Lexus IS Reaches 1,000,000 Worldwide Sales Milestone
The USA made up half of sales, with Europe following at 20%.
Kevin · August 25th, 2016
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Lexus LS, ES 350, & IS Convertible Get Minor Updates in 2014
Much like the rest of the lineup, the Lexus LS, ES 350 & IS C convertible all received minor updates for the 2014 model year — here is a list of changes for the models sold in the USA. 2014 Lexus LS Siri Eyes-Free mode. Revised auto headlamp on/off Ability to open trunk lid without …
Kevin · October 7th, 2013
Lexus USA Announces Recalls on 2006-2008 RX 400h, 2006-2011 IS 350, IS 350C & GS 350
Lexus USA announced two voluntary safety recalls today.
Kevin · September 4th, 2013
Photo Gallery: 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT in Matte Black
As part of their dealership launch of the new IS, Lexus of Perth in Australia wrapped up an IS F SPORT in matte black.
Kevin · August 19th, 2013
Lexus IS Design Contest Closes, Semi-Finalists Chosen
The Lexus IS Design contest hosted by Deviant Art has closed, and 25 semi-finalists have been chosen.
Kevin · August 15th, 2013
Video: Lexus IS 350 F SPORT at Full Throttle
Listen to the IS 350 F SPORT at full throttle in this short video from Lexus Japan.
Kevin · August 13th, 2013
Dan Neil of the Wall Street Journal Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT
Dan Neil of The Wall Street Journal has reviewed the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT, and believes the sports sedan could be the start of a new era for the brand.
Kevin · August 12th, 2013
Forbes Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS
Matthew de Paula of Forbes has reviewed the 2014 Lexus IS, and was deeply impressed with the changes made to the sports sedan.
Kevin · August 7th, 2013
A Video History of the Lexus IS in Australia
To mark the introduction of the third-generation IS, Lexus Australia has assembled a brief video history of the model.
Kevin · August 6th, 2013
How does the New Lexus IS Taste?
How does Toyota president Akio Toyoda evaluate new cars? As Hans Greimel of Automotive News explains, it all has to do with taste.
Kevin · August 5th, 2013
Photo Gallery: 2014 Lexus IS F SPORT on 20″ Vossen CV5s
Here’s a 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT on Vossen 20″ Matte Graphite Machined CV5s, in partnership with AG Automotive.
Kevin · August 2nd, 2013
Everyday Driver Comparison: Lexus IS 350 F SPORT vs. BMW 335i vs. Cadillac ATS
Todd & Paul over at Everyday Driver have released a comparison test between the Lexus IS 350 F SPORT, BMW 335i & Cadillac ATS.
Kevin · July 26th, 2013
Motor Trend Comparison: Lexus IS 350 AWD vs. Audi S4, BMW 335i xDrive, Cadillac ATS4 3.6 & the Volvo S60 T6
The folks at Motor Trend are at it again with a comparison of the Lexus IS 350 AWD, Audi S4, BMW 335i xDrive, Cadillac ATS4 3.6 & the Volvo S60 T6.
Kevin · July 24th, 2013
Lexus & 212 Instagram Photographers Create Collaborative Film
A couple weeks back, Lexus brought together 212 Instagrammers to photograph the 2014 Lexus IS F SPORT at Angels Stadium in Anaheim.
Kevin · July 22nd, 2013
The Lexus IS Design Contest
How would you like to customize a new Lexus IS and have your work shown at SEMA in Las Vegas?
Kevin · July 17th, 2013
2014 Lexus IS Configurator Now on USA Website
For anyone in the USA interested in a 2014 IS: Lexus has just posted their online configurator to help you build the exact car you want.
Kevin · July 12th, 2013
Top Gear Australia Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS
Let’s end today’s Top Gear focus with a review of the 2014 Lexus IS from Top Gear Australia.
Kevin · July 10th, 2013
What’s Next for Lexus?
According to a Drive interview with IS chief engineer Junichi Furuyama, Lexus continues to weigh their options regarding their next vehicle.
Kevin · July 9th, 2013
2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT Featured on Robb Report Best of the Best List
The Robb Report has named the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT to their annual Best of the Best list, joining sedans like the Aston Martin Rapide S & Audi S8.
Kevin · July 9th, 2013
Two Lexus IS Commercials from Europe
Lexus Europe has released two more commercials for the 2014 IS.
Kevin · July 7th, 2013
Dropped 2014 Lexus IS F SPORT by Air Runner
ACC Inc. have installed their Air Runner air suspension on the new 2014 Lexus IS, and it makes for quite the look.
Kevin · July 5th, 2013
Lexus USA Releases Two New IS Commercials
Lexus USA has released two new IS commercials today.
