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Scott Pruett Shifts Gears to Winemaking

  • Posted by Kevin on May 8th, 2011
Although we primarily know him as a successful race car driver and the go-to pilot of the Lexus LFA, Scott Pruett (with the help of his wife, Judy) has also branched out to winemaking with his Pruett Vineyard label. Circling this back to our favorite car brand, Scott was one of the featured winemakers at …

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Helicopter Chase Scene with Lexus IS F

  • Posted by Kevin on May 5th, 2011
What do you get when you combine “a gorgeous girl, an arrogant rich boyfriend, a helicopter chase, and a Wald Lexus IS-F with custom forged 3-piece wheels and custom exhaust”? This short film by In Sixth Gear: Laughed out loud at the little hand flip there at the end — brilliantly done. (Thanks Franklin!)
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Lexus Europe First Quarter 2011 Sales Report

  • Posted by Kevin on May 5th, 2011
Lexus Europe have reported their 2011 first quarter sales — here it is, broken down (mostly) by model: Model Sales CT 2,199 IS 1,514 GS (including GS Hybrid) 257 GS Hybrid 143 LS (including LS Hybrid) 135 LS Hybrid 69 RX (including RX Hybrid) 3,758 RX Hybrid 2,451 Other models 1,695 Total 1st Quarter Sales …

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Two Kids Discussing the Lexus LFA

  • Posted by Kevin on May 4th, 2011
After seeing the little boy giggling about the Lexus LFA’s exhaust sound in the recently featured Goodwood video, it brought to mind this funny clip of two kids talking about the Lexus supercar at the Toronto Auto Show: Kid 1: “This is awesome, but it’s not turbo.” Kid 2: “This is awesome!” Kid 1: “It’s …

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Lexus IS F-Sport Featured on Two Guys Garage

  • Posted by Kevin on May 3rd, 2011
For those with The Speed Channel, Two Guys Garage will be installing a selection of F-Sport parts on a Lexus IS 250 tomorrow — should be interesting to anyone curious about the modifying their Lexus using OEM parts. Showtimes may vary, please check the Speed Channel website for further details. Check the Speed Channel Schedule
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Lexus April 2011 Sales Report

  • Posted by Kevin on May 3rd, 2011
USA Lexus reported total sales of 17,576 units, a 7.8% drop from last April — here are the model-by-model stats: MONTH Year to Date (*DSR) 2011 2010 % CHG* 2011 2010 % CHG* ES 3,493 4,396 -23.5 12,038 13,528 -12.8 CT 875 0 N/A 3,074 0 N/A HS 279 1,076 -75.0 978 4,529 -78.8 LS …

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Imagining a Next-Generation Lexus GS F

  • Posted by Kevin on May 3rd, 2011
Straight from the comment thread of Theophilus Chin’s next-generation Lexus GS photochops, TLE reader sndesign shared his own mockup based on the LF-Gh concept: Considering the LF-Gh grille shares its mesh pattern with the IS F, I’ve always considered the concept a blend of both the “standard” production model and a potential GS F — …

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The Lexus LF-Gh Launch Event, Revisited

  • Posted by Kevin on May 2nd, 2011
Lexus has released a short video from the LF-Gh launch event in NYC, which includes a smart interview with Marketing National Manager Brian Bolain: One thing that’s been emphasized from all Lexus executives is how the LF-Gh is not just a preview of the next-gen GS, but an indicator of where the Lexus design will …

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Lexus Future Plans to Include CT 300h & Smaller SUV?

  • Posted by Kevin on April 29th, 2011
Lexus Australia’s Chief Executive, Tony Cramb, has let loose with plenty of inside insight of what’s coming next for Lexus — starting with a possible CT engine variant: Lexus is already talking of a higher-performance version of its hybrid-only CT200h, which went on sale this week. Likely to be called the CT300h, the petrol-electric hatch …

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Automobile Magazine Comparison: Lexus LX 570 vs. Infiniti QX56

  • Posted by Kevin on April 28th, 2011
Automobile Magazine recently compared the Lexus LX 570 against the Infiniti QX56 and found the QX56 to be the superior Japanese SUV based on handling, price & a drag race (?!?) — my own priorities when buying a full-size SUV would be much different (comfort, interior quality, exterior design). (This entire comparison must have been …

