Lexus Visits St. Vincent Meals on Wheels

Throughout the year, Lexus sponsors Meals on Wheels' Cart for a Cause food truck. On December 15, Lexus General Manager Mark Templin and members of the Lexus marketing team visited St. Vincent Meals on Wheels in Downtown L.A. to get an inside look at how this amazing organization supports the hungry and home-bound.

To make your own $5 donation to St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, simply text MEALS to 20222 or visit www.StVincentMOW.org. (Standard text messaging rates apply. Contact your cell phone carrier for details.)

NAPA Holiday Recipes

Here at Lexus magazine, we like to constantly remind you of your Lexus-owner benefits, and this week is no exception.This time around, let us direct your attention back to the Napa Valley Vintners. Besides offering special discounts and tasting sessions for anyone owning a Lexus, the wineries have just produced this elegant digital recipe book for Lexus drivers, along with, of course, appropriate wines to accompany each meal.

And, of course, dear Lexus driver, we’re going to say it again: there really is no excuse from not treating yourself to a Napa Valley getaway.

Here’s why: the coming months are a superb time to visit Napa Valley. Harvest is complete, the wines are barrel-aging in caves and cellars, and the region is settling into its mellow winter coat—but while the mountains surrounding this beautiful river valley may be snow-dusted from time to time, America’s premier winegrowing region is warm and inviting.

This, Lexus owners, is what’s known locally as Cabernet Season.

From late fall to March, time passes at a slower pace from Carneros to Calistoga. For the wine savvy, this is the time to meet some of the legendary winemakers when they have time to linger over a glass and maybe pull the cork on a special bottle he or she has been saving for a more quiet moment in the tasting room.

And for anybody looking for a superb winter getaway, there are the Napa Valley towns’ charming tree-lined streets and locally owned boutiques, not to mention the region’s performance venues, relaxing geothermal hot springs, and world-class spas (a very nice way to end a day of wine-tasting, by the way).

Besides the special treatment you receive at more than 20 Napa wineries, there’s the $100 dining credit Lexus owners enjoy at Yountville’s Bardessono hotel, not to mention the 10 percent Lexus-owner discount at NapaStyle, the culinary and home décor stores owned by Emmy-winning Food Network chef Michael Chiarello (the discount also applies to online purchases).

To redeem any of these benefits (you must be a Lexus owner), just log in to the Lexus Drivers site, or join if you haven’t yet registered.

 

Courtesy of Lexus

Get in the holiday spirit with the Lexus Holiday Pandora channel! What are your favorite classic carols?

Listen to the Lexus Holiday channel on Pandora: http://bit.ly/uYtcnK

Lexus LF-LC Revealed!

In a screwup of epic proportions, Road & Track accidentally published a video on their Youtube page revealing the Lexus LF-LC concept set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January.

The video has since been taken down, but not before spreading like wildfire across the Internet — here’s some screenshots taken from the ten second clip:

Also mixed through the video were cut-up shots of the side profile — here’s my attempt to composite them together (click for a larger version):

The image doesn’t respond well to boosting the brightness, but it does reveal one crucial detail — the LF-LC will be a hybrid:

Considering the poor quality of the video, there’s still plenty left to see of the new concept — but I have to say, this LFA-inspired coupe is nothing short of amazing.

More tomorrow (after I have some time to absorb all this awesomeness)!

 

Courtesy of Lexus Enthusiast

Lexus of Wayzata - December Newsletter

Season's Greetings From All Of Us At Lexus Of Wayzata

We would like to wish you and your loved ones a joyous, safe and happy holidays.  We hope the coming year brings you all good fortune and heath!

 

Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Lexus Hybrid Line
Premium power and luxury for the green at heart.

Lexus has taken a commanding lead in the field of hybrid-powertrain technology, offering a full lineup of five hybrid vehicles while most competitors in the premium segment offer none. It started back in 2005, when Lexus introduced the RX 400h sport utility, the world’s first luxury hybrid vehicle. The roster quickly expanded, branching out to include a trio of sedans, capped by the LS 600h L flagship. The latest model to join the family is the CT 200h, a sporty, five-seat premium compact that returns 43 city mpg and serves as the gateway vehicle for eco-conscientious buyers looking to enter the Lexus fold.

 

Do You Love Your Lexus
Here is a great way to maintain the highest condition and value for your vehicle

Do you "Love Your Lexus" and want the best trade in value for your vehicle? Our new Love Your Lexus program consists of four products that help maintain the highest condition and value of your vehicle. 

Our Financial Services team have the details on each product below and a special offer for you TODAY.

If you purchase the three products in our Love Your Lexus Program you will receive 3 years of DentGuard COMPLIMENTARY and a $500 trade allowance*.

 

See more: http://www.lexusofwayzata.com/?http://www.imakenews.com/lexusofwayzata/

 

Your Monday Maintenance Tip: Air Filters

What is it?

The air filter stops airborne contaminants from getting sucked into your car's engine. It's a paper filter that stops debris such as dust, leaves and wayward pelicans before they get inside the engine and do damage.

Should I do this service when it's recommended?

Yes.

Why do I have to do this?

Because, eventually, your air filter will get plugged up.

What happens if I don't do this?

If your air filter gets too dirty or clogged, your engine won't be able to suck enough air into the combustion chambers. The engine will then run rich (i.e., too much gas and not enough air). When this happens, your car will lose power and run roughly. Your Check Engine light also may come on.

If you really neglect the air filter for a long time, your car may stop running altogether. While permanent damage is unlikely, it is possible. If an air filter were sufficiently dirty and damaged, it could allow harmful, abrasive contaminants into the combustion chamber.

Courtesy of CarTalk

Lexus Vehicles Earn Top Safety Pick Awards

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today announced that two Lexus vehicles earned Top Safety Pick awards for the 2012 model year.

Commenting on today’s announcement, Steve St. Angelo, executive vice president of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., said, “Safety is a core value that dates back to the foundation of our company. IIHS’ awards further recognize our commitment to helping protect drivers and passengers.”

The 2012 model year winners are: Lexus CT 200h and Lexus RX

According to the IIHS, Top Safety Pick awards recognize vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rollover, and rear crashes based on ratings in IIHS tests.

Courtesy of Toyota.com