More Live Photos of the Lexus LF-NX Crossover Concept
Time for a second round of live coverage from the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Kevin · September 13th, 2013
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Lexus IS F SPORT Featured in Real-Life Videogame
This is pure amazing — Lexus Italia have created a real life videogame using an IS 300h F SPORT, an F1 driver, and an iPad.
Kevin · September 12th, 2013
Lexus GS 200t Trademark Registered in Australia
Yesterday, Lexus trademarked the GS 200t nameplate in Australia.
Kevin · September 12th, 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
Revised Recall Announced for 2010 Lexus HS 250h
Lexus has issued an update on last year’s recall of the 2010 HS 250h due to a revised fix.
Kevin · September 11th, 2013
Video: The Making of the Lexus LF-NX Concept
Lexus International has released a must-watch video on the making of the LF-NX concept.
Kevin · September 11th, 2013
Live Photos of the Lexus LF-NX Crossover Concept
Turning to live coverage from the Frankfurt Motor Show, Lexus Europe has shared some photos at the LF-NX press conference.
Kevin · September 10th, 2013
Video: The Lexus LF-NX Concept
Following the debut of the Lexus LF-NX at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the very first promotional video of the concept has been released.
Kevin · September 10th, 2013
Live Video Debut of the Lexus LF-NX Concept
Lexus will debut the LF-NX compact crossover concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show today at 1PM CET/7AM ET/4AM PT.
Kevin · September 10th, 2013
Should the 2014 Lexus CT 200h Look Like This?
Japanese magazine Best Car has created the rendering above as an illustration of what the 2014 Lexus CT might look like.
Kevin · September 9th, 2013
ZENT CERUMO Lexus SC 430 Team Wins Super GT Round 6
The ZENT CERUMO racing team of Yuji Tachikawa & Kohei Hirate won Super GT Round 6 yesterday in the #38 Lexus SC 430. It was the team’s first win of the season.
Kevin · September 8th, 2013
What would you like to know about the Lexus LF-NX Concept?
Submit a question to the Lexus LF-NX project manager, Takeshi Tanabe.
Kevin · September 6th, 2013
Photos: Lexus LF-CC Super GT Race Car on the Track
The Lexus GT500 race car scheduled for the 2014 season of the Japanese Super GT series had its first public test run this week at the Suzuka Circuit
Kevin · September 6th, 2013
Special Edition 2014 Lexus IS F Now Available in Japan
Lexus Japan has released the Dynamic Sports Tuning special edition IS F.
Kevin · September 5th, 2013
Interview with Lexus LF-NX Concept Designer Nobuyuki Tomatsu
In an advance event prior to yesterday’s reveal, Autocar spoke with Lexus LF-NX design manager Nobuyuki Tomatsu about how the concept might translate into a production model.
Kevin · September 5th, 2013
Photo Gallery: Lexus LF-NX Compact Crossover Concept
Lexus UK has published an extensive collection of LF-NX photos, showing the compact crossover concept from all angles.
Kevin · September 4th, 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
Lexus Reveals the LF-NX Compact Crossover Concept
Less than a week before its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Lexus has revealed their LF-NX compact crossover concept. Let’s start with the full press release (click on any image for a high resolution version). A new Lexus mid-size crossover concept, the LF-NX, will make its world debut at the 2013 Frankfurt motor show, …
Kevin · September 4th, 2013
Lexus GS F Prototype Spotted on Nürburgring!
Confirming photos from Best Car, a Lexus GS F prototype was spotted on the Nürburgring in Germany.
Kevin · September 3rd, 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
Photochop: New Lexus IS with Old Headlights
As an experiment, photochopper Theophilus Chin decided to swap out the new Lexus IS headlights with the previous generation design.
Kevin · September 3rd, 2013
Lexus GS F Prototype Spotted in Japan
A prototype Lexus GS F has been spotted by Best Car magazine in Japan.
Kevin · September 2nd, 2013
Lexus RC F Prototypes Visit Death Valley, California
The camouflaged Lexus RC F coupes are in Death Valley with an IS F & BMW M3.
Kevin · September 1st, 2013
Photo Gallery: Lexus IS 350 F SPORT in Matador Red
Motor Trend has reviewed the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT for the fourth time.
Kevin · August 30th, 2013
Motor Trend Comparison: 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT vs. 2014 Infiniti Q50 S
Motor Trend’s Jonny Lieberman has put the Lexus IS 350 F SPORT against the new Infiniti Q50 S in this 15 minute comparison video.
Kevin · August 29th, 2013
Details on the Next-Generation of Lexus Hybrids
Yesterday, Toyota released details on their next-generation hybrid technology during the first-ever Toyota Hybrid World Tour in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Kevin · August 29th, 2013
Lexus RC F Prototype Spotted in Southern California
After making the rounds at the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany, a prototype of the rumored Lexus RC F coupe was spotted in Southern California by a Club Lexus member.
Kevin · August 29th, 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
Video of the Updated 2014 Lexus GX 460
The first video of the updated 2014 Lexus GX 460 has been released.
Kevin · August 27th, 2013
Excellent New Renderings of the Lexus RC F Coupe
Carscoops has released two new renderings of the rumored Lexus RC F high-performance coupe, and they are absolutely superb.
