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

Video: Lexus IS Japanese Launch Party

To celebrate the launch of the new third-generation IS, Lexus Japan held a huge party in an aircraft hanger.

Kevin · May 27th, 2013

Photo Gallery: Lexus LFA #014 Equipped with Fog Lamps

Have something special to share today, here's the world's only production Lexus LFA with fog lamps.

Kevin · May 24th, 2013

Jalopnik Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS

Patrick George of Jalopnik has reviewed the 2014 Lexus IS, and liked pretty much everything but the transmission.

Kevin · May 23rd, 2013

More Rumors of a Lexus Three-Row Crossover

The annual BoA Merrill Lynch Car Wars research report has been released, and contains some specific details on Lexus future product plans.

Kevin · May 22nd, 2013

Top Gear Magazine Reviews the Lexus IS 300h

Paul Horrell from Top Gear magazine has reviewed the Lexus IS 300h F SPORT, and balances his appreciation of the handling with his dislike of the variable transmission.

Kevin · May 22nd, 2013

Lexus Canada Announces 2014 Lexus IS Pricing

Lexus Canada has updated their website with full pricing for the 2014 Lexus IS, including all packages and F SPORT options.

Kevin · May 21st, 2013

Modellista Announces Lexus IS F SPORT Body Kit

Lexus factory tuner Modellista has announced a body kit for the new Lexus IS.

Kevin · May 21st, 2013

Lexus LFA Finishes 37th Overall in 2013 Nürburgring 24 Hour Race

The Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA team of Akio Toyoda, Masahiko Kageyama, Hiroaki Ishiura & Kazuya Oshima finished 37th overall and second in the SP8 class at the 41st annual Nürburgring 24 Hour race in Germany this weekend.

Kevin · May 20th, 2013

Live Photos of the TRD Lexus IS F SPORT Body Kit

Live photos of the recently revealed TRD body kit for the new Lexus IS have shown up on the Japanese blog たろのぶのページ.

Kevin · May 20th, 2013

Norwegian Town Removes Speed Bump for Lexus LFA Owner

Rune Berge Vik, the only Lexus LFA owner in Norway, was having a problem getting his supercar over a speed bump on the route to his home.

Kevin · May 19th, 2013

2013 Nürburgring 24 Hour Race Updates

It's Nürburgring 24 Hour Race weekend, and the LFA is now 30th overall.

Kevin · May 18th, 2013

Lexus Japan Releases Very First 2014 IS Commercial

Lexus Japan has released their first commercial for the new Lexus IS.

Kevin · May 17th, 2013

TRD Japan Announces Performance Accessories for New Lexus IS

Official Lexus tuner TRD Japan has just announced accessories for the new IS.

Kevin · May 16th, 2013

Lexus Compact Crossover Development Mule Spotted!

A strange looking Lexus has been spotted by Autoweek Netherlands — looking like a lifted CT, it’s likely a test development mule for the much rumored compact crossover.

Kevin · May 15th, 2013

Lexus LFA to Participate in Nürburgring 24 Hour Race This Weekend

Toyota President Akio Toyoda will be one of the four drivers racing the Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA in the 41st annual Nürburgring 24 hour race this weekend in Germany.

Kevin · May 15th, 2013

Edmunds Comparison: Lexus IS 250 F SPORT vs BMW 328i M Sport vs. Cadillac ATS 2.0

Edmunds has published a comparison between the 2013 BMW 328i M Sport, 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0 Premium, and 2014 Lexus IS250 F Sport.

Kevin · May 14th, 2013

2014 Lexus IS East Coast Road Rally

Road trip announcement — this week, I’ll be joining a convoy of 2014 Lexus IS models as they make their way along the East Coast visiting U.S. Lexus dealerships.

Kevin · May 12th, 2013

Photo Gallery: Blacked Out Twin Turbo Lexus IS F

Custom tuner Fox Marketing has once again outfitted the Lexus IS F with a twin-turbo setup, and in the process have created an all-blacked-out monster.

Kevin · May 10th, 2013

Lexus LF-LC Production Model in 2016?

Car & Driver is reporting that a production model based on the Lexus LF-LC concept could be released in 2016.

Kevin · May 9th, 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

Video: Racing the Lexus IS F CCS-R Around Fuji Speedway

Japanese journalist Manabu Kawaguchi had a chance to race the Lexus IS F CCS-R around the Fuji Speedway, and has posted a video of his experience.

Kevin · May 8th, 2013

Lexus Kyushu Japan Plant to Produce New Model in 2014

When Lexus ES production shifts in part to North America in 2014, the Kyushu plant in Japan will begin production of a brand new Lexus model.

Kevin · May 7th, 2013

Akio Toyoda to Race in Nürburgring 24 Hours Race

While on the topic of Akio Toyoda, the Toyota president will be participating in the Nürburgring 24 Hours race on May 19 & 20th, his first time taking part since 2009 when he raced the Lexus LFA.

Kevin · May 6th, 2013

Photo Gallery: Lexus LF-CC Concept by Beyond Magazine

The new Lexus magazine BEYOND launched yesterday, and one of the very first stories posted online is a feature on the LF-CC concept.

Kevin · May 2nd, 2013

The Smoking Tire Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT

In his latest video, Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire takes the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT out on the mountain roads of Southern California.

Kevin · May 1st, 2013

Lexus LFA AD-X Prototype Makes Another Appearance at Nürburgring

The mysterious Lexus LFA AD-X prototype has been spotted again on the Nürburgring, six months after its last public appearance.

Kevin · April 30th, 2013