April 2013 – Lexus Enthusiast

Lexus LFA AD-X Prototype Makes Another Appearance at Nürburgring

The mysterious Lexus LFA AD-X prototype has been spotted again on the Nürburgring, six months after its last public appearance.

Kevin · April 30th, 2013

Car & Driver Comparison: 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT vs. BMW 335i M SPORT vs Cadillac ATS 3.6

In the latest issue of Car & Driver, the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT takes top spot in a comparison with the BMW 335i M SPORT and Cadillac ATS 3.6.

Kevin · April 30th, 2013

Lexus USA Announces 2014 Lexus IS Pricing

Lexus USA has announced their pricing for the 2014 Lexus IS.

Kevin · April 29th, 2013

Video: Lexus IS 300h Test Drive with Racecar Driver Alex Wurz

Time to take a spin in the 2014 Lexus IS 300h F Sport with former F1 driver, double Le Mans winner, and current Toyota Racing driver Alex Wurz.

Kevin · April 28th, 2013

Photo Galleries: The 2014 Lexus IS in Austin, Texas

This afternoon, I spent some time working through photos from last month’s Lexus IS press event in Austin.

Kevin · April 26th, 2013

Quick Video Tour of the 2014 Lexus IS 250

Fresh from IS training, a Lexus of Quad Cities dealership employee Blake Anderson filmed a quick walkaround of the new model.

Kevin · April 26th, 2013

2014 Lexus IS Starts Production in Japan

The 2014 Lexus IS has started production at the Tahara plant in Japan.

Kevin · April 25th, 2013

Photos: Lexus IS F SPORT in Ultra Blue

Japanese website Response has published three photos of the Lexus IS 300h F SPORT in Ultra Blue.

Kevin · April 25th, 2013

Interview with Lexus International President Kiyotaka Ise

Lexus UK has published a brief interview with Kiyotaka Ise, president of Lexus International, who shares some of his background before taking charge of the global Lexus brand.

Kevin · April 24th, 2013

Fifth Gear Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 450h

The Fifth Gear team have combined to review the 2013 Lexus GS 450h.

Kevin · April 23rd, 2013

More Details on the Lexus ES Manufacturing Move to North America

Hans Greimel of Automotive News has some details behind the decision to move Lexus ES production to Kentucky.

Kevin · April 23rd, 2013

Japanese Lexus Dealership Lists Certified Pre-Owned IS F With Full CCS-P Package

The Lexus Sumiyoshi-Yamate dealership in Japan has listed what may be the ultimate Certified Pre-Owned Lexus.

Kevin · April 22nd, 2013

CRAFTED FOR LEXUS to Launch This Summer

Lexus will be launching a new line of exclusive products called CRAFTED FOR LEXUS.

Kevin · April 22nd, 2013

Lexus LFA Wins SP8 Class in VLN2 Nürburgring Race

The Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA raced this weekend in the four-hour VLN2 race at the Nürburgring, placing 1st in the SP8 Class & 29th overall.

Kevin · April 22nd, 2013

Lexus to Open INTERSECT BY LEXUS Gallery Spaces

As announced at the Design Matters event on Friday, Lexus will be opening three INTERSECT BY LEXUS gallery spaces.

Kevin · April 21st, 2013

Lexus GS 300h Introduced at Shanghai Motor Show

Earlier today in China, the Lexus GS 300h was introduced at the Shanghai Motor Show.

Kevin · April 20th, 2013

Watch the Lexus Design Matters Event Live

The Lexus Design Matters event in New York City is set to start tonight at 9pm ET/6pm PT, and you can watch it live right here.

Kevin · April 19th, 2013

Official: Lexus ES 350 to be Built in North America

At a press conference today in New York City, Toyota president Akio Toyoda & North American CEO Jim Lentz officially announced that the Lexus ES 350 will be built at the Georgetown manufacturing plant in Kentucky.

Kevin · April 19th, 2013

Tommy Kaira Releases Lexus LS F SPORT Body Kit

Japanese tuner Tommy Kaira has created a Rowen body kit for the 2013 Lexus LS F SPORT.

Kevin · April 19th, 2013

Lexus ES 350 to be Manufactured in Kentucky

According to various media reports, Lexus will begin manufacturing the ES 350 at the Georgetown plant in Kentucky.

