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Lexus LF-CC Hybrid Concept Heads to Paris, Previews New IS Coupe

At the upcoming Paris Auto Show, Toyota's luxury brand will bring a new concept coupe named the LF-CC that not only previews the styling language of the next generation of the IS but also a new addition to the range that will go heat-to-head with the BMW 4-Series and Audi A5 Coupes.

The Lexus LF-CC is more compact than the LF-LC concept and also looks more production-ready. It features a less steeply raked interpretation of the trademark Lexus “spindle” grille and its headlamps, while not as futuristic as those of the LF-LC, feature 3 LED projectors each and are set quite back compared to the grille creating what Lexus says is a “3D form”.

The proportions of the LF-CC are those of a typical front-engined, rear-wheel drive coupe, with a long front bonnet, a passenger cabin set rearwards and a stubby tail. In fact, its side profile sort of reminds us of the Toyota GT86/Scion FR-S coupes – or it could just be our blurry eyesight…

Scoop: Lexus Trying Out IS-F Convertible at the Nürburgring

We have heard about it but never seen it up until now; a hardtop convertible version of the high-performance Lexus IS-F, which was spotted by our scoop photographers doing the rounds at the 'Ring.

The prototype convertible model seen here adopts all the styling cues of the V8-powered IS-F such as the swollen wheel arches, front fender vents, the modified front and rear bumpers, the quad tailpipes and then some more in the guise of the massive rear wing and special alloy wheels.

But wait, isn't the current IS series nearing the end of its line with a replacement due to make an appearance within the next year?

Kids Troll Dad Trying to Fix Lexus by Electrocuting Him

Have you ever heard the saying, fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me? How about fool me thrice and, damn, you're good?

Either this guy is one of the most patient dads we have ever laid eyes on or someone is pulling our leg with this video that shows a man trying to fix his first generation Lexus IS, supposedly with the help of his son.

Lexus Gives IS F CCS-R its First Shakedown Test in the States

Lexus is wasting no time preparing the IS F CCS-R racecar for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on July 8.

Straight after its arrival in the States, the Lexus motorsports team took the IS F CCS-R to the Willow Springs International Raceway in Rosamond, California, for its very first test on U.S. soil.

Lexus Brings IS F CCS-R to the U.S. to Compete in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Lexus has welcomed the IS F CCS-R racer to the U.S. as its first ever entry in Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, which will take place in July.

The IS F CCS-R is the racing version of the Lexus IS F Circuit Club Sport concept dispalyed at the 2010 Tokyo Motor Show. It has taken part in several races such as the VLN 10 event at the Nürburgring.