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Fresh Green Lexus LFA For Sale (Again)

Posted by Kevin on May 12th, 2014

The Lexus LFA #250 in Fresh Green is now available on the duPont Registry — here are some photos of the vibrant supercar: This is the second time LFA #250 has been up for sale — it was originally sold by Lexus of Orlando last year to a car collector in Ohio. The asking price …

Competitors Lexus LFA Rumors

More Lexus & BMW Supercar Rumors

Posted by Kevin on May 11th, 2014

Japanese magazine Best Car remains convinced that Lexus & BMW are working together on a new LFA supercar, devoting their cover to the idea for the second time in six months. Here’s a better look at the rendering: The rumor of BMW & Lexus working on a next-generation supercar is a recurring theme, but it …

Lexus CTh: First Generation Reviews United Kingdom

Jeremy Clarkson Reviews the 2014 Lexus CT 200h

Posted by Kevin on May 9th, 2014

Jeremy Clarkson has reviewed the Lexus CT 200h for The Sunday Times, and it’s a rather harsh read: Today we live in a part of the world where miles per gallon has surpassed miles per hour as “the thing that matters”. And this car is a hybrid, which means it can do nigh-on 70mpg. I …

Lexus & BMW Lead in Luxury Auto Purchase Consideration

Posted by Kevin on May 8th, 2014

According to a study by marketing firm YouGov BrandIndex, Lexus & BMW are the top two purchase considerations among potential luxury car buyers in the USA: For Lexus, this has been a huge bounce back from a first quarter slide that briefly took them down below brands like Infiniti, Audi and Mercedes Benz. They have …

Lexus RC F: First Generation Photo Galleries

BEYOND Magazine Feature: The Lexus RC F

Posted by Kevin on May 8th, 2014

The Lexus RC F is the feature vehicle in the latest issue of BEYOND Magazine — here’s a quote from the lead story: “The RC F presented us with a tougher challenge than the IS F,” [RC chief engineer Yukihiko] Yaguchi admits. “We were, of course, under pressure when working on the IS F. But …

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Lexus NX to Debut New Audio Improvement Technology

Posted by Kevin on May 7th, 2014

The Lexus NX will introduce a world-first audio technology from Harman called Clari-fi, which significantly improves the sound quality of compressed audio: Unlike other solutions in the market today, Clari-Fi does not simply add equalization and boost bass, or focus only on leveraging high-resolution file formats on a proprietary device, according to Harman. Harman said …

Lexus NX: First Generation

Interview with Lexus NX Chief Engineer Takeaki Kato

Posted by Kevin on May 7th, 2014

Lexus NX chief engineer Takeaki Kato answered fan questions during the Beijing Auto Show — here are some of the highlights from the interview: Q: How will you differentiate NX from RX? Both vehicles have the same innovation and finesse of Lexus. One customer could choose the RX for its elegant, stately, sophisticated shape, just …

Lexus LS: Fourth Generation

AutoART Releases Lexus LS 600hL Diecast Model

Posted by Kevin on May 6th, 2014

Diecast car company AutoART has released a 1:18 scale model of the 2014 Lexus LS 600hL: The detail is astounding, here’s a photo of the interior: The model is available in Obsidian, Sonic Silver, and Starfire Pearl, and retails for $235 USD. [Source: AutoART] (Thanks Matt!)

Lexus GX: Second Generation Reviews

Forbes Review: The Lexus GX 460

Posted by Kevin on May 6th, 2014

Jason Fogelson of Forbes has reviewed the 2014 Lexus GX 460: When I slip into the driver’s seat of a mid-size SUV, I feel at home. I’m not cramped like a sardine, and I don’t feel like I’m in an airplane hanger. Add the premium details that distinguish the GX, and I feel like I’m …

Future Lexus GS F: First Generation Spy Shots

Lexus GS F Prototype Gets Stuck in Traffic

Posted by Kevin on May 5th, 2014

The Lexus GS F prototype has resurfaced after being spotted last year at the Nürburgring — here are some photos of the car sitting in traffic, courtesy of Blend Cars: Judging from the plates, The GS prototype is still in Germany. There doesn’t look to be any further exterior modifications since the last time it …

