Lexus LS: Fourth Generation – Page 3 – Lexus Enthusiast

A Tour of the Lexus LS L-Select Program in Japan

While in Tokyo last year for the opening of INTERSECT, I also took the opportunity to visit two of the city’s Lexus showrooms, the Lexus Gallery Takanawa and the Lexus International Gallery Aoyama. Both showrooms are amazing in their attention to detail and level of attentiveness, and both have displays dedicated to the Lexus L-Select …

Kevin · April 3rd, 2014

Japanese Lexus Dealership Builds Exclusive LS Owners-Only Lounge

A Lexus dealership in Nagoya, Japan, has built a special lounge specifically for LS owners — Hans Greimel from Automotive News reports: Kazuo Oguri, CEO of Nagoya Toyopet Corp., is the only dealer in Japan — and he thinks the world — to create such a special hideaway just for customers of the brand’s flagship …

Kevin · March 24th, 2014

Lexus Named Top Luxury Brand in KBB 2014 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

For the second year in a row, Lexus was named the top luxury brand in the Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. The awards are based on analysis of the 5-year ownership costs of 2014 model-year vehicles, and looks at the purchase price, financing costs, insurance costs and state fees along with the …

Kevin · February 5th, 2014

Lexus Wins Three Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards

Owners of the Lexus RX, LS, & CT were recognized for customer loyalty at the annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards. The Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards measures loyalty as a household that owns a new vehicle choosing another new vehicle of the same model or make. This year’s awards are based on more than 7.4 million …

Kevin · January 22nd, 2014

Beyond Magazine Feature on the Lexus LS

There’s a feature on the Lexus LS in the latest issue of Beyond Magazine, and the story has just been published online: The LS finally launched in the United States in 1989, to almost universal media acclaim. Its bulletproof reliability, great value specification and whisper-quiet cabin, as well as Lexus’s superior customer service, allowed it …

Kevin · December 16th, 2013

New Information on the Twin-Turbo Lexus LS TS 650

CAR Magazine has a small feature on the Lexus LS-based, twin-turbo TS 650 from Toyota Motorsports in Germany, and it includes some new information on the history of the super sedan: It was back in 2010 that Toyota’s chairman, Akio Toyoda, felt the itch to build his own special LS luxury saloon. Allegedly inspired by …

Kevin · October 28th, 2013

Edmunds Reviews the Lexus LS 600hL

Ed Hellwig of Edmunds has reviewed the 2013 Lexus LS 600hL, and he finds a way to justify the cost of the flagship hybrid: Handling has been improved to the point where it will satisfy owners who want a ride somewhere between isolated and responsive. Lexus stiffened the body of the LS, which gave the …

Kevin · October 24th, 2013

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

EVO Reviews the Twin-Turbo Lexus LS TMG TS 650 Super-Sports Sedan

David Vivian of EVO Magazine has driven the TMG-developed Lexus LS-based TS 650, and clearly loved every second behind the wheel: There can be no argument here: the TS-650, when you put your toe all the way down, is blisteringly, almost surreally, rapid in a straight line. But what is surprising is how benign and …

Kevin · September 12th, 2013

Video: XCAR Drives the Lexus LS TMG TS 650 Super-Sports Sedan

CNet’s XCAR channel lucked out with a chance to drive TMG’s Lexus LS-based TS 650, and it’s a rare opportunity to see the one-of-a-kind super-sports sedan in action: It would appear that TMG is working this current promotional push as a way to convince Lexus of the interest in vehicles like the TS 650 — …

Kevin · September 3rd, 2013

Photo Gallery: Lexus LS 460 F SPORT with 22-Inch Vossen CV4 Wheels

Vossen Wheels has outfitted a 2013 Matador Red Mica Lexus LS 460 F SPORT with their matte graphite machined 22″ wheels.

