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Lexus LS: Still loves a Champagne glass

Lexus LS - Still loves a Champagne Glass Back when Lexus was born as the posh Toyota, Toyota’s advertising bods had to convince the American public that Lexus was more than just a big Toyota – with an even bigger price tag. The pitch was that this new Lexus LS would give you highway smooth – just like a big, lazy ‘Mercan V8 – and brilliant build quality, and all for less than a Mercedes S Class. Which was the target.

Oldest production Bentley sold at Pebble Beach

The world's oldest surviving production Bentley was sold at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The 1921 chassis number three – registered AX 3827 in the UK – was bought 90 years ago by Noel van Raalte for $1,895 (£1,150). It was sold in the Gooding & Co.

Rolls Royce to set up shop in South America

Rolls Royce showrooms planned in South America The paradox of the current economic malaise  is that luxury goods – and luxury cars in particular - seem immune from the problems of the mainstream. Rolls Royce – to many still the epitome of luxury motoring – is doing very well, and is now planning an expansion in to South America. The cynical may say that Rolls Royce want a piece of the drug money floating round South America in their coffers, but South America is far more than a bunch of drug barons freely spending illicit cash.