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Lexus RC F: First Generation Videos

Live Video: The Debut of the Lexus RC F

Posted by Kevin on January 14th, 2014

Lexus will broadcasting the debut of the RC F coupe from the Detroit auto show, here’s the full live stream: (Don’t forget to follow the Lexus Enthusiast liveblog both before and after the RC F’s debut.)

Autoshows Features Lexus RC F: First Generation

Live Coverage: Lexus at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show

Posted by Kevin on January 13th, 2014

The 2014 North American International Auto Show starts today, and I’m here at the Cobo Center in Detroit to bring you live Lexus coverage from the show floor both today and tomorrow. The big news from Lexus is the debut of the RC F high-performance coupe, which will be revealed at 8:45am EST tomorrow. I’m …

Lexus RC F: First Generation Photo Galleries Videos

Car & Driver Preview of the Lexus RC F

Posted by Kevin on January 13th, 2014

Information on the Lexus RC F just keeps on coming, with some interesting new details in Car & Driver’s coverage of the new high-performance coupe: [Chief Engineer Yukihiko] Yaguchi tells us that rather than Lexus developing the standard model first and then modifying it to meet performance targets, that the RC and the RC F …

Japan Lexus RC F: First Generation Racing

More Photos of the Lexus RC F GT500 Race Car

Posted by Kevin on January 12th, 2014

Carview Japan has more photos of the Lexus RC F GT500 racecar on display this weekend at the Tokyo Auto Salon — here’s a selection: (There’s even more photos over at Autoguide & Response.) There’s also a video of the Lexus Racing booth, starring the two-tone Umbrella girl: (Booming music, tuxedo race suits & top …

Europe Features Lexus LFA Racing Special Editions Tech

Lexus to Enter Modified LFA CODE X in Nürburgring 24 Hour Race

Posted by Kevin on January 10th, 2014

Lexus & Gazoo Racing have announced that an “enhanced sports car research vehicle” called the LFA Code X will be racing in this year’s Nürburgring 24 hour race: Compared to the LFA’s base 4.8-liter V10 engine, the research vehicle’s engine displacement has been increased to 5.3 liters and system output and torque has been fine-tuned …

Lexus RC F GT500 Race Car Revealed at Tokyo Auto Salon

Posted by Kevin on January 10th, 2014

Lexus debuted the RC F GT500 at the Tokyo Auto Salon today, revealing the true identity of their Super GT racecar — Auto Sport Web has some photos: The RC F GT500 is set to participate in the GT500 class of this year’s Super GT, alongside the Honda NSX & Nissan GT-R — more details …

Lexus ES: Sixth Generation Manufacturing USA

First Lexus Assembly Line in USA Now Under Construction

Posted by Kevin on January 9th, 2014

Let’s take a break from the RC F news for another important story — Lexus announced today that construction has started on the ES 350 assembly line in Georgetown, Kentucky. Announced in April of last year, the ES 350 will be the first Lexus to be produced in the USA. Production is set to begin …

Lexus RC F: First Generation

Motor Trend Feature on the Lexus RC F

Posted by Kevin on January 9th, 2014

Motor Trend has more details on the Lexus RC F, starting with additional information on 5.0L V8 engine: This engine shares only its basic cylinder block with that of the outgoing IS F sedan. The cylinder heads and all moving parts are completely new. Friction reductions allow the engine to rev 500 rpm faster than …

Lexus RC F: First Generation Videos

Video: Autoguide Tour of the Lexus RC F

Posted by Kevin on January 9th, 2014

Autoguide also had an advance look at the Lexus RC F, and have released a video with some nice footage: (While expected, I’m very impressed with how Lexus has used the IS F as a template for the RC F — the design elements like the giant hood, the side vents, and quad exhausts come …

Lexus RC F: First Generation Videos

Video: Lexus RC F in Detail

Posted by Kevin on January 8th, 2014

Along with the official photos, Lexus also released some footage of the new RC F — the video is a completely silent affair, and shows the coupe in great detail: There’s a few choice moments in the video, including the speed-sensitive active rear spoiler in action at the 2:14 mark of the video — here’s …

