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The Lexus LF-CC: Next-Generation IS or GS Coupe?

Posted by Kevin on September 28th, 2012

Ever since the Lexus LF-CC was announced, there’s been confusion about what production model it will eventually transform into.

Autoshows Hybrids In the News Lexus IS: Second Generation Photo Galleries

Lexus LF-CC Live Coverage

Posted by Kevin on September 27th, 2012

Let's take an Internet tour of Lexus LF-CC live coverage from the Paris Motor Show.

Autoshows Europe Hybrids Lexus IS: Second Generation Videos

Video: Lexus LF-CC Designers Discuss the New Concept

Posted by Kevin on September 27th, 2012

Lexus has released a new video with LF-CC designers Takeshi Tanabe and Hidaeki Iida talking about their latest creation.

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First Live Photos of the Lexus LF-CC Concept

Posted by Kevin on September 27th, 2012

The Lexus LF-CC coupe concept has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show, and the very first live photos have been published.

Autoshows Lexus IS: Second Generation Lexus RC: First Generation Photochops

Imagining the Next-Generation Lexus IS Coupe

Posted by Kevin on September 26th, 2012

Just hours before the Lexus LF-CC coupe concept debuts at the Paris Motor Show, let’s take a look at what the concept could mean for the next-generation IS.

Hybrids Lexus ES: Fifth Generation Videos

Virtual Test Drive of the 2013 Lexus ES 300h

Posted by Kevin on September 26th, 2012

*Winding Road* has posted an unusual but effective video featuring the 2013 ES 300h from the driver’s point-of-view.

Lexus ES: Fifth Generation Quick Links Tech USA Videos Websites

Lexus Launches Ignition Project

Posted by Kevin on September 26th, 2012

In coordination with their 2013 ES marketing push, Lexus USA has launched the Ignition Project, a program that will fund four start-up technology projects based on Facebook user votes.

China In the News Japan Manufacturing

Lexus Reduces Manufacturing Output After China Protests

Posted by Kevin on September 25th, 2012

Due to ongoing tensions between China & Japan, Lexus will be reducing daily production at their Kyushu plant in Japan.

Australia Lexus LFA Photo Galleries

Photo: Lexus LFA & Lamborghini Aventador & Porsche 997

Posted by Kevin on September 25th, 2012

Photographer Matyas Fulop had the opportunity of a lifetime when he had a chance to shoot a Lexus LFA, Lamborghini Aventador, and Porsche 997 together.

Commercials Lexus ES: Fifth Generation Russia Videos

Lexus Russia Releases 2013 ES Commercial

Posted by Kevin on September 24th, 2012

I don't know Russian, so I'm not sure the reason behind all the smoke.

Body Kits Lexus GS: Fourth Generation Mods Photo Galleries

Lexus GS F SPORT on 20″ Concavo CW-5 Wheels

Posted by Kevin on September 24th, 2012

Let’s jump straight to the photos of this Rivera Red Lexus GS 350 F SPORT with 20-inch Concavo CW-5 matte gunmetal wheels.

Interiors Japan Lexus CTh: First Generation Special Editions

Lexus CT 200h Creative Textile Special Edition from Japan

Posted by Kevin on September 24th, 2012

Lexus Japan will be releasing the CT 200h with a special-edition Creative Textile interior.

Future Lexus LFA Websites

Lexus LFA Chief Engineer Starts Blogging

Posted by Kevin on September 23rd, 2012

Lexus LFA Chief Engineer Tanahashi Haruhiko has recently started his own blog on the Lexus Global website.

Future Lexus IS: Second Generation Photo Galleries Photochops

Imagining a Lexus LF-CC Sedan

Posted by Kevin on September 21st, 2012

Photochopper Theophilus Chin has created a sedan from the Lexus LF-CC coupe concept.

Autoshows Canada Lexus LFA Photo Galleries

Lexus LFA & Toyota 2000GT Together Again

Posted by Kevin on September 21st, 2012

While on display at the Luxury + Super Car Weekend in Vancouver a couple weeks ago, the OpenRoad Lexus LFA had a chance photoshoot with a Toyota 2000GT.

Concepts Lexus IS: Second Generation Lexus RC: First Generation Tech

Speculating on the New Lexus LF-CC Hybrid Engine

Posted by Kevin on September 20th, 2012

One of the more mysterious elements about the Lexus LF-CC is the “all-new” 2.5L hybrid engine under the hood.

