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SC400/Soarer Commercial from Japan

Posted by Kevin on July 12th, 2007

All in all, this Japanese SC400/Soarer is so dull it almost doesn’t bear mentioning, save for a tagline that could stand as one of the greatest ever: Seriously, “Mind Cruising” is something that could only come from the Land of the Rising Sun.

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Additional Footage of the LF-A at Nürburgring

Posted by Kevin on July 11th, 2007

We’ve all seen the Edmunds video of the prototype LF-A tearing up Nürburgring, but this additional footage, posted by Viper Productions on Youtube, really shows off the confirmed V-10 engine: Seems much faster than in the Edmunds video, it’s practically a black roaring blur. Now, the only question is, when is this blasted car going …

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Lexus IS-F Prototype Filmed on the Streets of LA

Posted by Kevin on July 11th, 2007

You can forgive the shakiness of this cameraman, it’s not every day you see a IS-F prototype sitting at a stoplight: What stands out most for me are the wheels, they’re absolutely fantastic and easily my favourite design from Lexus yet. Still can’t say I’m feeling those massive side vents though. But the one thing …

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Flickr Find: A Pristine 1991 Lexus ES 250

Posted by Kevin on July 10th, 2007

It may be considered the blacksheep of Lexus’ entire model history, but Flickr user grateful420angelina sure lucked out finding such a pristine ES 250: With 147,000 miles on it, it’s seen a fair share of asphalt, but it looks like the Ohio winters have been suprisingly kind.

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Fifth Gear: Melanie C & Her RX 400h

Posted by Kevin on July 10th, 2007

It’s fairly bereft of any substance, but Fifth Gear had a mini-interview with Melanie C (of Spice Girls fame) about her choice of vehicle: Seems like she couldn’t stop herself from plugging her album, though listening to her own albums to learn the lyrics is so appropriate it could almost be true.

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Raccoon Destroys Lexus IS 350

Posted by Kevin on July 10th, 2007

It’s a unique circumstance to destroy your engine after hitting a raccoon, but that’s what happened to Nathan Pitzel in his brand new IS 350: While driving through Texas a raccoon ran right in front of my car. It was the middle of the night 100 miles outside of Amarillo @ 1:30am, at first I …

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Samurai Warriors = Japanese Lexus Dealers?

Posted by Kevin on July 9th, 2007

From the very start, Lexus strived to elevate their buying experience and customer service above their competitors, it was a defining characteristic, and a very strong reason for their success in the North American market. However, introducing the Lexus brand in their home country has so far been a bitter disappointment. In order to wow …

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Fabulous Body Kit for the Lexus LS 460

Posted by Kevin on July 7th, 2007

My favorite part about the body kits put out for the Lexus LS 460 is how absolutely subtle they are — first was the Wald International’s offering, and now we have the full gear from Fabulous: The changes are so minute, the only part of the kit that’s immediately obvious is the mini-wing on the …

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Repurposed 1991 Lexus involved in Drug Bust

Posted by Kevin on July 7th, 2007

How do you transport $1,000,000 dollars of cocaine in a single car? Use a 1991 Lexus LS 400: …nine kilograms of cocaine were found in a 1991 Lexus with Arizona license plates. “This is close to a million dollars in cocaine,” Jones said Friday, holding up long plastic-wrapped logs of cocaine that had been concealed …

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Lexus Commercial: Which Golfer Will You Be?

Posted by Kevin on July 7th, 2007

It’s starting to feel like an everyday occurrence to find something linking Lexus with golf, and today’s no exception. As part of their U.S. Open sponsorship, three commercials were made, one of which I’ve already posted about, and here’s another: I’ll admit, at first this commercial confused me, as I searched for some connection between …

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Flickr Find: Lexus ES 300 with Scissor Doors

Posted by Kevin on July 6th, 2007

Flickr user anlee took in the Everton Family Freedom Festival on July 4th, and managed to snap off a photo of a heavily modded ES 300, complete with scissor-doors: I guess dropping the frame, upping the wheels, getting the custom paint job and snapping on a body kit just wasn’t enough. (Not sure about that …