Lexus RC F: First Generation Photo Galleries

More Details on the Lexus RC F

Posted by Kevin on January 8th, 2014

Exciting information ahead — Automobile Magazine has published an in-depth feature on the Lexus RC F, with a gallery of exclusive photos — let’s start off with a selection of images: Automobile Magazine confirms that the RC F will have the same 5.0L V8 engine as the IS F, though it’s been deeply revised and …

Features Lexus RC F: First Generation

Lexus RC F High-Performance Coupe Revealed

Posted by Kevin on January 8th, 2014

After months of camouflaged prototypes and plenty of guesswork, Lexus has released the first official photos of the new Lexus RC F high-performance coupe — let’s start off with the full press release. Giving new meaning to “back to the grind,” the daily commute is now transformed into a day at the track with the …

Japan Lexus RC F: First Generation Videos

Camouflaged Lexus RC F Prototype Shown in Official Video

Posted by Kevin on January 7th, 2014

One week before the debut of the RC F coupe at the Detroit Auto Show, Lexus International has released two videos with Yukihiko Yaguchi, chief engineer of the IS F and likely a key figure in the development of the new high-performance coupe: In the second video, a camouflaged RC F can been seen on …

Commercials Europe Lexus CTh: First Generation Videos

Video: Lexus Europe Releases 2014 CT 200h Commercial

Posted by Kevin on January 7th, 2014

Lexus Europe has released a new commercial with the freshly updated CT 200h: (Red might be my favorite interior color for the CT — really works well with the white exterior.)

Competitors In the News

Toyota & BMW Finalize Agreement to Develop Sportscar Platform

Posted by Kevin on January 6th, 2014

BMW & Toyota have finalized an agreement to develop a joint platform for sportscars, according to Reuters: “We have agreed on a joint architecture for a sports car. What is important is that there will be two different vehicles that are authentic to the two brands,” Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung today quoted [BMW’s development chief Herbert] …

Lexus LFA Videos

Video: Quick Tour of the Lexus LFA Works Factory

Posted by Kevin on January 6th, 2014

The Lexus LFA supercar factory may be a well-covered topic, but this short video from Motor Trend videographer Jim Gleason is definitely worth a watch: (Most of the video looks like outtakes from the Motor Trend feature on the LFA Works, an amazing in-depth look at the now-closed Lexus factory.)

Lexus Racing Announcement at Tokyo Auto Salon This Week?

Posted by Kevin on January 6th, 2014

Lexus has released a rendering of their Lexus Racing display for the Tokyo Auto Salon, a massive aftermarket event held in Japan — here’s the image in full (click for a larger version): While the press release mentions the Super GT racing series, the image shows a vehicle that looks more like an LFA than …

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Lexus December 2013 Sales Report (Including Year-End Sales Totals)

Posted by Kevin on January 5th, 2014

USA Lexus USA has reported 34,757 sales in December, a 18.1% improvement over last year and its best monthly sales total since December 2006– here’s the final model-by-model breakdown of 2013: MONTH Year to Date (*DSR) 2013 2012 % CHG* 2013 2012 % CHG* CT 1,787 1,598 16.3 15,071 17,673 -14.7 HS 0 2 -100.0 …

Lexus Launches in Vietnam

Posted by Kevin on January 3rd, 2014

Lexus officially launched in Vietnam on December 26th, opening their first dealership in Ho Chi Minh City. The Lexus Central Saigon dealership is massive, with a similar design to Lexus Japan’s Takanawa showroom: The Lexus lineup in Vietnam consists of the ES, GS, LS, RX & LX — no hybrid or F SPORT models are …

Japan Lexus RC F: First Generation Racing

Photos: Lexus RC Super GT500 Race Car in Matte Black

Posted by Kevin on January 2nd, 2014

The Japanese Super GT ZENT CERUMO team have begun testing their new GT500 Lexus RC, which has been all decked out in a matte black paint job: According to Autosport Web, the ZENT RC hit 280km/h and lapped the Fuji Speedway in 1:30.906 — as a point of reference, the pole position lap during last …

Lexus CTh: First Generation USA Videos

Video: The 2014 Lexus CT 200h Inside & Out

Posted by Kevin on January 2nd, 2014

Here’s Ming-Jou Chen from Lexus USA with an in-depth overview of the 2014 CT 200h refresh: This is the best look we’ve had of the updated CT 200h so far, with an excellent explanation of the changes and how the model has been improved. Very well done. (The front-end looks very complex, with lots of …

Happy New Year!

