May 2011 – Lexus Enthusiast

Desktop Wallpaper: Lexus RX Panoramic Glass Roof

In my search for better images of the Lexus RX's panoramic roof option, I came across these great photos on the Lexus Singapore website -- conveniently, they were available in desktop wallpaper sizes.

Kevin · May 31st, 2011

Lexus LFA Wins SP8 Class in Nürburgring VLN4 Race

The #119 Lexus LFA finished first in the SP8 class and 17th overall at this weekend's VLN 4 race at Nürburgring. Two LFAs started the race, but #111 LFA ended up with a busted suspension after a collision in the first corner.

Kevin · May 31st, 2011

Lexus Ranks First in JD Power’s UK Customer Satisfaction Study

Lexus has ranked first in the UK's JD Power Customer Satisfaction study for the 11th straight year -- a remarkable achievement made even more impressive by the fact that Lexus has won every year since joining the study.

Kevin · May 30th, 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

Driving Lessons with Lexus Driving Guru Yoshiaki Ito

Lexus Magazine is running an article featuring Lexus' Drive Meister Yoshiaki Ito, who has helped develop eight Lexus models while working in the company's experimental division.

Kevin · May 29th, 2011

Lexus IS-F Towing a Giant Cow

I received this photo in my email with absolutely no explanation, but I'd say the image speaks for itself.

Kevin · May 27th, 2011

Clever Lexus CT 200h Commercial from Romania

Here's a Lexus CT 200h commercial from Romania that I would classify as unique.

Kevin · May 27th, 2011

Lexus CT 200h Receives “Top Safety Pick” Rating from IIHS

Following news of a 5-star safety rating in Europe, the Lexus CT 200h has also been named a "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the USA.

Kevin · May 27th, 2011

Poll: Lexus IS Coupe, Sedan, Hybrid Sedan or Convertible? IS-F Coupe or Sedan?

There's a good chance that when the next-generation Lexus IS arrives, it will be offered in all possible variations: coupe, sedan, hybrid sedan and convertible. This got me thinking -- which one would you choose? Let's vote!

Kevin · May 26th, 2011

TTAC Reviews the 2011 Lexus IS-F

I've really been enjoying the Lexus reviews over at The Truth About Cars, and the latest review of the 2011 IS-F by Jack Baruth is no different.

Kevin · May 26th, 2011

Lexus CT 200h Awarded Five-Star Safety Rating in Europe

The Lexus CT 200h has been awarded a five-star safety rating by Euro NCAP, scoring 94% in occupant safety.

Kevin · May 26th, 2011

Lexus IS on Vossen VVS-CV3 Wheels

Check out these photos of a Lexus IS decked out in a set of Vossen VVS-CV3 wheels.

Kevin · May 25th, 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

Kyle Busch Caught Doing 128 mph in Lexus LFA

Apparently caught up in a perfect moment, Nascar driver Kyle Busch was clocked doing 128 mph in 4 5mph zone while driving a Lexus LFA in Troutman, North Carolina.

Kevin · May 24th, 2011

Brilliant Lexus LFA & IS-F Desktop Wallpaper

While going through Lexus UK's Flickr photos from their recent LFA/IS-F track meet, I came across this super-fantastic image that just had to be made into a desktop wallpaper.

Kevin · May 24th, 2011

Lexus CT Challenge Contest at Northwest Lexus

Longtime TLE reader Jarrett Henshaw just sent me an email about a fun contest that's happening at Northwest Lexus in Brampton, Ontario -- if you can correctly guess how many kilometres their CT 200h can travel on one tank of gas, you can win your own weekend with the hybrid hatchback. Very cool idea. (The contest is only open to people in the Toronto Area.)

Kevin · May 24th, 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

Fifth Gear Reviews the Lexus CT 200h

UK TV show Fifth Gear included a short review of the Lexus CT 200h in their latest episode -- too bad the review is dominated by a thoroughly cranky Tiff Needel.

Kevin · May 23rd, 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

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

Autoweek Editors Review the Lexus CT 200h

Autoweek has published their staff driving impressions of the Lexus CT 200h, and it's a mixed bag of compliments and complaints.