Kevin · August 28th, 2013

More Information on the TMG Bi-Turbo Lexus LS

Lexus UK has posted a feature on the wild 641 hp bi-turbo LS TS 650 developed by Toyota Motorsports Germany.

Kevin · August 21st, 2013

A Lexus Love Story

Today is the fifth wedding anniversary of my wife and I, and perhaps unsurprisingly, I have the perfect Lexus video to mark the occasion.

Kevin · August 8th, 2013

Lexus Ranks Fifth in 2013 J.D. Power APEAL Study

Lexus has ranked fifth overall in the 2013 J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout(APEAL) study, which serves as the industry benchmark for new-vehicle appeal.

Kevin · July 25th, 2013

Wald Releases Lexus LS F SPORT Executive Line Body Kit

Japanese tuner Wald International has released an Executive Line body kit for the 2013 Lexus LS.

Kevin · June 26th, 2013

Lexus LS Tops J.D. Power’s 2013 Initial Quality Study

For the sixth year in a row, the Lexus LS was named the best overall vehicle in the 2013 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, with only 59 problems per 100 vehicles sold.

Kevin · June 19th, 2013

Speedhunters Reviews the Lexus LS 600h F SPORT

Dino Dalle Carbonare of Speedhunters has just posted a nicely done photo essay with the 2013 Lexus LS 600h F SPORT in Japan.

Kevin · May 30th, 2013

Lexus LS 600hL Road Trip Through Northern California

The new Lexus publication BEYOND Magazine features a northern California road trip with famed art curator Jens Hoffman and a LS 600hL.

Kevin · May 8th, 2013

Tommy Kaira Releases Lexus LS F SPORT Body Kit

Japanese tuner Tommy Kaira has created a Rowen body kit for the 2013 Lexus LS F SPORT.

Kevin · April 19th, 2013

New Photos of the Lexus LS 600h

Lexus International has posted a very nice collection of LS 600h photos on their Facebook page.

Kevin · March 23rd, 2013

CNET: Lexus LS 460 F SPORT vs. BMW 750Li Technology Comparison

Taking an unusual angle, Brian Cooley from CNET compares the technology packages in the Lexus LS 460 F SPORT & BMW 750Li.

Kevin · February 26th, 2013

Virtual Test Drive of the 2013 Lexus LS 460 F SPORT AWD

Winding Road has just released a video of the 2013 Lexus LS 460 F SPORT AWD shot entirely from the driver’s point of view.

Kevin · February 22nd, 2013

Skipper Design 2013 Lexus LS in Black & White

Skipper Design has released two new photo galleries of their 2013 Lexus LS body kits.

Kevin · February 7th, 2013

Consumer Reports Reviews the 2013 Lexus LS 460

Consumer Reports have driven the updated 2013 Lexus LS 460, and were impressed with the sedan despite their dislike of the Remote Touch controller.

Kevin · February 5th, 2013

Smoking Tire Video Review of the Lexus LS 460 F SPORT

Matt Farah from The Smoking Tire has put together a lengthy video review of the Lexus LS 460 F SPORT, and it’s a honest take on the flagship sedan from a former first-gen LS owner.

Kevin · January 25th, 2013

2013 Lexus LS F SPORT Body Kit by Skipper Design

Japanese tuner Skipper Design has released some mods for the 2013 Lexus LS, starting with this front lip spoiler.

Kevin · January 18th, 2013

Lexus Japan Displays Custom Cars at Tokyo Auto Salon

The Tokyo Auto Salon is Japan’s SEMA show, and Lexus Japan had a collection of show cars on display.

Kevin · January 13th, 2013

Details on the Lexus Autonomous Driving Research Vehicle

At a press conference today in Las Vegas, Lexus general manager Mark Templin officially announced the Advanced Active Safety Research Vehicle (AASRV) packed with advanced automated technologies meant to assist the driver.

Kevin · January 7th, 2013

Lexus Previews Self-Driving Research Vehicle

In advance of its official debut on Monday in Las Vegas, Lexus has released a (very) short clip of their new autonomous research vehicle.

