May 2013 – Lexus Enthusiast

Joe Bacal and his Lexus LX 570 to Race in BAJA 500 This Weekend

This weekend, Joe Bacal and the JTGrey racing team will be racing their Lexus LX 570 in the BAJA 500, the famous off-road race through Mexico’s Baja peninsula.

Kevin · May 31st, 2013

Speedhunters Reviews the Lexus LS 600h F SPORT

Dino Dalle Carbonare of Speedhunters has just posted a nicely done photo essay with the 2013 Lexus LS 600h F SPORT in Japan.

Kevin · May 30th, 2013

Lexus Releases LFA Tribute Video

With the final LFAs now delivered to their owners, Lexus has released a tribute video to their supercar creation.

Kevin · May 30th, 2013

Baby Blue Lexus LFA Spotted in China

An Aqua Lexus LFA in has been spotted at a dealership in Beijing, China.

Kevin · May 30th, 2013

CAR Magazine Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS 300h F SPORT

In the CAR Magazine review of the Lexus IS 300h F SPORT, Chris Chilton finds the hybrid sedan “distinctive” but dislike the variable transmission.

Kevin · May 29th, 2013

First Lexus Short Film Beyond Memories Now Online

Fresh from the Cannes Film Festival, the very first feature from the Lexus Short Films series has been posted on Youtube.

Kevin · May 29th, 2013

Video: Two Lexus LFAs Hit 30k Miles on the Odometer

The LFAs in the Lexus USA press fleet have just hit 30,000 miles, so the PR team invited actor Paul Walker & racer Ken Gushi to mark the occasion at Willow Springs.

Kevin · May 28th, 2013

Imagining a Next-Generation Lexus IS SportCross

Master photochopper Theophilus Chin has created a third-generation Lexus IS SportCross.

Kevin · May 28th, 2013

More Photos of the Mystery Lexus Compact Crossover Development Mule

CAR Magazine has some new photos of the mystery Lexus compact crossover test mule spotted a couple weeks back.

Kevin · May 27th, 2013

Video: Lexus IS Japanese Launch Party

To celebrate the launch of the new third-generation IS, Lexus Japan held a huge party in an aircraft hanger.

Kevin · May 27th, 2013

Photo Gallery: Lexus LFA #014 Equipped with Fog Lamps

Have something special to share today, here's the world's only production Lexus LFA with fog lamps.

Kevin · May 24th, 2013

Huntington Beach Concours d’Elegance Celebrates 25 Years of Lexus

The Huntington Beach Concours d’Elegance will be celebrating 25 Years of Lexus Excellence on June 1-2, and for the first time, will offering trophies for Lexus vehicles.

Kevin · May 24th, 2013

Jalopnik Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS

Patrick George of Jalopnik has reviewed the 2014 Lexus IS, and liked pretty much everything but the transmission.

Kevin · May 23rd, 2013

Lexus Places Tenth in World’s Most Valuable Automotive Brands Study

e BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Brands for 2013 has been released, and Lexus has retained 10th place in the Top 10 automotive brands.

Kevin · May 23rd, 2013

More Rumors of a Lexus Three-Row Crossover

The annual BoA Merrill Lynch Car Wars research report has been released, and contains some specific details on Lexus future product plans.

Kevin · May 22nd, 2013

Top Gear Magazine Reviews the Lexus IS 300h

Paul Horrell from Top Gear magazine has reviewed the Lexus IS 300h F SPORT, and balances his appreciation of the handling with his dislike of the variable transmission.

Kevin · May 22nd, 2013

Lexus Canada Announces 2014 Lexus IS Pricing

Lexus Canada has updated their website with full pricing for the 2014 Lexus IS, including all packages and F SPORT options.

Kevin · May 21st, 2013

Modellista Announces Lexus IS F SPORT Body Kit

Lexus factory tuner Modellista has announced a body kit for the new Lexus IS.

Kevin · May 21st, 2013

Lexus LFA Finishes 37th Overall in 2013 Nürburgring 24 Hour Race

The Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA team of Akio Toyoda, Masahiko Kageyama, Hiroaki Ishiura & Kazuya Oshima finished 37th overall and second in the SP8 class at the 41st annual Nürburgring 24 Hour race in Germany this weekend.

Kevin · May 20th, 2013

Live Photos of the TRD Lexus IS F SPORT Body Kit

Live photos of the recently revealed TRD body kit for the new Lexus IS have shown up on the Japanese blog たろのぶのページ.

Kevin · May 20th, 2013

Norwegian Town Removes Speed Bump for Lexus LFA Owner

Rune Berge Vik, the only Lexus LFA owner in Norway, was having a problem getting his supercar over a speed bump on the route to his home.

