June 2012 – Lexus Enthusiast

2010 Lexus RX Added to Accelerator Pedal Recall

The 2010 Lexus RX 350 & RX 450h have now been added to the 2009 recall that addresses the possibility of unsecured or incompatible floor mats entrapping the accelerator pedal.

Kevin · June 29th, 2012

BMW & Toyota Extend Strategic Partnership

Earlier today, Toyota & BMW signed on to an extended technical partnership that builds on their initial agreement from last year.

Kevin · June 29th, 2012

Advertising the Lexus GS Mark Levinson Sound System

Did the Lexus GS Mark Levinson stereo system wake up an entire suburb?

Kevin · June 29th, 2012

Lexus Minivan by Wald International

Japanese tuner Wald International has performed some badge engineering, converting the JDM Toyota Vellfire into a Lexus minivan.

Kevin · June 28th, 2012

Lexus Display at the Toronto Motorexpo

There’s one more day left to attend the Toronto Motorexpo, a giant (and free) motoring event where Lexus Canada has set up a display that includes the 2013 GS & RX.

Kevin · June 28th, 2012

CarAdvice Reviews the Lexus RX 270

While on the topic of the Lexus RX 270′s launch in Australia, Car Advice has a review of the 2.7L four-cylinder edition of the crossover.

Kevin · June 28th, 2012

Massive Photo Gallery of the 2013 Lexus RX Family

The 2013 edition of the Lexus RX has reached Australia.

Kevin · June 27th, 2012

Drive Compares the Lexus GS 250, Audi A6 2.0, BMW 520i & Mercedes E200

Drive has compared the Audi A6 2.0, BMW 520i, Mercedes-Benz E200 & Lexus GS 250, and named the GS the top choice for its balance of comfort and performance.

Kevin · June 27th, 2012

Video of the Mystery Lexus LFA AD-A

The mystery Lexus LFA AD-A has been caught on video.

Kevin · June 26th, 2012

Soul Meets Machine: Two Commercials from Lexus New Zealand

Lexus New Zealand has released two superb commercials for the 2013 GS.

Kevin · June 26th, 2012

Skipper Releases Front Lip Spoiler for Lexus GS F Sport

Japanese tuner Skipper has released a new front lip spoiler for the Lexus GS F SPORT.

Kevin · June 26th, 2012

Into the Wild: Photos of the 2013 Lexus RX F SPORT

While in Oregon to test-drive the 2013 Lexus ES, I had a chance to take the new RX 350 F SPORT out for a quick run.

Kevin · June 25th, 2012

Mystery Lexus LFA Spotted at Nürburgring

A Lexus LFA has been spotted on the Nürburgring sporting a number of unique modifications.

Kevin · June 25th, 2012

2013 Lexus GX 460 Announced

The Lexus GX 460 will remain unchanged for the 2013 model year.

Kevin · June 25th, 2012

Desktop Wallpaper: Lexus GS 450h Visits the Norwegian Mountains

Let’s start off the week with this scenic photo of the Lexus GS 450h F SPORT by photographer Knut Jenssen.

Kevin · June 25th, 2012

Mystery Lexus ES Spotted in California

Motor Trend spy photographers have spotted a mystery Lexus ES in California.

Kevin · June 24th, 2012

New Lexus LS to Debut This Year?

Leftlane News is reporting that the new Lexus LS will debut “within the next few months”.

Kevin · June 22nd, 2012

Lexus CT 200h Commercial: 42 Miles

Here’s the latest CT 200h commercial from Lexus USA.

Kevin · June 22nd, 2012

The New York Times Reviews the 2013 Lexus ES 300h

The New York Times has published a review of the 2013 Lexus ES 300h, praising it for “its thoughtful and surprisingly stylish execution”.

Kevin · June 21st, 2012

Lexus to Launch TMG Performance Sub-Brand?

The Age in Australia is reporting that Toyota Motorsport GmbH, or TMG, could become an official performance sub-brand for both Toyota & Lexus.

Kevin · June 21st, 2012

Lexus Tops 2012 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

For the second consecutive year, Lexus is the highest ranking brand in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study.

Kevin · June 21st, 2012

Photo Gallery: Lexus GS 250 in Austria

For the (recently completed) Lexus GS press launch in Austria, Lexus Europe released dozens of new photos of the fourth-generation sports sedan.

Kevin · June 20th, 2012

Two years since its launch, the Lexus LFA is in the final months of its 500-unit production run, and remaining inventory "is down to single digits", according to Tim Morrison, Lexus USA vice president of sales.

Kevin · June 20th, 2012

Two RX F Sport Commercials from Lexus Canada

Continuing our week of new commercials are these two RX F Sport spots from Lexus Canada.

Kevin · June 20th, 2012

Second Lexus GS Hybrid to Use V6 Engine?

Following up on news that the recently announced second Lexus GS hybrid will use a V6 engine, Just-Auto has a revealing interview with Lexus GS chief engineer Yoshihiko Kanamori.

Kevin · June 19th, 2012

Lexus IS Commercial: Famous Curves

Next up in the Lexus marketing blitz is this IS commercial from Lexus USA.