Kevin · July 2nd, 2013
Lexus Europe Releases Interactive IS Commercial
Lexus Europe has produced a multi-step interactive movie for the new IS, and it’s a technical tour-de-force worth seeing.
Kevin · June 28th, 2013
Motor Trend Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS 350 AWD
Motor Trend has just posted up a review of the 2014 Lexus IS 350 AWD, and there’s plenty of positives.
Kevin · June 26th, 2013
Formula One Champion Alan Jones Drives the 2014 Lexus IS
Former Formula One champion Alan Jones had a chance to drive the new Lexus IS at the Sydney Motorsports Park, and had plenty of positive things to say.
Kevin · June 25th, 2013
Imagining a 2014 Lexus IS Convertible
The RM Design Blog has created a rendering of the next-generation Lexus IS convertible.
Kevin · June 24th, 2013
Lexus IS Ad Campaign = Illuminati Plot?
Website Prison Planet has a very interesting critique of the new Lexus USA IS commercials, suggesting the new ad campaign is “filled with Illuminati symbolism.”
Kevin · June 21st, 2013
Lexus Canada IS Commercial: Intensity
Lexus Canada have released their commercial for the 2014 IS, and it’s called Intensity for good reason
Kevin · June 20th, 2013
The Legacy of the Lexus LFA (Plus Two Desktop Wallpapers)
For the latest edition of Lexus Magazine, I was asked to write about the legacy of the LFA.
Kevin · June 18th, 2013
Video: New Lexus IS Track Testing
The video from the 2014 Lexus IS website that I raved about earlier is now on Youtube.
Kevin · June 16th, 2013
2014 Lexus IS Commercial from Lexus Europe
After watching the Lexus USA’s two commercials for the new 2014 IS, up next is Lexus Europe
Kevin · June 14th, 2013
2014 Lexus IS Commercials: Color Shift & Crowd
Lexus USA has released two new commercials for the 2014 IS today.
Kevin · June 13th, 2013
Lexus USA Updates 2014 IS Website
In advance of the car’s arrival in dealerships, Lexus USA has updated their website with the 2014 IS.
Kevin · June 12th, 2013
BMWBlog Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT
While on the topic of BMW & Lexus, enthusiast website BMWBlog has just reviewed the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT.
Kevin · June 12th, 2013
What’s the Song in Lexus’ Latest Commercial?
The new Lexus STEPS commercial has generated a lot of discussion, and one of the big questions was “Who sings that song?”
Kevin · June 11th, 2013
Lexus IS 300h & IS 300h F SPORT Photo Gallery
Lexus UK has released a new collection of IS 300h photos.
Kevin · June 11th, 2013
New Video Interview with Lexus IS Chief Engineer Junichi Furuyama
Lexus has released an extensive video interview with third-generation IS chief engineer Junichi Furiyama.
Kevin · June 10th, 2013
Should the New Lexus Coupe Look Like This?
It’s common knowledge that Lexus is developing a new coupe, and now Top Speed has taken a shot at what it might look like.
Kevin · June 9th, 2013
Photo Gallery: The Lexus LC-CC Concept & New IS F SPORT Together
As part of their sponsorship of the Australian International Design Awards, Lexus Australia has released a stunning collection of photos featuring the LF-CC concept and the new IS F SPORT together.
Kevin · June 6th, 2013
Imagining a 2014 Lexus IS Hatchback
Fresh from his rendering of an IS SportCross wagon, master photochopper Theophilus Chin has created a smaller IS-inspired hatchback.
Kevin · June 6th, 2013
Lexus Canada Contest: Drive the 2014 Lexus IS in Montreal
Lexus Canada have just launched their Facebook page, and are celebrating with a contest to drive the new 2014 IS on the ICAR circuit in Montreal.
Kevin · June 5th, 2013
Video: Driving the 2014 Lexus IS with Google Glass
Vincent Nguyen of Slashgear was invited to Rockingham Speedway to drive the 2014 Lexus IS, and brought along Google Glass to film his review.
Kevin · June 4th, 2013
CAR Magazine Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS 300h F SPORT
In the CAR Magazine review of the Lexus IS 300h F SPORT, Chris Chilton finds the hybrid sedan “distinctive” but dislike the variable transmission.
Kevin · May 29th, 2013
Imagining a Next-Generation Lexus IS SportCross
Master photochopper Theophilus Chin has created a third-generation Lexus IS SportCross.
Kevin · May 28th, 2013
Video: Lexus IS Japanese Launch Party
To celebrate the launch of the new third-generation IS, Lexus Japan held a huge party in an aircraft hanger.
Kevin · May 27th, 2013
Jalopnik Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS
Patrick George of Jalopnik has reviewed the 2014 Lexus IS, and liked pretty much everything but the transmission.
