Leaked: The 2016 Lexus LX Shows Up on Facebook
A Lexus dealership in Abu Dhabi has published images of what looks to be the the new 2016 Lexus LX.
Two Mystery Lexus IS F SPORTs Spotted in California
Two unusual IS F SPORT models were spotted at Lexus USA headquarters by our site administrator Mike Forsythe this weekend.
Photo Gallery: Ultrasonic Blue Lexus RC F on 20-Inch Bronze Vossen VFS-2 Wheels
Team Vossen is back at it again with this new photo/video set featuring an Ultrasonic Blue Lexus RC F with satin bronze VFS-2 wheels.
Video: Lexus NX Study Measures Consumer Excitement
Lexus USA teamed up with AMCI Testing, one of the most respected independent automotive testing companies in the world, to compare the consumer excitement level of the Lexus NX & Audi Q5.
Wild New Rumors on the Production Lexus LF-LC
Yahoo! Taiwan has published some very questionable rumors on the production Lexus LF-LC.
Photo: Lexus IS F, RC F, and GS F Together in Barcelona
For the Barcelona Motor Days festival, Lexus Spain brought out the F performance family.
Inside the Lexus ED2 Design Studio in France
BEYOND Magazine has a revealing profile of the Lexus ED2 design studio in France.
New Details on the Production Lexus LF-LC
The Chunichi Shimbun newspaper in Japan has some interesting insight into the production version of the Lexus LF-LC .
Photo: The Lexus LF-SA in Reflection
BEYOND Magazine has a new feature on the Lexus LF-SA, and this was one of the photos in the article.
New Sponsor: Beat-Sonic USA
I would like introduce a new sponsor to the site — please welcome Beat-Sonic USA, who will be joining our forum as an official vendor!
Lexus Files Trademarks for RC 300 & IS 300 in USA
The Kaizen Factor weblog has been digging deep into Toyota trademarks in the USA, and in the process made an unexpected discovery — Lexus has recently filed applications for both the IS 300 and the RC 300.
Lexus GS F to Participate in Annual Goodwood Festival of Speed Hillclimb
The Lexus GS F will make its public driving debut later this month at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England.
Super GT Driver James Rossiter Travels to Fuji Speedway in a Lexus RC F
TOM’S Racing driver James Rossiter is driving a Lexus RC F to Fuji Speedway in advance of his August 8th race in the PETRONAS TOM’S RC F GT500.
New Community Interview: Submit Questions for Lexus Global Design Manager
Our first community interview guest this month will be Takeshi Tanabe, manager of the global design division for Lexus & Toyota.
Toyota & Lexus Look to Ford for Infotainment Solution
Toyota and Ford are exploring a collaboration in regards to smartphone vehicle intergration, using Ford’s SmartDeviceLink (SDL) technology.
Jeremy Clarkson Still Loves the Lexus LFA
Missed this last week, but during his first interview since being fired from Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson reaffirmed to BBC host Chris Evans that the Lexus LFA was his favorite ever car to drive
Photo: Lexus RC F Parked by INTERSECT in Tokyo
Lexus International is currently promoting an interactive interview with Super GT 500 driver James Rossiter (#JamesonLexus to ask questions), and part of the event involves a trip to INTERSECT.
New Event: The Lexus F SPORT Meet in Toronto, Ontario
Lexus Enthusiast is proud to present the 2015 Lexus F SPORT Meet on June 28th at the Flamboro Speedway in Hamilton, Ontario.
Photo: Lexus CT Black & White
I took this photo near the Mackenzie King Estate in Gatineau Park, Quebec, way back in 2012.
Lexus is the Tenth Most Valuable Automotive Brand in the World
Lexus is the tenth most valuable automotive brand in the world, according to the 2015 edition of the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands study, with the brand’s value being calculated at $4.33 billion.
Video: Listen to the Lexus GS F’s 467 Horsepower V8 Engine
The Lexus Forum in the Netherlands has some new video of the Ultra White Lexus GS F revving its engine, and it sounds like a monster.
Lexus CT Owner Blog: Thoughts on Infotainment
My plan for this month’s post on the CT owner’s blog was to sing the praises of the Display Audio controller, the circular dial interface for recent Lexus models without navigation installed.
New Details on the 2016 Lexus LX 570 Update
Japanese magazine Best Car has published a rendering of the updated 2016 Lexus LX 570 expected later this year, and it shows what could be the largest spindle grille in the brand’s history.
