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2010 NAIAS: Lexus shows LFA, no you can’t touch it

Poised on a pedestal and behind it’s own security guard sat Lexus’ super coupe. Powered by a 552 horsepower V10 the LFA leaps to 60 in 3.6 seconds and keeps going to 202 mph. The mostly carbon fiber car was off limits, we’d imagine that Lexus isn’t ready to let the $350,000 rocket into the hands of just “any” automotive journalist just yet.

Mulsanne to be new Bentley flagship sedan in 2010; Starting price in the US will be $285,000

After a successful debut at Pebble Beach past August in the USA, and at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September, Bentley has released that its new flagship sedan, the Mulsanne, will begin with deliveries to the UK this coming summer and the USA in the fall of 2010.

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour priced from $29,670

If you’d like a new way to carry your motorized sleigh full of goodies over the river, snow banks and slush to Grandma’s house, consider the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour, which had an official on sale date of Nov. 20 with an MSRP of $29,670. Delivery and handling will be another $710.

Acura sets price of 2010 ZDX at $45,495; On sale Dec. 15

Acura’s all-new 4-door sports coupe, the 2010 ZDX, has an official on sale date of Dec. 15 with an MSRP of $45,495, which does not include another $81o for handling and delivery.

Lotus Evora Pricing Announced, Starts at $73,500

Lotus has announced the pricing information its new Evora. Starting at $73,500, the new British rocket will use a 276-hp V6 sourced from Toyota. The motor will push the Evora to 60 in a tick under 5 seconds and get an estimated 30 mpg on the highway, albeit not at the same time.

The option list of the Evora is short but offers some nice upgrades. Depending on your driving persuasion there is a Sport Package which offers an “enhanced throttle response and RPM limit” and cross-drilled brakes among other performance oriented options. If you’re more into the GT scene, the Premium Package features leather and other trim upgrades. Those two packages run in at $1,275 and $1,990 respectively.

One option we’re watching closely is the $495 rear-view camera. Looking at the rear window of the Evora gives us the impression it just might come in a bit handier than titanium exhaust tips.

Full press release after the jump.

2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder to debut at LA Auto Show for $61,200

If there can be too much of a good thing, this may be it: a third member of the Porsche Boxster line. Porsche Cars North America has announced that the third member of the vaunted Boxster line, the 2011 Spyder, will bow at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Dec. 2, 2009.

Last call on the FORZA DUCATI purchase program – deals end October 31st

Ducati is wrapping up one hell of a deal for potential new motorcycle owners. Until October 31st, buy any new and unregistered Ducati (any model or year) and you’ll get 6.75% financing at terms up to 48 months.

Second gen NISMO Z priced a short shift under $40k

Nissan announced today that the second generation NISMO Z (aka NISMO 370Z) will carry a starting price of $39,130 and goes on sale today.

Toyota fights back- prices new Prius lower at $21,000

In an effort to curb the price appeal of the new Honda Insight, Toyota will price the new 2010 Prius $1,000 lower than its predecessor and will start at $21,000.

2010 Ford Fusion priced at $19,995- Hybrid at $27,995

Ford is pricing the new 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan squarely in the sights of eco-minded potential drivers. The new Fusion will carry a base price of $19,995 with the Hybrid variant starting at $27,995. The Mercury Milan will start at $21,905 with the Milan Hybrid priced at $31,300.