Video of the Chrome Lexus LFA
The chromed-up Lexus LFA from Australia has been spotted on the streets of Brisbane.
Kevin · August 31st, 2012
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Lexus Spindle Grille Family Portrait
Spotted this new Lexus family group shot on the Lexus Spain weblog.
Kevin · August 30th, 2012
Lexus GS 350 F SPORT Pace Car in Australia
The 2013 Lexus GS 350 F SPORT has become the permanent safety car at the Sydney Motorsport Park in Australia.
Kevin · August 30th, 2012
Is Lexus Planning a CT Spin-off?
Back in June, WardsAuto interviewed Lexus general manager Mark Templin about the CT 200h, and found out some interesting details.
Kevin · August 29th, 2012
Interview with Lexus IS F Chief Engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi
A crew from Club Lexus attended the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb earlier this month, and had a chance to chat with IS F Chief Engineer, Yukihiko Yaguchi, about the future of the Lexus F brand.
Kevin · August 29th, 2012
Autoweek Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 350 AWD
The Autoweek editors have driven the 2013 Lexus GS, and found it very easy to live with, praising the interior across the board.
Kevin · August 29th, 2012
Lexus Summer Trip: A Visit to Lexus Laval in Quebec
While driving through Quebec on my GS summer road trip, I stopped at Lexus Laval in Laval, a city just north of Montreal.
Kevin · August 28th, 2012
Update on Google’s Self-Driving Lexus RX 450h
Google has added a number of Lexus RX 450hs to their self-driving car fleet, and recently published an update on their official blog.
Kevin · August 28th, 2012
Photo Gallery from Lexus LFA Owners Meet
Lexus has published an extensive Facebook photo gallery from the last week’s LFA owners meet.
Kevin · August 27th, 2012
New Lexus LF-LC Concept to Debut in Australia
Lexus will debut a new version of the LF-LC concept at the 2012 Sydney Motor Show, and has released the first teaser image.
Kevin · August 27th, 2012
2013 Lexus ES 300h Commercial from China
Here’s something different — check out this 2013 Lexus ES 300h commercial from China.
Kevin · August 27th, 2012
Details on the 2013 Lexus IS F Suspension Changes
For the third year in a row, Lexus has revised the IS F suspension with the 2013 model, focusing on further improvements to turn-in response and dynamics.
Kevin · August 27th, 2012
Video: Fourteen Lexus LFAs at Laguna Seca
Let's get the weekend started with this video of fourteen Lexus LFAs racing together at *Laguna Seca*.
Kevin · August 25th, 2012
2013 Lexus CT 200h Announced
The 2013 Lexus CT 200h has been announced by Lexus USA with minimal changes.
Kevin · August 24th, 2012
Lexus Electric Scooter?
Influenced by the Lexus L-FINESSE design language, designer Goldberg Boris has devised the CT-S electric scooter.
Kevin · August 24th, 2012
TOM’S Developing New Lexus RX Body Kit
Official Lexus tuner TOM’S has started work on a new aero kit for the 2013 RX.
Kevin · August 24th, 2012
2013 Lexus ES Now Available on USA & Canada Websites
Both Lexus Canada & Lexus USA have both updated their websites with the 2013 ES 350 & ES 300h.
Kevin · August 23rd, 2012
Lexus LFA Owners Meet in California Today
There's a Lexus LFA owners meet happening at the *Laguna Seca Raceway* in California today.
Kevin · August 23rd, 2012
Lexus LFA Celebrates Five Years in the Nürburgring 24 Hour Race
2012 marked the fifth year that Gazoo Racing has raced the Lexus LFA in the Nürburgring 24 hour race, and to mark the occasion, a video tribute has been released.
Kevin · August 22nd, 2012
EVO Magazine: Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Engine “doesn’t feel as special as” Lexus LFA V10
"...we wouldn't like to say which is the more involving drivers' car without trying them back to back. The LFA is really that good."
Kevin · August 22nd, 2012
Lexus Second Overall in American Customer Satisfaction Index
The American Customer Service Index released their annual automotive customer satisfaction report today, and Lexus has placed second overall with 89 points, just one point behind Lincoln.
Kevin · August 22nd, 2012
2013 Lexus ES 350 iPad App
Lexus USA has released a new iPad app for the 2013 ES 350, and it’s great for exploring the new sedan in a very unique way.