Photo: The Lexus IS L-Tuned Special Edition
In 2002, the first generation Lexus IS 300 was offered in a L-Tuned special edition available in two grades.
2017 Lexus LS Prototype Spotted in Japan
A very awkward-looking next-generation Lexus LS test mule has been spotted by Japanese magazine MAG-X
Photo: Spotlight on the Lexus LFA Headlight
Here’s the Lexus LFA up close, a detail shot of the supercar’s headlight by my friend Neph Trejo.
Lexus Announces Safety Recall for NX 200t for Anti-Lock Brake Issue
Lexus has announced a safety recall for certain 2015 Lexus NX 200t models due to an issue with the anti-lock brake system.
Lexus Enthusiast Podcast Episode 1: Interview with Lexus International’s Mark Templin
The first Lexus Enthusiast podcast is now available! Our special guest this month is Lexus International executive vice-president Mark Templin.
Lexus LS 500h Trademarked in Europe
Lexus has filed a trademark for the LS 500h in Europe, opening up speculation that the next-generation LS flagship will be getting a new hybrid powertrain.
Photo: The Lexus LF-SA in Sketches
Today’s image comes from the Lexus ED2 design studio in Europe, with these digital sketches of the LF-SA compact car concept.
Digital Manufacturing: How the Lexus RC F was created for the Forza Horizon 2 Videogame
Lexus UK has a feature on how the Lexus RC F was digitally recreated in the Forza: Horizon 2 videogame.
Examining the Toyota New Global Architecture
While not Lexus-specific, this Motor Trend article on the Toyota New Global Architecture is definitely worth a read.
Photo: The Lexus Hybrid Range in Europe
This hybrid group shot comes from Lexus Europe, and it’s interesting for a couple reasons.
Lexus Wins Top Owner Satisfaction Award in Sweden & Norway
Lexus has placed first in the 2015 Auto Index survey, making it the top brand for owner satisfaction in Sweden and Norway.
Report: Japanese Super GT & German DTM Manufacturers to Compete in Joint Races
The Japanese Super GT and German DTM race series will combine for joint races beginning in 2017.
Photo: The Lexus LS 600h F SPORT
During the press trip for the 2013 Lexus LS in San Francisco, I lucked out with an opportunity to drive the LS 600h F SPORT — a short wheelbase hybrid F SPORT model is just about as rare as you can get in North America.
Photo Gallery: The Lexus of Westminster Car Meet in Southern California
The Lexus of Westminster dealership in Southern California hosted their Summer 8 meet this past weekend, and Lexus Enthusiast site administrator Mike Forsythe was there to provide live coverage of the event. Here’s his recap, along with photos from our friends at Kaizen Factor & the Drive Marketing Group.
Video: TOM’S Releases Lexus NX 20t Aero Kit & Exhaust System
Official Lexus Japan tuner TOM’S has released an extensive video of their new NX 20t aero kit.
Photo: The Lexus GS Takes Flight
Among the many museums and galleries in the Ottawa area is the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, which tells the history of flight and aerodynamics and speed.
New Videos: The Next Generation 2016 Lexus RX
Big moment today, as two new videos on the next-generation 2016 Lexus RX have been released.
The Lexus YET Design Philosophy
Clicking around on the Lexus International website, I came across this excellent description of the brand’s design philosophy.
Photo Gallery: The 2016 Lexus ES in Atomic Silver
One week after the 2016 Lexus ES in Atomic Silver was spotted in Southern California, we have more images of the updated model from Motor.es in Spain.
Photo: The Lexus LFA Code X and the RC 200t on the Nürburgring
The Lexus LFA Code X finished 14th overall and first in the SP-Pro class at this weekend’s 24 Hours of Nürburgring race, with the RC 200t prototype coming in 39th overall and third in the SP-3T class.
Video: Lexus Billboard That Can Read Minds
Lexus South Africa has created a billboard that knows exactly what drivers are thinking.
Lexus LFA Code X Finishes First in Class at Nurburgring 24 Hour Race
The 24 Hours of Nürburgring race in Germany wrapped up this afternoon, and it was a good showing from all Lexus teams involved.
Two Lexus Teams to Participate in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring Race This Weekend
This weekend, two Lexus teams will be racing in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. The first team will be driving the Lexus LFA Code X in the SP-Pro class, and the second team will be the RC 200t in the SP3 class.
