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Lexus has released its commercial, "The Beast" for Super Bowl XLVI. This marks the first time ever that Lexus will air a spot during the big game.

The :30 second commercial features the all-new 2013 GS as it breaks free from containment, illustrating the company's move in a new design direction for the brand. The spot also hints at the new vehicles Lexus will unveil later this year, which are waiting in the wings for their turn to burst onto the scene.

"The all-new Lexus GS is showcased in this ad because it's the first model to feature the new look of Lexus and it's also the first of nine new or updated models we'll launch this year," said Brian Smith, Lexus vice president of marketing. "This spot looks very different than anything Lexus has done before and demonstrates to the 50-million-strong Super Bowl audience that 2012 will be a breakthrough year for Lexus."

The :30 second commercial is scheduled to air at the end of the first quarter of Super Bowl XLVI.

Toyota has released the extended version of its Super Bowl XLVI commercial that is going to air on February 5th, during the game. After not advertising during the game in three years, Toyota is returning with a spot that promotes the all-new 2012 Camry.

The 60-second "Reinvented" spot takes a cue from the marketing campaign promoting the reinvention of the 2012 Camry. The premise of the spot is that good things are always better when reinvented. The ad provides a humorous take on potential day-to-day experiences and items that could have been reinvented, such as a baby that never requires a diaper change or the Department of Motor Vehicles as an enjoyable place of fun and smiles.

"Reinvention is a powerful idea and one we took to heart when we redesigned America's most popular car with the launch of the 2012 Camry and elevated it above the competition," said Bill Fay, group vice president of marketing at Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. "The Super Bowl provides a forum to really drive home the reinvention message of the seventh-generation Camry, using humor to resonate with the American public.

Lexus has announced the pricing for the refreshed 2013 Lexus LX 570, which starts at $80,930 an increase of 1.9 percent or $1,475.

"With all of the enhanced features, the LX 570 offers perhaps the most exciting combination of luxury, on-road smoothness and off-road performance of any vehicle in its segment," said Mark Templin, group vice president and general manager, Lexus Division.

The 2013 LX 570 gets an updated face with the Lexus spindle grille, new LED daytime running lights with updated headlights and a revised front bumper. The rear also gets updated with new taillights and a revised bumper.

The interior gets a new a new multimedia system, a color TFT multi-information display, improved front seat cooling, easy access for the driver's seat, a power outlet for the middle row and unique trims and accents.

Under the hood the LX 570 is powered by a 5.7L V8 with 383 horsepower and 403 lb-ft. of torque. For 2013 the LX 570 gets an updated Crawl Control feature which provides optimum throttle and brake modulation when maneuvering over rough, uneven or difficult surfaces. The new Turn Assist feature tightens turning circles by adding more brake force to the inside rear wheel and the new Multi-terrain Select also allows the driver to optimize performance by choosing from five types of terrain settings.

Lexus is planning on releasing a host of new models this year and to kick off the product onslaught, Lexus is going to debut its first-ever Super Bowl commercial for Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, February 5.

"This is a big year for Lexus as we introduce nine new or updated models, and the Super Bowl provides us with an equally big opportunity to reach a highly engaged audience of 50 million people," said Brian Smith, Lexus vice president of marketing. "The star of our commercial is the all-new 2013 GS which launches in February and kicks off a pivotal era for the Lexus brand. The spot also will convey that even more products are waiting in the wings and are anxious to hit the road."

The 30 second commercial will air in the first half of the Super Bowl. Check out the 15 second sneak-peek of the commercial after the jump.

Toyota has unveiled the fourth Prius model, the 2012 Prius c, today in Detroit. The Prius c is now the smallest Prius available and will start under $19,000 when it hits dealers this March. How small is it? It's about the same size as the Toyota Yaris and is 19-inches shorter than the Prius Liftback. The Prius c also weighs 542 lbs. less weight than the Prius Liftback (2,500 vs. 3,042 lbs.).