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Stunning 2013 Lexus LS Photo Gallery

Posted by Kevin on September 20th, 2012

Along with the LF-CC concept, the 2013 Lexus LS 600h F SPORT will also be displayed at the Paris Motor Show this month, and accompanying the usual press release was a stunning collection of press images.

Lexus IS F: First Generation Quick Links Reviews Videos

Motor Trend Reviews the 2012 Lexus IS F

Posted by Kevin on September 20th, 2012

The Ignition web video series from Motor Trend has just featured the 2012 Lexus IS F, and presenter Carlos Lago does an excellent job explaining just what makes the very first Lexus F model special.

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A Closer Look at the Lexus LF-CC Concept Interior

Posted by Kevin on September 19th, 2012

As part of their Paris Motor Show preview, Car & Driver has a gallery of previously unseen Lexus LF-CC photos, including these shots of the interior.

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2013 Lexus IS Convertible F SPORT

Posted by Kevin on September 19th, 2012

For the 2013 model year, the Lexus IS convertible will be available with a full F SPORT package — for the first images of the new package, let’s take a visit to Lexus Japan.

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More Details on the Lexus LF-CC Coupe Concept

Posted by Kevin on September 18th, 2012

Motor Trend had an opportunity to talk with the Lexus Design group manager Takeshi Tanabe about the new LF-CC concept that debuted yesterday, and it’s definitely worth reading.

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Poll Results: What Type of Concept will Lexus Reveal?

Posted by Kevin on September 18th, 2012

How many people correctly guessed that Lexus would reveal an IS coupe concept today? See the results of last week's poll.

Autoshows Concepts Europe Lexus IS: Second Generation Videos

New Video of the Lexus LF-CC Coupe Concept

Posted by Kevin on September 17th, 2012

A second video of the Lexus LF-CC coupe concept has been released, and it’s amazing.

Autoshows Concepts Europe Features Lexus RC: First Generation Photo Galleries

The Lexus LF-CC Coupe Concept

Posted by Kevin on September 17th, 2012

Lexus has announced the LF-CC, a coupe concept that will make its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show at the end of this month.

Features Lexus LS: Fourth Generation Personal Photo Galleries Reviews

Driving the 2013 Lexus LS

Posted by Kevin on September 16th, 2012

Did Lexus take it far enough with the 2013 LS? I drove five different variants to find the answer to that question.

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Place Your Vote: What Type of Concept will Lexus Reveal Next Week?

Posted by Kevin on September 16th, 2012

Don't forget to place your vote in the *Lexus Enthusiast* poll, and check back to see the results on Monday.

Europe F SPORT Hybrids Lexus GS: Fourth Generation Lexus GSh: Second Generation Quick Links Reviews

Road & Track Drives the 2013 Lexus GS 450h F SPORT

Posted by Kevin on September 14th, 2012

Road & Track’s Calvin Kim travelled to Europe to test the 2013 Lexus GS 450h F SPORT, and found it to be “the future of higher-end hybrids; less pure economy and more sizzle”.

Advertising Commercials Lexus ES: Third Generation USA Videos

Two Vintage Lexus ES 300 Commercials

Posted by Kevin on September 14th, 2012

When we saw the first commercials for the 2013 Lexus ES last week, it reminded me to post these third-generation ES ads.

Lexus ES: Fifth Generation Quick Links Reviews

Edmunds Reviews the 2013 Lexus ES 300h

Posted by Kevin on September 13th, 2012

Edmunds have published their review of the 2013 Lexus ES 300h, praising the “luxurious and high-tech interior” and complimenting the “a refined and serene driving experience”.

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Video from the Lexus LFA Owners Meet

Posted by Kevin on September 13th, 2012

Released today is an official Lexus USA video from the Laguna Seca LFA owners meet that happened last month.

Lexus GS: Fourth Generation Quick Links Reviews

Automobile Magazine Editors Review the 2013 Lexus GS 350 F SPORT

Posted by Kevin on September 13th, 2012

Automobile Magazine had some of its editors all give a brief review of the 2013 Lexus GS 350 F SPORT, and it makes for a varied and informative read with plenty of opinion.

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Desktop Wallpaper: 2013 Lexus LS F SPORT in Ultra White

Posted by Kevin on September 12th, 2012

After attending the 2013 Lexus LS launch event in San Francisco way back at the end of July, I headed back to the hotel where I was staying, only to find the Ultra White LS 460 F SPORT parked out front, perfectly positioned for a late-night photo shoot.