More on the Upcoming Lexus Dedicated Hybrid

Posted by Kevin on July 6th, 2007

More information has been revealed about the upcoming dedicated hybrid from Lexus — Scheduled for release in 2010 (and not 2009, as previously reported), this new vehicle will be postioned between the IS and GS models: The car would be aimed at well-to-do individuals who are after a roomy sedan but not prepared to step …

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Car & Driver: Lexus RX 400h Long-Term Test

Posted by Kevin on July 5th, 2007

Easily, my favorite car magazine feature is the long-term test, where the magazines various writers and editors spend twelve months behind the wheel of a car then share the results. Well, not satisfied with a single year, Car & Driver enjoyed a two year-long visit with the RX 400h. The magazine’s staff managed to put …

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Lexus LS 600hL on a Norwegian Test Track

Posted by Kevin on July 5th, 2007

Norwegian website Dinside Motor took an LS 600h L through its paces, hitting 160mph and showing off some major bodyroll: I like to see these kind of tests, it’s so much more interesting to see the handling instead of reading about it.

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Lexus Sponsors New Cars.com Mobile Site

Posted by Kevin on July 5th, 2007

Lexus will be the first sponsor of Cars.com Mobile, a new site created exclusively for car info on-the-go. While their involvement is seem to be limited to a simple banner ad directing visitors to the Lexus’ mobile offering, the actual site sounds like a very interesting service: Visitors will be able to search Cars.com’s inventory …

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Classic Lexus SC 400 Commercial

Posted by Kevin on July 4th, 2007

Old Lexus commercials have been popping up on Youtube non-stop — First was the LS 400 double shot, and now we have the inaugural SC 400 ad: The snapshot camera effect has to be my favorite part, it just screams of the nineties.

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Autoweek & The 2007 Lexus GS 350

Posted by Kevin on July 4th, 2007

Autoweek has picked up a 2007 Lexus GS 350 for their fleet, and their first impressions are decidedly mixed: Some of our drivers loved the exterior styling of the GS, while others found it amorphous. The interior also divided drivers; they called it either comfortable or eerily numbing. I have to agree with any criticism …

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Lexus ES 350 Commercial: Instinct

Posted by Kevin on July 3rd, 2007

The most impressive aspect of this Lexus ES 350 commercial is how real the situation feels: The different perspectives of the same accident, the unavoidable crash, the skittering truck, the click-whirr of the advanced safety system, all make for a very immersive experience. Before impact, I actually recoiled in my chair.

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The Lexus LS 460 Riding on Sevas Forged Wheels

Posted by Kevin on July 3rd, 2007

Here we have an LS 460 dropped low on a set of Sevas Forged Wheels: Not a very big fan of the multi-mini-spoke rim, and the sheer size of these wheels overpower the car, but they do have a certain charm. I especially like the look of these wheels in motion, they give off an …

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Lexus USA June 2007 Sales Report

Posted by Kevin on July 3rd, 2007

The Lexus sales numbers for June 2007 are in, which sees a minor gain over last year’s figures. Total sales are up just 0.4%, with the ES 350 and RX 350/400h still leading the pack. The LS 460 is quite a hit over the outgoing LS 430, which isn’t much of a surprise. Here are …

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New Interactive Lexus Web Adverts

Posted by Kevin on July 1st, 2007

Broadband TV is really coming on, and ABC has launched a service through their website that allows US viewers to watch full-length episodes of last season’s shows. Lexus is taking advantage of this high bandwidth stream to push insanely detailed interactive ads, based around their current print campaign. Four of these ads are available for …

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Lexus LS 600h L Website Launches

Posted by Kevin on June 29th, 2007

The LS 600h L is now available for pre-order from Lexus.com. Starting at $104,000, there are three package levels ranging from $4,000 to $12,570. When will the LS 600h L actually arrive in North America? No official word yet, but my guess would be some time in September.