Lexus NX: First Generation Sales Reports USA

Lexus NX: Turbo vs. Hybrid Sales

Posted by Kevin on May 5th, 2014

In a recent Automotive News interview, Lexus International vice president Mark Templin discussed NX sales projections and the expected take-rate between the turbo & hybrid powertrains: Although Lexus gave no official fuel economy estimates for the hybrid, a source said it should get in the 34-36 mpg range in combined city and highway driving. The …

Two Lexus RC F Teams Reach the Podium in Super GT Round 2

Posted by Kevin on May 4th, 2014

The ZENT CERUMO RC F #1 racing team of Yuji Tachikawa & Kohei Hirate placed second in the 2014 Super GT Round 2 held at Fuji Speedway earlier today. The ENEOS SUSTINA RC F team of Kazuya Oshima & Yuji Kunimoto finished third. Here are highlights from the race, from the Super GT Youtube channel: …

Dealerships Features Lexus NX: First Generation Videos

Video: Driving the Lexus NX 300h

Posted by Kevin on May 3rd, 2014

Update: Both videos have been removed by request of their owners. When a Lexus NX 300h prototype visited Flow Lexus of Greensboro in North Carolina this week, YouTube channel Saabkyle04 took the opportunity to film this twenty minute video packed with nearly every detail of the Lexus NX 300h: (Video Removed) There’s so much information …

Lexus: An XCAR Video History

Posted by Kevin on May 2nd, 2014

XCAR Films has put together a nice video retrospective on Lexus and its history: It’s all very high-level and the facts well known, but it’s still a nice way to spend ten minutes on a Friday afternoon. Have a great weekend everyone!

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JM Lexus in Florida is the World’s Top Selling Lexus Dealership (Again)

Posted by Kevin on May 2nd, 2014

The Sun Sentinel has a feature on the JM Lexus in Florida, the top-selling Lexus dealership in the world: The Margate-based dealership has sold more new Lexus vehicles than any other store worldwide for 22 years in a row. Last year, it widened its lead over its closest rival to another record, outselling No. 2 …

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Lexus April 2014 Sales Report

Posted by Kevin on May 1st, 2014

USA Lexus USA has reported 23,165 total sales for April 2014, a 23.1% improvement over last year — here’s the model-by-model breakdown: MONTH Year to Date (*DSR) 2014 2013 % CHG* 2014 2013 % CHG* CT 1,054 1,171 -13.5 5,054 4,416 14.4 HS 0 1 ‐100.0 0 1 ‐100.0 IS 3,780 1,797 102.3 15,238 6,970 …

Hybrids In the News Lexus RX: Third Generation Tech

Google Makes Improvements to Self-Driving Lexus RX 450h

Posted by Kevin on May 1st, 2014

Google has made some significant improvements to their self-driving car, which just so happens to be a Lexus RX 450h: The level of intelligence and capability of these Google vehicles is astounding — very easy to see a future where self-driving cars make up the majority of vehicles on the road. (Worth pointing out that …

Lexus RC F: First Generation Photo Galleries

More Photos of the White Lexus RC F with Carbon Fiber Package

Posted by Kevin on April 30th, 2014

The white Lexus RC F with full carbon fiber package has made a couple appearances in the last few weeks, starting with a visit to INTERSECT in Tokyo — here’s a full gallery from the Lexus International Facebook page: The RC F was also on display at the Beijing Motor Show — here’s a selection …

Lexus RC F: First Generation USA

What Should Lexus Name the RC F’s Orange Exterior Color?

