July 2015 – Lexus Enthusiast

Spy Shot: The Lexus LF-LC Production Prototype Spotted Again!

A new photo from Steering News shows off the front end of the Lexus LF-LC production prototype for the first time.

Kevin · July 31st, 2015

Updated 2016 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h Now Featured on Lexus USA Website

The Lexus USA website has been updated to include information and new photos of the refreshed 2016 ES 350 and ES 300h.

Kevin · July 30th, 2015

Video: Lexus and Will.i.Am Create Real-Life Guitar Hero with Lasers and NX Crossovers

The Lexus Europe collaboration with musician Will.I.Am hits a high note with this elaborate real-life videogame event in Madrid.

Kevin · July 30th, 2015

A Closer Look at the Lexus LF-LC Production Prototype

It’s been twenty-four hours since a production prototype of the Lexus LF-LC concept was spotted in California — let’s take a closer look at the two images and how they compare to the original concept.

Kevin · July 29th, 2015

Premium Member Giveaway: The Art of Lexus 25th Anniversary Book

This month’s premium member giveaway is the new Art of Lexus book just released by Lexus to celebrate the brand’s first 25 years.

Kevin · July 29th, 2015

Lexus Hoverboard to be Revealed Next Week

Lexus continues to tease their Slide Hoverboard project with this new video clip.

Kevin · July 29th, 2015

Spy Shots: Lexus LF-LC Production Prototype Spotted!

Matt Farah from The Smoking Tire has posted photos of what looks to be a Lexus LF-LC production prototype to his Instagram account.

Kevin · July 28th, 2015

More Spy Photos of the Updated 2016 Lexus LX 570

Carscoops has new spy photos of the updated Lexus LX 570 by way of Instagram user @Hamad1two3.

Kevin · July 27th, 2015

Photo Gallery: Lexus GS F at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Finally, some photos of the Lexus GS F at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Kevin · July 27th, 2015

Lexus USA Announces 2016 IS Sedan with Three Engine Options

Lexus USA has announced the 2016 IS model, which will include three engine options for the first time.

Kevin · July 24th, 2015

Video: Chef Uses Lexus IS F CCS-R Engine to Cook Dinner During Race

During the 24 Hours of Nürburgring race, Baumann Racing teamed up with chef Mario Kotaska to use their Lexus IS F CCS-R engine as a cooking oven.

Kevin · July 23rd, 2015

Lexus Enthusiast Podcast Episode 2: Interview with Super GT Race Driver James Rossiter

Our guest this month is Super GT race driver James Rossiter, who races as part of the PETRONAS TOM’S Lexus RC F GT 500 team.

Kevin · July 22nd, 2015

Lexus Delays Plan to Build Vehicles in China

Lexus has postponed plans to start building vehicles in China due to a slowdown in the country’s automotive market and lower manufacturing costs in Japan.

Kevin · July 22nd, 2015

Video: Lexus GS F Chief Engineer Interview

There’s a new video interview with Lexus GS F chief engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi.

Kevin · July 21st, 2015

Video: Custom Lexus RC F Displays Driver’s Heartbeat

Lexus Australia has created an RC F that uses electroluminescent exterior paint to display the driver’s heartbeat.

Kevin · July 20th, 2015

Lexus CT F SPORT Owner Blog: The Full Detail

In preparation of the F SPORT Meet last month, I spent the better part of a day getting my CT prepped and ready.

Kevin · July 20th, 2015

Video: Lexus LFA Hooning at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Lexus UK’s blue LFA put on quite a show at the Goodwood Festival of Speed a couple weeks back.

Kevin · July 17th, 2015

Lexus Global Design Manager: An Interview with Takeshi Tanabe Part 3

The final part of my interview with Takeshi Tanabe, Global Design Manager for Toyota & Lexus.

Kevin · July 15th, 2015

Video: The Lexus Hoverboard has a Pilot

Lexus has released a second video on their #LEXUSHOVER hoverboard, which confirms that professional skater Ross McGouran will be the board tester.

Kevin · July 15th, 2015

Possible Production Version of the Lexus RC F CCS-R Race Car?

