TRD's Baja Series-Themed FJ-S Cruiser Rolling Towards the SEMA Show

It’s been six years on the market (and regardless if you like its styling), but for the most part, the FJ Cruiser looks as fresh as it did when Toyota introduced the retro-flavored SUV in final production trim at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show.

At the 2012 edition of the SEMA Show in Las Vegas next week, Toyota's display booth will host the premiere of yet another take on the FJ Cruiser built by the brand's performance arm, TRD.

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2013 Avalon Sedans Tuned by Toyota, TRD and DUB Magazine for SEMA Show

Toyota seems pretty psyched up about its new and more youthfully designed 2013 Avalon full-size sedan.

While it prepares for the car's North American launch, the Japanese automaker thought it would be a good idea to promote the new Avalon and the customization opportunities it offers at next week's SEMA aftermarket show in Las Vegas with the unveiling of three different project models.

"The new Avalon is an attractive target for performance enhancement," said Toyota Engagement Marketing and Motorsports National Manager Keith Dahl. "Tuners always want to get their hands on a great new design with strong enthusiast appeal."

The first model is the 2013 Avalon TRD Edition developed by the brand's in-house performance arm, Toyota Racing Development (TRD).

The car is finished in a burgundy shade and features a color-keyed grille and tinted taillights with clear lenses. Dual exhaust with polished mufflers and custom tips along with new 19-inch rims wrapped in 225/40R19 Michelin rubber complete the look.

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TRD Launches New Styling Parts for Latest Lexus LS F Sport in Japan

The recent redesign of the Lexus LS may have included the first ever F Sport edition of the full-size luxury sedan with added sport touches, including a body kit and unique 19-inch alloy wheels, but this didn't stop Toyota Racing Development (TRD) from introducing a second take on the car.

Mind you, we are not talking about the regular LS 460 or LS 600 models, but for the LS 460 F Sport…

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