Posted by Kevin on April 30th, 2014

Lexus USA has put out a call for help in naming the new orange exterior color that will debut on the RC F coupe. Have a good idea? You can submit it on the Lexus USA Facebook page. (There’s some good submissions already — I like Fireburst & Supernova.) Submit your orange color name on …

Lexus LX: Third Generation Middle East Special Editions

More Information on the Lexus LX 570 Supercharger

Posted by Kevin on April 29th, 2014

The Lexus LX 570 Supercharger first seen last week has officially launched in Kuwait — here’s a photo gallery of the special edition in black: The supercharged 5.7L V8 engine pushes out 450 hp, up from the 383 hp of the standard LX model — along with the upgraded engine, there’s also an exclusive body …

Autoshows China Lexus NX: First Generation

Video: Q&A with Lexus International Vice President Mark Templin

Posted by Kevin on April 29th, 2014

Here’s an excellent video with Lexus International executive vice-president Mark Templin answering questions about China, the NX, and the future of the brand: Mark Templin’s answers are insightful and full of confidence — in particular, it’s interesting to learn that Lexus wants to grow at a controlled pace in order to preserve their customer experience. …

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Lexus LFA Code X Finishes First Race at Nürburgring

Posted by Kevin on April 28th, 2014

The Lexus LFA Code X had its first race this past weekend in the VLN3 ADAC ACAS H&R-Cup at the Nürburgring in Germany. Driven by Akira Iida, Wakisaka Juichi, and Iguchi Takuto, the new race car finished third in the SPPRO class and 67th overall — photographer Arndt Carsten sent over some photos of the …

Lexus USA Headquarters Moving to Texas

Posted by Kevin on April 28th, 2014

The Lexus USA national headquarters will be moving from Torrance, California to Plano, Texas, as part of a greater relocation by Toyota Motor Sales — from the press release: The establishment of a new headquarters builds upon previous efforts by Toyota to enhance regional autonomy, self-reliance and responsibility. While the sales and marketing, manufacturing and …

Future Lexus GX: Second Generation Lexus RX: Third Generation Rumors

Lexus to Add Three-Row Crossover in 2016?

Posted by Kevin on April 28th, 2014

Mark Rechtin of Automotive News recently spoke with Lexus USA general manager Jeff Bracken about adding a three-row seven-seat crossover to the Lexus lineup: “Third-row seating is the No. 1 issue we hear from dealers,” Lexus Division chief Jeff Bracken said at the auto show here. “We feel like we’re missing a 35,000-units-a-year opportunity. We’re …

Lexus NX: First Generation Tech Videos

Video: The Lexus Four-Cylinder Turbo Engine in Detail

Posted by Kevin on April 27th, 2014

Here’s a video overview of the new 2.0L turbo engine installed in the Lexus NX 200t: The NX 200t will be the first model to get the 8AR-FTS 2.0L engine, which is equipped with a twin-scroll turbo and generates 235 hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,000 rpm. The engine can flip between the …

Lexus IS F: First Generation Photo Galleries Spy Shots

Faked Spy Shot of the 2016 Lexus IS F

Posted by Kevin on April 25th, 2014

Is this a spy shot of the 2016 Lexus IS F? Jalopnik believes so, running the image yesterday after it was discovered on the Lexus Spain Facebook page. Unfortunately, the car in question is nothing but a Lexus IS with some duct tape and a TRD Japan body kit — here’s a photo for reference: …

China Manufacturing

Lexus President Discusses Manufacturing in China

Posted by Kevin on April 25th, 2014

In an interview with Reuters at the Beijing Motor Show, Lexus International president Tokuo Fukuichi discussed the brand’s manufacturing future in China: “The German Three have a brand image that they have cultivated over the past century in their long history, but Lexus is not in people’s minds like that yet,” said Fukuichi, who is …

Lexus NX: First Generation

Lexus NX Spotted in Another Parking Lot

Posted by Kevin on April 24th, 2014

A Lexus NX 300h F SPORT has popped up in another parking lot — this time, it’s the Toyota Burniston factory in the United Kingdom: The NX was spotted in a California parking lot last week, marking the first time the compact crossover had been seen outside of the studio — I imagine these two …

Japan Lexus LS: Fourth Generation Photo Galleries

Ultrasonic Blue Lexus LS F SPORT Spotted in Japan

Posted by Kevin on April 24th, 2014

An Ultrasonic Blue Lexus LS F SPORT has been spotted in Japan, and it’s something special — it may lack usual subtlety of the LS, but there’s a unique appeal in seeing the flagship Lexus in the now-signature F SPORT color. (No further details at this point, but I have to think this is a …