Kevin · August 21st, 2012
Video: Lexus LFA & LF-LC Concept Together
Hope you’re ready for this — for the first time ever, here’s some footage of the Lexus LFA & the LF-LC concept out for a drive together.
Kevin · August 21st, 2012
Photo: Black Lexus LFA, White Walls
Stumbled on this great photo of Lexus LFA #209 by photographer Dan Landon.
Kevin · August 21st, 2012
Will Lexus be the #1 U.S. Luxury Auto Brand in 2013?
In a recent interview with Wards Auto, Toyota USA president Jim Lentz makes a bold prediction regarding Lexus sales in the USA.
Kevin · August 20th, 2012
2013 Lexus IS Lineup Announced
The 2013 Lexus IS lineup has been announced -- here's a breakdown of the model changes.
Kevin · August 20th, 2012
Lexus Compact Crossover Rendering from Japan [Updated]
By way of Club Lexus, an unknown Japanese magazine has attempted to render the much-rumored Lexus compact crossover.
Kevin · August 20th, 2012
Autobild Comparison: Lexus GS 450h vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 5 vs. Infiniti M35h
For the first time in its history, German magazine Autobild has named a Lexus as the top model in a comparison, with the GS 450h beating out the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 and Infiniti M35h in a hybrid showdown.
Kevin · August 19th, 2012
Next Generation Lexus IS F to use Turbocharged V6?
Autoblog has gotten into the rumor game with talk that the next-generation Lexus IS F will use a twin-turbo V6.
Kevin · August 17th, 2012
2013 Lexus ES 300h on 20″ CEC Wheels
Perhaps inspired by its arrival in dealerships, CEC Wheels has put together some mockups of the 2013 Lexus ES 300h on some 20″ rims.
Kevin · August 17th, 2012
Six More Reviews of the 2013 Lexus LS
Last Friday, I linked to the first round of 2013 Lexus LS reviews, and now it’s time for six more reviews of the new Lexus flagship sedan.
Kevin · August 16th, 2012
Lexus General Manager Mark Templin Discusses Future Models
Lexus global general manager Mark Templin recently spoke with Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau about the future plans of the brand.
Kevin · August 15th, 2012
Video: Ken Gushi & the Lexus IS F CCS-R Climb Pikes Peak
From the weekend race at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, here’s footage of Ken Gushi and the IS F CCS-R on their run up the mountain
Kevin · August 15th, 2012
More Official Photos of the 2013 Lexus LS 460
As I continue to work away on the second part of my 2013 Lexus LS preview, here’s a new round of official LS 460 photos.
Kevin · August 15th, 2012
Video: 2013 Lexus LS Manufacturing Process
Let’s take a visit into the Lexus Tahara plant in Japan to see the 2013 LS being built.
Kevin · August 14th, 2012
2012 Lexus IS 250 & ES 350 Included in New IIHS Crash Test Results
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the USA has introduced a new crash safety test simulating an off-center accident, and the results after testing eleven mid-size luxury automobiles were not good.
Kevin · August 14th, 2012
Lexus Magazine Interview with IS F Chief Engineer
This past weekend, Lexus Magazine had a chance to interview IS F chief engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi as he watched his latest creation, the IS F CCS-R, participate in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Kevin · August 14th, 2012
Lexus Canada Announces 2013 ES Pricing
Lexus Canada has announced pricing for the new 2013 ES — the ES 350 will start at $39,500 CAD, $2,650 less than the outgoing model, and the ES 300h will start at $43,900.
Kevin · August 13th, 2012
Lexus HS Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Prototype Spotted!
A Lexus HS hydrogen fuel-cell prototype has been spotted in Death Valley by *CAR Magazine* spy photographers.
Kevin · August 13th, 2012
Lexus Summer Road Trip: CT 200h in Black & White
Some desktop wallpapers of the 2012 Lexus CT 200h in black & white.
Kevin · August 13th, 2012
Lexus IS F CCS-R Races in Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Today
Today, Ken Gushi and the Lexus IS F CCS-R take on the *Pikes Peak International Hill Climb*, and you can follow along with the Lexus Twitter account or watch live on the PPIHC website (warning -- Ken's run starts in ten minutes).
Kevin · August 12th, 2012
2013 Lexus LS Preview
Earlier this week, I was invited to Palo Alto, California to drive the 2013 Lexus LS, and in the first part of my review, let's get into a technical overview.
