2018 Lexus LS 500h Hybrid to Debut at Geneva Motor Show
Expect the LS hybrid to share the LC 500h powertrain.
Kevin · February 14th, 2017
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Lexus LS 600h F SPORT Debuts at Paris Motor Show
Along with the much-discussed Lexus LF-CC concept, the LS 600h F SPORT also debuted at the Paris Motor Show.
Kevin · October 7th, 2012
Next-Generation Lexus LS Teased!
Included as part of a Lexus UK video interview with RX chief engineer Takayuki Katsuda, a teaser image of the next-generation Lexus LS has been released in a most unlikely fashion.
Kevin · March 19th, 2012
Paul McCartney Uses Lexus LS 600hL in Weekend Wedding
In a stroke of luck for Lexus, the dark maple red LS 600hL given to Sir Paul McCartney in 2008 was featured front & center at the Beatle’s wedding this weekend to American heiress Nancy Shevell.
Kevin · October 10th, 2011
Live Photos of the Royal Lexus LS 600hL Landaulet
The royal wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco to Charlene Wittstock happened this weekend, which means it's time for some photos of the special one-off Lexus LS 600hL Landaulet created for the event.
Kevin · July 4th, 2011
Lexus Creates Special LS 600hL Landaulet for Monaco Royal Wedding
In celebration of H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco's marriage to Ms. Charlene Wittstock on July 2nd, 2011, Lexus has created a very special LS 600hL Landaulet to serve as the official Royal Wedding car.
Kevin · June 24th, 2011
Speedhunters Features Lexus LS 600hL by VIP Auto Salon
Speedhunters is running a nice feature on the VIP Auto Salon Lexus LS 600hL (seen at last year's SEMA) with plenty of photos.
Kevin · May 30th, 2011
Motor Trend Reviews the 2011 Lexus LS 600hL
This Motor Trend review of the 2011 Lexus LS 600hL does a good job at comparing the top-end LS hybrid flagship with its true competitors, the BMW 760Li and the Mercedes-Benz S600.
Kevin · May 25th, 2011
Lexus Hybrid Commercial
In the spirit of the Lexus Hybrid Art exhibition, here's a beautifully filmed commercial from Lexus Italy.
Kevin · May 22nd, 2011
TTAC Compares the Lexus LS 600hL & Mercedes S400 Hybrid
Earlier this year, The Truth About Cars compared the Lexus LS 600hL and the Mercedes S400 Hybrid, the only two flagship luxury sedans (currently) available with a gas-electric powertrain.
Kevin · May 18th, 2011
Lexus Becomes Official Supplier to the Sovereign Prince of Monaco
It has been announced that Lexus has been awarded a royal warrant to become the Official Supplier to His Serene Highness, the Sovereign Prince Albert II of Monaco — a honored appointment that will could see a LS 600hL as the official wedding car of the Price’s marriage to Miss Charlene Wittstock on Saturday 2nd …
Kevin · April 6th, 2011
Lexus Magazine Interview with VIP Auto Salon’s Clark Ishihara
One of the people I had a chance to spend some time with during my trip to California was Clark Ishihara, president of VIP Auto Salon and the main force behind show cars like the Macadamia LS 600hL at last year’s SEMA — reminded me of this Lexus Magazine interview with Clark about his company’s …
Kevin · March 23rd, 2011
Lexus LS 460/600hL Replacement Grille by Wald
Here’s something interesting that I came across on the Wald website last week while looking at their new LS Sports Line Black Bison body kit — the Japanese tuner is also offering a LS replacement grille: I’ve been driving a LS 600hL for the last week, and have to say, this replacement grille would be …
Kevin · February 14th, 2011
Lexus LS 600hL Sports Line Black Bison Body Kit by Wald
Japanese tuner Wald International has released a new Sports Line Black Bison body kit for the Lexus LS 600h/hL: The full kit is extensive, and includes a front bumper spoiler, side steps, sports fender ducts, LED daytime running lights, a rear bumper spoiler, roof spoiler, trunk spoiler (Version 2), plus a new exhaust system. The …
Kevin · February 9th, 2011
Driving the 2011 Lexus LS 600hL
This past weekend, I made the trip to Toronto and picked up a 2011 Lexus LS 600hL from Lexus Canada for a two week road test. The LSh has a Obsidian exterior & Parchment interior, and is fully loaded with every conceivable feature, right down to the massaging rear ottoman and a whole host of …
Kevin · February 8th, 2011
Hyundai Equus/Lexus LS Photocopy
Motor Trend recently had an article that named the Lexus LFA as one of the top 9 halo cars — but that wasn’t what caught my attention. Take a look at this Hyundai Equus picture: Now compare it with this 2007 Lexus LS 600hL image: I know imitation is the highest form of flattery, but …
Kevin · January 28th, 2011
North America’s First Lexus LS 600hL on eBay
A piece of hybrid history has shown up on eBay — the first Lexus LS 600hL sold in North America has been put up for auction on eBay. As #1 of the 100 individually-numbered Launch Edition packages offered to Neiman Marcus InCircle members in 2007, this LS 600hL comes with an exclusive Truffle Mica exterior …
Kevin · December 20th, 2010
Comparison: 1990 Lexus LS 400 vs. 2010 Lexus LS 600hL
Lexus is celebrating their 20th anniversary in the United Kingdom, and to show how far the brand has come in twenty years, they’ve released a video comparing the first-gen LS & the current LS hybrid: Here’s a chart that details the differences, just in case they went by too fast: In some ways, it’s hard …
Kevin · December 13th, 2010
Lexus LS L-Select Custom Color Combinations
L-Select, the Lexus LS customization program available in Japan, has a brand new website with some (very small) photos of potential color combinations: Iris Topaz Beige Scarlet Rose Olive Umber Snow White Blue Gray Dark Brown Both the Blue Gray & Dark Brown may very well be Alcantara, which is a very nice touch and …
Kevin · December 7th, 2010
Lexus SEMA Video Preview
SEMA starts in an hour, but before the doors open, here’s a great HD video preview of the Lexus SEMA cars: I’ll be at the show today with a plan to update throughout the day and take plenty of photos, so if you have any picture requests, please let me know!