Since it's the smallest Prius, the thing most of us are most eager to hear about is its fuel economy ratings. Toyota has announced that the Prius c will have a rating of 53 mpg in the city, 46 mpg on the highway and a combined rating of 50 mpg. The Prius c is powered by a 1.5L four-cylinder engine mated to an electric motor within a CVT. The system has a total output of 99 horsepower and the nickel-metal hydride battery rides below rear bench.

Toyota has unveiled what could be the Prius of the future with the NS4 Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. According to Toyota, the "NS4 signifies Toyota's vision for future mobility with a focus on connectivity and the human interface."

Toyota's engineers were tasked with designing a new mid-sized concept that could potentially be introduced by 2015. The NS4's powertrain targets a next-generation Hybrid Synergy Drive plug-in system featuring reductions in component size and weight with improved overall fuel economy, better acceleration and longer all-electric range, while maintaining a short charge time.

In addition to its next-generation hybrid system, the NS4 introduces a next generation Pre-Collision System (PCS) with lane departure, rear-end and pedestrian collision avoidance technologies. The PCS uses millimeter-wave radar and stereo cameras mounted on the front of the vehicle to detect and react to lane departure, pedestrians and other vehicles. Adaptive headlights and new glass technologies integrated into the windows also help improve driver visibility and gas mileage.

The NS4 concept also gets a Human-Machine Interface (HMI) that provides a user interface built around a multi-touch screen with the look and feel of a smartphone. It provides quick information to the driver and controls the climate control, audio system and navigation functions to minimize distractions.

Lexus has taken the wraps off the LF-LC hybrid 2+2 sport coupe design concept, which showcases the future design direction for Lexus with an emphasis on a driver-focused vehicle.

"The concept we're showing here in Detroit continues the Lexus design revolution started with the CT and GS," said Mark Templin, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "The concept hybrid 2+2 liberates the idea of a sport coupe and pushes the boundaries of performance, style and technology."

The LF-LC displays the new Lexus design language in its bold interpretation of the signature Lexus spindle grille and rear architecture. Sumptuous curves blend smoothly into dynamic angles, creating an inviting display of lines, shadows and corners.

"Our entire studio worked to develop this beautiful interpretation of Lexus originality," said Kevin Hunter, president of the company's Calty design studio in Newport Beach, Calif. "The LF-LC concept embodies our vision of what a premium sport coupe could be."

2011 is officially over and for some of the automakers it was a difficult year with the earthquake in Japan and the flooding in Thailand that crippled production. Honda and Toyota were hit the hardest with sales falling off sharply for some of their popular models. Although Honda and Toyota had a difficult year, Ford and Chevy had a much better year.

The top two models continue to be the Ford F-Series and Chevy Silverado, with the Toyota Camry holding onto the top selling car title.

Check out the list after the jump.

Toyota has unveiled the updates to its legendary Land Cruiser for the 2013 model year.

Toyota has released photos of the European spec model, but it's likely that the U.S.-spec model will look the same when it arrives here later this year. For 2013 the Land Cruiser gets an refreshed exterior with an updated front grille and headlights, LED Daytime Running Lights, new chrome side molding, redesigned outer side mirrors and taillights. The front and rear fenders have also been enlarged to convey an "Advanced and Rugged" theme.

The interior of the 2013 Land Cruiser also gets some updates like: perforated leather trim with ventilated front seats, a higher gloss wood grain finish, brighter silver instrument panel ornamentation, chrome-plated air registers and updated meter-cluster lighting. The interior also gets some new features including a Multi-terrain Monitor, a new Multi-information Display, an Eco Driving Indicator light and zone display, a heated steering wheel and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.

The 2013 Land Cruiser is powered by a 5.7L V8 with 381 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 401 lb-ft. of torque at 3,600 rpm that's mated to a six-speed transmission.

Lexus is going to unveil its new LF-LC hybrid coupe concept at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, next week, but thanks to Road & Track and Autocar, we get to see it now.