Peter Lyon from Motoring Australia had a chance to drive the Lexus RC F CCS-R race car on Fuji Speedway: The Lexus RC F CCS-R is a pre-production version of the RC F GT Concept that has campaigned at Pikes Peak and the Nurburgring. Weighing 400kg less than the production RC F, the CCS-R runs …

Lexus Global Design Manager: An Interview with Takeshi Tanabe Part 2

Through a series of emails, I interviewed Takeshi Tanabe, the Manager of Global Design for both Toyota and Lexus, on a number of wide-ranging topics.

Kevin · July 14th, 2015

Lexus Europe Sales Up 29% in the First Half of 2015

Lexus Europe reports 31,600 sales for the first six months of 2015, an increase of 29% compared to last year.

Kevin · July 14th, 2015

Lexus Global Design Manager: An Interview with Takeshi Tanabe Part One

Last month, I was lucky enough to talk with Takeshi Tanabe, the Global Design manager for both Toyota and Lexus, in a wide-ranging interview on a number of topics.

Kevin · July 13th, 2015

Spy Shots: Next-Generation Lexus CT Prototype Spotted

Prototypes of the next-generation Lexus CT have been spotted in England.

Kevin · July 13th, 2015

2016 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h Information

New information on the updated 2016 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h has been released today, with both models getting a significant exterior refresh, upgraded safety systems, and new interior tech.

Kevin · July 10th, 2015

More Details on the Lexus Hoverboard

Wired Magazine has some new details on the Lexus Hoverboard, including an explanation on how the technology works and why Lexus built the board in the first place.

Kevin · July 9th, 2015

Photo: The Lexus GS F at the Goodwood Hill Climb

It took a couple weeks, but we finally have a photo of the Lexus GS F taking part in the Goodwood Festival of Speed Hill Climb.

Kevin · July 8th, 2015

Lexus to Offer Next-Generation LS with Four-Cylinder Turbo Engine?

According to Japanese magazine Mag-X, Lexus will release the next-generation LS with a 2.5L four-cylinder turbo engine.

Kevin · July 8th, 2015

Desktop Wallpapers: The Lexus LFA, RC F, & IS F All Together

Automotive photographer Ste Ho attended the Erin Park Lexus F SPORT Meet last week, and managed to pull together the three Lexus F models together for a photo shoot

Kevin · July 7th, 2015

Lexus RC Convertible to be Released in 2016?

Motoring Australia has a new timeline for the Lexus RC convertible.

Kevin · July 7th, 2015

Spyshots: The 2016 Lexus LX Spotted in the Middle East

Carscoops has some images of the 2016 Lexus LX in the Middle East.

Kevin · July 6th, 2015

Next-Generation Lexus LS to Debut at Tokyo Motor Show in October?

Motoring Australia reports that the next-generation Lexus LS will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in October, and will share engine options with the upcoming LC coupe.

Kevin · July 6th, 2015

Event Recap: Lexus F SPORT Meet in Canada

The second annual Erin Park Lexus F SPORT Meet happened last Sunday just outside of Toronto, and it was an event made unique by a number of reasons.

Kevin · July 5th, 2015

Lexus RC F GT3 Teams Finish Top of Class in First Nürburgring Race

The Lexus RC F GT3 racing team of Dominik & Mario Farnbacher finished first in the SPX class and 10th overall in this weekend’s VLN Round 4 race at the Nürburgring.

Kevin · July 5th, 2015

Two Lexus RC F GT3 Teams to Race in Germany This Weekend

Two Lexus RC F GT3 racing teams will join the German VLN championship this weekend in the SPX prototype class.

Kevin · July 2nd, 2015

Lexus June 2015 Sales Report

Lexus USA has reported 26,121 total sales for June 2015, a 6.6% improvement over last year.

Kevin · July 1st, 2015

Lexus Hoverboard Skatepark Discovered in Barcelona

Last week, Lexus went viral with the announcement that they had created a fully functioning hoverboard, and now Spanish website El Patín has uncovered the skatepark where it’s all going to happen

Kevin · July 1st, 2015

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