Lexus Launching Hybrid-Only Model in 2009

Posted by Kevin on June 28th, 2007

Today brings an announcement from Lexus that they will be releasing a dedicated hybrid model in 2009, at a price level sandwiched between the IS and ES models: “Hybrid is the brand-defining technology for Lexus,” said Steve Settle, the head of Lexus in the UK, during an interview with Automotive News. Three of Lexus’s current …

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The RX That Never Got a Chance

Posted by Kevin on June 28th, 2007

The transport of vehicles worldwide is not without its casualties, as this RX had to learn the hard way: You can see more photos of the destruction over at English Russia, if you’re feeling particularly sadistic. Update: The full story has appeared in English Russia’s comments section: Ten new Toyota vehicles with a value of …

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The Lexus IS Holographic Display

Posted by Kevin on June 27th, 2007

In 2005, Lexus created an holographic installation in a rented Times Square storefront, and even two years later, it’s an absolute marvel: This is an amazing application of technology, spectators were able to rotate, change the hologram’s color, set it in motion. Created quite a scene, by the looks of it. I wish I had …

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Lexus of Santa Monica Unveils New Showroom

Posted by Kevin on June 26th, 2007

Lexus of Santa Monica has taken the dealership experience to a entirely new stratosphere, installing the cars in a place that looks more like a villa than a showroom, with fountains, a grand piano, chandeliers, and even a cobblestone drive. Quite a departure from the antiseptic look of the usual standard. I’m not entirely sure …

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Women Golfers Driven to Succeed

Posted by Kevin on June 26th, 2007

The U.S. Women’s Open is coming up, and in a mirror of their previous mens survey, Lexus quizzed women golfers about their commitment to the game. The results are surprisingly similar: Women are spending even more hours than men on the driving range (5 vs. 4 hours) Thirteen percent of women golfers would give up …

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Classic 1990 LS 400 Commercials

Posted by Kevin on June 26th, 2007

Someone must have been digging through their old VCR tapes, because here’s two VHS quality commercials from the LS 400’s inaugural advertising campaign: Funny story about the first commercial, taken from the book Lexus: The Relentless Pursuit: What the ad didn’t say — and what Team One [Lexus’ Advertising Agency] members didn’t know until later …

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Top Gear Comparison: Lexus SC 430 vs. Hyundai Tiburon

Posted by Kevin on June 23rd, 2007

I can’t say that the SC 430 is my favorite car in Lexus’ lineup, but Top Gear took it one step further, declaring it “the worst car on sale today”. When comparing it to the Hyundai Tiburon, it was hardly even a contest: “Dreadful”. “Horrible”. “Charmless”. I’m honestly surprised the host didn’t drive the SC …

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Autospeed Aero Tests the 1991 LS 400

Posted by Kevin on June 22nd, 2007

One of the major design considerations when the first LS 400 was being prototyped was reducing its drag co-efficent (Cd), or the amount of wind turbulence the car experienced when in motion. A low drag helps with fuel efficiency and reduces the amount of energy needed to keep the car moving, and when the car …

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Kelvin Tohar’s VIP Style Lexus GS 300

Posted by Kevin on June 21st, 2007

Even though I’m a fan of stock rides (with the exception of some nice rims & tints), it’s impossible for me to avoid drooling over Kelvin Tohar’s VIP’d (AutoLuxury) 2000 GS 300: I’m practically in love with the Junction Produce body kit, but I’m just not feeling the insanely tilted rims, which is due to …

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Comparison: 2008 Lexus RX 350 vs. 2007 Hyundai Veracruz Limited AWD

Posted by Kevin on June 21st, 2007

It should be common knowledge that the Lexus RX 350 and the Hyundai Veracruz Limited are in different classes, bought by different people for different reasons, but that didn’t stop Motortrend from comparing the two vehicles in their latest issue. Let me save you the farce, the Veracruz is declared the winner of the two, …

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Spy Video of the Prototype Lexus LF-A

Posted by Kevin on June 20th, 2007

Edmunds has managed to scare up a video of the Lexus LF-A prototype during last week’s run around Nürburgring: Seeing the supercar in motion is much more impressive than the spy photos, the speed is positively overpowering. In their analysis of the footage, Edmunds makes some rather astute observations: Judging from the roar, the LF-A …

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Flickr Find: IS 350 & Civil Disobedience

Posted by Kevin on June 19th, 2007

Flickr user J.Garrido used his IS 350 not only to break the law, but he took a photo of it: Really, all humor aside, this is a beautiful photo, the detail and processing are impeccable and it’s certainly one of the best “new car owner” photos I’ve come across. Wonderful job.