Posted by Kevin on January 1st, 2014

A fresh new year is here, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank my readers for all their support in 2013. 2014 is going to be a year of big changes — there’s plans already in place to bring a new level of community to Lexus enthusiasts worldwide, and I can’t wait …

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Top Ten Lexus News Stories of 2013

Posted by Kevin on December 31st, 2013

It’s been a busy year for Lexus — the launch of the new third-generation IS, plenty of speculation on the future of the brand, and the recent reveal of the Lexus RC coupe made for some exciting news. As 2013 draws to a close, let’s look back on the top ten Lexus news stories of …

F SPORT Features Future Lexus RC F: First Generation Rumors

Lexus RC F to be Powered by 460 Horsepower V8?

Posted by Kevin on December 30th, 2013

The Lexus RC F will be powered by a V8 with 460 horsepower, according to a Detroit Auto Show VIP event invitation leaked by Autoblog — here’s the invite in full (click for a larger version): Judging by the website, this event looks to be hosted by local dealerships (RSVP page asks to select one …

Features Japan Lexus RC F: First Generation Photo Galleries Photochops

Is this the Lexus RC F?

Posted by Kevin on December 30th, 2013

A convincing rendering of the Lexus RC F has been published in an unnamed Japanese magazine — here’s the full page: While there’s been some talk that this might be the real thing, comparing the rendering with the second teaser image shows the truth — the deep lines in the hood reaching to the front …

Happy Holidays!

Posted by Kevin on December 24th, 2013

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! It’s been an extremely busy year, and I’m looking forward to spending this week with family and friends — look for normal posting to resume December 30th. Until then, all …

Autoshows Lexus RC: First Generation USA

Details on the Lexus RC’s New Red Exterior Paint

Posted by Kevin on December 24th, 2013

The Lexus RC 350 will make its North American debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January, and today Lexus released information on the new paint process used to create the coupe’s red exterior color: The luminous red paint is achieved through a meticulous paint process using four base coats of paint which are then …

Concepts Features Lexus LF-LC Tech

Lexus Concept Car Coming to Gran Turismo 6?

Posted by Kevin on December 23rd, 2013

As part of the Vision Gran Turismo festival celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Gran Turismo video game, Lexus designers will be creating a two-door grand-touring concept car — here’s an advanced preview (click for a larger version): With the exception of the LFA-style hood vents, this image is identical to the LF-LC concept — …

Lexus GX: Second Generation Russia Videos

Video: Lexus GX 460 Tows a MIG-31 Fighter Jet

Posted by Kevin on December 20th, 2013

It might not be the space shuttle, but here’s a Lexus GX 460 towing a 24-ton MIG-31 fighter jet (be sure to turn down the sound): Have a great pre-Holiday weekend, everyone!

Features Lexus RC F: First Generation

Lexus Releases Second Teaser Image of F Performance Model

Posted by Kevin on December 19th, 2013

Lexus has released another teaser image of the F performance model set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January — here the photo in high-resolution (click for the larger image): Believed to be a high-performance version of the RC that was unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in November, this photo shows a …

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Lexus ES 300h Named Best Luxury Value by Consumer Reports

Posted by Kevin on December 19th, 2013

The Lexus ES 300h has been named the top luxury car value in the Consumer Reports annual Best & Worst New Cars. Consumer Reports judges vehicles on a combination of reliability, resale value, fuel economy and driving performance — the ES 350, RX 450h, & RX 350 also ranked high in the list. Read more …

