Lexus RC F Prototype Stops to Help a Stranded Stranger

How’s this for a funny story? When a Hyundai Genesis Coupe ran out of gas on the Nürburgring, the recently-spotted Lexus RC F prototype stopped by with some extra fuel for the stranded car.

Kevin · July 23rd, 2013

Lexus & 212 Instagram Photographers Create Collaborative Film

A couple weeks back, Lexus brought together 212 Instagrammers to photograph the 2014 Lexus IS F SPORT at Angels Stadium in Anaheim.

Kevin · July 22nd, 2013

Stunning Lexus LFA Desktop Wallpaper

Jalopnik has just posted an absolutely gorgeous photo of the Lexus LFA from photographer Seagram Pearce.

Kevin · July 21st, 2013

Video: 2015 Lexus RC F Prototype on Nürburgring

Sit back, crank your speakers, and get ready to watch the camouflaged Lexus RC F prototype carve up the Nürburgring.

Kevin · July 17th, 2013

The Lexus IS Design Contest

How would you like to customize a new Lexus IS and have your work shown at SEMA in Las Vegas?

Kevin · July 17th, 2013

Lexus RC F Coupe Prototype Racing on Nürburgring

The Lexus RC F prototype has been spotted on the Nürburgring in Germany.

Kevin · July 17th, 2013

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

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