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Is Lexus Preparing a LFA GTE Race Car for Next Year’s Nürburgring 24h Race?

Posted by Kevin on November 6th, 2012

Late last week, Lexus race car driver Akira Iida — the same driver that set the Nürburgring lap record for a production car in an LFA — tweeted the above photo of a mystery LFA prototype, describing it as his “next challenge”.

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Next-Generation Lexus IS F Coupe on the Way?

Posted by Kevin on November 5th, 2012

AutoGuide talked with Lexus National Marketing Manager Brian Bolain and discovered some very interesting details about the next-generation IS.

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Lexus Tops J.D. Power 2012 China Initial Quality Study

Posted by Kevin on November 5th, 2012

Lexus has been named the top automotive brand in the J.D. Power 2012 China Initial Quality Study.

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Official Photo Galleries of the Lexus LFA Nürburgring & Project LS

Posted by Kevin on November 4th, 2012

Lexus has released a couple more SEMA photo galleries featuring the LFA Nürburgring Edition & Project LS — here they are in a size perfect for desktop wallpapers.

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Interview with Project Lexus LS Designer Troy Sumitomo

Posted by Kevin on November 4th, 2012

While at SEMA last week, I had a chance to interview Five Axis chief Troy Sumitomo to discuss his Project LS show car on display in the Lexus tent.

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Lexus Launches All-Weather Drive System

Posted by Kevin on November 2nd, 2012

Lexus has rebranded their all-wheel drive system as All Weather Drive — here’s a new commercial introduction.

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Lexus October 2012 Sales Report

Posted by Kevin on November 1st, 2012

Lexus USA has reported total sales of 19,850 for October 2012, a 9.7% improvement over last year.

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Lexus Trademarks NX 200t & NX 300h for Upcoming Compact Crossover

Posted by Kevin on November 1st, 2012

Big news today — Lexus has trademarked NX 200t & NX 300h in the USA, Canada, and Australia, giving the very first details about the much-rumored Lexus compact crossover.

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Imagining a Lexus Compact Crossover

Posted by Kevin on November 1st, 2012

Hot on the heels of their 2014 Lexus IS rendering, CAR Magazine has taken a shot at imagining a sub-RX compact crossover.

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Lexus Top Luxury Brand in Consumer Reports Reliability Study

Posted by Kevin on October 31st, 2012

Lexus was the top luxury brand in the Consumer Reports annual new car reliability survey, ranking third overall just behind Scion & Toyota.

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Live Coverage from SEMA 2012

Posted by Kevin on October 30th, 2012

The 2012 SEMA show starts today in Las Vegas, and I’ll be here covering the Lexus display.

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No Lexus Compact Crossover Until 2017?

Posted by Kevin on October 29th, 2012

According to Lexus Australia CEO Tony Cramb, a sub-RX compact crossover could be five years away.

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New Lexus LS Commercials

Posted by Kevin on October 29th, 2012

Lexus USA has released two new commercials for the 2013 Lexus LS, and they’re pretty awesome.

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Toyota 75th Anniversary Exhibition in Japan

Posted by Kevin on October 29th, 2012

The Toyota Automotive Museum in Japan has just opened a special exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary of the brand, and Gazoo has released a video tour of the featured vehicles.

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Supercharged Lexus GS 350 Coming to SEMA

Posted by Kevin on October 28th, 2012

A supercharged Lexus GS 350 F SPORT by VIP Auto Salon will also be debuting this week at SEMA.

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Video: Racing the Lexus LFA Against a Business Jet

Posted by Kevin on October 26th, 2012

A couple weeks back, the Lexus LFA Nürburgring edition was in an unusual race against an Eclipse 500 business jet — here’s a video feature from the event.

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2013 Lexus GS on 20-Inch Vossen CV7 Wheels

Posted by Kevin on October 26th, 2012

Vossen Wheels has released new photos of the 2013 Lexus GS on 20-inch VVS-CV7s.