The LF-LC concept previews Lexus' new design direction. According to Lexus, "The clean lines of the vehicle emphasize motion." Overall the design of the LF-LC borrows styling cues from the LFA supercar and the LF-Gh concept that was the preview of the 2013 GS.

It's rumored that Lexus could be considering a new 2+2 luxury coupe, which could go on sale by 2015.

Lexus has announced the pricing for the all-new 2013 Lexus GS 350, which starts at $46,900, the same price as the current model.

The 2013 GS 350 is powered by a 306 horsepower 3.5L V6 mated to a six-speed sequential shift automatic transmission comes with paddle shifters. It's available in both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. The all-wheel-drive GS 350 starts at $49,450.

Premium and Luxury packages are available in addition to the F-Sport package. The $1,400 Premium package includes rain-sensing wipers, heated and ventilated front seats and a power rear sunshade. The $5,750 Luxury Package includes the features from the Premium package, but also adds Adaptive Variable Suspension, an Adaptive Front Lighting System, semi-aniline leather, 18-way power front driver and passenger seats, rear HVAC and audio controls, rear manual side sunshades, 18-inch alloy wheels and a wood and leather steering wheel.

The F-Sport package adds a more aggressive appearance to the GS 3560 with a sport bumper, and rear lower valence, rear lip spoiler, unique mesh grille inserts and F-Sport badging. 19-inch wheels and an F-Sport tuned Adaptive Variable Suspension are part of the package that adds $5,690 to the base price of the GS 350.

The 2013 GS 350 will arrive in showrooms in early February.

Following the recent photo leaks by Road & Track, Lexus has released the first official photo of the upcoming LF-LC concept that is going to be unveiled next month.

Lexus also released this statement about the concept:

"Crafted from a clean sheet of paper at the request of Lexus headquarters in Japan, the LF-LC blends both high technology and organic shapes to connect the driver to the machine," said Mark Templin, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "The clean lines of the vehicle emphasize motion, creating a distinctive look for this futuristic sport coupe."

Lexus has released two teaser photos of its upcoming hybrid concept that we're going to see in Detroit, but the guys over at Road & Track have leaked the first official photos of the new concept.

The new concept has been named the LF-Lc and according to Lexus it previews the future design direction of the brand. The overall look combines elements from the LFA supercar and the LF-Gh concept, which was a preview of the 2013 Lexus GS.

Stay tuned for the official unveiling on Jan 9th.

Toyota has announced that it will debut a plug-in hybrid concept dubbed the NS4 and the Prius c hybrid at the Detroit Auto Show next month.

Toyota has released a single teaser photo of the NS4, which it is calling an "advanced plug-in hybrid concept."

The Toyota NS4 and Prius c will debut on January 10.

Last week Lexus announced that it will be bringing a new concept car to the Detroit Auto Show. Lexus also released a single teaser photo that gave us a glimpse of the face of its new concept. Now Lexus has released the second teaser photo that shows off the interior of its newest concept.

According to Lexus, "The interior of this Lexus design concept hints at the new contemporary, upscale and uniquely Lexus design direction."

The Lexus concept, which looks like it will be a coupe, will be officially unveiled on Jan 9th.

Rumors are continuing to circulate that Toyota is going to bring the Supra back to life. If you remember the Supra was killed off in the 1990's, but now that Toyota is back in the sports car market with the GT-86, a new Supra is a possibility.

According to Motor Trend, Toyota is working on a successor to the Supra that is being tested with a a 3.5-liter V-6 hybrid system that packs more than 400 horsepower. Toyota is reportedly waiting to see how well the GT-86 does before the Supra gets the green light, which means it most likely won't come out until 2015.

The Supra successor is reportedly also going to take styling cues from the FT-HS concept that you see here, that debuted in 2007.

Let's hope the GT-86 does well!

Lexus has announced plans to unveil a new concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month.