Lexus NX: First Generation Photo Galleries United Kingdom

Photo Gallery: Lexus NX at the Milan Design Week

Posted by Kevin on April 23rd, 2014

The Lexus NX F SPORT made an appearance at the Milan Design Week, here are a mass of photos from the display: The NX in Ultra White is attractive enough, but it will be nice seeing high quality images of the crossover in different colors — I’m hoping for Starlight Black, what colors would you …

Lexus LX: Third Generation Middle East Tech

New Information on the Supercharged Lexus LX 570

Posted by Kevin on April 23rd, 2014

A source at Lexus emailed me with more information on the supercharged Lexus LX 570 that will be available in the Middle East: The Supercharged LX 570 being offered in the Gulf is a limited factory job with the approval of chief engineer Sadayoshi Koyari. This is based on the TRD USA blower kit for …

Lexus NX: First Generation United Kingdom Videos

Video: The Lexus NX in Detail

Posted by Kevin on April 23rd, 2014

Lexus UK has posted three brief videos of the NX compact crossover: Other than the press conference and the stylized launch commercials, this is the first real video footage of the NX that I’ve seen — this vehicle keeps getting better and better.

Lexus LX: Third Generation Middle East Tech

Lexus to Sell Supercharged LX 570 in the Middle East?

Posted by Kevin on April 22nd, 2014

Lexus will apparently begin selling a supercharged LX 570 in the Gulf Arab States — here are the first photos, found on the Toyota4Arab forum: There’s also an image of the supercharged engine: According to Club Lexus poster UZJ100GXR, this is an limited edition factory package and not an aftermarket or dealer installed option. There …

Lexus NX: First Generation Videos

Video: The Lexus NX Development Story

Posted by Kevin on April 22nd, 2014

There are two new videos detailing the development story of the Lexus NX compact crossover — first, NX chief engineer Takeaki Kato describes the overall concept, new turbo engine, and some of the vehicle’s unique features: In the second video, project managers Nobuyuki Tomatsu and Tetsuo Miki walk through the exterior & interior design from …

Autoshows China Lexus CTh: First Generation

The Lexus CT BG Concept from the Beijing Motor Show

Posted by Kevin on April 21st, 2014

Lexus China is displaying a customized CT 200h at the Beijing Motor Show, calling it the CT BG Concept — here are some photos from Japanese website Car Watch: According to Chinese website Sohu, the CT BG concept is based on the CT 200h F SPORT, but with a “more personalized design language”: The model …

Lexus NX: First Generation Tech Videos

Lexus NX Key Features: A Video Tour

Posted by Kevin on April 21st, 2014

Here’s a video overview of the key features found in the Lexus NX: The level of detail on the NX is impressive — the compact crossover makes a strong statement at the new Lexus design movement, but even more important is the focus on functionality. This is a vehicle that will fit very comfortably into …

Lexus NX: First Generation Sales Reports USA

Lexus USA Shares NX Sales Projections

Posted by Kevin on April 21st, 2014

Mark Rechtin of the Automotive News recently spoke with Lexus USA general manager Jeff Bracken about NX sales projections: …he expects Lexus to sell about 2,200 NX units a month in the United States. He added, however, that Lexus’ U.S. dealer council has informed him that such an estimate is too conservative. “From a sizing …

Autoshows Lexus NX: First Generation Photo Galleries

Live Photos of the Lexus NX 300h & NX 200t F SPORT

Posted by Kevin on April 20th, 2014

After its debut last night in China, the Lexus NX is now on display at both the Beijing Motor Show and the New York Auto Show — a few photo galleries of the NX 300h & NX 200t F SPORT have been popping up online, here’s what I’ve found so far. Marc Berger from the …

Autoshows China Features Lexus NX: First Generation

2015 Lexus NX Specifications (Including Horsepower)

Posted by Kevin on April 20th, 2014

There’s a significant amount of new information on the Lexus NX with the crossover’s debut at the Beijing Motor Show today — let’s start things off with the full international press release. Lexus’ first luxury compact crossover, the NX, made its world premiere here today at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, which runs through …

Autoshows Lexus NX: First Generation Videos

Launch Video: Introducing the Lexus NX

Posted by Kevin on April 19th, 2014

Lexus has publicly debuted the all next NX compact crossover at the Beijing Motor Show, and here’s the official launch video: Balancing footage of the vehicle with a healthy dose of lifestyle imagery, there’s a heavy focus on physical activity — love the inclusion of parkour, it’s a perfect fit for this vehicle. More shortly!