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Imagining the Next-Generation 2014 Lexus IS

Posted by Kevin on October 25th, 2012

Is this what the next-generation Lexus IS will look like?

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Lexus Looks to Boost Hybrid Sales in North America

Posted by Kevin on October 25th, 2012

Automotive News reports that Lexus is looking to double hybrid sales in North America.

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LA Times Reviews the 2013 Lexus LS 460 F SPORT

Posted by Kevin on October 25th, 2012

David Undercoffler from The LA Times has reviewed the 2013 Lexus LS 460 F SPORT, praising the “timely and well-chosen design updates inside and out” and calling the car “a well-executed mid-life adjustment”.

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SEMA 2012: Project Lexus LS F SPORT by Five Axis

Posted by Kevin on October 24th, 2012

Frequent Lexus tuner Five Axis will be bringing a modified LS 460 F SPORT to SEMA next week.

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Next-Generation 2014 Lexus IS Confirmed for Detroit Auto Show

Posted by Kevin on October 24th, 2012

According to Motor Report, Lexus Australia CEO Tony Cramb has confirmed that the next-generation 2014 IS sedan will debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January.

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Lexus LS F SPORT Photo Gallery from Japan

Posted by Kevin on October 24th, 2012

Lexus Japan has teamed up with high-profile fashion photographer Camilla Akrans for a LS F SPORT photo gallery.

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Lexus LF-CC Concept Coming to SEMA

Posted by Kevin on October 23rd, 2012

The Lexus LF-CC concept will be making its North American debut at SEMA next week, joining the jet-racing Lexus LFA Nürburgring & IS F CCS-R race car at the Lexus booth.

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Photo Gallery: Matte Black Lexus CT 200h

Posted by Kevin on October 23rd, 2012

While at the Northern California Evolution Meet at Lexus of Sacramento last month, photographer Philip Isidro had a chance to do a night photo shoot with a matte black CT 200h.

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A Closer Look at the Lexus LF-LC Blue Concept

Posted by Kevin on October 23rd, 2012

When Lexus introduced the LF-LC Blue last week at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney, it wasn’t just the colors that were changed from the original concept.

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Photo Gallery: Lexus GS Interior at Night

Posted by Kevin on October 22nd, 2012

As my time with the 2013 Lexus GS 350 AWD comes to an end, I was finally able to accurately photograph the interior at night in my latest gallery.

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Lexus LS 600hL Named the Quietest Car in Britain

Posted by Kevin on October 22nd, 2012

The Lexus LS 600hL has been named the quietest car in Britain — according to a Which? Car study, the interior noise in an LS hybrid is just 63.3 decibels, the same volume as the average conversation.

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New 2013 Lexus LS L-Select Customization Program in Japan

Posted by Kevin on October 22nd, 2012

L-Select is the Lexus LS customization program available only in Japan, and it’s been updated for the new 2013 LS model.

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2013 Lexus LS Arriving at U.S. Dealerships

Posted by Kevin on October 21st, 2012

Weeks ahead of its expected November debut, the 2013 Lexus LS has started arriving at dealerships in the USA.

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Lexus LS 400 Honored in Car Magazine’s 50 Greatest Cars of the Past Fifty Years

Posted by Kevin on October 19th, 2012

Car Magazine has put together a list of the 50 greatest cars of the past fifty years, and the first-generation Lexus LS 400 placed 40th overall.

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Video of the Lexus LF-LC Blue Concept

Posted by Kevin on October 18th, 2012

Along with the photo gallery, a video of the Lexus LF-LC Blue concept was also released.

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Lexus LF-LC Blue Concept Photo Gallery

Posted by Kevin on October 18th, 2012

Now that we’ve read the press release about the Lexus LF-LC Blue concept that debuted in Australia earlier today, let’s jump to the full photo gallery.

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Lexus LF-LC Blue Concept Debuts in Australia

Posted by Kevin on October 17th, 2012

Lexus has debuted the LF-LC Blue concept at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney — first things first, let’s start with the full press release.

