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
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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
Lexus LF-Gh Video
Also released yesterday was this seven minute B-roll video of the Lexus LF-Gh, which is just moving footage of the photos released today and meant for TV: One specific segment that starts at 3:47 shows the full front light display, including the vertical foglights — makes for a crazy nighttime impression: Looks straight out of …
Kevin · April 13th, 2011
Lexus LF-Gh Desktop Wallpapers
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 …
Kevin · April 12th, 2011