Kevin · May 20th, 2011

Best Motoring Laps with the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Race Car

One of the thoughts that ran through my head while watching Best Motoring supercar battle was: How would an Lexus LFA with the Nürburgring package have performed?

Kevin · May 19th, 2011

Lexus ES Among Best Selling Luxury Cars in China

The Lexus ES is the fourth best selling luxury sedan in China, according to an article published yesterday by the Detroit Free Press.

Kevin · May 19th, 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

Best Motoring Comparison: Lexus LFA vs. Nissan GT-R vs. Porsche GT2 RS vs. Ferrari F430 GT3 vs. Corvette ZR1

Japan's Best Motoring series may have been cancelled, but not before putting together a superstar supercar comparison featuring the Lexus LFA, Nissan GT-R, Porsche GT2 RS, Corvette ZR1 & Ferrari F430 GT3 on the Fuji Speedway.

Kevin · May 18th, 2011

Lexus LFA vs IS-F in Drag Race

Lexus UK attended the VMAX Overboost event at the Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground in Leicestershire this past weekend, and decided to have some fun by putting their #016 LFA up against the IS-F.

Kevin · May 17th, 2011

The Story of New York City’s 6 Lexus RX Taxis

The New York Times is running an article about a group of six New York City taxi drivers that have traded in the usual taxicabs for Lexus RXs.

Kevin · May 17th, 2011

Car & Driver Compares the Lexus GX 460, Acura MDX, Audi Q7, BMW X5 and Land Rover LR4

Car & Driver recently compared luxury SUVs with third-row seating, with the Lexus GX 460 going up against the Land Rover LR4 HSE, Acura MDX, Audi Q7 3.0T & the BMW X5 xDrive35i.

Kevin · May 16th, 2011

Lexus LFA Collides with Porsche in Nürburgring Race

It happens in a flash, but at the 8:15 mark of this video, the #119 Lexus LFA taking part in this weekend's VLN 3 race at Nürburgring has a run-in with a Porsche.

Kevin · May 16th, 2011

Looking Back at the Lexus LF-Xh Concept

Thought it would be interesting to go back and take a look at the Lexus LF-Xh, the concept crossover that led to the current RX -- here's a great video of it (though I recommend turning down the sound, it's a bit blown out).

Kevin · May 16th, 2011

Lexus Australia Launches CT 200h iPhone Contest

Not only does Australia get the Lexus CT 200h F-Sport package before most other countries, but now in the Land Down Under can win a CT by competing in an iPhone game contest.

Kevin · May 13th, 2011

Lexus CT in this Weekend’s 6-Hour VLN Nürburgring Race

Gazoo Racing has entered a Lexus CT in the SP4 class for this weekend's VLN3 42. Adenauer ADAC Rundstrecken-Trophy race at Nürburgring.

Kevin · May 13th, 2011

Lexus GS-F in 2012?

Motor Trend is reporting that a Lexus GS-F version of the next-generation GS will be introduced some time in 2012, and will be using 5.0L V8 engine currently found in the IS-F.

Kevin · May 12th, 2011

Car & Driver Reviews the 2011 Lexus IS-F

Fresh off its success at the annual Lightning Lap, Car & Driver continues their new-found love fest for the 2011 Lexus IS F with a review of the sedan in beautiful Starfire Pearl.

Kevin · May 12th, 2011

Behind-the-Scenes Look at Building the Lexus LFA

Lexus Magazine has put together an absolutely stunning photo essay that illustrates the process of building the LFA at the Motomachi plant in Japan.

Kevin · May 11th, 2011

Pistonheads Reviews the (Used) Lexus SC 430

Now that the second-generation Lexus SC 430 sales have finally stopped, buying used is the only way to get your hands on one -- which is something that British website Pistonheads strongly recommends with their hilarious review of the 2001-2010 model.

Kevin · May 11th, 2011

Lexus Places Tenth in Global Automotive Brand Study

The 2011 edition of the Brandz annual ranking of the world’s most valuable brands has been released, and Lexus has once again cracked the top ten in the Automotive category after missing from the list in 2010. The global study relies on data collected by more than 1 million consumer interviews, and has pegged Lexus’ …

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