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Lexus to be Profitable in Europe by 2015

Posted by Kevin on October 17th, 2012

Automotive News reports that Lexus sales in Europe are expected to push into profitable territory by 2015.

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Autoguide Reviews the 2013 Lexus RX 350 F SPORT

Posted by Kevin on October 17th, 2012

Autoguide has released a video review of the 2013 Lexus RX 350 F SPORT, and it’s a very nice overview of the SUV’s new performance package.

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New Lexus LS F SPORT Video from Japan

Posted by Kevin on October 16th, 2012

The new 2013 Lexus LS debuted in Japan this week, and there’s a new LS 460 F SPORT video as part of the promotion.

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Wall Street Journal Takes a Ride in Google’s Self-Driving Lexus RX 450h

Posted by Kevin on October 16th, 2012

The Wall Street Journal has taken a ride in the autonomous Lexus RX 450h in Google’s self-driving fleet, and does a good job of explaining how the technology works.

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Self Driving Lexus LS 600hL Spotted in Michigan

Posted by Kevin on October 15th, 2012

A self-driving Lexus LS 600hL has been spotted just outside of the Toyota Technical Center in Michigan.

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TRD Releases 2013 Lexus LS Body Kit

Posted by Kevin on October 15th, 2012

Just like Japanese tuner Modellista, official Lexus tuner TRD has released a body kit for the 2013 LS 460 F SPORT.

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Lexus USA Releases 2013 LS Pricing

Posted by Kevin on October 15th, 2012

In preparation of its November arrival at dealerships nationwide, Lexus USA has released pricing for the 2013 LS -- here's a breakdown of the full range.

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Short Video of the Lexus LFA AD-X Prototype

Posted by Kevin on October 14th, 2012

Is the Lexus LFA AD-X prototype going for a new Nürburgring record?

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World’s First Pink Lexus LFA

Posted by Kevin on October 12th, 2012

In support of National Breast Cancer Awareness month, Australia’s Lexus of Brisbane dealership has wrapped the LFA in matte pink.

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Consumer Reports Finds Issue with Emergency Trunk Release on 2013 Lexus ES & GS

Posted by Kevin on October 12th, 2012

In its testing of 2013 Lexus ES & GS, Consumer Reports has discovered that the emergency interior trunk escape lever can break when used improperly.

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Modellista Releases Lexus LS Body Kit

Posted by Kevin on October 11th, 2012

Lexus Japan tuner Modellista has released a front lip, rear under-spoiler, quad exhausts, and 19-inch wheels for the 2013 LS.

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Lexus Contest Winner Drives the Lexus LFA

Posted by Kevin on October 11th, 2012

The final video from last month’s #UnleashtheLFA contest has been released, with winner Mark Clemons riding & driving the Lexus LFA at Laguna Seca with race car driver Scott Pruett.

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Winding Road Reviews the 2013 Lexus LS 460L AWD

Posted by Kevin on October 11th, 2012

inding Road has reviewed the 2013 Lexus LS 460L, and praise the interior for its quietness and craftsmanship, calling it “decidedly warmer and more personable than the competition.”

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Mystery Lexus LFA AD-X Prototype Spotted!

Posted by Kevin on October 10th, 2012

A new Lexus LFA prototype has been spotted at the Nürburgring in Germany.

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Developing the Lexus LS F SPORT

Posted by Kevin on October 10th, 2012

Lexus Magazine has talked to driving meister Shuichi Ozaki about developing the new LS F SPORT and all the challenges that went along with it.

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Lexus CT to Get New Engine Option?

Posted by Kevin on October 9th, 2012

Also mentioned in last week’s news.com.au interview with the president of Lexus International, Kiyotaka Ise, was the possibility of a CT with a gas-only engine option.

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Brilliant New Print Ad for the 2013 Lexus ES

Posted by Kevin on October 9th, 2012

This new print ad for the 2013 Lexus ES can only be described as super-awesome.

