Lexus IS F CCS-R Trial Run on Pikes Peak
As an example of what we can expect from the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in July, here’s some in-car footage of Ken Gushi taking a test run up the mountain in the Lexus IS F CCS-R.
Interview with Lexus IS F CCS-R Driver Ken Gushi
In my latest article for Lexus Magazine, I interviewed pro-drifter Ken Gushi, who will be piloting the Lexus IS F CCS-R in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in July.
More Details on the Second Lexus GS Hybrid
It appears that an all-new V6 hybrid powertrain is on its way to the Lexus lineup.
Lexus GS Climate Control System Named Interior Innovation of the Year
The 2013 Lexus GS climate control system has been named the Interior Innovation of the Year by the Automotive Interiors Expo Awards.
2013 Lexus ES Available with Intelligent High Beams
For the first time, the Lexus ES will be offered with automatic high beams.
The Story of Joe Bacal’s Lexus LX & The Baja 500
Two weeks back, Joe Bacal and his Lexus LX race truck competed in the Baja 500, and along for the ride was Truck Trend’s Allyson Harwood.
2013 Lexus ES Canadian Option Packages
Lexus Canada has released details on the option packages that will be offered with the new 2013 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h.
More Next-Generation Lexus IS Rumors
With competitors doing their best to balance comfort and performance in their entry level models, having the ES in the lineup affords Lexus an opportunity to sharpen the performance of the IS.
Lexus Named Top Brand in ALG Perceived Quality Study
For the second year in a row, Lexus has topped the ALG Perceived Quality Study, a semiannual consumer survey of perceived automobile brand quality.
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition for Sale in North Carolina
The #296 Whitest White Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition has been put up for sale by RK Motors in Charlotte, NC.
First Test Run of the Pikes Peak Lexus IS F CCS-R
Here’s Lexus USA VP of Marketing Brian Smith to discuss the IS F CCS-R scheduled to race at Pikes Peak in July.
Lexus & Eddy Merckx Working on Prototype Bicycle
Engineers from Lexus and Eddy Merckx Cycles are working together on a prototype time trial bicycle called the ETT.
Lexus Announces Second GS Hybrid, Details Expected at Paris Motor Show
In a surprise move, a senior Lexus UK executive has verified that a second GS hybrid is on its way.
Lexus GS Development Travel Stories
While on the topic of the Lexus GS development, I wanted to link to this collection of travel stories from GS Chief Engineer Yoshihiko Kanamori
Lexus GS Commercial: One Million Miles in the Making
This new GS commercial from Lexus UK is first-class.
Imagining a Lexus Compact Crossover SUV
Stumbled across this Japanese magazine rendering of a Lexus RAV4-based CUV over on Club Lexus, and thought it looked rather interesting.
Lexus Ideas Engine Extended: A Message from Andrew Kirby
Lexus has extended the Lexus Ideas Engine Event for a further thirty days.
Photo Gallery: Lexus GS Night Light Parking Lot
One month into my extended summer road test, I wanted to share this set of parking lot night shots with the 2013 Lexus GS.
Lexus IS F CCS-R to Race in Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Lexus has announced that the Lexus IS F CCS-R will compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on July 8, 2012.
Examining the 2013 Lexus ES Ambient Lighting
Check out this video demonstrating the nighttime ambient lighting of the 2013 Lexus ES.
Automobile Magazine Compares the Lexus LFA, McLaren MP4-12C, Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 & Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
It would seem impossible, but Automobile Magazine has published a rather dull comparison of the Lexus LFA, McLaren MP4-12C, Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 and Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport.
Driving the 2013 Lexus ES
After a morning of presentations, which I summarized in my earlier ES article, it was time to start driving, and first up was an Obsidian ES 350.
2013 Lexus LS F Sport Spotted?
It appears that a camouflaged next-generation Lexus LS F Sport has been spotted by Automobile Magazine spy photographers.
2013 Lexus ES 350 Photos
After posting the official photos of 2013 Lexus ES 300h exterior & interior, next up is the exterior of the ES 350.