Kevin · June 18th, 2012

Twitter Q&A Tomorrow with Lexus IS F CCS-R Driver Ken Gushi

Just a quick note — Lexus IS F CCS-R driver Ken Gushi will be on Twitter tomorrow at 2pm ET/11am PT to answer questions about his upcoming race at Pikes Peak.

Kevin · June 18th, 2012

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

Lexus RX F Sport Commercial: Progress Never Stops

A whole batch of new Lexus commercials have been released over the past couple days — let’s start with this RX F Sport commercial from Lexus UK.

Kevin · June 18th, 2012

Lexus GS 350 Summer Road Test Update: Six Weeks

I'm now six weeks into my summer-long road test of the 2013 Lexus GS 350, and with this increased familiarity, I've put together a list of ten things that have stood out so far.

Kevin · June 15th, 2012

Lexus IS F CCS-R Trial Run on Pikes Peak

As an example of what we can expect from the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in July, here’s some in-car footage of Ken Gushi taking a test run up the mountain in the Lexus IS F CCS-R.

Kevin · June 15th, 2012

Interview with Lexus IS F CCS-R Driver Ken Gushi

In my latest article for Lexus Magazine, I interviewed pro-drifter Ken Gushi, who will be piloting the Lexus IS F CCS-R in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in July.

Kevin · June 15th, 2012

More Details on the Second Lexus GS Hybrid

It appears that an all-new V6 hybrid powertrain is on its way to the Lexus lineup.

Kevin · June 14th, 2012

Lexus GS Climate Control System Named Interior Innovation of the Year

The 2013 Lexus GS climate control system has been named the Interior Innovation of the Year by the Automotive Interiors Expo Awards.

Kevin · June 14th, 2012

2013 Lexus ES Available with Intelligent High Beams

For the first time, the Lexus ES will be offered with automatic high beams.

Kevin · June 14th, 2012

The Story of Joe Bacal’s Lexus LX & The Baja 500

Two weeks back, Joe Bacal and his Lexus LX race truck competed in the Baja 500, and along for the ride was Truck Trend’s Allyson Harwood.

Kevin · June 13th, 2012

2013 Lexus ES Canadian Option Packages

Lexus Canada has released details on the option packages that will be offered with the new 2013 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h.

Kevin · June 12th, 2012

More Next-Generation Lexus IS Rumors

With competitors doing their best to balance comfort and performance in their entry level models, having the ES in the lineup affords Lexus an opportunity to sharpen the performance of the IS.

Kevin · June 12th, 2012

Lexus Named Top Brand in ALG Perceived Quality Study

For the second year in a row, Lexus has topped the ALG Perceived Quality Study, a semiannual consumer survey of perceived automobile brand quality.

Kevin · June 12th, 2012

Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition for Sale in North Carolina

The #296 Whitest White Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition has been put up for sale by RK Motors in Charlotte, NC.

Kevin · June 11th, 2012

First Test Run of the Pikes Peak Lexus IS F CCS-R

Here’s Lexus USA VP of Marketing Brian Smith to discuss the IS F CCS-R scheduled to race at Pikes Peak in July.

Kevin · June 11th, 2012

Lexus & Eddy Merckx Working on Prototype Bicycle

Engineers from Lexus and Eddy Merckx Cycles are working together on a prototype time trial bicycle called the ETT.

Kevin · June 11th, 2012

Lexus Announces Second GS Hybrid, Details Expected at Paris Motor Show

In a surprise move, a senior Lexus UK executive has verified that a second GS hybrid is on its way.

Kevin · June 10th, 2012

Lexus GS Development Travel Stories

While on the topic of the Lexus GS development, I wanted to link to this collection of travel stories from GS Chief Engineer Yoshihiko Kanamori

Kevin · June 8th, 2012

Lexus GS Commercial: One Million Miles in the Making

This new GS commercial from Lexus UK is first-class.

Kevin · June 8th, 2012

Imagining a Lexus Compact Crossover SUV

Stumbled across this Japanese magazine rendering of a Lexus RAV4-based CUV over on Club Lexus, and thought it looked rather interesting.

Kevin · June 7th, 2012

Lexus Ideas Engine Extended: A Message from Andrew Kirby

Lexus has extended the Lexus Ideas Engine Event for a further thirty days.

Kevin · June 7th, 2012

Photo Gallery: Lexus GS Night Light Parking Lot

One month into my extended summer road test, I wanted to share this set of parking lot night shots with the 2013 Lexus GS.

Kevin · June 6th, 2012

Lexus IS F CCS-R to Race in Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Lexus has announced that the Lexus IS F CCS-R will compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on July 8, 2012.

Kevin · June 6th, 2012

Examining the 2013 Lexus ES Ambient Lighting

Check out this video demonstrating the nighttime ambient lighting of the 2013 Lexus ES.

Kevin · June 6th, 2012

Automobile Magazine Compares the Lexus LFA, McLaren MP4-12C, Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 & Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport

It would seem impossible, but Automobile Magazine has published a rather dull comparison of the Lexus LFA, McLaren MP4-12C, Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 and Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport.

Kevin · June 5th, 2012

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