Lexus CT 200h F-Sport U.S. Pricing

The Lexus USA website has been updated with pricing for the 2012 CT 200h, and I was excited to see the new F-Sport package is only $1,000 with a NuLuxe interior ($2,330 with leather).
Kevin · September 30th, 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

New Lexus GS-F Rendering from Japan

As previously mentioned, TLE reader Shamiz sent me over a bunch of cellphone pics from an unnamed Japanese car magazine, and among the images was this rendering of a possible Lexus GS-F.
Kevin · September 29th, 2011

Lexus Reaches 200,000 Twitter Followers

While not directly related to the cars themselves, Lexus achieved a Twitter milestone recently by becoming the first automotive brand to reach 200,000 followers.
Kevin · September 29th, 2011

New Lexus LFA Driver Development Program in November

Good news for anyone that’s ever wanted to drive the Lexus LFA — I’ve just been told that Lexus USA will be hosting another LFA Driver Development program at the Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California, from November 2-5th.
Kevin · September 28th, 2011

Two New Lexus GS 450h Videos

Going back to the new 2013 Lexus GS 450h, here's a brief technical overview of next-generation hybrid sedan from Lexus Europe Technical Director, Duncan McMath.
Kevin · September 27th, 2011

Video of the Lexus LS TMG Edition

Another day, another round of information about the Lexus LS *TMG Edition* that's been spotted testing in Germany.
Kevin · September 22nd, 2011

Imagining the Lexus RX F-Sport

TLE reader Shamiz has just sent me some cellphone quick pics from an as-of-yet unidentified Japanese magazine that show a rendering of the rumored Lexus RX F-Sport.
Kevin · September 22nd, 2011

Lexus LFA Tokyo Special Edition?

CAR Magazine is reporting that a new Lexus LFA Toyko Edition will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show this winter.
Kevin · September 19th, 2011

More Details on the Evolution of Lexus Design

Lexus Magazine has a new video interview with Brian Bolain, Lexus USA’s National Marketing Manager, and Paul Williamsen, National Manager of Lexus College, talking about the overall influence that the new GS design will have on the rest of the Lexus lineup.
Kevin · September 19th, 2011

Lexus CT 200h F-Sport Desktop Wallpaper

Lexus USA has published this photo of the 2012 Lexus CT 200h F-Sport package equipped with the optional 17″ alloy wheels, and I just had to publish it as a wallpaper.
Kevin · September 16th, 2011

Lexus GS 350 AWD in Black [Update]

Also debuting at the Frankfurt Motor Show was the *All-Wheel Drive* version of the 2013 Lexus GS 350, which was on display in *Obsidian*.
Kevin · September 15th, 2011

The Evolution of Lexus Design

Tokuo Fukuichi, global head of design at Lexus, revealed some brief details about the brand’s design future in a new Automotive News interview.
Kevin · September 14th, 2011

Lexus GS 450h Photos from the Frankfurt Motor Show

With the huge official photo gallery and the fact that the Lexus GS 450h looks similar to the GS 350 that debuted last month, it’s no surprise that live shots from the Frankfurt Motor Show has been difficult to find.
Kevin · September 14th, 2011

2013 Lexus GS 450h Information

The 2013 Lexus GS 450h will have its official reveal tomorrow at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but Lexus has gone ahead and released information, photos & video of their new hybrid sports sedan.
Kevin · September 12th, 2011

More 2013 Lexus GS 350 Video

With all the other coverage of the Lexus GS 350, I missed out on featuring this B-Roll footage featuring video versions of most of the official photo gallery.
Kevin · September 12th, 2011

Lexus LFA vs. Go-Kart

How’s this for a setup? German TV show GRiP recently featured a Lexus LFA going up against a twelve-year-old girl racer in a go-kart. Definitely worth watching even if you don’t speak a word of German.
Kevin · September 9th, 2011

Lexus USA Marketing Management Shuffle

After four years as Lexus USA’s vice president of marketing, Dave Nordstrom will transferring over to Toyota to become the automaker’s very first vice president of social media.
Kevin · September 8th, 2011

Pekin Daily Times Reviews the 2011 Lexus RX 450h

Here’s an interesting review of the 2011 Lexus RX 450h in the Pekin Daily Times by Silvio Calabi, who uses the crossover to haul stone and transport garbage to the dump before finally coming to understand the reasons for the vehicle’s success.
Kevin · September 8th, 2011

