Live Coverage from SEMA 2012


The 2012 SEMA show starts today in Las Vegas, and I’ll be here covering the Lexus display, which will include the North American debut of the LF-CC concept and project cars from Five Axis & VIP Auto Salon.

My live coverage is available in a couple different ways — you can read here on the site, follow along with the @LexusNewsLive Twitter account and Facebook, or even add LexusNews on Instagram.


(Please note: You will need to refresh the page to see the latest updates — if you prefer instant coverage, you can also follow my @LexusNewsLive twitter account.)

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    Brad
  • October 30, 2012
You have a great time at the show Kevin!The LF-CC is beautiful!...Can't even imagine how spectacular it is in person!BTW,is the Five Axis LS sporting Five Axis wheels?They look like NEEZ 7MODEL.Also,the SC GS F-Sport from VIP is now sporting different wheels.(not the 7 spoke Vossens.)
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    • October 31, 2012
    Here's what I found out: * The wheels on the Project LS are not made by Five Axis, no word on the manufacturer. * The Vossen wheels that were on the VIP GS conflicted with the Brembo big brake kit, and had to be swapped out with the Wald wheels.
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      Brad
    • October 31, 2012
    Thanks for finding out!Ièm pretty confident on my statement with the LS wheels,but I could be wrong.You enjoy your self at the candy store, er I mean SEMA Show!
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    sydtoosic
  • October 30, 2012
if you get a chance ask if you can test drive the VIP GS,,, and give us your review.
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    • October 31, 2012
    No test drive, but I did hear the supercharged GS on the dyno -- video to come.
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    Wunko
  • October 30, 2012
Nice photos. And that keychain is cool!
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    • October 31, 2012
    If you like the keychain, you're going to like my giveaway on the weekend. ;-)
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      Wunko
    • October 31, 2012
    Awesome!
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      Chrissylin
    • November 2, 2012
    Hey krew maybe u can help me maybe not, but I bought a Lexus GS 350 loaded about a week ago, I went to get that engraved keychain and five people before the announced they were out. Soooo disappointed. I'm a legitimate New Lexus owner. The key chain is very pretty. Can you arrange for me to acquire one? Thanks, Christi
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    F1orce
  • October 30, 2012
Awesome.. I really like that Lexus logo
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    Mohammed Taha
  • October 31, 2012
So do you like the side vents or not? :) Crazy could mean a lot of things
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    • October 31, 2012
    That's a fair point -- I like the concept of IS F vents on the LS, but think the black shape is too bold. That said, it is a show car.
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    AstonMartin
  • October 31, 2012
The LF-CC looks amazing - I can't wait until we learn about production plans.  The GS350 SuperCharged with the WALD kit adds very tasteful enhancements - I'm interested and eager to learn more about the added power.  I found this short video clip of the supercharged engine revving: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysifhXuOW7g  (not liking the sound represented but I'll reserve judgement until more information is available).
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    • October 31, 2012
    I have a couple videos myself, but haven't had a chance to go through them yet. Plan on uploading something in the next couple days.
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    Have a great time Kevin!!! It should be on the Dyno today... =D ~ Joe Z
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    I'm sure if they would have captured the exhaust sound in that video, it would have sounded better... ;) We developed a Full Performance Exhaust System for this special GS350 build.. Which not only enhances the sound, but gives it the additional needed power as well. ~ Joe Z
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      AstonMartin
    • October 31, 2012
    Thanks Joe!  I'm looking forward to more information on the engine upgrade and eager to see the videos Krew & other's plan to post. 
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    BOSS
  • October 31, 2012
Can I have a custom carbon fiber keychain too? I'm not too far for Wellandport ;)
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    Travis
  • November 1, 2012
The 4 gen GS's rims are UGLY.... too many spokes... and the other rim not enough sppokes

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