Introducing LEXUS: THE LINE Magazine

Posted by Kevin on December 18th, 2013

If you’ve been a reader of Lexus Enthusiast for a while, you may recall I spent the first few months of 2013 at Team One, Lexus USA’s advertising agency, working as a consultant on a secret project. Seven months later, here are full details — I helped to identify the stories used in The Line, …

Awards Europe Lexus IS: Third Generation

Lexus IS F SPORT Nominated in 2013 Most Beautiful Car of the Year Awards

Posted by Kevin on December 18th, 2013

The Lexus IS F SPORT has been nominated in the 2013 Most Beautiful Car of the Year awards, an annual contest held by Festival Automobile International & Euro Sport. Public voting will determine the winner, which means you can get involved — be sure to vote before December 26th to help the IS F SPORT …

Lexus Places First in J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2013 China Initial Quality Study

Posted by Kevin on December 17th, 2013

Lexus has tied Mercedes Benz in the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2013 China Initial Quality Study, with each brand recording only 52 problems per 100 vehicles sold. The industry in China averages 119 problems per 100 vehicles. The study looks at problems experienced by new vehicle owners in the six months of ownership, dividing those …

Awards Japan Lexus IS: Third Generation

Lexus IS in Atomic Silver Wins Japanese Color Award

Posted by Kevin on December 17th, 2013

The Atomic Silver/Sonic Titanium exterior color & Topaz Brown interior color offered on the Lexus IS has won the 2014 Auto Color award from the Japan Fashion Color Association, which may be the strangest award the sedan will win this year. (In all seriousness, the Atomic Silver/Sonic Titanium exterior color is a great addition to …

Canada Lexus IS F: First Generation Photo Galleries

Photo Gallery: Lexus IS F in Matte Gray

Posted by Kevin on December 16th, 2013

The folks at Spinelli Lexus in Quebec sent in some photos of a matte gray IS F — they must know I’m a sucker for this color: The signature IS F elements (like the giant fender vents and massive hood) have aged well over the years — going to be interesting to see how the …

Lexus IS F CCS-R is the Benchmark for Future F Performance Models

Posted by Kevin on December 16th, 2013

Motoring Australia interviewed Lexus IS F chief engineer Yukuhiro Yaguchi about the next-generation of F performance models, and learned some interesting details: If you want a taste of the sort of handling and power delivery the new BMW M4-rivaling Lexus RC F coupe is expected to deliver then go and have a drive of the …

Lexus LS: Fourth Generation

Beyond Magazine Feature on the Lexus LS

Posted by Kevin on December 16th, 2013

There’s a feature on the Lexus LS in the latest issue of Beyond Magazine, and the story has just been published online: The LS finally launched in the United States in 1989, to almost universal media acclaim. Its bulletproof reliability, great value specification and whisper-quiet cabin, as well as Lexus’s superior customer service, allowed it …

Lexus GS: Fourth Generation Reviews United Kingdom

The Telegraph Reviews the Lexus GS 300h

Posted by Kevin on December 15th, 2013

Andrew English of The Telegraph has reviewed the Lexus GS 300h, and believes the 2.5L hybrid sedan compares favorably with its competition: This latest GS might not be as sporty or exciting as Lexus suggests, but it’s not bad and is at least on a par with its occasionally quite raucous 2.0-litre diesel German rivals. …

Lexus RC F: First Generation Photo Galleries Photochops

Lexus RC F, Illustrated

Posted by Kevin on December 13th, 2013

Building off the teaser photo released this week, Leftlane News has created an illustration of what the new Lexus RC F might look like — here it is in higher resolution: It’s certainly a valiant attempt, though I have to think the RC F will retain the standard RC’s 3-L headlights and separated daytime running …

Lexus RC: First Generation Photo Galleries

Photo Gallery: Lexus RC in Detail

Posted by Kevin on December 13th, 2013

The Lexus International Facebook page posted a nice photo gallery showing the details of the RC coupe: This is nicely put together — there’s so many great individual elements to the RC design, and this gallery showcases them all. [Source: Lexus International FB Page]