On January 9th, Lexus will take the wraps off its newest concept that was designed by by Calty, Lexus' design studio in Newport Beach, California. Lexus has released a single teaser photo of the new concept that is supposed to show off the automaker's new direction.

It looks like Toyota may be working on a sportier version of the iQ minicar thanks to the recently patent renderings that have been leaked. The guys over at Carscoop have uncovered renderings that show an iQ fitted with a wide body kit with a front fascia that has a large front grille and side openings. The kit also includes widened wheel arches and a new rear bumper with twin tailpipes.

Check out all the photos here.

The 2012 Toyota Camry has earned the top five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

"We are very pleased that the all-new 2012 Camry has earned a five-star composite safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The fact that the Camry earned this five-star overall score after enduring a more rigorous NHTSA testing procedure targeted at raising the bar for overall vehicle safety is testament to the strong design, and safety-focused engineering consumers can expect in the nation's top-selling car."

The 2012 Toyota Camry features a reinforced body structure that utilizes high-strength steel construction to help withstand cabin deformity during certain severe collisions, absorb impact energies and help enhance occupant safety. The 2012 Camry also packs 10 standard airbags.

Subaru recently announced that the 2013 Subaru BRZ is going to race in Japan's Super GT next year and now Toyota's Prius is rumored to enter the race as well.

Motorpassion F1 has reported that next year's Super GT series will see the Toyota Prius as well as Honda's CR-Z hybrid compete in the GT300 class.

We'll have all the details next month.

Toyota has announced plans to export Camry sedans made in the U.S. to South Korea. Toyota plans to initially export 6,000 units annually.

This is the first time that the U.S.-made Camry has ever been exported outside of North America.

"We are pleased with the reaction that the redesigned Camry is receiving from our customers, and the sales success it is having in the U.S. and overseas," said Yoshimi Inaba, president and COO of Toyota Motor North America, Inc. "The export of thousands of Camry vehicles to South Korea is an important development that builds on the great work of our talented U.S. team members as well as our extensive investments across North America to help maintain a strong, stable base of U.S. jobs. We look forward to other opportunities to continue growing exports from our American operations."

This week Toyota officially unveiled the GT 86 and the Scion FR-S rear-wheel-drive sport coupe, which is slated to go on sale in the spring in the U.S. Now there are already reports surfacing that Toyota is already working on a supercharged version of the coupe.

According to Chief engineer Tetsuo Tada, test cars have already been produced and are being tested by Toyota Racing Development (TRD). According to Tada, Toyota is leaning more towards a supercharged version of the GT 86 because it won't wreck the throttle response of the engine, like a single turbocharger might. Tada also stated, "turbocharging along with four-wheel drive and wide tires are what make sports cars boring to drive."

Toyota has a lot of experience with supercharging, since TRD has been offering forced induction systems as an aftermarket kit since 1998. It's not known if the supercharger for the GT 86/ FR-S would be sold straight from the factory, or if it would be an aftermarket TRD kit. It also hasn't been confirmed how much extra power the supercharger will add to the 197 horsepower 2.0L engine, but Toyota claims that the current chassis can easily handle another 50 horsepower. TRD is also looking at ways to beef up the suspension to handle even more power.

Thanksgiving has come and gone, but Christmas and the new year are right around the corner. Today is the first day of December and with that we have the sales totals from November, which turned out to be a great month for most of the automakers.

Out of the big automakers, Honda was the only one that didn't have a good month, which was largely due to low inventory levels of the CR-V and Accord models. The Accord held the number 3 spot in October, but completely fell off the top-10 list in November. At least an all-new 2013 Accord is slated for the spring.

The top two spots were occupied by the regulars, the Ford F-Series and Chevy Silverado. The Toyota Camry came in third meaning it maintained its hold on the top selling car in the list. The Ford Escape was the top selling SUV in the list.

Check out the list after the jump.

