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"In the many thousands of miles I have traveled in Australia and North America I have NEVER had better service than I received at Maplewood.What a credit to the Lexus brand. The 'pursuit of perfection' was reached when we had our Lexus serviced here."

Lucky Lexus Fan Unleashes the LFA

One man. One racetrack. 552 horses. Get a taste of the best day of Unleash the LFA winner, Mark Clemons', life. http://unleashthelfa.com.

The 2013 Lexus ES: A Story Behind Every Surface

Lexus Infotainment Center to Get Upgrade Next Year?

Senior brand manager for Lexus Europe, Leonardo Carluccio, has shared details with AutomotiveIT about the future of infotainment in Lexus vehicles:

Carluccio said Lexus will start offering upgraded infotainment in Europe in June, 2013. The system, which will rely on smartphones that connect through the Mirrorlink standard, will feature a bigger screen, improved connectivity and various connected services, including Google searching and various other Apps.

All Lexus models will have monitors that are at least 7 inches in diameter, Carluccio said.

A major upgrade will come in 2015, when new Lexus models will feature a totally new infotainment system with a range of new connected features and improved flexibility to add various features if and when desired.

While this new system may apply to European vehicles only, it’s more likely to be offered worldwide — Mirrorlink is a new global standard that creates a deep integration between smartphones and the in-car system.

 

Here’s a quick video demonstration:

There is one major drawback to the Mirrorlink standard — at this time, it does not work with the Apple iPhone. However, Apple has announced a new automotive iPhone initiative, and Toyota/Lexus was named as one of the nine initial automakers to have access to the technology (the Mercedes A-Class is the first known vehicle to implement the new system).

While there’s more questions than answers at this point, the June 2013 introduction suggests this upgraded infotainment system may debut with the next-generation IS — meaning we could see more about this new technology as early as the Detroit autoshow in January.

Courtesy of Lexus Enthusiast

Our Be Pink event is this month!

Lexus of Maplewood is proud to support the fight against breast cancer. Be Pink this October and get involved! We are partnering with the Park Nicollet Jane Brattain Breast Center, CBS TV and WCCO to encourage Minnesota to promote the importance of early detection and support education, outreach and annual mammogram screenings in our community.

Lexus of Maplewood is hosting a BE PINK Celebration at the dealership. Here are the details.
WHEN: Thursday. October 25th, 2012
WHERE: Lexus of Maplewood Showroom

WHAT: Join us for a night of shopping, spa treatments, prizes and more…enjoy appetizers and beverages…meet a WCCO personality and learn about BE PINK and Park Nicollet Jane Brattain Breast Center’s fight against breast cancer. Purchase a $20 raffle ticket at the event and be entered to win a special painting for BE PINK by Teri Bennett. All the proceeds will be donated to the Park Nicollet Jane Brattain Breast Center.

RSVP: By October 19th to reserve your spot and a special gift from Lexus. Call 651.483.6111 or email BePink@lexusofmaplewood.com with you and your guests’ names.

Your Monday Maintenance Tip: Changing Headlights and Taillights

<p>How to change your headlights and taillights from DriverSide on Vimeo.</p>

 

It's important to know how to change your headlights and taillights now that it's getting darker longer.

A first time Lexus buyer shares her experience

"Love my new Lexus! Salesperson, John , was very helpful, very knowledgeable and all around great to work with. Lexus of Maplewood has the best customer service I've ever experienced. No more Cadillacs for me."

- Kathi