Kevin · January 4th, 2013

Lexus to Debut Autonomous Research Vehicle at Consumer Electronics Show

Lexus will be debuting an “advanced active safety research vehicle” at a press conference the day before the opening of the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Kevin · December 20th, 2012

New Lexus LS Body Kit by Wald International

Japanese tuner Wald International is currently working on an Executive Line body kit for the new Lexus LS.

Kevin · December 17th, 2012

Artisan Spirits Releases Teaser of New Lexus LS Body Kit

Japanese tuner Artisan Spirits will be bringing a customized 2013 Lexus LS to the Tokyo Auto Salon this year.

Kevin · December 11th, 2012

Ars Technica Reviews the Lexus Enform App Suite

One of my favorite technology websites, Ars Technica, spent some quality time with the new 2013 Lexus LS 600hL, and shared some thoughtful impressions of the Enform 2.0 app suite.

Kevin · December 6th, 2012

Video: Lexus LS-Based TMG TS 650 at the Essen Motor Show

While we’re all waiting to see video of TMG’s TS 650 on the road, here’s some footage of the LS-based super sedan at the Essen Motor Show.

Kevin · December 3rd, 2012

Chromed 2013 Lexus LS in Florida

The very first chromed 2013 Lexus LS has been spotted at JM Lexus in Florida.

Kevin · December 3rd, 2012

Lexus GS 350 & LS 460 Receive ALG 2013 Residual Value Awards

Both the 2013 Lexus LS 460 & GS 350 have placed first in their respective categories of ALG’s 2013 Residual Value Awards.

Kevin · November 30th, 2012

Lexus LS-Based TMG TS 650 Revealed!

The long-rumored Toyota Motorsports TMG Sports 650 concept has been revealed prior to its debut at the Essen Motor Show this week.

Kevin · November 27th, 2012

TMG Releases Teaser Photos of their 640+ Horsepower Lexus LS

Toyota Motorsport gmbH have released teaser photos of their super-modified Lexus LS set to debut next week.

Kevin · November 20th, 2012

Lexus Japan Introduces New LS with Wild Dance Video

At the 2013 Lexus LS introduction event in Japan, guests were a rather unique performance by dance artists Enra — trust me, this is worth watching.

Kevin · November 16th, 2012

Lexus Taiwan Recreates Original LS Commercial with 2013 LS 600hL

Lexus Taiwan has released a commercial for the 2013 LS that brings it back to the very beginning of the brand.

Kevin · November 14th, 2012

New 2013 Lexus LS F SPORT Video from Japan

Lexus Japan has released a new video of the 2013 LS 600h F SPORT.

Kevin · November 13th, 2012

TMG Lexus LS 650 to Debut at Essen Motor Show This Month

Powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.0L V8 engine (likely from the IS F), the LS 650 will have more than 640 horsepower and top speed of 200mph.

Kevin · November 9th, 2012

Video Demonstration of Lexus LS Advanced Pre-Collision System

If the new LS's advanced pedestrian safety technology detects a potential collision, the car can be brought to a complete stop at speeds up to 24 mph.

Kevin · November 9th, 2012

Official Photo Galleries of the Lexus LFA Nürburgring & Project LS

Lexus has released a couple more SEMA photo galleries featuring the LFA Nürburgring Edition & Project LS — here they are in a size perfect for desktop wallpapers.

Kevin · November 4th, 2012

Interview with Project Lexus LS Designer Troy Sumitomo

While at SEMA last week, I had a chance to interview Five Axis chief Troy Sumitomo to discuss his Project LS show car on display in the Lexus tent.

Kevin · November 4th, 2012

Lexus Launches All-Weather Drive System

Lexus has rebranded their all-wheel drive system as All Weather Drive — here’s a new commercial introduction.