BMW and Toyota have announced a new partnership which will see BMW supplying its 1.6L and 2.0L diesel engines to Toyota starting in 2014. The engines will be used in certain Toyota models in Europe, so don't expect to see a BMW diesel engine under the hood of a Toyota in the U.S. anytime soon.

The two automakers have agreed on a collaborative research in the field of next-generation lithium-ion battery technologies. In addition, they have agreed to identify and discuss other possible collaborative projects.

Marking the announcement, Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, said: "Toyota is the leading provider of environment-friendly series technology in the volume segment and the BMW Group is the most innovative and sustainable manufacturer of premium automobiles. We are now joining forces to further develop environment-friendly technologies and to expand our innovation leadership in each of our segments. Supplying Toyota with our fuel efficient and dynamic diesel engines represents another important step in the planned expansion of our sales activities for engines and powertrain systems."

Following the debut of the Toyota 86, Toyota GT 86 and Subaru BRZ, we now have our first official look at the 2013 Scion FR-S, which is the American version of Toyota's new rear-wheel-drive coupe.

The 2013 Scion FR-S is the fifth model to join the Scion family. FR-S stands for Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive, Sport.

"Serving as a laboratory for Toyota, Scion is always experimenting with new things," said Jack Hollis, Scion vice president. "The brand is iconic with the xB, adrenalized by the tC, and groundbreaking with the iQ. The FR-S will no doubt serve as the halo car, expanding Scion into a new dimension of driving performance."

The Scion FR-S is powered by the same Subaru boxer engine as the Subaru BRZ. The 2.0L boxer engine packs 200 horsepower and 151 lb-ft. of torque. The four-cylinder is mated to either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission.

The Scion FR-S finally brings a sporty coupe back to Toyota's lineup that is inspired by the Toyota 2000GT. It's set to go on sale in the spring.

Lexus has announced that the all-new 2013 Lexus GS 350 will arrive in showrooms in February 2012. Lexus is going to use the Super Bowl to debut the GS 350 with Lexus' first-ever Super Bowl commercial. Lexus will also be the the Official Automotive Marketing Partner of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.

The all-new 2013 GS 350 was originally unveiled in August and is powered by a 3.5L, 306 horsepower V6. It reaches 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds. The GS 350 will be available in rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive configurations, and can be equipped with the available Premium, Luxury or F Sport packages.

The GS 450h hybrid will also be available next spring. It puts out a total 338 horsepower and gets 29 mpg city, 34 highway and 31 mpg combined.

Lexus hasn't announced the official pricing for the 2013 GS.

It's finally here! After years of concept cars and most recently the plethora of spy photos and photo leaks, we have our first official look at the production version of the Toyota FT-86, now dubbed the 86 in Japan and the GT 86 in Europe. The coupe will be sold under the Scion brand in the U.S. as the Scion FR-S.

Toyota is officially unveiling the GT 86 at the Tokyo Motor Show, which will go on sale in the spring of 2012. It's already known that Toyota and Subaru teamed up to create the rear-wheel-drive coupe, which will be sold by both automakers.

The GT 86 is powered by what Toyota claims is the "world's first horizontally opposed D-4S engine, created by combining Subaru's engine technology with Toyota's cutting-edge D-4S direct injection technology." The engine is mounted mid-ship, which makes it the world's only horizontally opposed engine and rear-wheel-drive setup. The engine is a 2.0L four-cylinder that packs 197 horsepower and 151 lb-ft. of torque. The four-cylinder can be mated to either a standard six-speed manual, with a six-speed automatic being optional.

The GT 86 is 167 inches long, 70 inches wide, 51 inches tall and has room for four passengers.

Lexus and the guys over at Toyota Racing Development have teamed up to create the Lexus IS F Circuit Club Sport, which gets a host of modifications on the outside and under the hood.

The IS F Circuit Club Sport starts with the standard IS F and adds a body kit that is inspired by the concept with the same name that we saw last year at the 2010 Tokyo Motor Show. The kit includes a new lip spoiler, hood and rear diffuser that are all made of carbon fiber. The IS F Circuit Club Sport also gets a really large rear wing and lightweight forged aluminum wheels.