Autoshows Japan

Interview with Lexus International President Kiyotaka Ise

Posted by Kevin on December 12th, 2013

While at the Tokyo Motor Show last month, I had a chance to interview Kiyotaka Ise, the president of Lexus International. The following is a transcript of our conversation, by way of a Japanese translator. Lexus Enthusiast: It must have been daunting to transform the Lexus brand over such a short period of time, how …

Lexus RC: First Generation Photochops

Imagining a Lexus RC Convertible, Part Two

Posted by Kevin on December 12th, 2013

We’ve already seen one attempt at rendering the possible Lexus RC convertible, and now photochopper X-Tomi has given it a shot with the above image. (Will the next Lexus convertible be a hard or soft top? Have to think it would be a hard top — the IS-C roof was expertly done, and I believe …

Lexus GS: Fourth Generation Photo Galleries

Photo Gallery: Lexus GS 350 F SPORT on New Vossen CVT Directional Wheels

Posted by Kevin on December 11th, 2013

Here’s a Lexus GS 350 F SPORT on the new Vossen CVT directional one-piece cast wheels: Owned by one of the guys at Mr. Wheels in Florida, this GS F SPORT is running an Accuair Airrunner suspension, Lexon front spoiler, side skirt and roof wing and Nitto tires — here’s a video of the car …

F SPORT Lexus GS: Fourth Generation South America Videos

Video: Lexus GS F SPORT vs. the Queen’s Guard

Posted by Kevin on December 11th, 2013

To demonstrate the capabilities of the GS 350 F SPORT, Lexus Puerto Rico imported two Queen’s Guards from England and put them into the sedan with a race car driver: While very similar to the fantastic video from Lexus Italia last year, it’s still a very effective (and hilarious) campaign.

Lexus LFA Videos

Video: Justin Bell Drives the Lexus LFA

Posted by Kevin on December 11th, 2013

In the latest episode of The One, Motor Trend presenter Justin Bell hits the track in a Lexus LFA borrowed from the Toyota Museum in Torrance, California: Haven’t been a fan of this show in the past, but I love seeing that red LFA out on the track — worth it for the visuals.

Lexus: No Plans to Release Sub-$30k Models

Posted by Kevin on December 10th, 2013

Lexus will not be heading downmarket to compete with its German competitors, says Lexus USA general manager Jeff Bracken in an interview with Automotive News: “We will not head down below $30,000,” said Bracken in an interview here. “We have Toyota and Scion to handle that price level for us.” Bracken acknowledges the CLA and …

Future Japan Lexus NX: First Generation Photo Galleries Spy Shots

Camouflaged Lexus NX Prototype Spotted in Japan

Posted by Kevin on December 10th, 2013

A Lexus NX prototype has been spotted by Japanese magazine Mag-X in some pretty wild camouflage — here are the two photos: The vehicle has been expertly disguised, with only the front spindle grille giving away that fact the model is a Lexus at all — makes me wonder, wouldn’t this amount of camouflage affect …

Hybrids Lexus GS: Fourth Generation Reviews United Kingdom

Autocar Reviews the 2014 Lexus GS 300h

Posted by Kevin on December 10th, 2013

The European press have started driving the all-new Lexus GS 300h, and finding it a compelling alternative to its German competitors — here’s the first review from Autocar: Until now, Lexus’s E-segment saloon had been without a [Benefit in Kind]-friendly car capable of competing with the ultra efficient diesel-engined offerings of the Big Three at …

Autoshows Japan Lexus RC: First Generation

Interview with Lexus RC Chief Engineer Junichi Furuyama

Posted by Kevin on December 9th, 2013

While at the Tokyo Motor Show last month, I had a chance to interview Junichi Furuyama, the chief engineer of the new Lexus RC coupe. The following is a transcript of our conversation, by way of a Japanese translator. Kevin: First question — were the Lexus IS & RC in development at the same time? …