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Matte Black Lexus GS by Wald International

Posted by Kevin on October 9th, 2012

Although it’s been featured before, Wald International has just released photos of their Lexus GS 350 show car in matte black, and it’s definitely worth taking another look at.

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Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Set to Race a Jet

Posted by Kevin on October 8th, 2012

This afternoon, a brand new Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition will racing an unusual opponent, when it goes up against the Eclipse 500 business jet at the Vance Brand Airport in Colorado.

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Lexus LS 600h F SPORT Debuts at Paris Motor Show

Posted by Kevin on October 7th, 2012

Along with the much-discussed Lexus LF-CC concept, the LS 600h F SPORT also debuted at the Paris Motor Show.

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Lexus CT 200h Places Second in Rallye Vert de Montréal Race

Posted by Kevin on October 7th, 2012

A Lexus CT 200h driven by Sebastien Kroetsch has placed second in Rallye Vert de Montréal, the only Canadian stop on the global FIA Alternative Energies Cup circuit. A Toyota Prius Plugin finished first.

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Lexus Infotainment System to Get Upgrade Next Year?

Posted by Kevin on October 7th, 2012

Senior brand manager for Lexus Europe, Leonardo Carluccio, has shared details with AutomotiveIT about the future of infotainment in Lexus vehicles.

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Jay Leno Drives the Lexus LFA Spyder

Posted by Kevin on October 5th, 2012

Jay Leno has visited the LFA Works production facility in Japan and had a chance to drive the world’s only LFA Spyder (!!!).

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No Lexus Coupe Until 2014?

Posted by Kevin on October 4th, 2012

A production coupe based on the Lexus LF-CC is still one to two years away, according to a news.com.au interview with the president of Lexus International, Kiyotaka Ise.

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Camouflaged Next-Generation Lexus IS Spotted in Europe

Posted by Kevin on October 4th, 2012

The next-generation Lexus IS has been spotted again, this time in a eye-deceiving swirl-pattern body wrap.

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Photos: Lexus LFA in the Service Bay

Posted by Kevin on October 3rd, 2012

These Lexus LFA photos from Brazilian photographer Leo Sposito are absolutely stunning.

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2013 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h Named IIHS Top Safety Pick

Posted by Kevin on October 3rd, 2012

The 2013 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h have earned the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award, with good performance in moderate overlap frontal, side, rollover and rear impact evaluations.

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Lexus to Introduce New Coupe Model?

Posted by Kevin on October 2nd, 2012

According to a CarAdvice interview with the president of Lexus International, Kiyotaka Ise, the LF-CC concept that debuted last week at the Paris Motor Show may be a preview of the next-generation IS and a brand new separate coupe model.

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Lexus September 2012 Sales Report

Posted by Kevin on October 2nd, 2012

Lexus USA has reported total sales of 20,386 for September 2012, a 36% improvement over last year.

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Interview with Lexus Design General Manager Yo Hiruta

Posted by Kevin on October 2nd, 2012

Lexus UK has published a brief interview with general manager of Lexus Design, Yo Hiruta, about the LF-CC concept and the evolution of L-Finesse design.

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Lexus to get Turbo-Charged Four-Cylinder Engine in 2014?

Posted by Kevin on October 1st, 2012

Last week at the Paris Motor Show, Lexus announced a new 2.5-liter hybrid engine that is set to be introduced into the lineup — now Toyota has released a couple more details.

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A Close Shave with the Lexus LF-LC

Posted by Kevin on October 1st, 2012

Webcomic Stuck in Reverse has found another use for the Lexus LF-LC concept.

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Jeremy Clarkson Reviews the Lexus LFA

Posted by Kevin on September 30th, 2012

The world-famous Jeremy Clarkson has finally driven the Lexus LFA, and by some miracle, he “loved it”.

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Official Lexus LF-CC Photo Gallery

Posted by Kevin on September 29th, 2012

Along with all the live photos, the Lexus LF-CC’s debut at the Paris Auto Show also brought a new round of official images.