Next-Generation Lexus LS to Debut in Early 2017?
A rendering of the next-generation Lexus LS has been published by Japanese magazine MAG-X.
Kevin · May 9th, 2016
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New Augmented Reality Windshield Coming to Lexus Vehicles?
Toyota has patented an augmented reality windshield very similar to the future technology shown in the Lexus LF-FC flagship concept
Kevin · April 7th, 2016
Sponsor: Lexus LS F SPORT on Vossen CV3-R Wheels
Vossen Wheels has a big feature on Lexus Enthusiast site administrator Mike Forsythe and his Lexus LS F SPORT.
Kevin · February 23rd, 2016
New Details on the Next-Generation Lexus LS
Lexus International executive vice-president Mark Templin shared a couple details on the next-generation LS in a WardsAuto interview.
Kevin · February 15th, 2016
The Long Wait for the Next-Generation Lexus LS
In an interview with Car Advice, Lexus International vice-president Mark Templin discussed the delay in releasing the next-generation LS flagship sedan.
Kevin · November 11th, 2015
Imagining the Next-Generation Lexus LS Flagship Sedan
Photochopper RM Design has created a rendering of next-generation Lexus LS using the LF-FC concept from the Tokyo Motor Show and elements of the new RX crossover.
Kevin · November 4th, 2015
Videos: The Lexus LF-FC Flagship Concept
There are two official videos for the new Lexus LF-FC flagship concept, starting with the highly stylized music video used to introduce the vehicle at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Kevin · October 28th, 2015
Introducing the Lexus LF-FC Flagship Concept
Lexus has just unveiled the LF-FC concept, a “visionary new vehicle that offers a peek into the design and technology direction of the brand’s future flagship sedan.”
Kevin · October 28th, 2015
New Rumors on the Next-Generation Lexus LS
Motoring Australia has picked up new rumors on the next-generation Lexus LS from Japanese magazine Best Car.
Kevin · October 25th, 2015
Lexus LS Receives Minor Update for 2016 Model Year
The fourth-generation Lexus LS sedan may be entering its ninth year of sales, but that hasn’t stopped Lexus engineers from making some improvements.
Kevin · September 29th, 2015
Fuel Cell Lexus LS to be Built for 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
The rumored fuel cell Lexus LS may be part of a major new product initiative from Toyota in preparation for their 2020 Tokyo Olympics sponsorship.
Kevin · August 24th, 2015
Lexus Trademarks LS 500 in Australia and Europe
Lexus has just trademarked LS 500 in both Australia and Europe, joining the previously-registered LS 500h as a potential engine option for the next-generation Lexus flagship sedan.
Kevin · August 12th, 2015
Rumors Swirl on Next-Generation Lexus LS Debut at Tokyo Motor Show
Autocar is reporting the next-generation Lexus LS will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show this year, backing up an earlier report from Motoring Australia.
Kevin · August 11th, 2015
Lexus to Offer Next-Generation LS with Four-Cylinder Turbo Engine?
According to Japanese magazine Mag-X, Lexus will release the next-generation LS with a 2.5L four-cylinder turbo engine.
Kevin · July 8th, 2015
Next-Generation Lexus LS to Debut at Tokyo Motor Show in October?
Motoring Australia reports that the next-generation Lexus LS will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in October, and will share engine options with the upcoming LC coupe.
Kevin · July 6th, 2015
2017 Lexus LS Prototype Spotted in Japan
A very awkward-looking next-generation Lexus LS test mule has been spotted by Japanese magazine MAG-X
Kevin · May 28th, 2015
Lexus LS 500h Trademarked in Europe
Lexus has filed a trademark for the LS 500h in Europe, opening up speculation that the next-generation LS flagship will be getting a new hybrid powertrain.
Kevin · May 27th, 2015
What is Lexus Planning for the Next-Generation LS?
One of the most interesting exchanges in our podcast interview with Lexus International executive vice-president Mark Templin was a discussion on the definition of a Lexus halo car.
Kevin · May 14th, 2015
Motor Trend Reviews the 2015 Lexus LS & LS F SPORT
Despite the insistence on performance testing, it's mostly positive review for a flagship sedan in its twilight years.
Kevin · March 26th, 2015
Lexus History: The Launch of the Original LS 400
Did you know that the global press launch of the original LS was in Germany?
Kevin · March 12th, 2015
Driving the 1990 Lexus LS 400 and Lexus LFA Back-to-Back
To mark the occasion of Lexus' 25th anniversary, Tim Pollard from *Car Magazine* drove the original LS 400 and then jumped to the Lexus LFA.