Autoshows Features Lexus RC F: First Generation

Lexus Announces RC F to Debut at Detroit Auto Show

Posted by Kevin on December 9th, 2013

Lexus today confirmed that the F performance model will be making its debut at the Detroit Autoshow in January — here’s the full high-resolution teaser image: Not much can been seen in the photo other than the Michelin Pilot Super Sports and the large fender side vent, but this is clearly a F version of …

Australia Awards

Lexus GS 350 F SPORT Named Best Large Car over $60k in Australia’s Best Cars

Posted by Kevin on December 9th, 2013

The Lexus GS 350 F SPORT has been named Best Large Car over $60,000 in the Australia’s Best Cars awards. This is the second year in a row that the Lexus sports sedan has won this category. The GS 450h took third in the same category. The IS 300h placed second in Best Medium Car …

Lexus IS F: First Generation Racing

Lexus IS F Racing Team Finishes Fourth Overall in 25 Hours of Thunderhill

Posted by Kevin on December 8th, 2013

Earlier today, the Lexus IS F CCS-R team of Jeff Westphal, Tom Dyer & Ken Dobson finished 4th overall in the 25 Hours of Thunderhill endurance race. Only a late-night axle replacement kept them off the podium — the team completed 659 laps, finishing just 3 laps behind the third place GMG Motorsports Audi R8. …

Lexus IS F: First Generation Racing

Live: Lexus IS F CCS-R Racing in 25 Hours of Thunderhill

Posted by Kevin on December 7th, 2013

The Lexus IS F CCS-R will be racing in the 25 Hours of Thunderhill this weekend in California — drivers Jeff Westphal, Ken Dobson & Tom Dyer are competing in the ES class of the longest endurance race in North America, which runs Saturday morning to Sunday morning. With the help of my friend Paul …

Japan Lexus LFA Videos

Two Lexus LFA Convertibles Spotted in Japan

Posted by Kevin on December 6th, 2013

At the Odaiba Motor Festival celebrating the Tokyo Motor Show last month, Toyota President Akio Toyoda brought out two Lexus LFA Spyders — here they are, briefly: (The white LFA Spyder I can only assume is the same one Jay Leno drove earlier this year, but the yellow Spyder is completely new to me.)

Autoshows Concepts Features Japan Lexus NX: First Generation Photo Galleries

First Impressions of the Lexus LF-NX Turbo Concept

Posted by Kevin on December 5th, 2013

After staring at photos for months, I finally had a chance to see the Lexus LF-NX concept at the Tokyo Motor Show. Before seeing the LF-NX in person, I had no idea how Lexus was going to transform it into a production model — the concept appeared architectural, more structure than automobile, like a solid …

Autoshows Lexus CTh: First Generation Photo Galleries

Photo Gallery: 2014 Lexus CT F SPORT with Redline Exterior

Posted by Kevin on December 5th, 2013

On display at the San Francisco Auto Show was this 2014 Lexus CT 200h F SPORT in the brand new Redline exterior color — here are some photos from Kaizen Factor: This new Redline color looks much brighter than Matador Red Mica, it almost looks like the same tone as the red offered on the …

Lexus IS F: First Generation Lexus LFA

Quick Interviews with Lexus LFA Chief Engineer Tanahashi & IS F Chief Engineer Yaguchi

Posted by Kevin on December 4th, 2013

While in Japan for the Tokyo Motor Show, I had a chance to meet Lexus LFA chief engineer Tanahashi Haruhiko & IS F chief engineer at the Fuji Speedway — time was limited with so many journalists in attendance, but I did get a chance to ask each of them a couple questions. Here are …

Autoshows Europe Features Lexus NX: First Generation Rumors

Production Lexus NX Compact Crossover to Debut at the Geneva Motor Show?

