Happy New Year From Lexus Enthusiast
As 2012 draws to a close and I recover from a nasty bout with the
December 31st, 2012
Month: December 2012
New Details on 2014 Lexus IS 300h Engine
On December 25th in Japan, the all-new Toyota Crown was introduced with the 2.5L hybrid
December 31st, 2012
Photo: Next-Generation Lexus IS All Covered Up
Lexus Magazine has posted a new photo of the next-generation Lexus IS, all covered up
December 28th, 2012
Lexus Enthusiast Holiday Giveaway Winners
Announcing the Lexus carbon fiber keychain winners.
December 28th, 2012
Happy Holidays!
As we enter the festive season, and I would like to take this opportunity to
December 24th, 2012
Lexus Enthusiast Holiday Giveaway!
Please follow this link for your chance to win a Lexus carbon fiber keychain.
December 21st, 2012
Milestone: 500,000 Lexus Hybrids Sold Worldwide
Just over 500,000 Lexus hybrids have been sold worldwide since the introduction of the RX
December 21st, 2012
Lexus of Brisbane Introduces Lexus IS F Race Cars
Australian dealership Lexus of Brisbane has purchased three Lexus IS F-based race cars.
December 21st, 2012
Next-Generation Lexus IS Teased in New Video
Lexus has released a new teaser video of the next-generation Lexus IS.
December 20th, 2012
Lexus to Debut Autonomous Research Vehicle at Consumer Electronics Show
Lexus will be debuting an “advanced active safety research vehicle” at a press conference the
December 20th, 2012
More Photos of the Final Lexus LFA #500
In honor of the last-ever Lexus LFA, Akio Toyoda visited the LFA Works at the
December 19th, 2012
Edmunds Reviews the 2013 Lexus ES 300h
Edmunds has reviewed the 2013 Lexus ES 300h, and believe “you’ll be hard-pressed to top
December 19th, 2012
Lexus Celebrates Charity Goal with Snow Day
To celebrate reaching their $100,000 charity goal for the Boys & Girls Club of America,
December 18th, 2012
Lexus Fined by NHTSA for Delayed 2010 RX Recall
Lexus will pay a fine of $17.4 million to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
December 18th, 2012
New Lexus RX F SPORT Video from Japan
Lexus Japan has released a new promotional video for the 2013 RX F SPORT.
December 18th, 2012
La Presse Previews the Next-Generation Lexus IS
French Canadian auto critic Jacques Duval from La Presse has driven the next-generation Lexus IS,
December 17th, 2012
New Lexus LS Body Kit by Wald International
Japanese tuner Wald International is currently working on an Executive Line body kit for the
December 17th, 2012
Final Lexus LFA #500 Built, Production Ends
The final Lexus LFA has been built at the Motomachi Plant in Japan, ending the
December 17th, 2012
Quick Tour of Calty Design Research
The folks at Lexus UK had an opportunity to tour the Calty Design Research Studio
December 16th, 2012
Lexus LFA Body Kit by Artisan Spirits
The very first aero package for the Lexus LFA has been released by Artisan Spirits.
December 14th, 2012
Jeremy Clarkson: “I Love the Lexus LFA”
For the third time in four months, Jeremy Clarkson has reviewed the Lexus LFA —
December 13th, 2012
2013 Lexus CT 200h Price Increase in USA
The 2013 Lexus CT 200h will have a starting price of $32,050 in the USA,
December 13th, 2012
Auto Express Drives the Next-Generation Lexus IS 300h
Auto Express has driven the next-generation Lexus IS 300h, and called the new hybrid powertrain
December 13th, 2012
Lexus to Replace Interior Trunk Releases in 2007-2013 ES, 2006-2012 IS & 2013 GS
According to Consumer Reports, Lexus is expected to announce a customer service campaign to fix
December 12th, 2012
Video Preview of the Next-Generation Lexus IS from Australian Drive
Here’s a video of the next-generation Lexus IS prototype from Australian publication Drive.
December 12th, 2012
Lexus GS 450h Wins Auto Bild Value Award
Dutch magazine Auto Bild has named the 2013 Lexus GS 450h the best “Upper Class”
December 11th, 2012
Artisan Spirits Releases Teaser of New Lexus LS Body Kit
Japanese tuner Artisan Spirits will be bringing a customized 2013 Lexus LS to the Tokyo
December 11th, 2012
Lexus Check In for Charity Using Facebook & Foursquare
To raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America this holiday season, Lexus
December 10th, 2012
No Higher Powered Lexus CT Until 2017?
According to a GoAuto interview with Lexus International general manager Andrew Kirby, a more-powerful Lexus
December 10th, 2012
National Post: Next-Generation Lexus IS F SPORT Preview
Graeme Fletcher from The National Post has driven the next-generation Lexus IS prototype, and provides
December 10th, 2012
Jay Leno Drives the Next-Generation Lexus IS Prototype
Along with the traditional automotive media, Jay Leno also had an opportunity to drive the
December 9th, 2012
Lexus GS Body Kit by Skipper Design
Japanese tuner Skipper has released some mods for the 2013 Lexus GS, starting with a
December 6th, 2012
2013 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h Receive Five Star Safety Rating from NHTSA
The 2013 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h have been awarded a five-star rating from
December 6th, 2012
Ars Technica Reviews the Lexus Enform App Suite
One of my favorite technology websites, Ars Technica, spent some quality time with the new
December 6th, 2012
Lexus IS Hybrid will not be Offered in North America
First mentioned by Car & Driver and then confirmed by Autoweek, the next-generation Lexus IS
December 5th, 2012
Video of the Next-Generation Lexus IS Sound Generator
In the Autoweek.nl preview of the next-generation Lexus IS, the presenter shows off the sedan’s
December 5th, 2012
Video Review of the Next-Generation Lexus IS Prototype
The next review of the 2014 Lexus IS prototype is from Colum Wood of Autoguide,
December 4th, 2012
Carsguide Drives the 2014 Lexus IS Prototype
Paul Gover from Carsguide also had a test drive in the the next-generation 2014 Lexus
December 4th, 2012
Autocar Drives the Next-Generation Lexus IS 300h
In advance of next-generation Lexus IS launch at the Detroit Auto Show in January, some
December 4th, 2012
Confimed: Next Generation Lexus IS to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
In a short press release, Lexus has announced that the next-generation IS will be revealed
December 4th, 2012
Video: Lexus LS-Based TMG TS 650 at the Essen Motor Show
While we’re all waiting to see video of TMG’s TS 650 on the road, here’s
December 3rd, 2012
Lexus November 2012 Sales Report
Lexus USA has reported total sales of 22,719 for November 2012, a 16.8% improvement over
December 3rd, 2012
Chromed 2013 Lexus LS in Florida
The very first chromed 2013 Lexus LS has been spotted at JM Lexus in Florida.
December 3rd, 2012
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Road Trip Through the Rocky Mountains
Right before the LFA Nürburgring’s recent race against a jet, Lexus national manager of international
December 2nd, 2012