Lexus RC Coupe Interior Reveals Next-Generation Remote Touch System?
The interior of the Lexus RC F prototype has also been photographed alongside the exterior.
Kevin · July 16th, 2013
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Lexus RC Coupe to Debut at Tokyo Motor Show, High Performance RC F to Follow in Detroit
According to Automotive News, Lexus will debut the new RC coupe at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show.
Kevin · July 16th, 2013
Lexus GS F Prototype Spotted!
See the photo above? At first glance, it appears to be another spy shot of the recently spotted RC F prototype, but zoom in on the right side of the image and it may very well be a GS F.
Kevin · July 15th, 2013
Lexus RC F Coupe Prototype Spotted in Europe
The day has finally come — a Lexus RC F prototype has been spotted by the folks over at Leftlane News.
Kevin · July 15th, 2013
Is Lexus Preparing a Turbocharged V6 Engine for the Next F Model?
The Lexus IS F’s V8 engine is unlikely to be used in the car’s eventual replacement, according to a Motor Report interview with Lexus IS Chief Engineer Junichiro Furuyama.
Kevin · July 12th, 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
Wald International Releases Lexus LX Black Bison Body Kit
Japanese tuner Wald International has just released a Black Bison body kit for the updated 2013 Lexus LX 570.
Kevin · July 11th, 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
Jeremy Clarkson’s Daughter Drives Lexus RX 450h Across Africa
While on the topic of Jeremy Clarkson & Lexus, his daughter Emily recently travelled across Africa in a RX 450h, and has written about the journey for The Sunday Times.
Kevin · July 10th, 2013
The Stig from Top Gear: Lexus LFA is the Best Car in the World
Jeremy Clarkson shared an interesting tidbit during his review of the new Ferrari F12 in the latest episode of Top Gear.
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
Lexus Explains Decision to Discontinue Diesel Engines
Australian website Car Advice has a statement from Lexus IS chief engineer Junichi Furuyama on why the IS diesel was discontinued in favor of the new IS 300h hybrid.
Kevin · July 9th, 2013
New Lexus RC F Rendering from BEST CAR
Japanese magazine BEST CAR has made an attempt at the possible Lexus RC F with a new rendering.
Kevin · July 8th, 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
Video: Black & Yellow Bumblebee Lexus LFA
JM Custom Creations, the customized car division of JM Lexus in Florida, has done up Lexus LFA #425 in a crazy black & yellow striped pattern.
Kevin · July 4th, 2013
Confirmed: Larry Ellison is a Lexus LFA Owner
In a recent WSJ article about his purchase of an Hawaii island, Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison confirms that he’s a LFA owner.
Kevin · July 3rd, 2013
Lexus USA Releases Two New IS Commercials
Lexus USA has released two new IS commercials today.
Kevin · July 2nd, 2013
Lexus IS F CCS-R Races in Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Ken Gushi and the Lexus IS F CCS-R finished 65th overall and first in the Exhibition class at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this weekend.
Kevin · July 1st, 2013
Lexus to Bring Back the SC Nameplate?
In their latest issue, Japanese magazine BEST CAR suggests that Lexus may bring back the SC nameplate, and have created a new rendering to illustrate the possibilities.
Kevin · July 1st, 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
Final Lexus Short Film A Better Tomorrow Now Online
The fifth and final Lexus Short Films feature has been posted on Youtube — this is A Better Tomorrow, directed by Mitsuyo Miyazaki.
Kevin · June 27th, 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
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
Lexus NX Compact Crossover to Get 2.0L Turbo Four-Cylinder Engine
With the new Lexus IS starting to arrive at dealerships, the mainstream automotive press have shifted their focus to the upcoming Lexus compact crossover.
Kevin · June 25th, 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 Camouflaged Compact Crossover Spotted
For reasons unknown, Lexus has camouflaged their “lifted CT” compact crossover mule, and Autoblog has the photos to prove it.
Kevin · June 23rd, 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
The Real Story Behind the Infamous Lexus GTE Racecar
After two years of rumor & speculation, Racecar Engineering has finally discovered the full story behind the infamous Lexus LFA GTE racecar developed by Toyota Motorsports.