Posted by Kevin on December 4th, 2013

Auto Express is reporting that the production version of the Lexus LF-NX concept will debut at the Geneva Motor Show next March: Previewed by the striking LF-NX concept, first shown at the Frankfurt show in September, the compact SUV will retain the concept’s stand-out styling, according to Lexus’ European director Paul Van der Burgh. “What …

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Lexus IS 350 Named Best New Luxury Car Under $50,000 by Canadian Automotive Journalists

Posted by Kevin on December 3rd, 2013

Big win for Lexus today — the 2014 IS 350 has been named the best new Luxury Car under $50,000 by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. The IS won over the Buick Regal, Kia Cadenza, Lincoln MKZ Hybrid & Mercedes CLA 250. [Source: Lexus Canada]

Sales Reports USA

Lexus November 2013 Sales Report

Posted by Kevin on December 3rd, 2013

USA Lexus USA has reported 25,611 total sales for November 2013, a 8.4% improvement over last year — here’s the model-by-model breakdown: MONTH Year to Date (*DSR) 2013 2012 % CHG* 2013 2012 % CHG* CT 1,002 1,264 -23.8 13,284 16,075 -17.7 HS 0 3 -100.0 5 647 -99.2 IS 3,973 1,988 92.2 29,603 25,211 …

Autoshows Concepts Japan Photo Galleries

Lexus NXB Mountain Bike Concept Displayed at Tokyo Motor Show

Posted by Kevin on December 3rd, 2013

Debuting alongside the Lexus LF-NX Turbo concept at the Tokyo Motor Show was the Neo eXtreme Bike Concept, a mountain bike produced using the same carbon fiber loom that weaved the LFA — here are some photos: Beyond the frame, the NXB concept features XeNTiS Kappa2 CC carbon fiber aero wheels with a custom Spindle …

Features Sales Reports

Lexus Set to Break Global Sales Record This Year

Posted by Kevin on December 2nd, 2013

Lexus is on track to sell over 520,000 vehicles worldwide this year, which will break their all-time global sales record set in 2007 — from Automotive News: Mark Templin, executive vice president of Lexus International, today said worldwide sales would “finish on the north side of 520,000,” edging Lexus’ all-time high of 518,300 units in …

Commercials USA

Lexus December to Remember 2013 Commercials

Posted by Kevin on December 2nd, 2013

As we enter the holiday season, Lexus USA has launched their annual December to Remember Sales Event, along with the inevitable “Red Bow” commercials — here’s the full collection: All in all, it’s a fairly harmless round of commercials — the only thing I really noticed is how great the updated GX looks in white. …

High Performance Lexus RC F to Debut at Detroit Auto Show?

Posted by Kevin on December 1st, 2013

Drive Australia is reporting that the high performance Lexus RC F will debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January: [RC chief engineer Junichi] Furuyama-san says the new model – which is expected to wear the RC F badge – will boast different styling to the regular RC coupe, including a “bulging” bonnet line to …

Australia Future Lexus RC: First Generation Rumors

Lexus RC Convertible in the Works?

Posted by Kevin on November 29th, 2013

According to a Motoring Australia interview with Lexus RC chief engineer Junichi Furyama, the new coupe has a potential future as a convertible: However, while willing to reveal the rear-wheel drive two-door coupe boasted underbody bracing that would aid development of a replacement for the outdated IS 250C, Furyama was not prepared to confirm that …

Autoshows Lexus NX: First Generation Lexus RC: First Generation Videos

Videos: Up Close with the Lexus RC & LF-NX

Posted by Kevin on November 28th, 2013

During the Tokyo Motor Show last week, Lexus asked their Twitter followers to submit ideas for videos from the show floor — 20 videos were created over the course of a single day, including my request for a detailed look at the RC’s headlights: The full collection of videos can be seen on the Lexus …

Desktop Wallpapers Lexus LFA Photo Galleries

Photo: Lexus LFA, Toyota 2000GT & Toyota Supra All Together

Posted by Kevin on November 27th, 2013

Here’s something you don’t see every day — the Lexus LFA, Toyota Supra & Toyota 2000GT all together all in red. These three Toyota performance icons belong to Javier Quirós, the president of Purdy Motor (the Toyota distributor in Costa Rica) and a previous Gazoo Racing LFA team driver — here’s the photo in desktop …

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