What is Lexus Planning for the Next-Generation LS?
One of the most interesting exchanges in our podcast interview with Lexus International executive vice-president Mark Templin was a discussion on the definition of a Lexus halo car.
Should the Original Lexus RX 300 be Considered a Classic Car?
The first-generation RX as a classic car is a stretch in the traditional sense, but Elizabeth Sobieski from The Huffington Post makes a compelling argument.
Photo: Rain on a Matte Black Lexus LFA
The first time I ever drove the Lexus LFA was in New Jersey at the New Jersey Motorsports Park, in 2009.
Lexus to Launch in Turkey This Year
Lexus will launch in Turkey later this year, starting with a dealership in Istanbul.
Lexus Enthusiast Podcast Episode 1: Interview with Lexus International’s Mark Templin
The first Lexus Enthusiast podcast is now available for premium members! Our special guest this month is Lexus International executive vice-president Mark Templin.
Spotted: The 2016 Lexus ES 350 in Atomic Silver
A 2016 Lexus ES in Atomic Silver has been spotted in Southern California, making it the first time the updated sedan has been seen on public roads.
Photo: The Lexus RC F in Ultra White
The recent photos of the Lexus GS F in Ultra White reminded me of this photo I took during the RC F press event last August.
Three-Row Crossover a Top Priority for Lexus
In an Automotive News interview, Toyota North America CEO Jim Lentz admits that Lexus missed a sales opportunity by working on the RC coupe rather than a three-row seven-seat crossover.
Photo: The Lexus CT Art Project
Last year, Lexus Korea worked with local artists to create a series of amazing photos with the CT 200h F SPORT.
Lexus of Westminster Car Meet This Weekend
Lexus Enthusiast is proud to be sponsoring the annual Lexus of Westminster car meet in Southern California this weekend.
Motor Trend Comparison: Lexus LX 570 vs. Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, Infiniti QX80, MB GL450 & RR Sport
The Lexus LX 570 may be eight years old, but it still manages to place mid-pack in a huge Motor Trend comparison test with the Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes GL450, Range Rover Sport HSE, Lincoln Navigator, and Infiniti QX80.
Photos & Video: The Ultra White Lexus GS F in Barcelona
Lexus Spain sent in some more photos of the Ultra White Lexus GS F that debuted at Salón del Automóvil de Barcelona last week.
Video Profile of the LMcorsa Lexus RC F GT3 Team
Lexus Japan has released four videos detailing the LMcorsa RC F GT3 race car currently participating in the Super GT series, including profiles of the key personnel.
Ultra White Lexus GS F on Display at Barcelona Auto Show
An Ultra White Lexus GS F is currently on display at Salón del Automóvil de Barcelona.
Car & Driver Comparison: Lexus RC 350 F SPORT vs. Cadillac ATS Coupe 3.6 vs. Audi S5
Car & Driver has published a comparison test with the Lexus RC 350 F SPORT, Cadillac ATS coupe 3.6, and Audi S5. The results for the RC were not pretty.
Photo: Lexus RC F in the Rain
Here’s a photo from last year’s RC F launch party at Lexus of Route 10, taken by Al Norris.
Lexus USA Customer Service Team joins the Lexus Enthusiast Forums!
Big news! The Lexus USA customer service department have joined the Lexus Enthusiast forums, and they’re ready to assist with questions about your Lexus vehicles.
Photo: Lexus NX & the $45,000 Hasselblad Camera
Here’s another photo from last year’s photoshoot with Swedish camera manufacturer Hasselblad, automotive photographer Ripley & Ripley, and the Lexus NX 300h.
Dan Neil Reviews the 2015 Lexus RC 350 F SPORT
Dan Neil of the Wall Street Journal chooses style over substance in his review of the 2014 Lexus RC 350 F SPORT.
Interview with Lexus Global Design Group Manager
Lexus Europe has posted an insightful interview with Lexus Design group manager Takeshi Tanabe on their Facebook page.
Photo: Lexus RC F SPORT & Lexus SC Together
One of the best things to come out of this weekend’s Toyotafest in Southern California was this impromptu photoshoot with a Lexus RC F SPORT and a first generation Lexus SC.
Lexus Wins Best Entertaining Award at Milan Design Week
Lexus has won the Best Entertaining award at the Milano Design Award Competition for its Journey of the Senses exhibit at Milan Design Week.