Lexus Hybrid Drive Overview

Herb Chambers 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid

Herb Chambers Lexus

CT Hybrid Performance

From the power of Lexus Hybrid Drive to the efficiency of regenerative braking, take a tour through the inner workings of a Lexus Hybrid.

Double-Wishbone Rear Suspension

A unique suspension design pairing an independent MacPherson strut front system with a fully independent double-wishbone rear suspension provides enhanced handling and exceptional ride comfort.

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Drive Mode Select

With four modes to choose from, CT drivers can transform their ride into a more efficient or exhilarating one with the simple turn of the switch [1].

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Yamaha® Lateral Performance Dampers

The lateral performance dampers on the CT were developed by Yamaha to provide additional rigidity to the chassis while also minimizing vibrations. The result: enhanced handling, a more linear steering feel and a ride that’s as comfortable as it is invigorating.

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Efficiency

In addition to a combined 42 mpg rating [2], the most of any luxury vehicle [3], the CT also earned SmartWay Elite status, designating it as one of the cleanest vehicles in America.

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Electronically Controlled Braking (ECB) with Regenerative Braking System

Pairing ingenuity with efficiency, regenerative braking converts braking energy into electricity to recharge the batteries, while the enhanced Electronically Controlled Braking (ECB) System is lighter, smaller and uses up to 29% less power than our previous regenerative braking system.

Herb Chambers 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid

Lexus CT Hybrid Interior

Interior Color Selector

The CT 200h is available in six interior color combinations.

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HDD Navigation System

The available Global Positioning Satellite (GPS)-linked voice-activated HDD Navigation System [1] can help guide you to almost any destination in the contiguous United States.

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Bluetooth® Technology

Compatible Bluetooth mobile devices [2] can be paired with your Lexus, enabling hands-free phone and audio functionality. To confirm your device’s compatibility or view pairing instructions, please use the Lexus Mobile Link.

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Convenience

The CT doesn’t just make life more exciting, it makes it more convenient. Among the ways: a secondary storage compartment with built-in organizer, 60/40-split-folding rear seats and a standard Electronic Device Holder that can be adjusted to accommodate music players, smartphones and navigation devices.

NuLuxe Seating

The CT is the first Lexus to offer NuLuxe, a unique seating material that’s as attractive as it is innovative.

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Dash Panels

Make your interior even more distinctive with an available dash panel offered by your dealer in genuine matte brown ash burl, striated graphite metallic and genuine bamboo.

SiriusXM Satellite Services

With standard SiriusXM Satellite Radiocapability [1] [3], you’ll enjoy more than 130 channels of commercial-free programming. And with available services like Sports and Stocks [1] [3] and Nav Traffic™ [1] [3] and NavWeather™ [1] [3], you can stay updated on your favorite sports team, stocks and current conditions.

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Advanced Audio System

With speaker diaphragms constructed with sustainable bamboo charcoal-based resin and an available amplifier that uses 50% less power, the CT features one of the most innovative automotive audio systems available.

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Bio-Sourced Materials

In addition to utilizing a variety of ecological and bio-sourced materials, the CT was ingeniously designed to ultimately be at least 90% recyclable [4].

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Remote Touch

Included with the available Navigation System [1], the award-winning [5] Remote Touch [6] device is both intuitive and ergonomic, enabling you to adjust systems like the audio, climate and navigation with ease.

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Lexus Enform® with Safety Connect®

At the press of a button, a live response center agent can provide you with navigation and emergency assistance, 24 hours a day, seven days a week—without requiring a cell phone [7] [8] [9].

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Racing-inspired Interior

From the placement and angles of interior components to the bolstered low-set sport seats, the CT offers drivers an interior tailored for performance.

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Herb Chambers 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid

 

Herb Chambers Lexus
25 Providence Highway
Route 1, ”The Automile”
Sharon, MA 02067
888-213-7572

 

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The US Debut of the Smart ForTwo at Herb Chambers Companies Somerville !