Kevin · May 19th, 2013

2013 Nürburgring 24 Hour Race Updates

It's Nürburgring 24 Hour Race weekend, and the LFA is now 30th overall.

Kevin · May 18th, 2013

Lexus Japan Releases Very First 2014 IS Commercial

Lexus Japan has released their first commercial for the new Lexus IS.

Kevin · May 17th, 2013

TRD Japan Announces Performance Accessories for New Lexus IS

Official Lexus tuner TRD Japan has just announced accessories for the new IS.

Kevin · May 16th, 2013

Lexus Compact Crossover Development Mule Spotted!

A strange looking Lexus has been spotted by Autoweek Netherlands — looking like a lifted CT, it’s likely a test development mule for the much rumored compact crossover.

Kevin · May 15th, 2013

Lexus LFA to Participate in Nürburgring 24 Hour Race This Weekend

Toyota President Akio Toyoda will be one of the four drivers racing the Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA in the 41st annual Nürburgring 24 hour race this weekend in Germany.

Kevin · May 15th, 2013

Lexus Named Top Automotive Brand in Sweden

Lexus is the top-ranked automotive brand by Swedish car owners.

Kevin · May 14th, 2013

Edmunds Comparison: Lexus IS 250 F SPORT vs BMW 328i M Sport vs. Cadillac ATS 2.0

Edmunds has published a comparison between the 2013 BMW 328i M Sport, 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0 Premium, and 2014 Lexus IS250 F Sport.

Kevin · May 14th, 2013

Lexus Planning to Build Small Two-Seat Roadster?

According to Motor Trend, Lexus may be building a small two-seat roadster as a result of the recent BMW/Toyota partnership.

Kevin · May 13th, 2013

2014 Lexus IS East Coast Road Rally

Road trip announcement — this week, I’ll be joining a convoy of 2014 Lexus IS models as they make their way along the East Coast visiting U.S. Lexus dealerships.

Kevin · May 12th, 2013

Photo Gallery: Blacked Out Twin Turbo Lexus IS F

Custom tuner Fox Marketing has once again outfitted the Lexus IS F with a twin-turbo setup, and in the process have created an all-blacked-out monster.

Kevin · May 10th, 2013

Lexus LF-LC Production Model in 2016?

Car & Driver is reporting that a production model based on the Lexus LF-LC concept could be released in 2016.

Kevin · May 9th, 2013

Lexus Named Top Brand in Norway

Lexus was named the top brand in Auto Index 2013, the annual survey of Norwegian car owners that measures vehicle quality, dealers, service and loyalty.

Kevin · May 9th, 2013

Lexus LS 600hL Road Trip Through Northern California

The new Lexus publication BEYOND Magazine features a northern California road trip with famed art curator Jens Hoffman and a LS 600hL.

Kevin · May 8th, 2013

Video: Racing the Lexus IS F CCS-R Around Fuji Speedway

Japanese journalist Manabu Kawaguchi had a chance to race the Lexus IS F CCS-R around the Fuji Speedway, and has posted a video of his experience.

Kevin · May 8th, 2013

Lexus Kyushu Japan Plant to Produce New Model in 2014

When Lexus ES production shifts in part to North America in 2014, the Kyushu plant in Japan will begin production of a brand new Lexus model.

Kevin · May 7th, 2013

Akio Toyoda to Race in Nürburgring 24 Hours Race

While on the topic of Akio Toyoda, the Toyota president will be participating in the Nürburgring 24 Hours race on May 19 & 20th, his first time taking part since 2009 when he raced the Lexus LFA.

Kevin · May 6th, 2013

Akio Toyoda Shares Lexus Future Plans

Hans Greimel of Automotive News recently interviewed Toyota president Akio Toyoda on his new role as the head of Lexus.

Kevin · May 6th, 2013

Lexus Named Best Automotive Brand in Britain

Lexus has been named the best automotive brand in Britain by Auto Express readers.

Kevin · May 5th, 2013

Photo Gallery: Lexus LF-CC Concept by Beyond Magazine

The new Lexus magazine BEYOND launched yesterday, and one of the very first stories posted online is a feature on the LF-CC concept.

Kevin · May 2nd, 2013

More Details on the New Lexus Global Brand Commercial

Here’s two videos describing the work that went into creating the giant 11-foot figures and their “personalities”.

Kevin · May 2nd, 2013

Lexus April 2013 Sales Report

Lexus USA has reported 18,091 total sales for April 2013, a 1.0% decrease over last year.

Kevin · May 1st, 2013

The Smoking Tire Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT

In his latest video, Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire takes the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT out on the mountain roads of Southern California.

Kevin · May 1st, 2013

Lexus Releases First Commercial in New Global Brand Campaign

Lexus has released ‘Steps’, the very first commercial in their new Amazing in Motion global brand campaign.

Kevin · May 1st, 2013

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