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Autoblog Reviews the Lexus CT 200h

  • Posted by Kevin on April 28th, 2011
Autoblog has published a review of the 2011 Lexus CT 200h that’s a well-balanced read for anyone newly interested in purchasing the latest Lexus hybrid. As usual, a thorough photo gallery is also included that shows off the CT the best possible light (loving the Matador Red Mica). Read the Full Review
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Lexus Global Design Manager Discusses the Lexus LF-Gh

  • Posted by Kevin on April 25th, 2011
Automobile Magazine has some great quotes about the LF-Gh from Simon Humphries, General Manager of Lexus (& Toyota) Global Design — here’s a sampling: On the general design theme: “The LF-Gh was designed in [our Lexus studio in Japan]. The current state of the auto market is that everything is becoming complex and overstyled. With …

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NY Auto Show: Lexus LF-Gh Concept Photo Gallery

  • Posted by Kevin on April 22nd, 2011
With so many Lexus LF-Gh photos already floating around, I thought it might be a good idea to focus on the smaller details of the latest Lexus concept, especially when they’re so visually interesting: The side profile was my favorite angle — by increasing rear headroom & available trunkspace, Lexus has moved to give the …

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NY Autoshow: Supercharged Lexus CT by Fox Marketing

  • Posted by Kevin on April 21st, 2011
From the candy-apple-gold-green color and the wild fender flares right down to the personality behind the build, the supercharged Lexus CT 200h by Fox Marketing featured at the New York Auto Show was packed with character — check out these photos: Brian Fox, the man behind Fox Marketing, is a straight-up wildman, and you can …

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Lexus LF-Gh Official Reveal Video

  • Posted by Kevin on April 19th, 2011
While we may have seen photos of the Lexus LF-Gh last week, the concept car was officially revealed tonight at a gallery in New York City — here’s a video of the event along with reaction from some leading design minds: I was lucky enough to attend the reveal, and there’s no question that the …

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A Lexus LFA Joy Ride with Inside Line

  • Posted by Kevin on April 14th, 2011
I was trying to wait until Inside Line concluded their Lexus LFA coverage this week before posting about their adventures, but there’s just been so many it’s been hard to keep track! The first thing I’ll link to is this video of their run up the Glendora Mountain Road in California — what a fantastic …

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Lexus LFA Desktop Wallpaper: Through the Back Window

  • Posted by Kevin on April 13th, 2011
The next Lexus LFA wallpaper is this abstract photo of the Lexus LFA’s interior — I must have taken it through the back window: Select Resolution: 1920×1080 | 1680×1050 | 1440×900 | 1280×1024 | 1280×800 | 1024×768 I’ve never had my hands on a better steering wheel in my life, it felt like it was …

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Lexus CT Remix Music Project (Plus USB Stick Giveaway!)

  • Posted by Kevin on April 13th, 2011
I thought this was pretty cool — Lexus has announced the CT Remix Project, which takes the songs from the four CT 200h launch commercials (link 1, link 2, link 3, link 4) and has them remixed by top DJs and producers. Here’s the artists involved (taken from the press release): At the foundation of …

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Lexus LF-Gh Desktop Wallpapers

  • Posted by Kevin on April 12th, 2011
Although I promised a Lexus LFA desktop wallpaper today, I didn’t exactly expect to wake up to full photos of the LF-Gh — so instead of a supercar today, here’s three shots of Lexus’ newest concept car cropped for your consumption: Select Resolution: 1920×1080 | 1680×1050 | 1440×900 | 1280×1024 | 1280×800 | 1024×768 Select …

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A Wicked Driver’s Ed: My Experience at the Lexus LFA Driver Development Program

  • Posted by Kevin on April 7th, 2011
It is with extreme excitement that I present my article about the Lexus LFA Driver Development program, which is now being featured on the Lexus Magazine website — here’s a quote: While no LFA owner myself, I did get the opportunity to attend this full-day driving school at the Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California — …

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Lexus Named Top Luxury Brand in Edmunds Best Retained Value Awards

  • Posted by Kevin on April 7th, 2011
Lexus has been named the top luxury brand of the Edmunds inaugural Best Retained Value Awards. The awards, which recognize the brands and models with the highest projected residual value after five years — an important consideration when buying a car, as it means higher trade-in value and lower lease rates. Lexus also placed well …

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Lexus Releases Two LF-Gh Teaser Photos!

