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Lexus has shown the LF-CC design concept, the
latest vehicle to display Lexus’ evolving L-Finesse
design language, as part of the Australian
International Design Awards.
The LF-CC design concept provides an insight into the luxury
marque’s continued focus on leading-edge innovation and
design.
Lexus Design Division project manager Takeshi Tanabe said
that the LF-CC honours the values of L-Finesse while breaking
away from luxury car design norms.
“We went back to basics to restudy and develop our visual
language, thereby setting this vehicle far away from its rivals in
terms of exterior styling,” Mr Tanabe said.
Although concept in design, the LF-CC provides much of the
inspiration for the forthcoming, all-new IS Line and provides
a hint of a future two-door mid-size coupe scheduled for
production.
Lexus Australia chief executive Sean Hanley said that the
LF-CC brings with it renewed focus on design and driving
dynamics.
“The LF-CC signals a new Lexus, one buoyed by confidence
and a desire to deliver vehicles that are visually and
dynamically appealing,” Mr Hanley said.
“LF-CC is more than a concept, it is a promise from Lexus to
deliver an engaging and exciting two-door coupe - in fact, its
impact is already evident in the forthcoming IS Line.
“The beauty of LF-CC is more than skin deep, with its
innovative petrol-electric drivetrain and on-board features,
the LF-CC and in fact the LF-LC coupe concept are graphic
demonstrations of what’s to come from Lexus,” Mr Hanley
said.
Under the skin, the LF-CC’s powerful and efficient 2.5-litre
hybrid drivetrain has also moved from concept to reality and
will feature as one of three drivetrains across the all-new IS
Line.
The 2.5-litre four cylinder Atkinson cycle hybrid powerplant in
IS will feature D4-S (direct and port) injection, which boosts
power delivery and efficiency.
Combined, the petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain will produce
just 113 grams of CO2 per kilometre* while consuming just 4.9
litres of fuel per 100km* (combined cycle) with a combined
power output of 164kW from its petrol-electric drivetrain.
From concept to reality
lexus shows lF-CC and new is at
australian international Design awards
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Toyota named best global green brand
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Toyota has confirmed its consistent environmental
leadership by being named the world’s Best Global
Green Brand for the third year running.
More than 10,000 consumers surveyed around the
world recognised Toyota for committing to sustainable
environmental leadership and having invested in innovative
vehicles such as the pioneering Toyota Prius.
They also appreciated the company’s various programs
designed to reduce greenhouse emissions, water and energy
consumption throughout its operations.
The 2013 Best Global Green Brands report,
compiled by international brand consultancy
Interbrand, determines the gap between
a company’s environmental
performances and its
actual environmental
practices.
Sales of Toyota
and Lexus
hybrid vehicles
worldwide
now stand at
5.22 million,
resulting in an estimated reduction of some 35 million tonnes
of CO2.
Globally, Toyota is currently in the process of a product launch
cycle that will introduce new or updated hybrid models.
Australian customers can choose from eight Toyota and Lexus
hybrid models: the locally built Camry Hybrid and the fully
imported Prius, Prius c, Prius v and Lexus CT 200h, GS 450h,
RX 450h and LS 600h.
In 2015 Toyota plans to commercialise its hydrogen fuel-
cell hybrid vehicle, featuring next-generation powertrain
technology and approaching what the company considers the
ultimate eco-car.
The company’s commitment towards sustainable operations
and environmental leadership also permeates throughout the
entire product life cycle.
Last month, Toyota was named the world’s most valuable
automotive brand in the BrandZ™Top 100 Most Valuable
Global Brands 2013 report.
Gladstone branch
wins Tmha
regional award
Toyota Material Handling Australia’s Gladstone
branch has won the company’s 2012 Regional
Branch of theYear award in the same year it
made a major expansion into new premises at
Benstead Street in Gladstone.
TMHA’s executive vice president and chief operating
officer Steve Takacs said the Branch Awards of theYear
are a testament to the dedication, hard work, and resolve
of branch staff to be the best of the best in their industry.
“Healthy competition for these prizes between our
branches helps deliver the best sales and product
support service to our customers nationwide,” he said.
Gladstone branch manager Steve Anderson accepted
the coveted award for best regional (Tier Two) branch at
TMHA’s annual awards night in Sydney last week.
“This award recognises the entire branch staff for
their commitment to sales, rental, service and parts
excellence,” he said.
TMHA Gladstone offers the full Toyota Material handling
range of Toyota, BT Lift Truck and Raymond product, as
well as Toyota’s comprehensive Huski skid-steer loader
range.
Service vans based in Gladstone cover a large area:
north to Rockhampton, south to Maryborough and
west to Emerald.
Mr Anderson said moving to the new facility in April last
year had dramatically increased the workshop area and
warehouse space to accommodate a large range of
spare parts.
“The branch has its own fleet of fully equipped service
vans, staffed by the best-trained forklift and Huski
service technicians in the industry,” he said
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