Full Review: 2011 Lexus CT 200h

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Adam Moore

2011 Lexus CT 200h by txGarage - White Rock Lake Dallas, Texas

We’ve talked a lot here at txGarage about hybrid cars and different fuel efficient technologies and what the best way to go is when living in a state like Texas. Most commuters are not city based, so we drive a lot of highway miles. Hybrid cars are more efficient in the city, stop and go traffic, than they are on the highways. So we’ve suggested that maybe a hybrid isn’t quite the way to go if you are faced with this type of commute. Continue reading →

Gazoo Racing to race a Lexus CT hybrid at the Nurburgring:

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Toby

Lexus CT 200h - Gazoo Racing

On the heels of our week in a Lexus CT 200h, we read this article showing what Gazoo Racing sees in its racing future. Although we like this car a lot more than we anticipated, which you’ll read about soon, we are not sure that we’d go this far. Continue reading →

2011 Lexus IS C Video

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Toby

Here is our long awaited video of the 2011 Lexus IS350 C.
To check out the review of the car go HERE.
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Lexus IS C reviewed:

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Adam Moore

Updated: Now go see the video HERE.

Lexus IS350 C reviewed by txGarage

First, I’ll have to admit, I’m not a big fan of taking a sedan and turning it into a two door convertible. There is a big difference between a roadster, speedster, and a 2+2 convertible as I’ve un-eloquently ranted about in other reviews. We’ll put these pre-existing criticisms aside to see what’s what with this IS convertible.

You guessed it. It’s out with the old and in with the new, and the dated Lexus SC is out. The new IS C is in and being based off the IS platform is an automatic plus in our book. Lexus’ old 2+2 convertible was all about plush luxury and not so much about handling or agility. The IS C on the other hand is being marketed by Lexus as bringing fun and sporty driving to a Lexus convertible, and basing it off a sporty sedan seems the right way to go. So did it work? Does the IS C stand up to Lexus’ marketing mantra? We’ll look into that in just a bit. First, let’s take a look at the exterior styling.
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2011 Buick LaCrosse Reviewed

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Adam Moore

2011 Buick LaCrosse Dallas Texas

In 2009, we attended one of our first big media events for txGarage. What a great time to get in on all these new, exciting cars too. We were at the media event for the State Fair of Texas where they were launching the new GMC Terrain and the Buick LaCrosse. It was fantastic being at one of our first big events and driving brand new cars not yet on the market. Jump forward two years and we are reviewing the 2011 LaCrosse, with txGarage alive and kicking.

Maybe it’s my dysfunctional memory, or maybe the LaCrosse has just improved that much over the last two years, but I dont remember it being such a great car for the money. As tested, our LaCrosse dropped in at $36,660 and was basically fully loaded. You can pick up a base modle for under $30k.
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#4 the Lexus LFA

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Kevin

Lexus LFA

The Lexus LFA was teased for years, first hitting the rumor-mill back in 2005, to finally debut in 2009. Even with all that time to ponder the realization that Lexus would be manufacturing a supercar to rival the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini, and the other big players, it still wasn’t enough time. When this car hit the show, auto show rounds, and started making the rounds on the track, it amazed everyone on just how well Lexus nailed this car.

Some gripe about the looks, but it’s not an ugly car by any means. Some gripe about the price, yet most of the 500 named to be produced have been spoken for.

With a body made of carbon fiber, and a V10 engine as light as most V6’s, this car weighs in at less than 3500 pounds. With that light weight and 500 horsepower from an engine that redlines at 9000 rpm, you can get this car from 0-60 in 3.7 seconds. The engine gains and loses revs so quickly that a digital tachometer had to be fitted to the instrument cluster. In fact, all interments are digital.

For just the madness alone, and the fact it’s come out of Lexus, that’s why the LFA is on our list.

Luxury vs. Beige vs. Economy vs. Sport – all in one:

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Adam Moore

The Lexus GS450h Review:

Lexus GS450h

Usually when we are reviewing a car, it’s not hard to determine things like class or target audience. Reviewing the 2010 Lexus GS450h, we understandably had the preconception that it was made to target the hybrid buying crowd, but with a more upscale buyer. After I sat in it though, I see a button that says “Sport” and a button that firms up the suspension. But wait, isn’t this a hybrid?

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The 2010 Texas Truck Rodeo

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Adam Moore

2010 Ford F-150 Truck of Texas

The Texas Auto Writers Association gathered together last weekend for their annual truck event known as the Texas Truck Rodeo. This year it was held in San Antonio where the trucks and SUV’s would be put through the test at the Knibbe Ranch.
Every year, the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) names the Truck of Texas after this event and for the past six years that truck has been the Ford F-150. This year was no different with the new Ford F-150 taking the big prize yet again. For 2010, the F-150 didn’t just get a new look, it got an all around new package. The interior is a nice place to be whether you are roaring down a highway or driving through an open field. The powertrain has been tweaked giving the new F-150 a boost in fuel economy by as much as 12% over the prior year model. The title for Truck of the Year seems to be well deserved for Ford’s hard work on the F-150 year after year.