Video: AutoGuide Preview of the 2013 Lexus ES
AutoGuide has released what may be the only video from the 2013 Lexus ES media preview, and as usual, it’s an excellent overview of the new sedan.
Lexus LFA & GS F Sport on SpeedTV’s Shut Up & Drive Tonight
While the whole thing is sure to appear online, I did want to mention that SpeedTV’s Shut Up & Drive will be featuring both the Lexus GS 350 F Sport and the LFA on tonight’s episode (10:30pm ET/7:30pm PT).
Lexus May 2012 Sales Report
Lexus USA has reported total sales of 21,463 for May 2012, up a staggering 61.0% compared to last year.
2013 Lexus ES 300h Interior Photos
Next up are these 19 photos of the 2013 Lexus ES interior.
2013 Lexus ES Pricing Speculation
Lexus hopes to sell about 100,000 ES units a year, 50,000 to 60,000 of them in the United States.
Official Photos of the 2013 Lexus ES 300h
Plenty of Lexus-supplied photos from the ES media preview -- let's start with these 28 photos of the ES 300h exterior.
2013 Lexus ES Preview
Earlier this month, I was invited to Newberg, Oregon, to try out the all-new sixth generation Lexus ES.
Inside Line Drives the 2013 Lexus ES
Inside Line’s Erin Riches has posted her first drive impressions of the 2013 Lexus ES, and finds it improved over the previous generation.
Video: Lexus LF-LC Cruising the Streets of Cernobbio, Italy
This past weekend, the Lexus LF-LC concept was on display at 2012 Concorso d’Eleganza, a prestigious automotive event held in Italy, where it competed for the Concept Cars and Prototypes design award.
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Signed by Akio Toyoda
The very first Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition to be delivered in Germany is also the first known LFA to be personally signed by Toyota president Akio Toyoda.
Next Generation Lexus GX to Become Crossover CUV?
Lexus is considering moving the next-generation GX to unibody car platform and away from its truck body-on-frame underpinnings, Lexus general manager Mark Templin told Wards Auto.
Lexus USA Releases GX 460 SportDesign Package
Lexus USA has quietly launched a SportDesign package for the GX 460.
Lexus LS Tops the Total Car Score Awards
The Lexus LS was named the top overall car in the first annual Total Car Score awards, which calculates points using a combination of scores from all the top automotive review and rating sites.
Lexus Planning 2014 GS Coupe?
Inside Line is suggesting that a Lexus GS coupe is in the cards next year.
Lexus Magazine Interviews 2013 ES Chief Engineer Toshio Asahi
This Lexus Magazine interview with Toshio Asahi, chief engineer of the sixth-generation ES, is full of insight into the redesign of Lexus’ top-selling sedan.
Fox Marketing Lexus IS F & IS-C Get Crushed
The last few days have not been kind to Lexus automobiles — first it was the Belgian hacksaw attack on a LS 400, and now we have two SEMA show cars built by Fox Marketing being destroyed due to federal regulations.
Photos: Two Lexus LFAs Cruising in Australia
The folks over at Lexus of Brisbane in Australia have just delivered the orange LFA #304, and took the customer for an orientation drive using the dealership-owned white LFA #177.
Is the Lexus LFA More Durable Than a Ferrari?
Top Gear Philippines has a funny little story from Lexus executive Paul Williamsen, who recently ran into a group of Ferrari owners curious about the Lexus LFA’s durability.
Photo Gallery: Lexus GS 450h in Dana Point, California
With the Lexus GS 450h now arriving in dealerships, I decided to revisit some photos I took last year during a brief drive down the Pacific Coast Highway.
Sponsor: Vossen Wheels Introduces 22″ VVS-CV3 on Lexus LS 460
The following is a message from site sponsor Vossen Wheels, who have just introduced the 22" CV3.
Lexus Ideas Engine Closes Next Week
Just a quick reminder — there’s only one more week to submit your suggestions to the Lexus Ideas Engine project.
More Photos of the Camouflaged 2013 Lexus LS
Club Lexus has posted a second batch of next-generation LS spy shots.
