March 2016 – Lexus Enthusiast

Lexus Announces V-LCRO Performance Technology

Lexus has announced a new performance technology coming to both the GS F & RC F: Variable Load Coupling Rear Orientation, or V-LCRO.

Kevin · March 31st, 2016

Podcast Episode 6: Interview with Troy Sumitomo

In the latest episode of the Lexus Enthusiast podcast, I speak with Five Axis founder Troy Sumitomo.

Kevin · March 31st, 2016

Design Review: The Lexus LC 500

Robert Cumberford of Automobile Magazine has turned his design eye towards the Lexus LC 500.

Kevin · March 31st, 2016

More Details on the Lexus LF-FC Flagship Concept

BEYOND Magazine has a new feature on the Lexus LF-FC flagship sedan concept.

Kevin · March 30th, 2016

Rendered: The Lexus LC Shooting Brake

Concept artist Rain Prisk has created a Lexus LC 500 shooting brake, and it’s a stunning piece of work.

Kevin · March 29th, 2016

Lexus Dealers Eager for LC Coupe and Three-Row Crossover

Automotive News interviews Lexus NYC dealership owner John Iacono.

Kevin · March 28th, 2016

Contest: Name This Customized Lexus GS F

Come up with a name for this wild Lexus GS F build and win a prize pack!

Kevin · March 24th, 2016

Lexus Confirms Three Row RX350L & RX 450hL Crossover

Lexus has confirmed that a three-row RX crossover will go on sale in late 2017 or early 2018.

Kevin · March 23rd, 2016

Lexus Named Best Overall Luxury Brand in Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards

Lexus awarded the Best Overall Luxury Brand and Most Trusted Luxury Brand distinction.

Kevin · March 23rd, 2016

Photo Gallery: Lexus LC 500 & LC 500h Together in New York

Lexus has brought the LC 500 & LC 500h hybrid together for the New York International Auto Show.

Kevin · March 23rd, 2016

Lexus RC F Joins Police Force in Australia

The New South Wales police force in Australia has added a Lexus RC F to their fleet.

Kevin · March 22nd, 2016

Car & Driver Reviews the 2016 Lexus GS 350 F SPORT

Josh Jacquot of Car & Driver has gone off-the-board with his review of the 2016 Lexus GS F SPORT.

Kevin · March 22nd, 2016

Lexus RX 350L & RX 450hL Trademarked in United States

Lexus has trademarked both the RX 350L and RX 450hL nameplates in the USA.

Kevin · March 21st, 2016

Lexus Safety System+ Will Be Standard on Most Models by End of 2017

Announced today, the Lexus Safety System+ package will be included as standard equipment on nearly all new models sold in the USA by the end of 2017.

Kevin · March 21st, 2016

Guessing Game: What Will Happen with the Lexus GX?

A Lexus GX enthusiast believes the recent RX L trademark means the GX will live to fight another day.

Michael · March 17th, 2016

Behind-the-Scenes with Lexus NX Chief Engineer Takeaki Kato

BEYOND Magazine has an insightful feature on Lexus NX chief engineer Takeaki Kato.

Kevin · March 16th, 2016

Commercial: Lexus RC Comes to Europe

Lexus Europe has released a new commercial introducing the RC coupe to the continent.

Kevin · March 15th, 2016

Lexus LFA Nürburgring Signed by Akio Toyoda Up For Sale

The Lexus Rosenheim dealership in Germany have put their LFA Nürburgring signed by Toyota President Akio Toyoda up for sale.

Kevin · March 15th, 2016

Lexus Opens First Dealership in Turkey

Lexus officially started sales in Turkey last week with the opening of a showroom in the neighbourhood of Maslak in Istanbul.

Kevin · March 14th, 2016

Rendered: The Lexus LC 500 GT3 Race Car

Website Top Speed has produced a rendering of the Lexus LC 500 as a GT3 race car.

Kevin · March 14th, 2016

Lexus RX 350L Trademark Registered in Europe

Lexus has trademarked the RX 350L nameplate in Europe, suggesting that a three-row version of the crossover could be in the works.

Kevin · March 13th, 2016

Photo Gallery: Lexus GS F in Matador Red Mica

It's been an up and down week for the Lexus GS F, so let's get back to some old-fashioned eye-candy.

Kevin · March 11th, 2016

Video: Lexus Transforms Event Attendees into A-List Celebrities

Lexus Europe hosted an event in London complete with paparazzi, red carpets, and actor Jude Law.

Kevin · March 10th, 2016

Dealership Visit: Lexus Guildford in the United Kingdom

Late last year during a visit to the United Kingdom, I visited the Lexus Guildford dealership in Surrey just outside London.

Kevin · March 9th, 2016

Lexus Japan Releases $1,300 USD Carbon Fiber Backpack

Lexus Japan has released their 2016 accessories collection, and this year’s headliner is a group of items made the same carbon fiber used for the LFA.

Kevin · March 9th, 2016

Jeremy Clarkson: Lexus GS F Better Than BMW M3 or M5

Strap yourself in and prepare for a wild ride, Lexus enthusiasts.

Kevin · March 8th, 2016

Motor Trend Comparison: Lexus GS F vs. Cadillac CTS V-SPORT vs. Audi S6 4.0T

Motor Trend has a new comparison test with the Lexus GS F up against the Audi S6 4.0T and the Cadillac CTS V-Sport.

Kevin · March 8th, 2016

Podcast Episode 5: Interview with Brian Bolain, General Manager of Lexus USA Marketing

The latest episode of the Lexus Enthusiast podcast is an interview with Lexus USA's Brian Bolain.

Kevin · March 7th, 2016

Video: Explaining the New Lexus LC 500h Hybrid Transmission

A new video from Lexus UK provides critical insight into the new dual automatic/CVT transmission.

Kevin · March 7th, 2016

Video: Lexus Welcomes Astronaut Scott Kelly Back to Earth

Astronaut Scott Kelly returned to Earth this week after spending a year in space, and Lexus celebrated his homecoming with this cute new commercial

Kevin · March 6th, 2016

Lexus Trademarks UX 200, UX 250, & UX 250h in Europe

Lexus continues to trademark the UX nameplate around the world, with the UX 200, UX 250, and UX 250h now registered in Europe.

Kevin · March 3rd, 2016

Lexus CT F SPORT Owner Blog: An Interview with My Five Year Old Daughter

For the latest installment of my Lexus CT owner’s blog, I interview my daughter Pepper about our car.

Kevin · March 2nd, 2016

Photo Gallery: The Lexus LC 500h in Atomic Silver

New images of the hybrid coupe with an Atomic Silver and red leather color combination.

Kevin · March 1st, 2016

Lexus February 2016 Sales Report

Lexus was the best selling luxury brand in the USA last month.

Kevin · March 1st, 2016

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