The new Lexus LS460 L revealed

Hello readers!

The new Lexus flagship sedan has finally been released! http://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/31/the-2013-lexus-ls-460-goes-more-intense-more-sporty-and-more-l/ . Go there for pictures. This is the long wheelbase version, hence the L in the cars title. The L version adds the back seat controls, and more limo like back seats that recline.

Lexus has basically infused their new design language into the new flagship sedan. I like the new design but at first glance I couldn't help but think of the new Nissan Altima up in the grill and fascia area, just a little bit. Anyone agree? Yes? No? I still like the design, just something I thought worth mentioning.
Otherwise the car looks great. The headlights remind me of the last gen hybrid headlights; the three separate projectors. The headlights also have the LED strip that Audi made famous in cars. The tail lights are bigger and wrap around and just look a bit more futuristic. They kind of remind me of the German competitors with the lines in the tail lamps. As seen in some BMW and Mercedes models, most models if I am not mistaken. The car has a more masculine look to it. I say masculine because it looks bigger, wider, more aggressive styling.
Inside is still the luxurious interior as per Lexus standards. Beautiful multi-function steering wheel. They brought over the new HUGE screen display seen in the other models over, with the newer computer mouse like controller. As for ease of access to this I am unsure of because of where the shifter and buttons are located. I am sure it is fine, I would have to sit in the car and try myself. The buttons are laid out nicely and labeled accordingly. From the pictures I didn't see a button that I would make me go, "hey, whats this do?". Which is very good because lets face it, car technology is getting better and better. Some cars out there do look confusing to use. I love that Lexus brought in a actual clock in their cars! To me it adds a bit more of an elegant touch that I've seen in the Mercedes S-class for example. They also brought in the wheel that controls the suspension of the car. You have ECO / comfort - normal -Sport / Sport +. I think this really is a helpful thing for Lexus because to me they are known for just gliding across pavement. While that is great in a car, sometimes people want the sport infused driving we all secretly crave. Putting the car in S and shifting manually between gears can get boring.

As for buying it or not. The flagship sedan market has been ruled by: The S-class, 7-Series, and A8. Lexus makes a VERY good competitor. It all goes to personal preference. Id definitely recommend taking a test drive and see.

Chevy cobalt "safety initiaive"

Well readers, where to start? I suppose the letter should do. I got a letter from Chevy saying my 09' Cobalt has an ignition issue where it can grab the key, prevent you from turning off the car, so on. Fun right? OK so my car hasn't done it, but I have noticed it a few times when I have turned off the car. The key ignition seemed grabby to me; my words.
So the letter tells me that they will refund you if this issue has been fixed and you were charged, we will fix it for free, blah blah blah. So I call Chevy. FYI Chevy to me has TERRIBLE customer service, as I have written about before. I don't even let them service my car anymore, plus it's expensive for them to do it. So I call and they inform me it isn't a recall, its for safety measures, if the car isn't doing it wait until 2014 (the letter is good until 2014).  So I get a little forceful and tell them, "Well the last recall on this car you guys told me I wasn't effected and I was. I'm not taking chances". They CLEARLY don't want to be bothered and fix the car. As you know I am big on safety in cars, I am not taking chances.
I have an appointment tomorrow to get the car fixed. I just thought I would share the news and story.  If you have a cobalt or know someone who does, and they did not get the letter, tell them.
I also find it interesting how much age accounts for things. Because I am young (21 years old now) they don't take me as seriously, they think they can get away with stuff, so on. It's annoying and an inconvenience.

Safe driving

-Peter

Leaked Lexus ES update

Hey all,
Well after looking around autoblog.com I saw that the new Lexus ES was caught without any camo in China.
http://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201202/297909.html

Now my parents currently drive an 04' and 08' ES, so as a car lover it's interesting to see how the styling and technology and so forth has changed in these. If I were to compare my mom ES (newer) to my dads (older) while yes they do keep some characteristics and such there are some changes. In driving, styling, technology, so on.
I think the newer versions of Lexus are going to all probabally stick to the new design that the new GS started. Also there was a "leak" of the slightly tweaked RX online. It to features the new design language.

What are your thoughts? Do you like the newer design language? Or is it needing something else? Comment and let me know.

-Peter