Lexus Europe Releases Interactive IS Commercial

Lexus Europe has produced a multi-step interactive movie for the new IS, and it’s a technical tour-de-force worth seeing.

Kevin · June 28th, 2013

Final Lexus Short Film A Better Tomorrow Now Online

The fifth and final Lexus Short Films feature has been posted on Youtube — this is A Better Tomorrow, directed by Mitsuyo Miyazaki.

Kevin · June 27th, 2013

Editorial: Lexus Should Build Its Own GT 86 Sports Coupe

From the moment it was introduced at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, the Toyota GT 86/Scion FR-S has kept one question on my mind — should Lexus build its own version of the sports coupe?

Kevin · June 27th, 2013

The Story of the Lexus Spindle Grille

The Lexus International website has a engaging BEYOND magazine feature that tells the story of the spindle grille.

Kevin · June 27th, 2013

Wald Releases Lexus LS F SPORT Executive Line Body Kit

Japanese tuner Wald International has released an Executive Line body kit for the 2013 Lexus LS.

Kevin · June 26th, 2013

Lexus Korea Creates Two Interactive Experiences for the Seoul Motor Show

For the Seoul Motor Show this past April, design firm designfever created two interactive experiences for the Lexus Korea display.

Kevin · June 26th, 2013

Motor Trend Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS 350 AWD

Motor Trend has just posted up a review of the 2014 Lexus IS 350 AWD, and there’s plenty of positives.

Kevin · June 26th, 2013

Lexus NX Compact Crossover to Get 2.0L Turbo Four-Cylinder Engine

With the new Lexus IS starting to arrive at dealerships, the mainstream automotive press have shifted their focus to the upcoming Lexus compact crossover.

Kevin · June 25th, 2013

Formula One Champion Alan Jones Drives the 2014 Lexus IS

Former Formula One champion Alan Jones had a chance to drive the new Lexus IS at the Sydney Motorsports Park, and had plenty of positive things to say.

Kevin · June 25th, 2013

Imagining a 2014 Lexus IS Convertible

The RM Design Blog has created a rendering of the next-generation Lexus IS convertible.

Kevin · June 24th, 2013

Lexus Camouflaged Compact Crossover Spotted

For reasons unknown, Lexus has camouflaged their “lifted CT” compact crossover mule, and Autoblog has the photos to prove it.

Kevin · June 23rd, 2013

Lexus IS Ad Campaign = Illuminati Plot?

Website Prison Planet has a very interesting critique of the new Lexus USA IS commercials, suggesting the new ad campaign is “filled with Illuminati symbolism.”

Kevin · June 21st, 2013

Fourth Lexus Short Film Pupil Post Online

The fourth Lexus Short Films feature has been posted on Youtube — this is Pupil, directed by Chan Chung Ki.

Kevin · June 20th, 2013

The Real Story Behind the Infamous Lexus GTE Racecar

After two years of rumor & speculation, Racecar Engineering has finally discovered the full story behind the infamous Lexus LFA GTE racecar developed by Toyota Motorsports.

Kevin · June 20th, 2013

Lexus Canada IS Commercial: Intensity

Lexus Canada have released their commercial for the 2014 IS, and it’s called Intensity for good reason

Kevin · June 20th, 2013

Lexus CT 200h Sedan Spotted?

A Motor Trend editor spotted a mystery prototype in Southern California, and noting its similarity to the Lexus HS 250h, believes it to be an early version of a CT 200h sedan.

Kevin · June 19th, 2013

Lexus LS Tops J.D. Power’s 2013 Initial Quality Study

For the sixth year in a row, the Lexus LS was named the best overall vehicle in the 2013 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, with only 59 problems per 100 vehicles sold.

Kevin · June 19th, 2013

Lexus LX Adventures from the Baja 500

John Dohrmann from Lexus advertising agency Team One joined Joe Bacal’s crew during the Baja 500 a couple weeks back, and has now written about his experience.

Kevin · June 19th, 2013

The Legacy of the Lexus LFA (Plus Two Desktop Wallpapers)

For the latest edition of Lexus Magazine, I was asked to write about the legacy of the LFA.

Kevin · June 18th, 2013

Interview with Lexus Design Chief Tokuo Fukuichi

Lexus UK has posted an interview with Lexus Design Chief Tokuo Fukuichi, who talks about his influences in deciding how Lexus should be styled.

Kevin · June 18th, 2013

2014 Lexus CT 200h Update on the Way?

The CT 200h is one of only two models in the Lexus lineup that has yet to be upgraded to the full spindle design.

Kevin · June 17th, 2013

Video: New Lexus IS Track Testing

The video from the 2014 Lexus IS website that I raved about earlier is now on Youtube.

Kevin · June 16th, 2013

2014 Lexus IS Commercial from Lexus Europe

After watching the Lexus USA’s two commercials for the new 2014 IS, up next is Lexus Europe

Kevin · June 14th, 2013

Lexus Looking for 14,000 Fans to Sign IS F CCS-R

There’s only a couple weeks left before Ken Gushi & the IS F CCS-R make their way to Colorado Springs for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, and Lexus is looking to add your name to the team roster.

Kevin · June 14th, 2013

Third Lexus Short Film Swimming in Air Posted Online

The third Lexus Short Films feature has been posted on Youtube.

