Somewhere over the rainbow

摘要

With new reports from NASA suggesting that the ice cap in the Arctic circle is melting at a far speedier rate than scientists had anticipated, are recent efforts to create alternative powertrains too little too late? Toyota does not seem to think so which is why it is promoting Lexus to be its hybrid brand. At the recent launch of the RX400h, a company spokesman promised many more future Lexus cars with alternative powertrains. Lexus is an odd brand. In the US market, it is valued as a premium brand, but held in second place to the German rivals Mercedes, BMW and Audi. In Europe, the brand has received mixed reviews mainly due to its somewhat garish design language that hints more towards its American audience. All Hybrid Synergy Drive system, as well as a few cosmetic changes, including a revised front grille designed to aid cooling and neatly integrated front fog lamps in the bumper section.