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Lexus U.S. Open Commercial with Nick Watney, Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, and Ben Hogan

Posted by Kevin on June 19th, 2007

A new LS commercial debuted during last week’s U.S. Open, and it’s one of those posthumous pitchmen type of ads — Current PGA player Nick Watney picks up golf greats Bobby Jones, Sam Snead and Ben Hogan for a round of golf: A nice sentiment, I suppose, but this type of celebrity appropriation never sits …

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New Lexus Estimated MPG

Posted by Kevin on June 18th, 2007

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released its new system of calculating a vehicle’s estimated MPG, taking into consideration faster speeds/acceleration, air conditioning and colder outside temperatures. Lexus, like every carmaker, has seen their gas mileage drop, here’s a handy chart displaying the before & afters of the current lineup, along with their estimated yearly …

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More on Lexus & The U.S. Open

Posted by Kevin on June 18th, 2007

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has given us more insight into Lexus’ presence at the U.S. Open: The U.S. Open at Oakmont marked the first time the USGA has used corporate sponsors in its history, and in the 107-year history of the Open. “American Express was the only other sponsor,” noted Vince Salisbury, event marketing manager for …

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Lexus & The U.S. Open in Oakmont

Posted by Kevin on June 17th, 2007

The U.S. Open at Oakmont wrapped up today, and Lexus certainly did their part as the main sponsor of the event. Not only did they provide LS 460’s to every golfer during their time in Pittsburgh (with the exception of Tiger Woods, who drove a Buick Enclave), they created an incredibly extensive website at myownpursuit.com …

Discussion: Should Lexus ditch their name badge?

Posted by Kevin on June 16th, 2007

An interesting discussion has popped up over @ Club Lexus: Should Lexus remove the word “Lexus” from their vehicles? Most users (65% at last glace) like the name badge, and I have to agree. The balance of the Lexus badge, the big L logo and the model name is perfect to me, and should be …

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Diana Krall & Oscar Peterson Star in Lexus Mark Levinson Commercial

Posted by Kevin on June 16th, 2007

The last of Lexus’ ads to feature musicians grooving to their favorite tunes has Diana Krall contemplating Oscar Peterson‘s Night Train: Something about this ad rubs me the wrong way, it has a more contrived feel than the others. I think it’s that tiny laugh at the end… The others, in case you missed them, …

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Cnet Reviews the Lexus LS 600h

Posted by Kevin on June 16th, 2007

The latest review of the LS 600h comes from the techs at Cnet, and although it didn’t get a perfect score like the previously reviewed LS 460L, the car still came away with an exceptionally high score of 9.7/10. Mini-marks were taken away for exterior styling: And while the LS 600h is a very handsome, …

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Edmunds Reviews the Lexus IS 250 with X Sports Package

Posted by Kevin on June 15th, 2007

Edmunds has posted a road test of the IS 250 with the X sports package, and save for the gripes about the embarrassing shift stick and its rubbery gear shifts, Lexus seems to have created a sports sedan capable of competing with the best in its class: Though it’s often overshadowed by the 306-hp IS …

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John Legend & Nina Simone Star in Lexus Mark Levinson Commercial

Posted by Kevin on June 15th, 2007

Enough people have been searching the site for this ad that I consider it my duty to post it up — Lexus has three commercials currently in rotation with musicians speaking on their favorite songs, this one features John Legend jazzing out to Nina Simone: Apparently, this Nina Simone song has led to some very …

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Road & Track: Lexus LS 600hL Review

Posted by Kevin on June 15th, 2007

Road & Track has served up a bit of a twist with their LS 600hL review by comparing it with a Gulfstream G550, the world’s foremost private jet. A strange association, and incredibly flattering to Lexus, but the justification is this: When the word “flagship” was coined, I’d bet its originator had neither $104,000 luxury …

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Flickr Find: The RX 350 @ Night

Posted by Kevin on June 14th, 2007

I’m always scoping out Flickr for any great Lexus photos, but rarely do I ever see one with the vehicle in motion — not so today, Flickr user Christopher_Holden has a beauty of a shot, at night no less:

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How to Restore a First Generation Lexus LS 400

Posted by Kevin on June 14th, 2007

Wheeler Dealers was a british TV show with a very simple premise: buy a beat-up classic, restore it, and sell it off for a profit. In one episode, they tackle a first generation LS 400 (judging by the rims, a 91-92 model), purchased from some poor sod for £1300. Here’s the first part to whet …

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The Lexus LS 600h: A Misguided Hybrid?

