Lexus to Unveil New LF-Gh Concept Study at 2011 NY Auto Show

Next up on our motorshow calendar is the 2011 New York Auto Show in late April, where we�re expecting several world premieres, including a new concept car from Lexus. The Japanese automaker made the announcement today through its Twitter channels with a rather vague note: �LF-Gh: LF = Lexus Future. h = hybrid. G = ...�.

The company also stated in an invitation to the press that the concept �will present a glimpse into the future of Lexus design.� We�re assuming the �G� stands for a prototype version of the next generation of the GS premium sedan but we�ll know more within the next couple of weeks.

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Infiniti�s 2012 M Hybrid Campaign Takes a Swipe at Lexus GS 450h

�Remember� is the name of Infiniti�s new campaign for the 2012 M Hybrid, which is set to launch in the USA in spring of 2011 with prices starting from $53,700. The 31 second spot takes us on a quick journey through the history of hybrids, beginning with the first hybrid car in 1888, to the hybrid patent in 1909, and through the hybrids of the 1970s on to today�s hybrid models including the Lexus GS 450h, which can be seen in the ad parked on the road.

According to Infiniti, the 2012 M Hybrid directly challenges �the notion that you can�t have great performance and great fuel economy� adding that its model is the only car in America that delivers 360 horsepower and 32 miles-per-gallon (highway) � combined fuel economy is rated at 29mpg.

There�s no mention in the commercial on the model that single handedly made hybrids a household word bringing the technology to the masses � we�re talking of course about the first generation Toyota Prius.

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