Autoshows Lexus NX: First Generation

Lexus NX to Debut Today at Beijing Motor Show

Posted by Kevin on April 19th, 2014

Later today, Lexus will officially unveil the new NX compact crossover at the Beijing Motor Show. The reveal will be broadcast live online on the Lexus International website, starting at 10:30 ET/7:30 PT, with more details on the NX to be released at that time. Update: The press conference is now over — here is …

Lexus NX: First Generation Photochops

Imagining a Lexus NX Crossover Coupe

Posted by Kevin on April 18th, 2014

Photochopper Theophilus Chin has removed two doors from the Lexus NX, creating a crossover coupe — here’s another rendering from the back: The obvious parallel would be the Range Rover Evoque Coupe, an eminently stylish but essentially impractical two-door version of their super-successful crossover. It may be a model that Lexus will never make, but …

In the News United Kingdom

New Lexus President Tokuo Fukuichi Shares Details on Future Plans

Posted by Kevin on April 17th, 2014

The Lexus UK blog has an interview with newly named Lexus International president Tokuo Fukuichi: Q: Will you push Lexus design even more strongly now you are the overall president too? A: Tokuo Fukuichi: From now on I don’t want to create nice designs, I want to create impressive designs, ones that remain in minds. …

Lexus NX: First Generation Photo Galleries

Lexus NX Spotted in California Parking Lot

Posted by Kevin on April 17th, 2014

There are two Lexus NX models at the Lexus USA headquarters in Torrance, California, which means the first photos of the new compact crossover out in the wild: Seeing the crossover in a more natural setting makes it all the more appealing — very impressed with the grille on the standard NX, and loving the …

Future Lexus IS: Third Generation Rumors

Lexus IS the Next Model to Get Turbocharged Engine?

Posted by Kevin on April 16th, 2014

AutoGuide reports that the IS will be the next Lexus model to get the turbo-charged 2.0L four-cylinder engine debuting the new NX crossover: Currently the base IS250 model makes use of an antiquated 2.5-liter V6 engine. Rated at 204 hp it’s not only down on power compared to turbocharged 4-cylinder rivals but it also offers …

Awards Lexus GS: Fourth Generation USA

2014 Lexus GS 350 Wins Edmunds Top Rated Award

Posted by Kevin on April 16th, 2014

The 2014 Lexus GS 350 has been named to the Edmunds Top Rated Vehicles of 2014 list. The list is determined by the Edmunds vehicle testing team — each vehicle is driven on a standardized road-test loop and visits a test track for additional instrument testing in controlled conditions. The findings are used to rate …

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Details on the First Lexus LFA Owners Club Meet in Japan

Posted by Kevin on April 15th, 2014

Last weekend in Japan, 22 LFAs and 23 LFA owners participated in the inaugural meeting of the Lexus LFA Owners Club. The meet took place at the Lexus College campus inside of the Fuji Speedway. LFA Chief Engineer Tanahashi Haruhiko was in attendance, and the event was memorialized with a ceremonial planting of a Youkou-zakura …

Japan Lexus LFA Racing

Lexus LFA Code X Race Car Testing on Fuji Speedway

Posted by Kevin on April 15th, 2014

The Lexus LFA Code X race car had its final test at the Fuji Speedway in Japan before being shipped to Germany for the Nürburgring 24 Hour Race in June — Gazoo Racing posted some photos on Facebook: The LFA Code X is a significant new development in Lexus racing — the bigger 5.3L V10 …

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Lexus LFA Wins Class in 4-Hour VLN2 Race at Nürburgring