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Poll: What Type of Concept will Lexus Reveal Next Week?

Posted by Kevin on September 12th, 2012

It’s still a mystery just what Lexus will reveal, so let’s put it to a vote.

Japan Lexus RX: Third Generation Photo Galleries

Lexus Teams Up With Japanese Photographers for 2013 RX Photo Shoot

Posted by Kevin on September 12th, 2012

For the new 2013 RX, Lexus Japan enlisted photographers Maco Azuma & Ogawa Yoshifumi to help publicize the updated SUV.

Lexus LX: Third Generation Quick Links Videos

Drive Time Reviews the 2013 Lexus LX 570

Posted by Kevin on September 11th, 2012

Drive Time with Steve Hammes has published a video review of the 2013 Lexus LX 570, and it’s a thorough and informative overview of the newly updated SUV.

Lexus IS: Second Generation Quick Links Racing

Lexus IS-R Race Car in the Dominican Republic

Posted by Kevin on September 11th, 2012

Dominican Republic Lexus distributor Delta Comercial has built the Lexus IS-R, an IS-based race car that’s doing very well in this year’s Dominican Touring Series.

Japan Lexus GS: Fourth Generation Photo Galleries

Lexus GS Accessories from Japan

Posted by Kevin on September 11th, 2012

There's an extensive selection of JDM accessories for the fourth-generation GS — here’s the full OEM collection.

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New CT 200h Commercial from Lexus UK

Posted by Kevin on September 11th, 2012

The Lexus CT -- where even a tiny drop of gas goes a long way.

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Lexus Compact Crossover Spotted?

Posted by Kevin on September 10th, 2012

Shortly after the announcement that Lexus would debut a new concept car at this month’s Paris Motor Show, Leftlane News posted spy photos of what they claim is a camouflaged Lexus compact crossover.

Canada Lexus GS: Fourth Generation Personal Photo Galleries

Driving the 2013 Lexus GS 350

Posted by Kevin on September 9th, 2012

Even though I’ve been driving the GS since the beginning of the summer, in some ways the character of a car can only be discovered with an extended journey.

Autoshows Concepts Europe Lexus RC: First Generation Rumors

New Lexus Concept to debut at Paris Motor Show

Posted by Kevin on September 7th, 2012

Lexus has announced that a new concept car will debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show on September 27th, with information and photos released ten days before on September 17th.

Advertising Commercials Lexus ES: Fifth Generation USA Videos

Three More 2013 Lexus ES Commercials

Posted by Kevin on September 7th, 2012

The 2013 Lexus ES marketing campaign kicked off this week with a brand new commercial, and now three additional commercials have been released.

Lexus IS: Second Generation Photo Galleries Spy Shots United Kingdom USA

More Spy Shots of the Camouflaged 2014 Lexus IS

Posted by Kevin on September 6th, 2012

More photos of the camouflaged Lexus IS have surfaced by way of UK website GMotors.

Body Kits Japan Lexus IS-C: First Generation Mods Photo Galleries

Lexus IS-C Body Kit from Aimgain

Posted by Kevin on September 6th, 2012

Japanese tuner Aimgain has a Lexus IS-C body kit that really changes the look of the convertible.

Awards Japan

Lexus First in J.D. Power’s Japan Initial Quality & Sales Satisfaction Studies

Posted by Kevin on September 5th, 2012

Lexus has topped two separate J.D. Power studies in Japan, scoring first in both Initial Quality and Sales Satisfaction.

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Lexus Sales in August: A Deeper Look at the Numbers

Posted by Kevin on September 5th, 2012

August was a very good month for Lexus sales, but it’s not clear just how good without taking a deeper look at the numbers.

Advertising Commercials Lexus ES: Fifth Generation USA

New 2013 Lexus ES Commercial

Posted by Kevin on September 4th, 2012

Lexus USA has released a new commercial for the 2013 ES.

Sales Reports USA

Lexus August 2012 Sales Report

Posted by Kevin on September 4th, 2012

Lexus sales up 28.9%, beats BMW & Mercedes in August sales.

Future In the News Japan

Insights from a Lexus Insider: Andrew Kirby Discusses Lexus Ideas Engine Results

Posted by Kevin on September 4th, 2012

The following is a message from Andrew Kirby, general manager of Lexus global product & marketing planning in Japan, who will be taking over for Karl Schlicht in addressing Lexus Enthusiast readers directly from time to time.