Kevin · June 13th, 2013

2014 Lexus IS Commercials: Color Shift & Crowd

Lexus USA has released two new commercials for the 2014 IS today.

Kevin · June 13th, 2013

The Lexus CT 200h CCS-R

Montreal dealership Spinelli Lexus Pointe-Claire has wrapped up a CT 200h F SPORT in the style of the IS F CCS-R.

Kevin · June 13th, 2013

Lexus USA Updates 2014 IS Website

In advance of the car’s arrival in dealerships, Lexus USA has updated their website with the 2014 IS.

Kevin · June 12th, 2013

BMWBlog Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT

While on the topic of BMW & Lexus, enthusiast website BMWBlog has just reviewed the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT.

Kevin · June 12th, 2013

AMCI Testing Comparison: Lexus GS 350 F SPORT vs. BMW 535i M Sport

AMCI Testing, one of the most respected independent automotive testing companies in the world, has conducted a comparison between the Lexus GS 350 F SPORT & BMW 535i M Sport.

Kevin · June 12th, 2013

What’s the Song in Lexus’ Latest Commercial?

The new Lexus STEPS commercial has generated a lot of discussion, and one of the big questions was “Who sings that song?”

Kevin · June 11th, 2013

The Future of Lexus F & F SPORT

Singapore’s SGCarMart recently sat down with Lexus Asia Pacific’s general manager of marketing Kirk Edmondson, and the future of F SPORT was brought up.

Kevin · June 11th, 2013

Lexus IS 300h & IS 300h F SPORT Photo Gallery

Lexus UK has released a new collection of IS 300h photos.

Kevin · June 11th, 2013

New Video Interview with Lexus IS Chief Engineer Junichi Furuyama

Lexus has released an extensive video interview with third-generation IS chief engineer Junichi Furiyama.

Kevin · June 10th, 2013

Scott Ian from Anthrax Talks about His Lexus

How’s this for an unexpected story — Motor Trend recently interviewed Scott Ian from heavy metal band Anthrax, and what does he drive?

Kevin · June 10th, 2013

Should the New Lexus Coupe Look Like This?

It’s common knowledge that Lexus is developing a new coupe, and now Top Speed has taken a shot at what it might look like.

Kevin · June 9th, 2013

More Details on the Lexus F SPORT Road Bicycle

After posting photos of the new Lexus F SPORT road bicycle, there were a number of reader requests for more details.

Kevin · June 7th, 2013

Interview with Lexus Meister Shuichi Ozaki

Lexus UK has an interview with Shuichi Ozaki, the man responsible for refining the emotional feel of Lexus automobiles.

Kevin · June 7th, 2013

Second Lexus Short Film Echoes Posted Online

Following Beyond Memories from Cristina Molino, the second Lexus Short Films feature has been posted on Youtube.

Kevin · June 6th, 2013

Photo Gallery: The Lexus LC-CC Concept & New IS F SPORT Together

As part of their sponsorship of the Australian International Design Awards, Lexus Australia has released a stunning collection of photos featuring the LF-CC concept and the new IS F SPORT together.

Kevin · June 6th, 2013

Imagining a 2014 Lexus IS Hatchback

Fresh from his rendering of an IS SportCross wagon, master photochopper Theophilus Chin has created a smaller IS-inspired hatchback.

Kevin · June 6th, 2013

Lexus Canada Contest: Drive the 2014 Lexus IS in Montreal

Lexus Canada have just launched their Facebook page, and are celebrating with a contest to drive the new 2014 IS on the ICAR circuit in Montreal.

Kevin · June 5th, 2013

Lexus Outlines Chinese Expansion Plans

Lexus plans to take its time expanding the brand in China, according to a Wall Street Journal interview with Lexus International executive vice-president Mark Templin

Kevin · June 5th, 2013

Lexus Announces Recall on 2009 Model Year HS 250h For Braking Issue

Lexus has announced a voluntary safety recall for HS 250h models made between June and October 2009.

Kevin · June 5th, 2013

The Lexus F SPORT Carbon Fiber Road Bicycle

To mark the completion of the 500 LFA production run, Lexus created an advanced F SPORT bicycle with the same CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic) used in the supercar body.

Kevin · June 4th, 2013

Video: Driving the 2014 Lexus IS with Google Glass

Vincent Nguyen of Slashgear was invited to Rockingham Speedway to drive the 2014 Lexus IS, and brought along Google Glass to film his review.

Kevin · June 4th, 2013

Lexus IS F CCS-R & Ken Gushi to Compete in Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

For the second year in a row, Lexus will be entering an IS F CCS-R into the Exhibition Class of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, with racecar driver Ken Gushi behind the wheel.

Kevin · June 4th, 2013

Lexus May 2013 Sales Report

Lexus USA has reported 22,229 total sales for May 2013, a 3.6% improvement over last year.

Kevin · June 3rd, 2013

The New York Times Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 450h

Jerry Garrett of The New York Times calls the 2013 Lexus GS 450h “quite simply, the best — or, at least, the most impressive — hybrid that Toyota makes today.”

Kevin · June 3rd, 2013

Joe Bacal & Lexus LX 570 Win Stock Full Class in Baja 500 Race

Joe Bacal and the JTGrey team have won the Stock Full class with their Lexus LX 570 in this weekend’s Baja 500 race.

Kevin · June 3rd, 2013