Posted by Kevin on April 14th, 2014

The Lexus LFA team of Kinoshita Takayuki & Oshima Kazuya finished the second race of the 2014 Nürburgring VLN Series with a SP8 class win, placing 18th overall. The IS F team that won the first race of the season at the beginning April finished 3rd in the SP8 class and placed 40th overall. Gazoo …

Lexus NX: First Generation Tech

Details on the Lexus NX 200t Turbo Engine

Posted by Kevin on April 14th, 2014

Auto Week has some finer detail on Lexus NX 200t and its Lexus-first turbocharged engine: The NX 200t will feature Lexus’ first turbo engine, a 2.0-liter four with VVT-iW. Yes, that W is new. It signifies advance and retard of the intake cam. At low loads and rpm it can operate as an Atkinson cycle …

Autoshows Lexus NX: First Generation

Questions About the Lexus NX? Ask Chief Engineer Takeaki Kato

Posted by Kevin on April 13th, 2014

Have a question about the Lexus NX? Takeaki Kato, the chief engineer of the new compact crossover, will be answering questions about the NX direct from the Beijing Motor Show: You can ask questions online now via Facebook or Twitter by using the hashtag #LexusInBeijing — answers will be posted on the Lexus International Facebook …

Lexus NX: First Generation Photo Galleries

2015 Lexus NX F SPORT Photo Gallery

Posted by Kevin on April 11th, 2014

Lexus has released a massive new photo collection of the new NX F SPORT compact crossover — here’s the full gallery, posted without comment (that’s coming later):

Lexus NX: First Generation Photo Galleries

First Live Photos of the Lexus NX F SPORT

Posted by Kevin on April 10th, 2014

Autoguide has posted the first live photos of the new Lexus NX F SPORT — here’s a selection of exterior shots: There’s also an extensive interior gallery — here’s a small taste: Definitely head over to the Autoguide website and look through the photos — I’ve been going through the galleries for the last 20 …

Features Lexus NX: First Generation Photo Galleries

2015 Lexus NX & NX F SPORT Information

Posted by Kevin on April 10th, 2014

Lexus has released the first real details on the new NX, including 11 new photos of the compact crossover in both standard and F SPORT models: The Full Lexus NX Press Release Lexus will unveil its new luxury compact crossover, the Lexus NX, at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition to be held in Beijing, …

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Lexus NX Compact Crossover Revealed Early by French Magazine

Posted by Kevin on April 10th, 2014

Scans of an article from French magazine L’Automobile have revealed the Lexus NX compact crossover before its official debut: The scans, which were posted earlier today on Club Lexus & World Car Fans, show a production NX that sticks close to the LF-NX concept — much of the exterior body work mirrors the concept, right …

Lexus Finishes Third in 2014 J.D. Power Customer Service Index Study

Posted by Kevin on April 10th, 2014

After five years at the top, Lexus fell to third place in J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Customer Service Index (CSI) Study. Cadillac & Audi finished ahead of Lexus. The study, which examines owner satisfaction when visiting a dealership service department for maintenance or repair work, uses five measures in its scoring: service quality, service initiation, …

Lexus Named Most Trusted Luxury Brand in 2014 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards

Posted by Kevin on April 9th, 2014

For the second year in a row, Lexus has been named Most Trusted Luxury Brand in the Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards. The ES , IS, RX, and LX were singled out as vehicles that inspire consumer confidence. The 2014 Brand Image Awards are based on a study of the 12,000+ new vehicle shoppers …

Canada Comparisons Competitors Lexus GS: Fourth Generation Reviews

Autos Canada Comparison: Lexus GS 350 AWD vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 AWD

Posted by Kevin on April 9th, 2014

Autos Canada conducted a comparison between the Lexus GS 350 AWD and Cadillac CTS 3.6 AWD: It’s easy to assume the Lexus – especially in this “Luxury Package” trim and not fitted with the F-Sport’s variable suspension – would be the soft, roly-poly competitor in this test. And while the Lexus’ ride is notably better …