Kevin · April 18th, 2013

Toyota Announces 5,000,000 Hybrids Sold Worldwide

While not Lexus specific, the Toyota Motor Corporation announced today that the entire company has now sold 5,000,000 hybrids worldwide.

Kevin · April 17th, 2013

Driving the Lexus LFA in a Dust Storm

Blake Z. Rong from Autoweek was invited to drive the Lexus LFA at Willow Springs Raceway.

Kevin · April 17th, 2013

Lexus Design Matters Event in NYC

This Friday night, Lexus will be hosting The Lexus Design Matters event in New York City.

Kevin · April 16th, 2013

New Lexus Hybrid to Be Introduced at Shanghai Auto Show

Lexus China has announced that an all-new hybrid model will debut at the Shanghai Auto Show this week.

Kevin · April 16th, 2013

Photo Gallery: Clean Starfire Pearl Lexus GS F SPORT

Regular reader Alex O sent in some photos of his friend’s customized Lexus GS F SPORT, and it’s a real looker.

Kevin · April 16th, 2013

Lexus GS Named One of Ward’s Top Ten Interiors of 2013

The new Lexus GS has been named as one of Ward’s 10 Best Interiors of 2013.

Kevin · April 15th, 2013

No New Small Cars Planned for Lexus

In an interview with Wards Auto, Lexus USA VP of Marketing Brian Smith explains Lexus has no immediate plans to release another subcompact car beyond the CT.

Kevin · April 15th, 2013

Lexus IS 300h Review from Asia One

David Ting from Asia One recently drove the new Lexus IS 300h, and enjoyed it much more than previous Lexus hybrids.

Kevin · April 12th, 2013

Voluntary Safety Recall Announced for 2001-2003 Lexus SC 430

A voluntary safety recall of the 2001-2003 Lexus SC 430 was announced today due to an issue with the front passenger airbag.

Kevin · April 11th, 2013

Lexus LFA Car Crash in China

A white Lexus LFA has crashed in China, and photos of the accident have been posted on the Wrecked Exotics website.

Kevin · April 11th, 2013

Photo Gallery: Details of the Lexus IS 300h F SPORT

Lexus UK has posted a Facebook image gallery focused on the details of the Lexus IS 300h F SPORT.

Kevin · April 11th, 2013

Autoblog Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 450h

Autoblog has reviewed the 2013 Lexus GS 450h for the second time, and were impressed yet again.

Kevin · April 10th, 2013

Lexus RX 200t Trademark Registered in Australia

Lexus has registered RX 200t as a trademark in Australia, indicating that a fourth engine option for the SUV may be offered in the future.

test · April 9th, 2013

Lexus Releases Mystery Video Teaser

Coming May 2013, Lexus is bringing motion to life. Get ready.

Kevin · April 8th, 2013

Autoweek Reviews the 2013 Lexus ES 300h

A selection of Autoweek editors spent time with a 2013 Lexus ES 300h, and the response to the hybrid sedan was outstanding.

Kevin · April 8th, 2013

Lexus Compact Crossover Concept Coming to Tokyo Auto Show, Production Model in Early 2014

According to Automotive News, Lexus will debut a production-ready compact crossover at next year’s Geneva Motor Show.

Kevin · April 5th, 2013

The National Post Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS

David Booth of The National Post spent the day in Austin driving the new 2014 Lexus IS, and believes it’s a serious challenger to the BMW 3-Series.

Kevin · April 5th, 2013

Two New Videos of the Lexus IS & IS F SPORT

Just released by Lexus Asia Pacific, here are two more videos about the 2014 Lexus IS & IS F SPORT.

Kevin · April 4th, 2013

Driving the 2014 Lexus IS

A couple weeks back, Lexus invited me to Austin, Texas, where I was able to drive the new third-generation Lexus IS.

Kevin · April 3rd, 2013

Lexus March 2013 Sales Report

Lexus USA has reported 23,190 total sales for March 2013, a 19.4% improvement over last year.

Kevin · April 2nd, 2013

Lexus Planning Compact Crossover & Large Three-Row Crossover?

In an interview with Ward’s Auto, Lexus vice-president of marketing Brian Smith shared some details on how the Lexus SUV lineup might be changing.

Kevin · April 1st, 2013

Lexus Named Most Trusted Luxury Brand in KBB Brand Image Awards

As proof of its reputation for reliability, Lexus has been named the Most Trusted Luxury Brand in the 2013 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards.

Kevin · April 1st, 2013

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