Kevin · June 20th, 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
Lexus CT 200h Sedan Spotted?
A Motor Trend editor spotted a mystery prototype in Southern California, and noting its similarity to the Lexus HS 250h, believes it to be an early version of a CT 200h sedan.
Kevin · June 19th, 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
Lexus LX Adventures from the Baja 500
John Dohrmann from Lexus advertising agency Team One joined Joe Bacal’s crew during the Baja 500 a couple weeks back, and has now written about his experience.
Kevin · June 19th, 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
2014 Lexus CT 200h Update on the Way?
The CT 200h is one of only two models in the Lexus lineup that has yet to be upgraded to the full spindle design.
Kevin · June 17th, 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
Lexus Looking for 14,000 Fans to Sign IS F CCS-R
There’s only a couple weeks left before Ken Gushi & the IS F CCS-R make their way to Colorado Springs for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, and Lexus is looking to add your name to the team roster.
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
The Lexus CT 200h CCS-R
Montreal dealership Spinelli Lexus Pointe-Claire has wrapped up a CT 200h F SPORT in the style of the IS F CCS-R.
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
AMCI Testing Comparison: Lexus GS 350 F SPORT vs. BMW 535i M Sport
AMCI Testing, one of the most respected independent automotive testing companies in the world, has conducted a comparison between the Lexus GS 350 F SPORT & BMW 535i M 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
Scott Ian from Anthrax Talks about His Lexus
How’s this for an unexpected story — Motor Trend recently interviewed Scott Ian from heavy metal band Anthrax, and what does he drive?
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
Interview with Lexus Meister Shuichi Ozaki
Lexus UK has an interview with Shuichi Ozaki, the man responsible for refining the emotional feel of Lexus automobiles.
Kevin · June 7th, 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
Lexus Announces Recall on 2009 Model Year HS 250h For Braking Issue
Lexus has announced a voluntary safety recall for HS 250h models made between June and October 2009.
Kevin · June 5th, 2013
The Lexus F SPORT Carbon Fiber Road Bicycle
To mark the completion of the 500 LFA production run, Lexus created an advanced F SPORT bicycle with the same CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic) used in the supercar body.
Kevin · June 4th, 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
Lexus IS F CCS-R & Ken Gushi to Compete in Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
For the second year in a row, Lexus will be entering an IS F CCS-R into the Exhibition Class of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, with racecar driver Ken Gushi behind the wheel.
Kevin · June 4th, 2013
The New York Times Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 450h
Jerry Garrett of The New York Times calls the 2013 Lexus GS 450h “quite simply, the best — or, at least, the most impressive — hybrid that Toyota makes today.”
Kevin · June 3rd, 2013
Joe Bacal & Lexus LX 570 Win Stock Full Class in Baja 500 Race
Joe Bacal and the JTGrey team have won the Stock Full class with their Lexus LX 570 in this weekend’s Baja 500 race.
Kevin · June 3rd, 2013
Joe Bacal and his Lexus LX 570 to Race in BAJA 500 This Weekend
This weekend, Joe Bacal and the JTGrey racing team will be racing their Lexus LX 570 in the BAJA 500, the famous off-road race through Mexico’s Baja peninsula.
Kevin · May 31st, 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 Releases LFA Tribute Video
With the final LFAs now delivered to their owners, Lexus has released a tribute video to their supercar creation.
Kevin · May 30th, 2013
Baby Blue Lexus LFA Spotted in China
An Aqua Lexus LFA in has been spotted at a dealership in Beijing, China.
Kevin · May 30th, 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
Video: Two Lexus LFAs Hit 30k Miles on the Odometer
The LFAs in the Lexus USA press fleet have just hit 30,000 miles, so the PR team invited actor Paul Walker & racer Ken Gushi to mark the occasion at Willow Springs.
Kevin · May 28th, 2013
Imagining a Next-Generation Lexus IS SportCross
Master photochopper Theophilus Chin has created a third-generation Lexus IS SportCross.
Kevin · May 28th, 2013
More Photos of the Mystery Lexus Compact Crossover Development Mule
CAR Magazine has some new photos of the mystery Lexus compact crossover test mule spotted a couple weeks back.
Kevin · May 27th, 2013