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Lexus LF-LC Blue Concept Photo Gallery

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.

Kevin · October 18th, 2012

Lexus LF-LC Blue Concept Debuts in Australia

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.

Kevin · October 17th, 2012

Self Driving Lexus LS 600hL Spotted in Michigan

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

Kevin · October 15th, 2012

Interview with Lexus Design General Manager Yo Hiruta

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.

Kevin · October 2nd, 2012

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

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.

Kevin · October 1st, 2012

A Close Shave with the Lexus LF-LC

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

Kevin · October 1st, 2012

Official Lexus LF-CC Photo Gallery

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.

Kevin · September 29th, 2012

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

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

Kevin · September 28th, 2012

Speculating on the New Lexus LF-CC Hybrid Engine

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

Kevin · September 20th, 2012

A Closer Look at the Lexus LF-CC Concept Interior

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.

Kevin · September 19th, 2012

More Details on the Lexus LF-CC Coupe Concept

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.

Kevin · September 18th, 2012

Poll Results: What Type of Concept will Lexus Reveal?

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

Kevin · September 18th, 2012

New Video of the Lexus LF-CC Coupe Concept

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

Kevin · September 17th, 2012

The Lexus LF-CC Coupe Concept

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.

Kevin · September 17th, 2012

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

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

Kevin · September 16th, 2012

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

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

Kevin · September 12th, 2012

Lexus Compact Crossover Spotted?

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.

Kevin · September 10th, 2012

New Lexus Concept to debut at Paris Motor Show

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.

Kevin · September 7th, 2012

New Lexus LF-LC Concept to Debut in Australia

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

Kevin · August 27th, 2012

Lexus Electric Scooter?

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

Kevin · August 24th, 2012

Video: Lexus LFA & LF-LC Concept Together

Hope you’re ready for this — for the first time ever, here’s some footage of the Lexus LFA & the LF-LC concept out for a drive together.

Kevin · August 21st, 2012

Lexus Compact Crossover Rendering from Japan [Updated]

By way of Club Lexus, an unknown Japanese magazine has attempted to render the much-rumored Lexus compact crossover.

Kevin · August 20th, 2012

Lexus General Manager Mark Templin Discusses Future Models

Lexus global general manager Mark Templin recently spoke with Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau about the future plans of the brand.

Kevin · August 15th, 2012

Is Lexus Planning a City Car?

Japanese magazine Mag-X reports that Lexus is working on a city car based on the Prius C.

Kevin · August 6th, 2012

Next-Generation Lexus IS to Debut at Detroit Auto Show?

Hidden at the end of the previously featured GoAuto interview with Lexus Australia marketing manager Peter Evans was this ballpark timeline for the next-generation Lexus IS.

Kevin · August 2nd, 2012

Five Minutes with Lexus LF-LC Chief Designer

Road & Track sat down with Lexus LF-LC chief designer Ian Cartabiano and followed along while he creates (and destroys!) a hybrid targa sportscar in five minutes.

Kevin · July 25th, 2012

Lexus LFA & LF-LC Star in Golden Opportunity Commercials

Three commercials for Lexus USA’s annual Golden Opportunity sales event have been posted, featuring some daredevil driving, the LFA, and the LF-LC.

Kevin · July 23rd, 2012

Production Lexus LF-LC Planned?

Automotive News is reporting that a production model based on the Lexus LF-LC concept is currently on track for development.

Kevin · July 16th, 2012

What Comes After the Lexus LFA?

Putting the rumor of a million dollar LFA II to rest, but opening the door to all types of possibilities as to what comes next.

Kevin · July 16th, 2012

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.

Kevin · May 30th, 2012

Lexus LF-LC Nominated for Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award

The Lexus LF-LC has been selected to participate in the 2012 Concorso d’Eleganza, a prestigious automotive event held in Italy from May 26-27.

Kevin · May 11th, 2012

Japanese Photochop of Production Lexus LF-LC

An as-of-yet-unidentified Japanese car magazine has published a rendering of what a possible Lexus LF-LC production model might look like.

Kevin · April 12th, 2012

Higher Powered, More Expensive Lexus LFA II in the Works?