Posted by Kevin on June 13th, 2007

Hybrid Cars has taken a dim view of the LS 600h, slamming it as “bizarre and misguided”, and urging his readers to steer clear. Understandable, I suppose, when your point of comparison is the Prius. It’s true that LS 600h doesn’t get better gas mileage than its non-hybrid version, the LS 460, but why criticize …

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Motor Trend & The Splendid Isolation of the LS 460

Posted by Kevin on June 13th, 2007

The latest Motor Trend editorial by Arthur St. Antoine really captures what makes the new LS 460 special: I discovered the perfect antidote to L.A.‘s roadgoing toxins: our long-term Lexus LS 460. If there’s an automobile that better defends its driver from the slings and arrows of outrageous things that happen on the other side …

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The Lexus LS 600h Commercial: Fast Reimagined

Posted by Kevin on June 13th, 2007

The LS 600h commercial Fast Reimagined has been posted to Youtube, and it’s classic Lexus imagery: For a little background information, I found an interview with the digital effects team at Dexigner: For this spot’s end-footage of the car, Balden explained that the Lexus was shot with a Canon digital SLR on the end of …

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Lexus LS 460 Hold Button Demonstation

Posted by Kevin on June 12th, 2007

Youtube user h4×0r0x was nice enough to post a demonstration of rather unique LS series feature found on the steering wheel, namely the Hold button: As you can see, this button allows you to hold your brakes, meaning that you can rest your feet while at a stoplight. In essence, we’re looking at the anti-cruise …

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Lexus LF-A Spotted at Nürburgring

Posted by Kevin on June 12th, 2007

World Car Fans has some fresh-off-the-track spy shots of the upcoming Lexus LF-A, which now sports a shop class spoiler and some honest-to-goodness rear view mirrors: The V-10 super car has stayed quite close to its original concept, with the only noticeable differences being the aforementioned spolier and some minor bumper and light housing differences. …

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Reflecting on Initial Quality

Posted by Kevin on June 11th, 2007

While not Lexus specific, Joseph B. White of the Wall Street Journal has taken a deeper look at J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Survey and is driven to wonder, Is Initial Quality still relevant? Now, most of the major auto makers have made so much progress, that the Power Initial Quality Survey has less to offer …

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Lexus RX 400h, Wagoneer Edition

Posted by Kevin on June 11th, 2007

While I have strong doubts that Lexus will ever release a RX Wagoneer edition, one 400h owner isn’t about to wait to see. Discovered by Autoblog.it, this one-off wooden body kit was created by Italian tuner firm Castagna Milano for someone very rich and equally eco-obsessed: Most of the reactions to this unique body modification …

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A Preview of the New Lexus LX 570

Posted by Kevin on June 11th, 2007

Automobile.com has previewed the upcoming 2008 Lexus LX 570 and though they do count off all of its new features, it seems the greater question is: Why does this vehicle even exist? …it’s odd to have a manufacturer like Lexus offload another V8 dinosaur to set foot on the streets of an ever increasing environmentally …

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Flickr Find: Lexus @ Salón del Automóvil de Barcelona 2007

Posted by Kevin on June 10th, 2007

Flickr user j0rdi has been taking some great shots at Salón del Automóvil happening right now in Barcelona. Not content to take photos of full cars, all the shots are beautifully cropped, leaving only the finer details. One of these photos was of a Lexus SC 430, and it takes headlights to an entirely abstract …

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Comparison: Lexus IS 350 vs. BMW 330i

Posted by Kevin on June 10th, 2007

It’s now almost two years old, but I’ve seen few comparisons as detailed as Autoweb’s head-to-head showdown between the 2006 BMW 330i and the 2006 Lexus IS 350. No stone is left unturned as they pit the two cars against each other, comparing them in convenience, design, comfort, and driving. The results couldn’t be considered …

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Family Car Reviews the Lexus LS 600hL

Posted by Kevin on June 9th, 2007

The Family Car review of the ‘93 LS 400 was one of the articles I used to convince the girlfriend to buy our car, so I took a special interest in their fresh new review of the LS 600hL, knowing full well it was going to be all quality. I wasn’t disappointed, this is an …

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Wald International Developing New IS 250/350 Body Kit

