Jeremy Clarkson: “I Love the Lexus LFA”
For the third time in four months, Jeremy Clarkson has reviewed the Lexus LFA — this time for the Top Gear website.
2013 Lexus CT 200h Price Increase in USA
The 2013 Lexus CT 200h will have a starting price of $32,050 in the USA, representing a $2,930 increase over last year’s base CT 200h.
Auto Express Drives the Next-Generation Lexus IS 300h
Auto Express has driven the next-generation Lexus IS 300h, and called the new hybrid powertrain “quiet and smooth”, with “impeccable refinement”.
Lexus to Replace Interior Trunk Releases in 2007-2013 ES, 2006-2012 IS & 2013 GS
According to Consumer Reports, Lexus is expected to announce a customer service campaign to fix the emergency trunk release in the 2007-2013 Lexus ES, 2006-2012 Lexus IS, and 2013 Lexus GS.
Video Preview of the Next-Generation Lexus IS from Australian Drive
Here’s a video of the next-generation Lexus IS prototype from Australian publication Drive.
Lexus GS 450h Wins Auto Bild Value Award
Dutch magazine Auto Bild has named the 2013 Lexus GS 450h the best “Upper Class” value in its annual Value Awards.
Artisan Spirits Releases Teaser of New Lexus LS Body Kit
Japanese tuner Artisan Spirits will be bringing a customized 2013 Lexus LS to the Tokyo Auto Salon this year.
Lexus Check In for Charity Using Facebook & Foursquare
To raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America this holiday season, Lexus USA is donating $10 every time you check in using Facebook places or Foursquare.
No Higher Powered Lexus CT Until 2017?
According to a GoAuto interview with Lexus International general manager Andrew Kirby, a more-powerful Lexus CT will not be offered until (at least) 2017.
National Post: Next-Generation Lexus IS F SPORT Preview
Graeme Fletcher from The National Post has driven the next-generation Lexus IS prototype, and provides a very detailed account of the experience on the autocross course.
Jay Leno Drives the Next-Generation Lexus IS Prototype
Along with the traditional automotive media, Jay Leno also had an opportunity to drive the next-generation Lexus IS prototype.
Lexus GS Body Kit by Skipper Design
Japanese tuner Skipper has released some mods for the 2013 Lexus GS, starting with a front lip spoiler available in exposed carbon fiber or body-color-matching.
2013 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h Receive Five Star Safety Rating from NHTSA
The 2013 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h have been awarded a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Ars Technica Reviews the Lexus Enform App Suite
One of my favorite technology websites, Ars Technica, spent some quality time with the new 2013 Lexus LS 600hL, and shared some thoughtful impressions of the Enform 2.0 app suite.
Lexus IS Hybrid will not be Offered in North America
First mentioned by Car & Driver and then confirmed by Autoweek, the next-generation Lexus IS will not be available as the IS 300h hybrid in North America.
Video of the Next-Generation Lexus IS Sound Generator
In the Autoweek.nl preview of the next-generation Lexus IS, the presenter shows off the sedan’s user-adjustable sound generator (around 3:06) — it makes the IS sound like a slightly muted IS F.
Video Review of the Next-Generation Lexus IS Prototype
The next review of the 2014 Lexus IS prototype is from Colum Wood of Autoguide, and it’s an excellent video overview of the camouflaged model.
Carsguide Drives the 2014 Lexus IS Prototype
Paul Gover from Carsguide also had a test drive in the the next-generation 2014 Lexus IS prototype.
Autocar Drives the Next-Generation Lexus IS 300h
In advance of next-generation Lexus IS launch at the Detroit Auto Show in January, some automotive magazines have been given an advance look at the next-generation sedan.
Confimed: Next Generation Lexus IS to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
In a short press release, Lexus has announced that the next-generation IS will be revealed at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
Video: Lexus LS-Based TMG TS 650 at the Essen Motor Show
While we’re all waiting to see video of TMG’s TS 650 on the road, here’s some footage of the LS-based super sedan at the Essen Motor Show.
Lexus November 2012 Sales Report
Lexus USA has reported total sales of 22,719 for November 2012, a 16.8% improvement over last year.
Chromed 2013 Lexus LS in Florida
The very first chromed 2013 Lexus LS has been spotted at JM Lexus in Florida.
