December 2015 – Lexus Enthusiast

Happy Holidays from Lexus Enthusiast!

As we enter the festive season, and I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of my readers a safe and happy holidays!

Kevin · December 23rd, 2015

Next Generation Lexus CT Coming in 2017?

Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf is reporting that the next-generation CT will be released as a 2017 model.

Kevin · December 22nd, 2015

Video: Lexus NX on Wheels Made of Ice

Lexus UK has worked with ice sculptors to create frozen wheels for the NX crossover.

Kevin · December 21st, 2015

Lexus NX is the Most Popular Luxury Vehicle Search on Google in 2015

Google has released its annual Year in Search results, and the Lexus NX scored as the top-ranking luxury vehicle search in the USA.

Kevin · December 20th, 2015

Video: Lexus LX Through the Eyes of a Dubai Eagle

As part of their LX launch, Lexus Japan has published a video showing a day in the life of an eagle in Dubai.

Kevin · December 17th, 2015

Lexus F Performance Team Expects to Start Racing in February 2016

The newly announced F Performance team expects to test its new Lexus RC F race car by February, according to a new Racer interview with lead driver Scott Pruett.

Kevin · December 16th, 2015

Jude Law Stars in European Lexus RX Commercial

Lexus Europe has teamed up with actor Jude Law for the media launch of the new RX.

Kevin · December 16th, 2015

Lexus Canada GS F Gets Stunning Carbon Fiber Interior Trim

Lexus GS F buyers in Canada have lucked out with a very special Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) interior trim.

Kevin · December 15th, 2015

Lexus Dominates KBB 2016 Best Resale Value Awards

For the fifth year in a row, Lexus has been named the Best Luxury Brand in the Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards.

Kevin · December 15th, 2015

More Information on the Upcoming Lexus LC Coupe

Bloomberg has more information on the upcoming Lexus LC coupe expected to debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January.

Kevin · December 14th, 2015

Lexus GS F Now Arriving at North American Dealerships

Kaizen Factor is reporting Lexus of Riverside has sold the first GS F in the USA.

Kevin · December 14th, 2015

Podcast Episode 4: Interviews with Lexus Europe’s Alain Uyttenhoven and Lexus UK’s Richard Balshaw

Welcome to the fourth Lexus Enthusiast podcast episode! It’s a two-part interview this month with Lexus Europe's Alain Uyttenhoven and Lexus UK's Richard Balshaw.

Kevin · December 13th, 2015

Lexus Sales in Australia Have Big Jump in 2015

Lexus sales in Australia have grown 29% this year, with the brand on track to sell at least 8,500 vehicles as compared to 7,000 in 2014.

Kevin · December 11th, 2015

Four Lexus Models Awarded Top Safety Pick + from IIHS

The Lexus CT, RC, ES, and NX have been named to the Top Safety Pick + list from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Kevin · December 10th, 2015

Dan Neil Reviews the 2016 Lexus RX

Dan Neil of The Wall Street Journal has driven the 2016 Lexus RX.

Kevin · December 10th, 2015

Lexus CT 200h SPORT Package Launches in Europe

Lexus UK has released photos and details on the new CT 200h SPORT package.

Kevin · December 9th, 2015

New INTERSECT BY LEXUS Location Opens in Dubai

A new INTERSECT BY LEXUS has opened in Dubai, marking the second location for the lifestyle-focused brand space.

Kevin · December 9th, 2015

Wald International to Build Body Kit for New LX

Japanese tuner Wald International have released the first image of their upcoming Sports Line body kit for the new 2016 Lexus LX.

Kevin · December 8th, 2015

Lexus Australia Creates Stunning Pavilion for Melbourne Cup Carnival

Lexus Australia has created an impressive display as part of their sponsorship of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Kevin · December 7th, 2015

Spotted: The Lexus LF-FC Concept in Silver

Here’s a photo of the Lexus LF-FC flagship concept car in silver, as posted by the Car Design News Twitter account.

