Lexus Russia Releases 2013 ES Commercial
I don't know Russian, so I'm not sure the reason behind all the smoke.
Kevin · September 24th, 2012
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Lexus Considers Manufacturing ES in North America, Releases Regional Sales Estimates
WardsAuto spoke with Tim Morrison, Lexus USA’s vice president-sales and dealer development, about the increased pressure from dealerships for a North American-built ES.
Kevin · June 18th, 2012
Russian Lexus LX 470 Gets a Fur Coat
Some fashion-forward individual in Russia has given their Lexus LX 470 the ultimate winter accessory.
Kevin · February 17th, 2012
600,000 Miles and Four Years of Driving: The Story Behind the New Lexus GS
Lexus Magazine has the story on the four years and 600,000 miles that Lexus GS chief engineer Yoshihiko Kanamori and his team spent testing the current GS and pre-production models on roads across the world.
Kevin · January 6th, 2012
Lexus ES 300 Goes for a Swim
Somehow, Mondays and depressing Lexus videos seem to go hand & hand — last week, it was watching an IS F being crushed, and this week it’s an unfortunate parking job that results in an ES 300 taking a river bath.
Kevin · October 24th, 2011
Russian Lexus LX 570 with TRD Supercharger
In order to bring some heavy power to the Lexus LX 570, a Lexus Technical Center in Moscow installed a TRD supercharger for some impressive results
Kevin · September 29th, 2011
Interactive Lexus CT 200h Painting Program
Not to keep going on about the Lexus Hybrid Art Exhibit that's happening in Moscow, but this interactive CT 200h paint program is something to see.
Kevin · May 23rd, 2011
More Details on the Lexus Hybrid Art Exhibition
The Lexus Hybrid Art Exhibit opened on Thursday in Moscow, and with it comes more information on the the artist works that are being featured. Here's some examples.
Kevin · May 22nd, 2011
Upcoming: Lexus Hybrid Art Exhibition in Moscow
Later this month, Lexus Europe will be holding their second annual Hybrid Art Exhibition in Moscow to “showcase the work of artists who create Lexus’ vision of tomorrow”. Featuring the works of artists like Scott Pagano, Studio WOW & Masato Tsutsui, the event takes place at the Red October Chocolate Factory from May 19-22. Get …
Kevin · May 8th, 2011
Matte Black Lexus IS F From Russia
This video of a matte black Lexus IS-F from Russia is a must-watch, if only for the video quality (though I do recommend turning the sound off if you’re watching at work or easily offended): Although I’ve never been a huge fan of the Wald Black Bison kit, the look is toned down considerably by …
Kevin · April 27th, 2011
Lexus Hybrid Art Exhibit in Moscow
Lexus Russia held a new Hybrid Art exhibition at the Vetoshny Arts Centre in Moscow in early April, and here’s the official video: The Hybrid Art official site listed multiple exhibits ranging from camera obscura (darkened room) displays to software-generated art and interactive sculpture. Additional exhibit images are on the official Facebook page along with …
Kevin · April 8th, 2010
Matte Red Lexus LX 570
Speaking of custom Lexus finishes, here’s a LX 570 from Russia done up in matte red.
Kevin · January 5th, 2010
Lexus LS 460 Crashes, Audience Claps
As a rule, I avoid posting any crash videos, but I suspect the only thing injured in this Tatry Donau Cup race footage is the driver’s pride: At least the crowd was entertained. Really though, who enters a race in a LS? Update: Looks like the LS driver wasn’t the only one who had a …
Kevin · May 13th, 2009
Lexus Numbers Roundup
Three stories out today about Lexus sales, and rather than post them all separately, I thought to just combine them. First up, Toyota president Katsuaki Watanabe still expects to see a slight increase in 2008 sales over 2007, despite the recent downturn in sales. This makes for a large uphill battle, though, as Lexus sales …
Kevin · March 6th, 2008
Lexus to increase production capacity by 35%
In order to stay on top of demand in Russia, China, and other emerging markets, Lexus will be ramping up their production capacity by a staggering 35%, from 600,000 to 850,000. The Nikkei Business Daily reports: Toyota now makes Lexuses at its Tahara plant, in Aichi Prefecture, and at Toyota Motor Kyushu Inc.‘s Miyata facility, …
Kevin · February 27th, 2008
Lexus Europe Hopes to Triple Sales by 2010
According to Karl Schlicht, Head of Lexus Europe, Lexus is experiencing great success in Russia and hopes to increase their European sales three-fold by 2010: “If things continue as they are, by 2010 we will have doubled our Russian sales volume, which is currently at 17,000,” said Karl Schlicht, chief for Europe for the brand …
Kevin · November 21st, 2007
Lexus Russia’s GS 450h Interactive Experience
Brandstudio, a Russian design firm, has been creating some wonderful websites for Lexus Russia, where each model has a separate Internet presence. Their latest work, for the GS 450h, is a incredibly interactive experience, though slightly confusing if you lack understanding of the Russian language. Still, with the extensive use of video, and a very …
Kevin · August 22nd, 2007
The GS 350 Exploding Donut
Two GS Donut videos in one day? Seriously? This second video continues on the grand tradition of Russian Lexus Destruction, only this time there’s blood and exploding rubber: For the life of me, I don’t understand why the cameraman inside the car didn’t pull back when he started seeing sparks. Crazy Russians!
Kevin · July 22nd, 2007
Man Smashes Lexus With a Steel Pipe
If you’re adverse to automotive violence, best avert your eyes, as this guy has some serious pedestrian rage: As is the nature of this type of video, I’m left with more questions than answers: What was that all about? Where did he get the steel pipe? What is it with Russia and destroying Lexus’?
Kevin · July 13th, 2007
The RX That Never Got a Chance
The transport of vehicles worldwide is not without its casualties, as this RX had to learn the hard way: You can see more photos of the destruction over at English Russia, if you’re feeling particularly sadistic. Update: The full story has appeared in English Russia’s comments section: Ten new Toyota vehicles with a value of …
Kevin · June 28th, 2007