexus

September 12, 2011

2012 Lexus GS [teaser]

Lexus will exhibit the new 2012 GS 350 at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 18^th. Until then, they have released a teaser image, where we can see that the car looks rather like LF-Gh Concept.

The fourth-generation GS has been completely redesigned – exterior and interior. It will feature the brand’s new design philosophy, with styling cues such as a distinctive new front grille, that will soon be seen on all future Lexus vehicles. The new GS will also lead the rest of the Lexus lineup in an entirely new direction of driving dynamics.

Although there are no further information, probably the GS 350 will be powered by the well-known 3.5 liter V6.

“Today, buyers in the mid-size luxury segment want a more engaging driving experience, styling that makes a statement, and a roomier interior package,” commented Mark Templin, Lexus group vice president and general manager.

“With the all-new GS, we’re giving them what they asked for, and more.”, he finished.

”]”]” 2012 Lexus GS [teaser] Front Source: Lexus

August 4, 2011

Tag: GS

Buick Verano Hatchback

Buick Verano GS

Things in Common

A Little Bit of History

The Newest Lexus RX

GS and GS 200t with European Debut

Tuning the Maserati Ghibli