Kevin · November 2nd, 2010
Lexus SEMA 2010 Show Cars in Detail
Here’s a full breakdown of the models along with their descriptions, all courtesy of Lexus: CT200h F SPORT CONCEPT Description How do you take a fun to drive sporty five-door premium compact hybrid that has a combined EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 42 mpg to the next level? Build a CT200h F Sport Concept. Although …
Kevin · October 29th, 2010
SEMA Preview: Lexus LS 600hL by Fox Marketing
With just a couple weeks before SEMA, Fox Marketing has unveiled their modified LS 600hL that will be shown as part of the Lexus display: Like what was done to the front grille: Here’s probably the best look at the real color: I like the blacked/greened-out look well enough, especially in the way it tones …
Kevin · October 18th, 2010
Fox Marketing Preparing Lexus LS 600hL for SEMA
After their stellar Lexus IS-C custom in 2009, Fox Marketing will be going big for SEMA this year with the LS 600hL — here’s some photos of the work-in-progress: So far, the Artisan Spirits body kit has been installed, and there’s a plan for custom brakes — can’t wait to see where this goes. [Source: …
Kevin · September 20th, 2010
Lexus RX 240? Lexus LS 450h?
The Bangkok Post has some engine variation rumors regarding the RX & LS: Later this year, Japan’s top nameplate is set to offer a third engine variant of its RX sport-utility vehicle in the guise of RX270 with 2WD. For the first time, the new entry-level RX would be getting a four-cylinder petrol engine currently …
Kevin · July 26th, 2010
More on the Lexus Engine Recall
Lexus USA will be formally submitting their recall of approximately 138,000 Lexus vehicles next week with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall will apply to certain 2006, 2007 & 2008 GS, IS, and LS models equipped with 4.6 and 5.0L V8 and 3.5L V6 engines. Here’s the full breakdown: GS 350: 2007-2008 GS …
Kevin · July 2nd, 2010
Potential Lexus Engine Recall
Toyota has announced today that they may be recalling 270,000 Lexus cars after discovering a problem with the 4.6L V8 and 3.5L V6 engines used throughout the lineup — from the Wall Street Journal: The auto maker has found a problem with the valve spring of 4.6 liter V8 engines and 3.5 liter V6 engines …
Kevin · July 1st, 2010
Beautiful Lexus LS 600hL Video
Once and a while, I get very focused on a specific car — right now, it’s the Lexus LS, and it all started after watching this 10-minute video a couple weeks back: This video does a great job at capturing that quiet, subtle luxury that’s so appealing about Lexus’ flagship sedan — and somehow manages …
Kevin · June 10th, 2010
Lexus LS Recall Video Demonstration
Here’s a video demonstrating the steering issue that made the current Lexus LS recall necessary: All in all, this LS steering issue looks to be relatively non-critical — something that should be fixed and deserving of a recall, to be sure, but of minor importance to anyone outside of the affected owners. Still, good on …
Kevin · May 27th, 2010
Lexus LS Recall FAQ
Lexus has officially issued a recall on late 2009 & certain 2010 Lexus LS vehicles equipped with the Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) system. This recall affects the LS 460, LS 460L, LS 600h, and LS 600hL, but no other Lexus models. All owners affected by the recall will be contacted via mail when the …
Kevin · May 23rd, 2010
Lexus LS to be Recalled for VGRS Issue
Lexus is preparing to issue a recall of Lexus LS models equipped with Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS): This matter has been under investigation by TMC since March this year who have received approximately 10 complaints in Japan. No accidents have been reported relating to this issue and we have received no reported cases of …
Kevin · May 19th, 2010