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

New Rumors on the Next-Generation Lexus CT

Japanese magazine Mag-X has some new rumors on the next-generation Lexus CT, including the above rendering that suggests the hybrid hatchback might get more than just a fresh new design.
Kevin · August 3rd, 2015

Lexus Announces RC 200t with 2.0L Turbo Engine

The 2016 Lexus RC 200t has just been announced by Lexus Europe, making the year-old coupe the fourth model to be offered with Lexus’ new 2.0L four-cylinder turbo engine.
Kevin · August 1st, 2015

A Closer Look at the Lexus LF-LC Production Prototype

It’s been twenty-four hours since a production prototype of the Lexus LF-LC concept was spotted in California — let’s take a closer look at the two images and how they compare to the original concept.
Kevin · July 29th, 2015

Possible Production Version of the Lexus RC F CCS-R Race Car?

Peter Lyon from Motoring Australia had a chance to drive the Lexus RC F CCS-R race car on Fuji Speedway: The Lexus RC F CCS-R is a pre-production version of the RC F GT Concept that has campaigned at Pikes Peak and the Nurburgring. Weighing 400kg less than the production RC F, the CCS-R runs …

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Kevin · July 15th, 2015

2016 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h Information

New information on the updated 2016 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h has been released today, with both models getting a significant exterior refresh, upgraded safety systems, and new interior tech.
Kevin · July 10th, 2015

Video: The 2016 Lexus RX in Traffic

While this wouldn't be news on any other site, here's a quick video of red 2016 Lexus RX moving through traffic in Japan.
Kevin · June 23rd, 2015

Video: Lexus NX Study Measures Consumer Excitement

Lexus USA teamed up with AMCI Testing, one of the most respected independent automotive testing companies in the world, to compare the consumer excitement level of the Lexus NX & Audi Q5.
Kevin · June 11th, 2015

Lexus Files Trademarks for RC 300 & IS 300 in USA

The Kaizen Factor weblog has been digging deep into Toyota trademarks in the USA, and in the process made an unexpected discovery — Lexus has recently filed applications for both the IS 300 and the RC 300.
Kevin · June 8th, 2015

Jeremy Clarkson Still Loves the Lexus LFA

Missed this last week, but during his first interview since being fired from Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson reaffirmed to BBC host Chris Evans that the Lexus LFA was his favorite ever car to drive
Kevin · June 3rd, 2015

Lexus CT Owner Blog: Thoughts on Infotainment

My plan for this month’s post on the CT owner’s blog was to sing the praises of the Display Audio controller, the circular dial interface for recent Lexus models without navigation installed.
Kevin · May 31st, 2015

New Details on the 2016 Lexus LX 570 Update

Japanese magazine Best Car has published a rendering of the updated 2016 Lexus LX 570 expected later this year, and it shows what could be the largest spindle grille in the brand’s history.
Kevin · May 31st, 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