May 30, 2009 12:12 PM PDT

120: A ride in Lexus' HS 250h 'economy luxury' car

by Brian Cooley
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A ride in Lexus first "luxury economy car," GPS maps that don't look like maps, you won't believe what Audi has in mind for the R8, and GM gets bundled up for a swift reorganization to the tune of $30 billion!


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Lexus HS 250h is heralded (by them) as a "luxury economy" car. How very our times!

Lexus HS 250h is heralded (by them) as a "luxury economy" car. How very our times!

(Credit: Lexus)

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Brian Cooley is an editor at large who keeps his fingers on the pulse of consumers' attitudes toward tech. His specialty is CNET Car Tech videos, but, frankly, most people have seen him on the TVs at Costco (or in one of his '60s Fords or Fiats).
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