Autoguide is reporting a rumor that Lexus plans to build a higher-performance, even more expensive LFA.

Kevin · April 11th, 2012

Lexus LF-LC Concept to be a Production Model?

*Autocar* is reporting that the Lexus LF-LC concept is being seriously considered as a production model.

Kevin · March 27th, 2012

New Lexus LF-LC Desktop Wallpapers

To celebrate its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show, Lexus UK has released some absolutely brilliant new photos of the LF-LC concept -- here are my favorite four images cropped up as desktop wallpapers.

Kevin · March 8th, 2012

New Video of the Lexus LF-LC Concept

Lexus custom car builder Five Axis has released some new footage of the LF-LC concept, and it’s just plain ridiculous.

Kevin · February 17th, 2012

Calty Designers Share Favorite Lexus LF-LC Design Elements

Building on an earlier video featuring the Calty designers talking about the Lexus LF-LC, here’s another video interview with the team.

Kevin · January 26th, 2012

Photo Gallery: Lexus LF-LC on Display

It's been two weeks since the Lexus LF-LC was officially revealed at the Detroit auto show, so I've been looking forward to going back through my photos -- here's my final gallery of the coupe concept.

Kevin · January 22nd, 2012

Lexus Magazine Interview with Lexus LF-LC Designers

Lexus Magazine is running an interview with two of the Calty designers responsible for the Lexus LF-LC.

Kevin · January 19th, 2012

A Message from Karl Schlicht, General Manager of Global Lexus Product & Marketing Planning

The following is a message from Karl Schlicht, the General Manager of Global Lexus Product & Marketing Planning, who asked me at the Detroit Auto Show if he could address my readers directly from time to time.

Kevin · January 17th, 2012

Lexus Executives Discuss Possible New Models

A new article from Automotive News has plenty of interesting details on Lexus’ future plans, including some potential new models.

Kevin · January 17th, 2012

Lexus LFA Roadster Spotted in Tokyo

From out of nowhere, a Lexus LFA roadster has appeared during a D1GP Drift demonstration at the Tokyo Auto Salon.

Kevin · January 13th, 2012

Lexus LF-LC Interior Photo Gallery

For my next photo set from the Detroit Auto Show, here’s a quick gallery with some Lexus LF-LC interior detail shots.

Kevin · January 13th, 2012

Lexus LF-LC Wins EyesOn Design Award

The Lexus LF-LC was named the best concept car of the 2012 North American International Auto Show by the EyesOn Design Awards committee of industry design leaders.

Kevin · January 12th, 2012

Photos from the Lexus LF-LC Reveal

For my first installment of Lexus LF-LC photos from the Detroit Auto Show, let’s go back to the Monday reveal in the Riverview Ballroom.

Kevin · January 11th, 2012

Designing the Lexus LF-LC: Behind-the-Scenes with Calty Design

Here’s a video that covers some of the design inspiration and detailed work that Calty Design put into creating the Lexus LF-LC concept.

Kevin · January 11th, 2012

Lexus LF-LC Concept Photo Gallery

I’m about to head over to the Cobo Center for the second day of the Detroit Auto Show, but first I wanted to post up the official photos of the Lexus LF-LC concept, along with the press release.

Kevin · January 10th, 2012

Lexus LF-LC Concept Introduction Video

Today at the Detroit Auto Show, Lexus introduced the LF-LC concept to the world in an absolutely stunning manner.

Kevin · January 10th, 2012

Lexus Live from the Detroit Auto Show

The North American International Auto Show starts today in Detroit, and I'm in attendance at the show to bring you live coverage throughout the day, including photos of the new LF-LC concept and the fresh new 2013 Lexus LX 570.

Kevin · January 9th, 2012

Two New Photos of the Lexus LF-LC Concept

Lexus has released two more photos of the LF-LC today, and of course, I had to put together some desktop wallpapers for everyone.

Kevin · January 4th, 2012

New Information on the Lexus LF-LC Concept

After accidentally leaking a video of the Lexus LF-LC concept weeks before its scheduled reveal at the Detroit Auto Show, Road & Track has followed up with an exclusive pre-show feature about the Lexus concept, with early photos and details.