Kevin · May 23rd, 2013
Top Gear Magazine Reviews the Lexus IS 300h
Paul Horrell from Top Gear magazine has reviewed the Lexus IS 300h F SPORT, and balances his appreciation of the handling with his dislike of the variable transmission.
Kevin · May 22nd, 2013
Lexus Canada Announces 2014 Lexus IS Pricing
Lexus Canada has updated their website with full pricing for the 2014 Lexus IS, including all packages and F SPORT options.
Kevin · May 21st, 2013
Modellista Announces Lexus IS F SPORT Body Kit
Lexus factory tuner Modellista has announced a body kit for the new Lexus IS.
Kevin · May 21st, 2013
Live Photos of the TRD Lexus IS F SPORT Body Kit
Live photos of the recently revealed TRD body kit for the new Lexus IS have shown up on the Japanese blog たろのぶのページ.
Kevin · May 20th, 2013
Lexus Japan Releases Very First 2014 IS Commercial
Lexus Japan has released their first commercial for the new Lexus IS.
Kevin · May 17th, 2013
TRD Japan Announces Performance Accessories for New Lexus IS
Official Lexus tuner TRD Japan has just announced accessories for the new IS.
Kevin · May 16th, 2013
Edmunds Comparison: Lexus IS 250 F SPORT vs BMW 328i M Sport vs. Cadillac ATS 2.0
Edmunds has published a comparison between the 2013 BMW 328i M Sport, 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0 Premium, and 2014 Lexus IS250 F Sport.
Kevin · May 14th, 2013
2014 Lexus IS East Coast Road Rally
Road trip announcement — this week, I’ll be joining a convoy of 2014 Lexus IS models as they make their way along the East Coast visiting U.S. Lexus dealerships.
Kevin · May 12th, 2013
The Smoking Tire Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT
In his latest video, Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire takes the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT out on the mountain roads of Southern California.
Kevin · May 1st, 2013
Car & Driver Comparison: 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT vs. BMW 335i M SPORT vs Cadillac ATS 3.6
In the latest issue of Car & Driver, the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT takes top spot in a comparison with the BMW 335i M SPORT and Cadillac ATS 3.6.
Kevin · April 30th, 2013
Lexus USA Announces 2014 Lexus IS Pricing
Lexus USA has announced their pricing for the 2014 Lexus IS.
Kevin · April 29th, 2013
Video: Lexus IS 300h Test Drive with Racecar Driver Alex Wurz
Time to take a spin in the 2014 Lexus IS 300h F Sport with former F1 driver, double Le Mans winner, and current Toyota Racing driver Alex Wurz.
Kevin · April 28th, 2013
Photo Galleries: The 2014 Lexus IS in Austin, Texas
This afternoon, I spent some time working through photos from last month’s Lexus IS press event in Austin.
Kevin · April 26th, 2013
Quick Video Tour of the 2014 Lexus IS 250
Fresh from IS training, a Lexus of Quad Cities dealership employee Blake Anderson filmed a quick walkaround of the new model.
Kevin · April 26th, 2013
2014 Lexus IS Starts Production in Japan
The 2014 Lexus IS has started production at the Tahara plant in Japan.
Kevin · April 25th, 2013
Photos: Lexus IS F SPORT in Ultra Blue
Japanese website Response has published three photos of the Lexus IS 300h F SPORT in Ultra Blue.
Kevin · April 25th, 2013
Lexus IS 300h Review from Asia One
David Ting from Asia One recently drove the new Lexus IS 300h, and enjoyed it much more than previous Lexus hybrids.
Kevin · April 12th, 2013
Photo Gallery: Details of the Lexus IS 300h F SPORT
Lexus UK has posted a Facebook image gallery focused on the details of the Lexus IS 300h F SPORT.
Kevin · April 11th, 2013
The National Post Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS
David Booth of The National Post spent the day in Austin driving the new 2014 Lexus IS, and believes it’s a serious challenger to the BMW 3-Series.
Kevin · April 5th, 2013
Two New Videos of the Lexus IS & IS F SPORT
Just released by Lexus Asia Pacific, here are two more videos about the 2014 Lexus IS & IS F SPORT.
Kevin · April 4th, 2013
Video: Developing the New Lexus IS
Much like the fourth-generation Lexus GS, the new IS was tested & tuned over 1,000,000 miles.
Kevin · March 31st, 2013
Lexus USA Planning 12-City Ride & Drive Tour for 2014 IS
In an interview with Media Post, Lexus USA’s national marketing manager Brian Bolain shares some details on what the brand has planned for the 2014 IS launch.
Kevin · March 29th, 2013