To improve the IS F's performance, the IS F Circuit Club Sport Package gets a TRD limited-slip differential and brake kit. Pricing hasn't been announced and we also don't know if it will be available in the U.S.

Lexus has unveiled the latest version of the all-new GS, the entry-level GS 250 at the Guangzhou Motor Show in China.

The Lexus GS 250 is powered by a direct-injection 2.5L V6 that puts out 206 horsepower and 187 lb-ft. of torque and is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The GS 250 reaches 0-62 mph in 8.6 seconds and has a top speed of 142 mph.

Lexus is not planning on bringing the GS 250 to the US, but it will be launched in the UK at the same time as the GS 450h in June.

Toyota has given us our first official look at the Prius c hybrid, which is the production version of the Prius C concept car. The Prius c hybrid is about the same size as the Toyota Yaris and will be officially unveiled at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show and then it will have its U.S. debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January.

The Prius c is powered by a hybrid powertrain that mates an electric motor to a 1.5L engine. The Prius c, which will be dubbed the Aqua in Japan is smaller and lighter than the standard Prius, which will also result in better fuel economy numbers. The Prius c is expected to get over 50 mpg in the city, which will be the highest city mpg of any non-plug-in vehicle.

Toyota has announced that the all-new 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid is now arriving in dealerships with a starting price at $25,900, which is $1,150 cheaper than the outgoing model.

The 2012 Camry Hybrid is powered by an updated version of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive system and a new 2.5L four-cylinder engine. The system has an EPA rating of 43 city and 39 highway, with a combined 41 mpg rating. The 2012 Camry Hybrid now has a new EV mode that allows the driver to operate the car using the electric motor alone under certain conditions for up to one mile at speeds below 25 mph.

The Camry Hybrid LE comes standard with projector beam headlamps, dual-zone auto A/C and the Smart Key System with push button start. The Camry Hybrid XLE starts at $27,400 and comes with a touch-screen navigation system, 17-inch alloy wheels. Other options includes premium HDD navigation, a JBL audio system, a blind spot monitor, leather seats and a Convenience Package that includes an integrated backup camera, HomeLink Universal Transceiver, and Anti-Theft System.

We've got another leak of the upcoming Toyota FT-86/ Scion FR-S this time thanks to a TRD catalog that shows off the available TRD aero kit and other accessories that will be available for the new rear-wheel-drive coupe.

This is the third leak of the FT-86 following the Modellista catalog and a leaked training document.

Thankfully the leaks will soon be over since the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ are going to be unveiled in Tokyo at the end of the month.

The auto industry showed signs of improvement last month with many of the automaker's posting sales gains over the same period in 2010. Chrysler came out on top last month with sales up 27 percent, while Nissan's sales were up 18 percent. Ford's sales increased a modest 6 percent, which was brought down thanks to Lincoln and GM posted a very small increase of just under 2 percent.

The top-10 list from October saw the Honda Accord stealing the top spot from the Toyota Camry, which is all-new for 2012. The Camry's decline is largely due to the switchover from the outgoing 2011 to the all-new 2012 Camry that is just starting to show up in dealers. So the Camry could return back to the top spot in November. Other noteworthy winners last month were the Ford Escape, which saw its sales rise just over 30 percent and the Ram pickups, which saw a nice 25 percent increase.

Check out the list after the jump...

It seems like almost everyday now we have some new news on the upcoming Toyota FT-86/ Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ rear-wheel-drive coupes. Last week we saw our first unofficial view of the FT-86/ Scion FR-S thanks to two different brochure scans. Now thanks to a leaked training document we have our first look at the official specs.

