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Last Chance! Vehicle Tax Deduction 
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Helping Hands for the Holidays This Year, Give the Gift of Hyperventilation 
Give that special someone the gift they’ve always deserved and make this December one to really remember. During the Lexus December to Remember Sales Event, incredible offers will make purchasing a new Lexus a decision that’s hard to debate. Get financing as low as 0.9% up to 60 months on new 2009 models and financing as low as 2.9% up to 60 months on new 2010 models. Or take advantage of great lease offers, like the 2010 IS250 for $349 per month or the 2010 ES350 for just $389 per month. December to Remember only comes around once a year, so hurry in to Thompson Lexus! Lexus LFA Supercar Steals the Spotlight in Tokyo  At the recent Tokyo Motor Show in October, Lexus revealed the LFA supercar – a sleek, high-performance car that Toyota boasts is the most powerful it has ever produced. The LFA combines high output chassis design and meticulous aerodynamics, producing high-rev, seamless acceleration. With its angular cutaways and vents, the supercar has a premium science fiction look. Race-bred engineering was incorporated into the design. Much of the chassis and body is made of lightweight carbon-bier reinforced polymer, the suspension components are made of lightweight aluminum alloy and the brakes are carbon-ceramic material. According to one insider, only 500 vehicles will be built and made to customer specification. Lexus is scheduled to begin production of the LFA at the end of 2010. What’s Your Color?  One lucky color has reigned as the number one vehicle color choice for nine years! If you guessed silver, you’re correct. Around 35% compact, 36% midsize and 26% luxury vehicles on the road are graced in silver. However, the compounds and pigments found in paint today are more advanced than they were nine years ago, creating richer and much more diverse hues. Although it has had a long run, silver probably won’t be number one forever because trends change over time (green used to be the color champ). Check out Thompson’s inventory to pick your next car color! Lexus Beefs Up the GX 460 with New Features 
Look for the redesigned Lexus GX 460, now with more standard features, to reach Thompson Lexus early 2010. Lexus has continually tried to offer more in line with customer preferences since the GX hit the market in 2002, which is evident in the redesign. The new GX 460 offers both better fuel economy and more power, with a 4.6-liter, V-8 engine making 301 hp (compared to the 4.7-liter V-8 delivering 263 hp on the GX 470). For years, Lexus customers have wanted third-row seating that can fold flat with the push of a button – now standard in the 2010 model. Also included is a nine-speaker audio system, Bluetooth, XM radio and iPod connectivity as well as ten airbags. Mark Templin, general manager of the Lexus Division, says “We still think there is an audience that wants a more rugged vehicle. We made it more rugged and more fuel efficient.”
Raising the Hybrid Benchmark - Lexus LF-Ch Hybrid  Lexus is currently displaying its new luxury compact hybrid concept, the LF-Ch, at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. The hybrid features contemporary style, premium features, low emissions, impressive fuel economy and a sporty performance in a 5-door package. The goal is to produce hybrid vehicles across all segments, and the LF-Ch will allow Lexus to discover the needs of consumers in a compact luxury vehicle. According Mark Templin, Lexus division group vice president and general manager, “We look forward to hearing feedback on the LF-Ch. We hope consumers like what they see so we can change the luxury hybrid marketplace again.” View the photo gallery and fill out the LF-Ch survey to tell Lexus your thoughts.
Trivia Question
Q: The seat cushions of the Lexus HS hybrid are filled with what natural substance?
A: d) While having the seats of the HS filled with potpourri might sound like a pleasant notion, it turns out dried-up cinnamon sticks and flowers aren’t quite as comfortable as foam derived from castor-seed oil.
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BMW Holiday Credit up to $2500! Everyone loves the joy of the holiday season – Thompson Toyotathon  Now is the best time to buy a Toyota – it’s the Thompson Toyotathon! During the Toyotathon, you’ll find amazing cash back incentives, financing and lease specials. Take advantage of 0% financing on the most popular Toyotas, like the Camry, Corolla, Tundra, Rav4, Matrix, Yaris and more! There’s incredible lease offers, like the new 2010 Camry for just $169 per month or the 2010 Corolla for only $139 a month. Or, get cash back up to $2,000 on models like the 2010 Tundra Crew Max. You don’t want to miss these incredible year end savings during the Thompson Toyotathon, so hurry in to Thompson Toyota!
Scion’s Tuner Challenge Yields Funky xB Designs At this year’s SEMA Show, an automotive specialty products trade event, Scion pitted visionary designers against one another in creating the boldest and most unique xB. Each team in the Scion Tuner Challenge was given the keys to a new Scion xB and then let loose. Innovative participants included:
First Place Winner Peter Colello and Mummbles Marketing created a conventional tuner car with a widebody kit, carbon fiber components and a huge stereo kit.
Bowls LA (an upscale lifestyle boutique) entered an xB that gave a feeling of 1970s California and came with a matching bike in the back.
Eneri Abillar with Leigh Guarnieri from BRS Autodesign created a bright orange car featuring a BRS widebody kit, along with plenty of custom modifications. Accidents Happen. We Can Help.  Although dealing with an accident can be a real headache, one thing’s not – getting your car back to new at the Thompson Collision Center. Our repair center is the largest in the area, assuring fast turn around time to get you and your vehicle back on the road quickly. Here’s a few of the ways we make your experience as painless as possible:
For 24-hour towing service, just remember our simple 1-800-THOMPSON phone number. Tips on Saving Some Green  Free advice on how to save money is not quite as good as finding a tree that grows cash, but we’re pretty confident you won’t turn it down. If you drive a fuel efficient car, you’re already on your way to saving some dough and the planet. Here are a few more saving tips:
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