Kevin · January 4th, 2012

Examining the Lexus LF-LC Concept

Twelve hours after Road & Track leaked a low-resolution video revealing the LF-LC concept set to debut at January’s Detroit Auto Show, Lexus has released a much clearer photo of the 2+2 coupe.

Kevin · December 21st, 2011

Lexus LF-LC Revealed!

In a screwup of epic proportions, Road & Track accidentally published a video on their Youtube page revealing the Lexus LF-LC concept set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January.

Kevin · December 21st, 2011

The Lexus LF-LC?

According to the Lexus Netherlands blog, the new concept set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show is called the LF-LC.

Kevin · December 20th, 2011

Lexus Releases Image of New Concept Interior

Lexus has released a second teaser of the new concept set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January.

Kevin · December 19th, 2011

Imagining a Lexus City Car

From the *Not Going to Happen* automotive department comes this Theophilus Chin rendering of a Toyota Prius C-inspired Lexus CK

Kevin · December 19th, 2011

Poll: What is the new Lexus Concept?

After looking at the new Lexus concept teaser throughout the day, I’m still no closer to figuring out what it could be.

Kevin · December 12th, 2011

New Lexus Concept to Debut at Detroit Auto Show

Lexus has announced that a new concept will be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January — here’s a sneak peak in full resolution.

Kevin · December 12th, 2011

2013 Lexus GS Official Debut Tomorrow!

With less than 24 hours before the much-anticipated reveal of the 2013 Lexus GS in Pebble Beach at Parc du Concours, I wanted to give everyone a breakdown of your options for following the action online.

Kevin · August 18th, 2011

Video Tour of Five Axis Design Studio

While not expressly about Lexus, this SpoCom video tour of the Five Axis design studio in Huntington Beach, California is a great behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s preeminent Lexus tuners.

Kevin · August 15th, 2011

2012 Lexus GS to Debut at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

Auto Guide is reporting that the next-generation Lexus GS will be making its debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, August 21st.

Kevin · July 15th, 2011

Imagining a Next-Gen Lexus GS Wagon

Just to keep the Lexus GS train going, here's a wagon rendering by John Nguyen that's off-the-charts.

Kevin · July 14th, 2011

Nürburgring Inspired Lexus CT 200h Concept from Australia

Once again, Lexus has chosen the Australian market to debut a new variant of the CT 200h -- this time, it's a concept inspired by the Nürburgring racer we saw back in May.

Kevin · July 5th, 2011

Lexus Global Design Manager Discusses the Lexus LF-Gh

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 …

Kevin · April 25th, 2011

Lexus LF-Gh Desktop Wallpaper: Set to Attack

Out of the few hundred photos I took of the Lexus LF-Gh last week, this photo closeup of the grille & headlight was one of my favorites — so I made it into a desktop to share: Select Resolution: 1920×1080 | 1680×1050 | 1440×900 | 1280×1024 | 1280×800 | 1024×768 Pretty mean looking — it …

Kevin · April 24th, 2011

Lexus LF-Gh Caravan Photos

As part of the build up to the official reveal of the LF-Gh concept tonight, Lexus brought out four wrapped vehicles that illustrate the process behind creating a new vehicle — here they are: This is a really cool idea — it goes from the pencil sketch of the initial designer to a more stylized …

Kevin · April 19th, 2011

Lexus NY Auto Show Coverage Starts Tomorrow

With the NY Auto Show and the introduction of the brand new LF-Gh concept, it’s going to be a busy week in New York City for Lexus, and I’m going to be here in the city to cover all the events. The fun starts tomorrow morning with a special caravan that’s going to be touring …

Kevin · April 18th, 2011

Lexus LF-Gh Equipped with Night Vision?

TLE reader Vogel spotted something interesting in one of the Lexus LF-Gh interior photos — it looks like the concept might just be equipped with Night Vision. Here’s the button in question, highlighted in red: Not much to look at, but here it is zoomed up: Compare it with this Night Vision button from a …

Kevin · April 15th, 2011

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