Kevin · November 2nd, 2012

New Lexus LS Commercials

Lexus USA has released two new commercials for the 2013 Lexus LS, and they’re pretty awesome.

Kevin · October 29th, 2012

LA Times Reviews the 2013 Lexus LS 460 F SPORT

David Undercoffler from The LA Times has reviewed the 2013 Lexus LS 460 F SPORT, praising the “timely and well-chosen design updates inside and out” and calling the car “a well-executed mid-life adjustment”.

Kevin · October 25th, 2012

SEMA 2012: Project Lexus LS F SPORT by Five Axis

Frequent Lexus tuner Five Axis will be bringing a modified LS 460 F SPORT to SEMA next week.

Kevin · October 24th, 2012

Lexus LS F SPORT Photo Gallery from Japan

Lexus Japan has teamed up with high-profile fashion photographer Camilla Akrans for a LS F SPORT photo gallery.

Kevin · October 24th, 2012

Lexus LS 600hL Named the Quietest Car in Britain

The Lexus LS 600hL has been named the quietest car in Britain — according to a Which? Car study, the interior noise in an LS hybrid is just 63.3 decibels, the same volume as the average conversation.

Kevin · October 22nd, 2012

New 2013 Lexus LS L-Select Customization Program in Japan

L-Select is the Lexus LS customization program available only in Japan, and it’s been updated for the new 2013 LS model.

Kevin · October 22nd, 2012

2013 Lexus LS Arriving at U.S. Dealerships

Weeks ahead of its expected November debut, the 2013 Lexus LS has started arriving at dealerships in the USA.

Kevin · October 21st, 2012

New Lexus LS F SPORT Video from Japan

The new 2013 Lexus LS debuted in Japan this week, and there’s a new LS 460 F SPORT video as part of the promotion.

Kevin · October 16th, 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

TRD Releases 2013 Lexus LS Body Kit

Just like Japanese tuner Modellista, official Lexus tuner TRD has released a body kit for the 2013 LS 460 F SPORT.

Kevin · October 15th, 2012

Lexus USA Releases 2013 LS Pricing

In preparation of its November arrival at dealerships nationwide, Lexus USA has released pricing for the 2013 LS -- here's a breakdown of the full range.

Kevin · October 15th, 2012

Modellista Releases Lexus LS Body Kit

Lexus Japan tuner Modellista has released a front lip, rear under-spoiler, quad exhausts, and 19-inch wheels for the 2013 LS.

Kevin · October 11th, 2012

Winding Road Reviews the 2013 Lexus LS 460L AWD

inding Road has reviewed the 2013 Lexus LS 460L, and praise the interior for its quietness and craftsmanship, calling it “decidedly warmer and more personable than the competition.”

Kevin · October 11th, 2012

Developing the Lexus LS F SPORT

Lexus Magazine has talked to driving meister Shuichi Ozaki about developing the new LS F SPORT and all the challenges that went along with it.

Kevin · October 10th, 2012

Lexus LS 600h F SPORT Debuts at Paris Motor Show

Along with the much-discussed Lexus LF-CC concept, the LS 600h F SPORT also debuted at the Paris Motor Show.

Kevin · October 7th, 2012

Stunning 2013 Lexus LS Photo Gallery

Along with the LF-CC concept, the 2013 Lexus LS 600h F SPORT will also be displayed at the Paris Motor Show this month, and accompanying the usual press release was a stunning collection of press images.

Kevin · September 20th, 2012

Driving the 2013 Lexus LS

Did Lexus take it far enough with the 2013 LS? I drove five different variants to find the answer to that question.

Kevin · September 16th, 2012

Desktop Wallpaper: 2013 Lexus LS F SPORT in Ultra White

After attending the 2013 Lexus LS launch event in San Francisco way back at the end of July, I headed back to the hotel where I was staying, only to find the Ultra White LS 460 F SPORT parked out front, perfectly positioned for a late-night photo shoot.

Kevin · September 12th, 2012

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