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Lexus LFA Roadster Spotted Again in Japan

Posted by Kevin on September 3rd, 2012

The mystery Japanese Lexus LFA roadster first seen in January has been spotted again on an unidentified racetrack.

Lexus GS: Fourth Generation Personal Photo Galleries Reviews

Lexus GS Summer Road Trip

Posted by Kevin on September 2nd, 2012

It’s the last weekend of summer, and Lexus Magazine has published the story of my GS 350 road trip from Ottawa to Montreal.

Future Lexus IS: Second Generation Photo Galleries Spy Shots USA

Camouflaged 2014 Lexus IS Spotted?

Posted by Kevin on September 2nd, 2012

A camouflaged Lexus sedan — most likely the next-generation IS — has been spotted in California.

Australia Lexus LFA Special Editions Videos

Video of the Chrome Lexus LFA

Posted by Kevin on August 31st, 2012

The chromed-up Lexus LFA from Australia has been spotted on the streets of Brisbane.

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Lexus Spindle Grille Family Portrait

Posted by Kevin on August 30th, 2012

Spotted this new Lexus family group shot on the Lexus Spain weblog.

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Lexus GS 350 F SPORT Pace Car in Australia

Posted by Kevin on August 30th, 2012

The 2013 Lexus GS 350 F SPORT has become the permanent safety car at the Sydney Motorsport Park in Australia.

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Is Lexus Planning a CT Spin-off?

Posted by Kevin on August 29th, 2012

Back in June, WardsAuto interviewed Lexus general manager Mark Templin about the CT 200h, and found out some interesting details.

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Interview with Lexus IS F Chief Engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi

Posted by Kevin on August 29th, 2012

A crew from Club Lexus attended the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb earlier this month, and had a chance to chat with IS F Chief Engineer, Yukihiko Yaguchi, about the future of the Lexus F brand.

Lexus GS: Fourth Generation Quick Links Reviews USA

Autoweek Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 350 AWD

Posted by Kevin on August 29th, 2012

The Autoweek editors have driven the 2013 Lexus GS, and found it very easy to live with, praising the interior across the board.

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Lexus Summer Trip: A Visit to Lexus Laval in Quebec

Posted by Kevin on August 28th, 2012

While driving through Quebec on my GS summer road trip, I stopped at Lexus Laval in Laval, a city just north of Montreal.

Lexus RX Hybrid: First Generation Tech USA

Update on Google’s Self-Driving Lexus RX 450h

Posted by Kevin on August 28th, 2012

Google has added a number of Lexus RX 450hs to their self-driving car fleet, and recently published an update on their official blog.

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Photo Gallery from Lexus LFA Owners Meet

Posted by Kevin on August 27th, 2012

Lexus has published an extensive Facebook photo gallery from the last week’s LFA owners meet.

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New Lexus LF-LC Concept to Debut in Australia

Posted by Kevin on August 27th, 2012

Lexus will debut a new version of the LF-LC concept at the 2012 Sydney Motor Show, and has released the first teaser image.

China Commercials Hybrids Lexus ES: Fifth Generation Videos

2013 Lexus ES 300h Commercial from China

Posted by Kevin on August 27th, 2012

Here’s something different — check out this 2013 Lexus ES 300h commercial from China.

Lexus IS F: First Generation Quick Links Tech

Details on the 2013 Lexus IS F Suspension Changes

Posted by Kevin on August 27th, 2012

For the third year in a row, Lexus has revised the IS F suspension with the 2013 model, focusing on further improvements to turn-in response and dynamics.

Events Lexus LFA Racing USA Videos

Video: Fourteen Lexus LFAs at Laguna Seca

Posted by Kevin on August 25th, 2012

Let's get the weekend started with this video of fourteen Lexus LFAs racing together at *Laguna Seca*.

F SPORT Hybrids Lexus CTh: First Generation USA

2013 Lexus CT 200h Announced

Posted by Kevin on August 24th, 2012

The 2013 Lexus CT 200h has been announced by Lexus USA with minimal changes.

Concepts Photo Galleries

Lexus Electric Scooter?

Posted by Kevin on August 24th, 2012

Influenced by the Lexus L-FINESSE design language, designer Goldberg Boris has devised the CT-S electric scooter.

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TOM’S Developing New Lexus RX Body Kit

Posted by Kevin on August 24th, 2012

Official Lexus tuner TOM’S has started work on a new aero kit for the 2013 RX.