The tiny Smart car, fighting sluggish US sales, is getting a jolt under the seats.

That is where the lithium-ion battery pack sits in the new electric version of the two-seater, located where its 8.7-gallon gas tank used to be.

The Smart ForTwo Electric Drive made its local debut yesterday at the Herb Chambers dealership in Somerville. Taking a cue from BMW, which leased its prototype electric Mini Cooper last year to 500 American drivers, Smart is bringing 250 test models of its electric car to the United States. They will be available through special lease programs, but most will be sold to corporate fleets.

Smart plans to build 1,500 before official production begins in 2012. The four-year lease is expected to cost $31,500, about $10,000 more than the most expensive gasoline-powered Smart, according to Derek Kaufman, one of the brand’s vice presidents.

“What we’re really trying to promote here is the electrification of transportation,’’ he said.

The Smart car, made by Daimler AG, was introduced in Europe in 1998, and brought to the US market two years ago, when gas prices hovered around $4. Nearly 25,000 of the tiny two-seaters were sold that year.

Now that fuel prices have ebbed, Smart has struggled to market a microcar with scant luggage space and average fuel economy. Smart’s US sales through June are down 61 percent over last year, with only 577 sold last month. Herb Chambers, who owns two Smart dealerships, says that in a “good month,’’ he sells up to 20 of the cars.

“If fuel were $4 a gallon, there wouldn’t be a car sitting here,’’ Chambers said in his Somerville showroom.

Other than green wheels, decals, and two circular gauges atop the dashboard to show battery life and available power, there’s no apparent difference from the regular Smart. Power cables stow inside the tailgate, and the motor and other electrical components hide under the cargo floor.

Despite adding roughly 300 pounds worth of batteries engineered by California-based Tesla Motors, the 8-foot, 10-inch ForTwo barely weighs a ton. Maximum speed tops out at 60 miles per hour and its range is 84 miles. A complete charge from a standard outlet takes about eight hours.

Later this year, a wave of electric cars is expected to go on sale.

Buyers of electric cars can qualify for up to $7,500 in federal tax credits.

Clifford Atiyeh can be reached at catiyeh@globe.com.

~Photo by William Tauro

Herb Chambers helicopter landing pad to the stars!

By William Tauro

A helicopter takes off from on top of the Herb Chambers Auto dealership that’s located on McGrath Highway.

According to sources movie film actress Cameron Diaz is today’s passenger being transported to her movie set that’s being filmed locally.

Sources also tell us that movie star Tom Cruise was yesterday’s helicopter passenger for the day!

Allston Village Street Fair Co-presented by Herb Chambers

“Have fun at the Allston Village Street Fair on Sept. 20”

The Allston Village Street Fair Urban Mardi Gras Multi-Cultural Festival, scheduled for noon-6 p.m. on Sept. 20, will be six hours of fun, free and open-to-the-public stage and street performances. The fair takes place on Harvard Avenue from Brighton Avenue to Cambridge Street in Allston.

More than 30 rock bands will perform on two outdoor stages. There will be multicultural street performances, an artists/vendors market, an international food court, arcade/amusement area, interactive activities, face painting, air brushed tattoos, balloon twisting and thousands of promotional giveaways and product samplings in between.

The Allston Village Street Fair is MBTA-accessible, with free bike valet service offered at the AVSF Event, as well as free parking and shuttle bus service from the Guest Street Parking Garage in Brighton.

Free pearl necklaces will be given to the first 1,000 visitors to the PCBG Inc.

There will be an information table, compliments of Overstock.com.

For more details visit www.allstonvillagestreetfair.com and www.myspace.com/allstonstreetfair.

The Allston Village Street Fair is produced by the Parents & Community Build Group, Inc., www.parentsandcommunitybuildgroup.org, and co-presented by the Herb Chambers Companies www.herbchambers.com .