The Lexus IS 500 boils down to a simple question: how much can one excellent aspect make up for the rest of the package? We see it everywhere in life. An okay meal saved by an incredible cut of meat.

Trademark filings found by AutoGuide indicate that Lexus is planning an expansion of its ES sedan lineup. The series of filings show trademarks for a Lexus ES350h, ES350e, and ES500e. Frankly, Lexus’ ...