Kevin · December 7th, 2015

Commercial: Lexus F SPORT Drifting Through Life

There’s a new Lexus USA commercial featuring the freshly updated GS F SPORT, and it’s full of great visuals.

Kevin · December 7th, 2015

Lexus to Debut LC 500 and LC 500h Coupe at Detroit Auto Show?

According to Peter Lyon of Motoring Australia, Lexus will debut the LC coupe in Detroit with two powertrains.

Kevin · December 4th, 2015

Photo Gallery: The 2016 Lexus RX in Blue Nightfall Mica

Lexus Europe has just released a huge collection of new RX 450h photos as part of their ongoing media launch in Lisbon, Portugal.

Kevin · December 4th, 2015

Orders for New Lexus RX in Japan Exceed Yearly Sales Goal

Lexus Japan have received 9,000 pre-orders for the new RX, exceeding the monthly sales goal of 500 units by 1,800%.

Kevin · December 3rd, 2015

Is Lexus Planning to Develop a Mid-Size Truck?

According to a Motoring Australia interview with Lexus product planning manager Makoto Tanaka, the brand is currently evaluating the addition of a truck to the lineup.

Kevin · December 2nd, 2015

New Lexus RX Awarded Five Star Safety Rating by Euro NCAP

The new fourth-generation Lexus RX has been awarded a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP, making it one of the safest SUVs on the market.

Kevin · December 2nd, 2015

First Images of the TOM’S Racing Lexus GS F Body Kit

Lexus tuner TOM’S Racing have released the first renderings for their upcoming GS F aero kit.

Kevin · December 1st, 2015

Lexus November 2015 Sales Report

It was the best November sales result in the history of Lexus USA, and the second month in a row of record sales.

Kevin · December 1st, 2015

Video: The 2016 Lexus GS Launches in Japan

Lexus Japan has released a new video for the updated 2016 GS and GS F SPORT, and it’s just the right amount of weird.

Kevin · December 1st, 2015

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Happy Holidays from Lexus Enthusiast!

Next Generation Lexus CT Coming in 2017?

Video: Lexus NX on Wheels Made of Ice

Lexus NX is the Most Popular Luxury Vehicle Search on Google in 2015

Video: Lexus LX Through the Eyes of a Dubai Eagle

Lexus F Performance Team Expects to Start Racing in February 2016

Jude Law Stars in European Lexus RX Commercial

Lexus Canada GS F Gets Stunning Carbon Fiber Interior Trim

Lexus Dominates KBB 2016 Best Resale Value Awards

More Information on the Upcoming Lexus LC Coupe

Lexus GS F Now Arriving at North American Dealerships

Podcast Episode 4: Interviews with Lexus Europe’s Alain Uyttenhoven and Lexus UK’s Richard Balshaw

Lexus Sales in Australia Have Big Jump in 2015

Four Lexus Models Awarded Top Safety Pick + from IIHS

Dan Neil Reviews the 2016 Lexus RX

Lexus CT 200h SPORT Package Launches in Europe

New INTERSECT BY LEXUS Location Opens in Dubai

Wald International to Build Body Kit for New LX

Lexus Australia Creates Stunning Pavilion for Melbourne Cup Carnival

Spotted: The Lexus LF-FC Concept in Silver

Commercial: Lexus F SPORT Drifting Through Life

Lexus to Debut LC 500 and LC 500h Coupe at Detroit Auto Show?

Photo Gallery: The 2016 Lexus RX in Blue Nightfall Mica

Orders for New Lexus RX in Japan Exceed Yearly Sales Goal

Is Lexus Planning to Develop a Mid-Size Truck?

New Lexus RX Awarded Five Star Safety Rating by Euro NCAP

First Images of the TOM’S Racing Lexus GS F Body Kit

Lexus November 2015 Sales Report

Video: The 2016 Lexus GS Launches in Japan