Posted by Kevin on June 8th, 2007

Wald International has been busy this week, releasing a new LS 460 body kit and now this, some behind-the scenes photos of the new IS 250/350 Sports Line body kit development: Interesting to see the process behind the making of one of these kits, I especially like all the tape protecting the IS paintjob. To …

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Do Not Try This

Posted by Kevin on June 8th, 2007

Warning: This is not for the faint of heart. In a bid for first place in the “Stupidest thing you can do with a Lexus” contest, an absolutely insane Saudi Arabian teenager decided to drive 150/mph in an LS 430 LX 470 at night…all while sitting in the backseat. Don’t believe me? Turn down your …

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Lexus & Golfers Are A Perfect Match

Posted by Kevin on June 8th, 2007

Rounding out this week of surveys and studies is a rather strange birdie — Lexus, as the first ever automotive partner of the United States Golfing Association (USGA), conducted a survey of golfers and found themselves looking in a mirror. It seems like Lexus and golfers have that very same relentless pursuit of perfection: Four …

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LS 460 wins “Best Overall Comfort” in Ward’s Interior of the Year Awards

Posted by Kevin on June 7th, 2007

Seems like there’s no end to the awards and studies this week, next up: Ward’s 8th annual Interior of the Year Awards. The only Lexus up for nomination was the LS 460, and it took third place in the Premium Priced Car category, behind the Infiniti G35 and the Jaguar XK. However, the LS 460 …

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Toyota Sells One Million Hybrids

Posted by Kevin on June 7th, 2007

Toyota announced that they have now sold 1 million hybrid vehicles worldwide, ten years after the introduction of the Prius. Here’s a breakdown of the individual vehicle sales: As expected, the Prius was the biggest seller, making up 75% of the total. The entire Lexus lineup, which includes GS 450h, the RX 400h and the …

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Hyundai’s Azera vs. LS 460 Commercial

Posted by Kevin on June 7th, 2007

After the results of the Total Quality Index survey, I decided to do a little Hyundai Youtube surfing and found a recent Azera ad comparing it to the LS 460: My personal disdain of Kelsey Grammer notwithstanding, and the fact that there are far more differences than similarities between the Azera and the LS 460, …

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Total Quality Index: Lexus Results

Posted by Kevin on June 7th, 2007

Another study was released today, this one by San-Diego-based research firm Strategic Vision. Their Total Quality Index, or TQI, is considered the premier measure of new vehicle owner satisfaction, as it asks buyers to rate every aspect of the owner experience. Lexus made a decent showing, with the RX 350 placing first in the Near …

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Lexus Places Second in J.D. Power 2007 Initial Quality Study

Posted by Kevin on June 6th, 2007

J.D. Power & Associates published the results of their 2007 Initial Quality Study, and Lexus placed second in the overall rankings, behind Porsche: As you can see, it was a very close race, with Lexus owners reporting 94 problems per 100 Vehicles as compared to Porsche’s 91. The individual vehicle results were less flattering, with …

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Wald International Body Kit for the LS 460

Posted by Kevin on June 6th, 2007

Wald International, a Japanese tuning company, has been one of the premier body kit & modification developers for Lexus since the LS 400. The new LS 460 is their latest subject, which they treated with a very distinctive reverence: Save for the rims, the USF40 Executive Line body kit is nothing overly flashy, and is …

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RX Models Finish High in Consumer Reports SUV Rankings

Posted by Kevin on June 5th, 2007

Both of Lexus’ current RX models ranked in the top four of Consumer Reports latest SUV rankings, with the RX400h coming in second and the RX350 tying the Acura MDX for third. Considering that the Highlander Hybrid took the number one spot, Toyota practically swept the Consumer Reports rankings. Not a bad result, though they …

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Lexus Interiors Score High in KBB Research Study

Posted by Kevin on June 5th, 2007

KBB has released the “Interior Styling” results of their consumer automotive perceptions research study, and Lexus scored high in each of the luxury categories: Luxury Sedans 1. Lexus 2. Mercedes-Benz 3. Infiniti Luxury SUVs 1. Cadillac 2. Lexus 3. BMW Convertibles/Sports Cars 1. Mercedes-Benz 2. Porsche 3. Lexus From my own experience, I know Lexus …

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