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Road Trip Through the Rocky Mountains
Right before the LFA Nürburgring’s recent race against a jet, Lexus national manager of international training Paul Williamsen had the job of “breaking in” the vehicle in preparation for the competition.
Lexus LF-CC Approved for Production, Compact Crossover Under Consideration
Autocar is reporting that a coupe based on the Lexus LF-CC has been approved for production.
Lexus GS 350 & LS 460 Receive ALG 2013 Residual Value Awards
Both the 2013 Lexus LS 460 & GS 350 have placed first in their respective categories of ALG’s 2013 Residual Value Awards.
Lexus Announces Short Film Series for 2013
In collaboration with The Weinstein Company, Lexus will release five short films in 2013, collected under the title “Life is Amazing."
Photo Gallery: Lexus LF-LC Blue at the LA Auto Show
Photographer Darren Yasukochi has sent in some photos of the Lexus LF-LC Blue currently on display at the LA Auto Show.
Lexus Places First in 2012 J.D. Power Sales Satisfaction Index Study
For the second year in a row, Lexus has topped the J.D. Power U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) study, placing first among luxury brands and scoring highest overall.
Photo Collection: A Closer Look at the Lexus LF-CC
I finally had an opportunity to go through my photos of the Lexus LF-CC concept from its North American debut earlier this month at SEMA in Las Vegas.
Lexus GS 350 F SPORT Named Australia’s Best Large Car over $60,000
The 2013 Lexus GS 350 F SPORT has been named the Best Large Car over $60,000 in the 2012 Australia’s Best Cars Award, the country’s most prestigious motoring awards.
Lexus LS-Based TMG TS 650 Revealed!
The long-rumored Toyota Motorsports TMG Sports 650 concept has been revealed prior to its debut at the Essen Motor Show this week.
Autoblog Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 350 F SPORT
Michael Harley at Autoblog has reviewed the 2013 Lexus GS 350 F SPORT and compares it favorably to the BMW 535i.
Lexus Stops Manufacturing European-Spec IS Models
Lexus has stopped production of European-spec IS models due to new crash safety legislation that goes into effect at the end of the year.
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Lexus Named Top Luxury Brand in KBB Best Resale Value Awards
For the second year in a row, Lexus has been named the Top Luxury Brand in the KBB 2013 Best Resale Value Awards.
Lexus LF-LC Blue Makes North American Debut at San Francisco Auto Show
Only days before being displayed at the LA Auto Show, the LF-LC Blue concept made its North American debut at the San Francisco Auto Show this weekend.
Lexus LFA & SC 430 Featured in Top Gear’s Worst Car in the History of the World Special
Last week, Top Gear released their The Worst Car in the History of the World DVD special, and two Lexus cars were featured.
Lexus GS NightView Video Demonstration
Before returning the Lexus GS 350 AWD I’ve been driving to Lexus Canada, I put together a short video demonstration of the NightView system.
Virtual Test Drive of the 2013 Lexus RX 350 F SPORT
Winding Road has posted a video showing the 2013 Lexus RX 350 F SPORT from the driver’s point-of-view.
Interview with Lexus LF-LC Exterior Designer Edward Lee
In an interview with Car Advice, Lexus LF-LC exterior designer Edward Lee shared some details about the future of Lexus design and his own past as a designer for Audi.
Lexus December to Remember 2012 Commercials
At long last, the automotive gift-giving of past December to Remember campaigns has been retired.
One Million Miles on the Road: The Story of the Fourth-Generation Lexus GS
Lexus has launched a new GS website dedicated to the 1,000,000 miles that Chief Engineer Yoshihiko Kanamori and his staff spent testing pre-production models before the release of the fourth-generation GS.
Consumer Reports Recommends the 2013 Lexus ES
Consumer Reports has given the 2013 Lexus ES its stamp of approval, naming both the ES 300h and the ES 350 to its Recommended list.
TMG Releases Teaser Photos of their 640+ Horsepower Lexus LS
Toyota Motorsport gmbH have released teaser photos of their super-modified Lexus LS set to debut next week.
Video of the Supercharged Lexus GS from SEMA
Circling back to SEMA, here’s a video of the VIP Auto Salon supercharged Lexus GS 350 that was featured at the Lexus display.
