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Looks Like the following ideas have patents filed; which means only a matter of time before they come out for public release, some options I see useful.

LCD display on gas tank lid (near the filler) mentioning how much fuel is left to fill up the tank

Headed/Cooled Neckpads (Think BMW Premium Package) on their 5’s and 7’s…

Pictoral 3d Navigation: Think Google Streetview..
I have a feeling this might be integrated with silverlight since it can make images into vector format. (for easy flash like integration).

The last notable piece of information found on Patent information also includes a possible SMG/DSG like transmission in the works, as I clearly remember reading “Preloaded” gear in the works. So while a vehicle with this said transmission is equipped the latter gear is already preloaded.
Soo if Lexus and Toyota are deciding to do away with that Torque Converter..Props to them!.

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While searching through more databases; herewith I have uncovered more LFA pictures; interesting enough in standard resolution the picture appears to be normal as of the LFA concept; but what we cant really see is the multiple layers of locked images behind that standard visual image. However since Adobe renders hidden layers in TIFF’s in a thumbnail preview looks like we got lucky. Also found a Patent for a skinny headlight (Safe to assume likely an LF-A)..Also found patents for its rear grill vents.

While searching some Internet Databases, Patent information came up for a Hybrid Hi-Low 4WD mode Lexus vehicle.
Which after reasoning can either mean a hybrid GX or Hybrid LX…Could be TMC is going to go after the big GM Hybrids; by offering a green vehicle of their own
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I was searching the net and found this.

TMC has taken patents out late 08 for this design. So its only safe to assume it will come out.
Seems like its for the IS lineup; too agressive for a standard 2IS; Safe to *assume* likely its a ISF facelift

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