  • Posted by Kevin on April 5th, 2011
In advance of its full reveal at the New York Auto Show, Lexus has released a couple teaser images of the their next-gen GS concept, the LF-Gh — let’s tackle the front photo first: There are some LF-Ch design cues with the chrome accents on the front grille and the light housing design, but there …

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Lexus CT 200h Commercial from Australia

  • Posted by Kevin on April 4th, 2011
Continuing with their massive CT 200h marketing push, Lexus Australia has released a new daredevil commercial: One thing that really stood out about this commercial was something in the dialogue — “the two-mode, two-mood hybrid”. It’s certainly not the first time we’ve seen the CT being marketed as having a split personality with its Eco …

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Lexus Partners with Six Top Chefs to Create Culinary Masters Team

  • Posted by Kevin on April 4th, 2011
Lexus is teaming up with six of the world’s most distinguished chefs to create the Lexus Culinary Masters team. Chefs Daniel Boulud, Michael Chiarello, Dean Fearing, Christopher Kostow, Masaharu Morimoto & Michael Symon will all help Lexus to engage their customers with programs, charitable outreach, and multimedia productions. For their first event together, the full …

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Lexus LFA Races in VLN Nürburgring Season Opener

  • Posted by Kevin on April 3rd, 2011
A Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA took part in this weekend’s 4-hour VLN 1 race at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, with disappointing results. After finishing the 20th overall in qualifying (the fastest non-German car in the race), a run-in with a Porsche 911 took the team of Iida Akira, Kinoshita Takayuki & Ishiura Hiroaki out of main …

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Lexus March 2011 Sales Report

  • Posted by Kevin on April 1st, 2011
USA Lexus USA has reported the brand’s March 2011 sales, which includes the CT 200h for the first time ever — here are the model-by-model stats: MONTH Year to Date (*DSR) 2011 2010 % CHG* 2011 2010 % CHG* ES 3,732 3,860 -6.9 8,545 9,132 -7.7 CT 2,199 0 N/A 2,199 0 N/A HS 230 …

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Lexus USA to Raise 2011 Model Prices

  • Posted by Kevin on April 1st, 2011
Lexus USA has announced that several models will see minor sales increases starting in May — all models will see a percentage increase ranging from 0.8 to 2.1 percent, with the exception of the CT 200h & LFA. The new prices will become effective for vehicles with scheduled May arrivals for all Lexus vehicles except …

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Akio Toyoda Tours Japan Disaster Zone

  • Posted by Kevin on March 30th, 2011
Toyota President Akio Toyoda toured Japan’s earthquake disaster zone last week to survey the damage done to the company’s assembly plants, which have remained closed for the most part since the quake. I recommend this excellent recap of Toyoda-san’s visit at Autoweek, which talks in detail about the current challenges that Toyota is facing. (Toyota-san …

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Matte Black Lexus IS 350

  • Posted by Kevin on March 30th, 2011
Club Lexus member DarkDuke has put together a stunning matte black Lexus IS 350 — take a look at this pro job: Those WedsSport SA-55M wheels are pure insane — love the blue accents. Brilliant piece of work, be sure to check out the rest of the photos over at Club Lexus. [Photographer: Brent Zheng]
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Looking at Lexus Sales in China

  • Posted by Kevin on March 29th, 2011
There’s an interesting article in Businessweek about how Lexus is performing in China — here are some quotes: Lexus sold just a fifth of luxury leader Audi’s tally last year in the world’s biggest car market. It also trails BMW and Daimler’s Mercedes. Although Lexus sales in China grew 61 percent, to 49,000 cars, last …

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A Look Underneath the Lexus LFA

  • Posted by Kevin on March 29th, 2011
For all the photos & video of the Lexus LFA, getting a glance at the underbody has been a rare event — that is, until McCall Lexus in Texas decided to raise up their first LFA delivery for a good look. Just like the rest of the exterior design, there’s a clear emphasis on aerodynamics …

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