New Lexus HS 250h Coming to Japan
An updated Lexus HS 250h is set to launch in Japan by the end of the month.
Video: Lexus SC Drifts in Front of an Explosion
Jalopnik has unearthed video of a first-generation Lexus SC drifting in front of an explosion at Palm Beach international Raceway — I figure, why not start off the week with a bang?
JTGrey Lexus LX 570 Wins Stock Full Class in BAJA 1000
After two days and two nights of racing, Joe Bacal and the JTGrey Lexus LX 570 have won the Stock Full class in the 45th Tecate SCORE Baja 1000.
Photo Gallery: Lexus GS F SPORT in Matte Sky Blue
While in Allentown to photograph the two-tone Lexus LFA, I also took a ride in Lexus of Lehigh Valley’s vibrantly wrapped blue GS F SPORT.
Lexus Japan Introduces New LS with Wild Dance Video
At the 2013 Lexus LS introduction event in Japan, guests were a rather unique performance by dance artists Enra — trust me, this is worth watching.
Lexus LF-LC Blue Coming to LA Auto Show
Car & Driver reports that the Lexus LF-LC Blue concept revealed last month in Australia will be getting its North American debut at the LA Auto Show in two weeks.
Lexus Focusing on Two-Coupe Strategy?
Colum Wood from Autoguide recently talked to Lexus USA national marketing manager Brian Bolain about the brand’s future plans for the LF-CC & LF-LC concepts.
EVO Magazine Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 450h F SPORT
EVO Magazine has published a short review of the 2013 Lexus GS 450h, calling it “significantly sharper than its forbears and genuine fun to drive”.
Lexus Taiwan Recreates Original LS Commercial with 2013 LS 600hL
Lexus Taiwan has released a commercial for the 2013 LS that brings it back to the very beginning of the brand.
Top Gear Driving a Lexus LFA From Las Vegas to Mexico?
The lads from Top Gear arrived in the USA yesterday, landing in Las Vegas for what’s rumored to be a 3,000 mile journey through Mexico for a future episode.
Matte Black Bison Lexus CT 200h by Wald International
Japanese tuner Wald International has released new photos of their Lexus CT 200h Black Bison body kit in matte black.
New 2013 Lexus LS F SPORT Video from Japan
Lexus Japan has released a new video of the 2013 LS 600h F SPORT.
Introducing the Lexus Design Award
Lexus has launched a new global competition to support and encourage the next-generation of design talent in all fields, from architecture to product design to fashion.
Lexus Testing Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication Safety Technology
Lexus is developing safety technology that will allow vehicles to communicate and co-ordinate with its surroundings, including other vehicles and even the road.
Toyota Considering Aston Martin Purchase?
It’s only remotely related to Lexus, but rumors suggest the current owners of Aston Martin are looking to sell their 64% ownership and Toyota may be interested.
Visiting the World’s First Production Two-Tone Lexus LFA
For my latest Lexus Magazine article, I travelled to Lexus of Lehigh Valley in Allentown, Pennsylvania to see (and photograph) the world’s first two-tone LFA.
TMG Lexus LS 650 to Debut at Essen Motor Show This Month
Powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.0L V8 engine (likely from the IS F), the LS 650 will have more than 640 horsepower and top speed of 200mph.
Video Demonstration of Lexus LS Advanced Pre-Collision System
If the new LS's advanced pedestrian safety technology detects a potential collision, the car can be brought to a complete stop at speeds up to 24 mph.
More Spy Shots of the Next-Generation 2014 Lexus IS
More spy photos of the next-generation Lexus IS have been released, this time by the folks over at gMotors.
Joe Bacal & Lexus LX 570 to Race in Baja 1000 Next Week
Lexus factory racecar driver Joe Bacal is one week away from racing his LX 570 in the Baja 1000, and has released a short video of the truck’s final testing.
A Closer Look at the Lexus LF-CC Interior Touch Controls
Lexus Magazine has taken a closer look at the new touchscreen technologies included in the LF-CC interior and how they might work.
Lexus Trademarks RC 350 for Upcoming Coupe
Lexus has trademarked RC 350 in Australia, which could hint at the very first details of the production coupe based on the LF-CC concept.