Lexus Australia CEO Discusses the Lexus Luxury Position

Posted by Kevin on April 8th, 2014

In an interview with Cars Guide, Lexus Australia CEO Sean Hanley gives an impassioned perspective into the brand’s stance on luxury, and what it means for consumers: “There’s no-one better credentialed in Australia to run a retail volume campaign with Lexus if we wanted to, given our parent company (Toyota). If volume was all we …

Europe In the News

Lexus DESIGN AMAZING Exhibit Opens at 2014 Milan Design Week

Posted by Kevin on April 8th, 2014

The Lexus Design Amazing exhibit opened today at Milan Design Week 2014 in Italy: Included in the exhibit are new works by three world renowned designers, who were tasked with creating an experience based on the Lexus “Amazing in Motion” theme.

Commercials Lexus GS: Fourth Generation USA Videos

New Lexus GS Commercial Takes a Swing at its Competitors

Posted by Kevin on April 8th, 2014

Lexus USA also released a new GS commercial that takes its competitors to task — the video starts with a behind-the-scenes look at how the commercial was filmed: Great to see the GS getting this type of marketing exposure two years after its initial release — considering the sedan’s recent sales success, it’s well deserved. …

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New Lexus F Performance Commercial Featuring the RC F

Posted by Kevin on April 7th, 2014

Lexus has released its first commercial featuring the new RC F coupe — here’s the full 60 second video: The commercial is part of an initiative to familiarize consumers with the F performance brand — there’s also this new print ad (click for a larger image): (It may be confusing for enthusiasts to see true …

Europe Future Lexus NX: First Generation Rumors

More Details on the Lexus NX Compact Crossover

Posted by Kevin on April 7th, 2014

An automotive site in Slovakia had an advance look at the upcoming Lexus NX compact crossover last month, and have published the above photo along with a text teaser (please excuse the paraphrased Google-assisted translation): Despite the fact that the public has not yet officially seen the new Lexus NX, we had the pleasure to …

Japan Lexus RC F: First Generation Racing

KeePer TOM’s Lexus RC F Team Wins Super GT Round 1

Posted by Kevin on April 6th, 2014

The KeePer TOM’s racing team of Daisuke Ito & Andrea Caldarelli have won the 2014 Super GT Round 1 GT500 class in the #37 Lexus RC F. The ENEOS SUSTINA RC F team of Kazuya Oshima & Yuji Kunimoto finished second. Here are highlights from the race, from the Super GT Youtube channel: The next …

Japan Lexus RC F: First Generation Racing

Lexus RC F GT500 Racing This Weekend in Super GT Round One

Posted by Kevin on April 4th, 2014

This weekend, the first race of the 2014 Super GT season takes place at the Okayama International Circuit in Mimasaka, Japan. This will mark the official debut of the RC F GT500 race car, which will be used by six teams — here are the six race cars in their final livery: The six teams …

Autoshows China Features Lexus NX: First Generation

Lexus Releases First Image of NX Compact Crossover

Posted by Kevin on April 3rd, 2014

Lexus has released the very first teaser image of the NX compact crossover, which is set to debut at the Beijing Motor Show on April 20th — here’s the image in high resolution: The RC-style tri-LED headlights are visible, as are some of the defining sharp angles of the LF-NX concept. One of the biggest …

Lexus LS: Fourth Generation

A Tour of the Lexus LS L-Select Program in Japan

Posted by Kevin on April 3rd, 2014

While in Tokyo last year for the opening of INTERSECT, I also took the opportunity to visit two of the city’s Lexus showrooms, the Lexus Gallery Takanawa and the Lexus International Gallery Aoyama. Both showrooms are amazing in their attention to detail and level of attentiveness, and both have displays dedicated to the Lexus L-Select …

Lexus CTh: First Generation

Interview with Lexus CT 200h Chief Engineer Chika Kako

Posted by Kevin on April 3rd, 2014

The Lexus Spain weblog has an extensive interview with Lexus CT 200h chief engineer Chika Kako, the first-ever woman chief engineer for a Lexus (or Toyota) vehicle — here are some translated quotes, by way of Kaizen Factor: Former CT chief engineer Osamu Sadakata engineer set the bar high with the first version of the …

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