The Toyota FT-86 and the Scion FR-S version will be powered by a 200-hp boxer engine with 151 lb-ft. of torque. The boxer engine can be mated to a six-speed manual or automatic. The base trim will weigh just under 2,700 pounds. It looks like there will be two trim levels with the top trim getting front LED lighting, 17-inch wheels and the smart entry and start system.

Last week it was rumored that Subaru's version of the coupe would be more powerful than the Scion FR-S.

Earlier this week we got our first preview of the production version of the Toyota FT-86 thanks to a Modellista brochure that showed off the many accessories that will be available for the FT-86. Since that brochure showed the FT-86 with a bunch of added accessories, we didn't get to see what the standard FT-86/ Scion FR-S will look like...

Well here you go! Another brochure has surfaced and this time it shows off the standard version of Toyota's new rear-wheel-drive coupe.

What do you think?

The first images of what appear to be the production version of Toyota's rear-wheel-drive FT-86 have surfaced from a Modellista brochure. Modellista is Toyota's in house design and tuning division.

The brochure shows off many of the custom bits that are going to be available for the FT-86. If this image is real, the FT-86 will retain many styling elements from the most recent concept version.

Yesterday it was reported that the Toyota FT-86 and Scion FR-S will have less power under the hood than the Subaru version.

We should know everything about the coupes at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show.

Next month we will finally see the Toyota FT-86/ Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ rear wheel drive coupes, but more details are starting to surface now. According to sources that spoke with Autocar, the Subaru BRZ will pack more power than the Toyota version.

How much more power? The Subaru BRZ is reportedly going to pack "less than 300 horsepower," while the FT-86 is only expected to have around 200 horsepower. Both coupes are going to be powered by a 2.0L boxer engine, but thanks to a different ECU, the Subaru coupe will be the powerful of the two coupes.

The Subaru BRZ will also differ from the FT-86 with a unique grille and bumpers. A roadster version is also a possibility in the future.

Come back for all the details from the Tokyo Motor Show next month.

Following the debut of the 2013 Lexus GS 350 at Pebble Beach and the hybrid GS 450h in Frankfurt, Lexus has unveiled the Lexus GS 350 F Sport ahead of its debut at SEMA.

"The GS 350 with F SPORT Package will be a distinctive offering of luxury and excitement," said Mark Templin, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "With its dynamic handling, stopping power and true sporty feel this F Sport package will be sure to please our enthusiasts."

The 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport starts with the standard GS 350 and dials up the "sport" a bit. The F Sport package adds 19-inch wheels, F Sport-tuned Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), thicker anti-roll bars, bushing changes, and new larger front brakes with high friction pads. RWD models get 19-inch staggered width wheels and Variable Gear Ratio Steering. Inside, the all-new package also features a 16-way power driver's sport seat, unique interior design treatment and available F Sport exclusive Cabernet Red leather interior.

The F-Sport package only adds a bit more sport to the GS 350 since it is still powered by the same 3.5L V6 with 306 horsepower as the standard GS 350, but at least the package does make the sedan look more aggressive...

Toyota has released a new iPhone app that allows users to place computer-generated photos upcoming FT-86 sports car against real-world backdrops.

The production version of the Toyota FT-86 and the Subaru counterpart are going to be officially unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show this December.

Toyota gave us a preview of its new smaller Prius model, the Prius C with the Prius C concept earlier this year. When the Prius C is released it will be sold alongside the standard Prius and larger Prius V models. Although we saw the Prius C concept in Detroit at the beginning of the year, Toyota hasn't given us a look at the production version. Yay for photo leaks, since we now have our first unofficial look.

A brochure for the Prius C has apparently leaked onto the internet, so here's your first look at the baby Prius. From these photos it looks like the Prius C has adopted some of the styling cues from the larger Prius V and standard Prius models. It's definitely not as fun looking as the concept. Overall the Prius C won't be larger than the Toyota Yaris.

According to the brochure the Prius C will be powered by a 1.4L four-cyl mated to an electric motor. The US-spec Prius C is expected to debut in Detroit in January with sales starting this coming spring.