Kevin · August 26th, 2013
New Photos of the 2014 Lexus GX 460
Lexus Canada has published a fresh new photo gallery of the 2014 GX 460.
Kevin · August 25th, 2013
Lexus Announces Updated 2014 GX 460
Lexus has announced the updated 2014 GX 460 featuring the brand’s trademark spindle grille.
Kevin · August 23rd, 2013
Is this the 2014 Lexus GX 460 Update?
The first images of the expected Lexus GX update have been leaked by Club Lexus Russia.
Kevin · August 22nd, 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
Lexus IS Design Contest Winner Announced
Lexus USA has announced the winner of their Lexus IS SEMA design contest.
Kevin · August 21st, 2013
Lexus to Debut New Concept at Frankfurt Motor Show in September
Lexus has just announced that a new concept will have its world premiere next month at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany.
Kevin · August 20th, 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
New Lexus Race Car to Compete in Japanese Super GT Series
Lexus has announced a new race car that will compete in the Japanese Super GT Series GT500 class starting next season.
Kevin · August 15th, 2013
Lexus ES & RX 450h Win 2013 Auto Pacific Ideal Vehicle Awards
The Lexus ES & RX were honored today in the annual AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards, taking top spot in their respective categories.
Kevin · August 15th, 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
Lexus RC 200t Trademark Registered in Australia
Lexus has registered RC 200t as a trademark in Australia, fueling speculation that the new coupe will be offered with a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
Kevin · August 14th, 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
Is Lexus Planning a Major Motorsports Initiative with RC Coupe?
During a recent interview with Ward’s Auto, Lexus International’s Paul Williamsen talked about the future of Lexus racing.
Kevin · August 12th, 2013
Lexus RC F to Get Carbon Fiber Parts, Cost $100,000+?
Peter Lyons of Motor Trend has breaking news on the Lexus RC coupe.
Kevin · August 10th, 2013
Two New Lexus Hybrid Models in 2014
Speaking at the CAR Management Briefing Seminars in Michigan this week, Lexus International’s Paul Williamsen announced that Lexus will offer nine hybrid models worldwide by the end of 2014.
Kevin · August 9th, 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
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
Updated Lexus CT & GX Coming This Year?
Lexus USA released a new price list for the 2013-2014 models, and it held some interesting news beyond just the 2014 IS F pricing.
Kevin · August 6th, 2013
Lexus USA Announces 2014 IS F Pricing
When it goes on sale in October, the 2014 IS F will retail for $63,350.
Kevin · August 5th, 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
Imagining the 2015 Lexus RC F
Using recent spy photos as inspiration, Top Speed has tried recreating the Lexus RC F without camouflage.
Kevin · August 4th, 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
Lexus SC to Return in 2016?
In its latest issue, Japanese magazine Mag-X suggests Lexus will be resurrecting the SC nameplate in 2016 with a production model based on the LF-LC concept.
Kevin · August 2nd, 2013
Revisiting the 2003 Lexus HPX Crossover Concept
With yesterday’s rumor of an upcoming Lexus seven-seat crossover, it’s a good time to take a look back at the HPX concept first shown at the 2003 New York Auto Show.
Kevin · July 31st, 2013
Video: Lexus LFA Nürburgring 24h Race Full Lap
Gazoo Racing has released some onboard footage of Kazuya Oshima racing the Lexus LFA during the Nürburgring 24h race, and it’s a great ride-along.
Kevin · July 31st, 2013
More Analysis of the Upcoming Japan-Only Toyota Harrier
Circling back to last week’s announcement about the new Japan-only Toyota Harrier, Joaquin over at Kaizen Factor digs deeper into how it relates to the next-generation Lexus RX.
Kevin · July 30th, 2013
Lexus to Cancel the GX in 2016, Replace with Seven-Seat Crossover?
According to Mark Rechtin of Automotive News, Lexus will cancel the GX in 2016 and replace it with a seven-seat crossover called the TX.
Kevin · July 30th, 2013
More Photos of the Lexus GS F Test Mule
Today, Auto Evolution has a new photo of what could be the GS F high performance sedan.
Kevin · July 29th, 2013
Lexus LFA Nominated in Top Gear Magazine’s Greatest Car of the Past 20 Years Poll
Top Gear Magazine is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and as part of the festivities, readers have been asked to choose the greatest car of the last twenty years.
Kevin · July 28th, 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
Toyota to Reintroduce Lexus RX-Based Harrier Crossover in Japan
A brief moment of Lexus history for anyone new to the brand: despite being a Japanese company, Lexus vehicles were badged as Toyotas in Japan until 2005.
Kevin · July 26th, 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
More Video of the Lexus RC F Prototype
There’s new footage of the RC F prototype on Nürburgring, this time from German magazine Autobild.
Kevin · July 25th, 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
Inside the Top-Secret Lexus Shibetsu Test Track
A BEYOND Magazine story about the Shibetsu Proving Ground in Japan, the birthplace of the original LS 400 and the top-secret test track for new Lexus models, is now on the Lexus International website.
Kevin · July 24th, 2013
Lexus LFA, Downtown LA: A Photo Gallery
During my time in Los Angles earlier this year, I managed to arrange a very special test drive — 24 hours with Lexus LFA #32.
Kevin · July 23rd, 2013