Kevin · February 26th, 2015
Lexus Adds Two More Superbowl Commercials
With separate commercials for NX, RC, LS, & GS, it will be a Lexus marketing blitz during the Superbowl today.
Kevin · February 1st, 2015
More Fuel Cell Lexus LS Rumors
Lexus will introduce a fuel cell version of the LS flagship, according to a new Motoring Australia article from Peter Lyon: According to one source, the LS’s nose section will be redesigned with larger air intakes to ventilate the hydrogen powered electric system. The car will incorporate a fuel-cell unit under the front seat, a …
Kevin · December 22nd, 2014
Next Generation Lexus LS to be a Fuel Cell Vehicle?
According to Japanese magazine Best Car, the next-generation Lexus LS will be a Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) powered at least in part by hydrogen. Not being able to read Japanese, I can only go by the pictures on the page — here’s the key illustration: Let’s compare it to the Toyota Fuel Cell System found …
Kevin · December 10th, 2014
Next-Generation Lexus LS to Have “More Emotional” Design
Lexus Europe vice president Alain Uyttenhoven recently discussed the next-generation LS flagship with Autocar: Speaking to Autocar, Uyttenhoven said: “The LS will remain the pinnacle of the range and have the highest price point.” He also denied rumours that the luxury saloon was going to adopt a Porsche Panamera-style liftback: “You have to understand how our customers use …
Kevin · November 11th, 2014
Remembering the First Generation Lexus LS 400
Ben Hsu over at Japanese Nostalgic Car has a thoughtful article on the origins of the first-generation Lexus LS 400: Toyota USA was established on October 31, 1957. Thirty-two years later, in October of 1989, it would change the face of the automotive world once again. The Lexus LS 400 is officially a Japanese nostalgic …
Kevin · November 3rd, 2014
2015 Lexus LS 460 Information
The USA edition of the Lexus LS 460 will have minor changes for the 2015 model year. The biggest update to the flagship sedan is the new navigation system with predictive traffic information, ETA calculation and low-fuel coordination with available fuel stations. Navigation also includes the subscription-free Lexus Enform App Suite and features bird’s eye …
Kevin · October 20th, 2014
Next-Generation Lexus LS in 2016?
Jonny Lieberman of Motor Trend is keeping the rumor train running with new speculation on the next-generation Lexus LS: While the LS has traditionally been something of a rival to the Mercedes S-Class, people I spoke with at Lexus have been hinting that the new big Lexus will in fact target the sportier end of …
Kevin · July 22nd, 2014
Lexus Unconcerned with LS Sedan Sales Decline
WardsAuto has an interesting interview with Brian Smith, the Lexus USA vice-president of sales, regarding the current LS sedan and its sales struggle against new competitors: “We don’t feel it’s a problem with the car,” Brian Smith, vice president-marketing for Lexus in the U.S., tells WardsAuto here during a Lexus NX media event. “Many of …
Kevin · July 15th, 2014
AutoART Releases Lexus LS 600hL Diecast Model
Diecast car company AutoART has released a 1:18 scale model of the 2014 Lexus LS 600hL: The detail is astounding, here’s a photo of the interior: The model is available in Obsidian, Sonic Silver, and Starfire Pearl, and retails for $235 USD. [Source: AutoART] (Thanks Matt!)
Kevin · May 6th, 2014
Ultrasonic Blue Lexus LS F SPORT Spotted in Japan
An Ultrasonic Blue Lexus LS F SPORT has been spotted in Japan, and it’s something special — it may lack usual subtlety of the LS, but there’s a unique appeal in seeing the flagship Lexus in the now-signature F SPORT color. (No further details at this point, but I have to think this is a …
Kevin · April 24th, 2014
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
Lexus RX & LS on Consumer Reports Best Used Car Value List
Consumer Reports has shared its picks for the best used car values, and there are two Lexus on the list: Best SUV between $15,000-20,0000: 2006-2007 Lexus RX Best Sedan between $20,000-$25,000: 2006 Lexus LS 430 Both vehicles represent incredible value for those dollar amounts — not surprised to see either of them on the Consumer …
Kevin · March 27th, 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
Video: Neon-Light Lexus LS 430 from Japan
Let’s end the week with an absolutely bonkers neon-lights Lexus LS 430/Toyota Celsior from Japan: Have a nice weekend, everyone — next week is SEMA, get ready for live coverage! See more photos of the Neon Light Celsior
Kevin · November 1st, 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