Lexus GS-F Engine Rumors

The Lexus GS-F rumors are back out in full force, and judging from the conflicting reports from Inside Line & Motor Trend, it’s less a question of if Lexus will be making it, but rather what will be powering the high-performance sedan.
Kevin · September 6th, 2011

Top Gear USA Features the Lexus LFA

The Lexus LFA made an appearance on this week’s episode of Top Gear USA in a “videogames vs. real-life” race at Infineon Raceway.
Kevin · September 6th, 2011

Lexus Magazine Article: Lexus GS Detail Shots

My latest Lexus Magazine article is now live — this month, I take a photographic tour of the new Lexus GS interior, with a focus on the smaller details that really impressed me.
Kevin · September 5th, 2011

Lexus Engineering Amazing Commercial: Light

For the latest commercial in their *Engineering Amazing* campaign, Lexus brings some much deserved attention to their super-advanced crash-test dummies
Kevin · September 2nd, 2011

Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Laps Nordschleife in 7:14

Some significant news broke today on Twitter — according to EVO writer Chris Harris & Lexus Europe, Lexus driver Akira Iida posted a 7:14 lap time of the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a LFA Nürburgring Edition.
Kevin · September 2nd, 2011

Lexus August 2011 Sales Report

Lexus USA has reported August 2011 sales of 18,103 units, and while that’s down 10.6% compared to 2010, it’s a very good result compared to the previous three months — especially when it comes to the CT 200h.
Kevin · September 1st, 2011

New Lexus GS Desktop Wallpapers

Just loaded up the USB stick given out at the 2013 Lexus GS debut, and was surprised to find a set of previously unseen images, all perfect for desktop wallpapers.
Kevin · September 1st, 2011

Lexus CT 200h Leads Luxury Compact Sales in USA

AutoGuide has run the Lexus CT 200h sales numbers, and despite its late March launch and earthquake-delayed inventory, the hybrid hatchback sits as the top-selling compact luxury car in the USA.
Kevin · August 31st, 2011

2012 Lexus CT 200h F-Sport in Nebula Gray Pearl

When I spotted a 2012 Lexus CT 200h F-Sport during the Pebble Beach Concours a couple weeks back, it was notable for two reasons — not only was it my first look at the F-Sport option package, it was also showing off the new Nebula Gray Pearl exterior paint.
Kevin · August 29th, 2011

Motor Trend Interview with Akio Toyoda on the Future of Lexus

From his presentation at the debut of the fourth-generation GS last week, it was pretty clear Toyota President Akio Toyoda has big plans for Lexus, but in this new interview with Motor Trend (of all places), Toyoda-san shares some very candid comments about the brand’s future.
Kevin · August 25th, 2011

Lexus LS & RX Next in Line for F-Sport Model?

Motoring.com.au recently discussed the future of F-Sport with Lexus Australia’s corporate manager Peter Evans, and came away with an idea of which models will be next to receive the performance treatment.
Kevin · August 25th, 2011

Kyle Busch Loses License for Lexus LFA Speeding Ticket

As you may recall from earlier this year, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch was caught speeding in a Lexus LFA, posting 128mph in a 45mph zone while in North Carolina -- well, yesterday he received his punishment.
Kevin · August 24th, 2011

2012 Lexus RX 350 & RX 450h Information

Lexus has announced the 2012 Lexus RX 350, which will see two changes from the 2011 model: first, like all 2012 Lexus models, Nebula Grey Pearl will replace Smoky Granite Mica, and second, the fuel recommendation has been lowered from 91-octane to 87-octane.
Kevin · August 24th, 2011

2013 Lexus GS 350 Wheel Options

Also part of the 2013 Lexus GS display in Pebble Beach were examples of the available wheel options for the new model
Kevin · August 23rd, 2011

2013 Lexus GS 350 Interior Color Options

Earlier today, I shared the exterior colors of the 2013 Lexus GS, and now here’s the interior options, starting with the four leather hues.
Kevin · August 23rd, 2011

2013 Lexus GS 350 Videos

Along with a huge photo gallery, Lexus has released a number of 2013 Lexus GS 350 videos — here are the ones I’ve come across so far, starting with the clip that shown right before the GS was revealed last week.
Kevin · August 22nd, 2011

2013 Lexus GS 350 Photo Gallery

Even though it's going to burn through my bandwidth, I wanted to share the entire 2013 Lexus GS 350 photo gallery in their full resolution.
Kevin · August 19th, 2011