Lexus Trademarks the Spindle Grille in USA & Canada
By way of My.IS, it’s been discovered that Lexus has trademarked the Spindle Grille in both the USA & Canada.
2013 Lexus GS 450h Now Arriving in North American Dealerships
At long last, the 2013 Lexus GS 450h is now starting to arrive in dealerships across North America, with a starting price of $58,950 in the USA and $64,650 in Canada.
Lexus LS Undergoes Brutal Convertible Transformation
Normally, I wouldn’t even link to this video of a second-gen Lexus LS having its roof chopped off during some idiotic demonstration at Stance Wars in Belgium, but I’ve been receiving email about it all day.
Next-Generation 2013 Lexus LS Spotted in Southern California?
A camouflaged car looking to be the next-generation Lexus LS has been spotted in Southern California.
Details on the Next-Generation Lexus ES Manufacturing
*Lexus Magazine* has some behind-the-scenes details on how the next-generation ES will be manufactured.
How a Lexus LFA Gets Delivered
Speaking of Lexus LFAs being delivered, there’s an interesting feature over on the Toyota Driver’Seat blog about the detailed steps necessary to prepare an LFA for its owner.
Red Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Arrives in the USA
A Red Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition has arrived in the USA.
Imagining the Lexus HS 250h with a Spindle Grille
With the Lexus HS now cancelled, the only chance to see the model updated with the spindle grille are with these two renderings from photochopper Theophilus Chin.
Akio Toyoda Names His Favorite Non-Toyota Cars
Although its link to Lexus is tenuous at best, I still have to mention this Automotive News article about Toyota president Akio Toyoda’s favorite cars made by his domestic rivals.
Next Generation Lexus LS to be Offered with V6 Hybrid?
AutoGuide is reporting that the next-generation Lexus LS hybrid will focus on fuel efficiency rather than delivering high-end V12 power.
Lexus LFA Finishes 15th Overall in 24h Nürburgring Race
In the 24 Hours of Nürburgring race this weekend, The *Gazoo* #83 Lexus LFA placed 15th overall & 1st in the SP8 class.
2012 Nürburgring 24 Hour Race: Lexus LFA Updates
The #83 Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA is participating in the 24h of Nürburgring in Germany this weekend, and I’ll be following along and posting updates over the next couple days.
Lexus Discontinues the HS 250h
By way of Inside Line, Lexus has confirmed that the HS 250h has been discontinued.
Akio Toyoda’s Matte Black Lexus LFA
Bertel Schmitt of The Truth About Cars happened upon a very special Lexus in Toyota’s Tokyo headquarters — sitting in the lobby was a matte black LFA belonging to none other than Toyota President Akio Toyoda.
Details on the Lexus Display Audio Controller
Longtime Lexus Enthusiast reader & Flow Lexus of Greensboro employee Brendan Bogue has sent over a detailed description of the Display Audio controller first spotted in a 2013 ES promotional video.
2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport Recalled for Steering Issue
Lexus has announced a voluntary safety recall for the 2013 GS 350 F Sport that affects approximately 650 owners.
Photo: Lexus GS 250 Down by the Water
Speaking of Lexus GS photos, I really liked this shot from the webCG GS 250 review.
Lexus LFA to Race in 24 Hours of Nürburgring This Weekend
This weekend is the legendary 24h Nürburgring race, and Gazoo Racing will be there racing a Lexus LFA and two Toyota 86s.
Photo Gallery: 2013 Lexus GS 350 Visits a Derelict Gas Station
For my first photo gallery with the GS 350, I scoured the city of St.Catharines for a derelict building -- eventually, I lucked out and found this abandoned gas station.
Photo Spotlight on the Lexus LFA & Toyota Supra
Photographer Kevin King Uy just emailed me these photos of the Lexus LFA with a Mark IV Toyota Supra.
New Commercials for the 2013 Lexus RX
Two new commercials for the 2013 Lexus RX have been released today, including one for the RX F Sport.
Lexus GS 450h Featured on Speed TV’s My Ride Rules
Quick TV note — Club Lexus moderator & GS 450h owner 1SICKLEX will be appearing on My Ride Rules on SpeedTV tomorrow, May 15th.