Kevin · August 11th, 2012
First Reviews of the 2013 Lexus LS
Over the last couple weeks, automotive journalists from around the world have streamed through Palo Alto, California, to drive the new 2013 LS, and today, the very first reviews are coming in.
Kevin · August 10th, 2012
Pearl White Lexus LFA #379 on the Road
Photographer Ming Ho had an opportunity to shoot the Lexus LFA #379, and here’s a sample of the results.
Kevin · August 9th, 2012
Lexus ES to be Built in North America?
The possibility of Lexus ES production moving to North America continues to build momentum.
Kevin · August 9th, 2012
2013 Lexus GS Now Available in Forza 4 Videogame
The 2013 Lexus GS 350 F SPORT has been added to XBox videogame Forza 4 as part of the August Playseat Car Pack.
Kevin · August 9th, 2012
Wald Releases Lexus GS Executive Line Body Kit
After four months of development, Japanese tuner Wald International has released their Lexus GS Executive Line body kit.
Kevin · August 8th, 2012
Ken Gushi & Lexus IS F CCS-R Race Pikes Peak This Weekend
After a month-long delay caused by a wildfire in Colorado, Ken Gushi & the Lexus IS F CCS-R are set to race in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this weekend.
Kevin · August 8th, 2012
2013 Lexus LS Desktop Wallpapers
*Lexus Europe* has released two very nice photos of the 2013 LS.
Kevin · August 7th, 2012
Creating the New Lexus LS Shimamoku Wood Trim
The 2013 LS will be the first Lexus to offer an all-new Shimamoku interior wood trim.
Kevin · August 7th, 2012
More Photos of the 2013 Lexus LS 600hL
The Car Fanatics Flickr account has a great photo gallery of the 2013 Lexus LS 600hL that debuted last week in San Francisco.
Kevin · August 6th, 2012
Is Lexus Planning a City Car?
Japanese magazine Mag-X reports that Lexus is working on a city car based on the Prius C.
Kevin · August 6th, 2012
Examining the 2013 Lexus LS Climate Concierge System
Lexus Magazine has a feature on the new Climate Concierge system in the 2013 LS, which uses the climate control, the heated/cooled seats, and even the steering wheel to maintain the correct temperature.
Kevin · August 6th, 2012
Lexus Summer Trip: GS Desktop Wallpapers
Last month, I went on an extended Canadian road trip with the 2013 Lexus GS, traveling through Eastern Ontario and Quebec for a Lexus Magazine photo assignment.
Kevin · August 5th, 2012
Video Tour of the 2013 Lexus LS
Here’s Bill Camp of Lexus College with a video tour of the 2013 Lexus LS.
Kevin · August 5th, 2012
World’s First Production Two-Tone Lexus LFA
The world's first production bicolored Lexus LFA has been delivered to the USA.
Kevin · August 4th, 2012
2013 Lexus LS First Impressions
The 2013 Lexus LS debuted earlier this week in San Francisco, and while I did post live updates from the event, I also want to share some photos and early impressions of the new Lexus flagship sedan.
Kevin · August 3rd, 2012
Next-Generation Lexus IS to Debut at Detroit Auto Show?
Hidden at the end of the previously featured GoAuto interview with Lexus Australia marketing manager Peter Evans was this ballpark timeline for the next-generation Lexus IS.
Kevin · August 2nd, 2012
2013 Lexus LS 600h F SPORT to be Offered in Europe
The 2013 Lexus LS 600h will be offered with the F SPORT package in Europe, though with some changes compared to the LS 460 F SPORT.
Kevin · August 2nd, 2012
2010 Lexus HS 250h Recalled
Lexus has announced a voluntary safety recall on the 2010 Lexus HS 250h.
Kevin · August 1st, 2012
Lexus July 2012 Sales Report
Lexus USA has reported total sales of 18,235 for July 2012, an improvement of 35.9% over last year.
Kevin · August 1st, 2012
Lexus USA Announces #UnleashtheLFA Contest
Lexus USA has announced the #UnleashtheLFA contest, where one winner will get a chance to drive the LFA at Laguna Seca in California.
Kevin · August 1st, 2012
2013 Lexus LS Video from Japan
Lexus Japan has released a video of the 2013 Lexus LS, and it’s full of great footage.
Kevin · August 1st, 2012