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

Car & Driver Comparison: 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT vs. BMW 335i M SPORT vs Cadillac ATS 3.6

In the latest issue of Car & Driver, the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT takes top spot in a comparison with the BMW 335i M SPORT and Cadillac ATS 3.6.

Kevin · April 30th, 2013

Lexus USA Announces 2014 Lexus IS Pricing

Lexus USA has announced their pricing for the 2014 Lexus IS.

Kevin · April 29th, 2013

Video: Lexus IS 300h Test Drive with Racecar Driver Alex Wurz

Time to take a spin in the 2014 Lexus IS 300h F Sport with former F1 driver, double Le Mans winner, and current Toyota Racing driver Alex Wurz.

Kevin · April 28th, 2013

Photo Galleries: The 2014 Lexus IS in Austin, Texas

This afternoon, I spent some time working through photos from last month’s Lexus IS press event in Austin.

Kevin · April 26th, 2013

Quick Video Tour of the 2014 Lexus IS 250

Fresh from IS training, a Lexus of Quad Cities dealership employee Blake Anderson filmed a quick walkaround of the new model.

Kevin · April 26th, 2013

2014 Lexus IS Starts Production in Japan

The 2014 Lexus IS has started production at the Tahara plant in Japan.

Kevin · April 25th, 2013

Photos: Lexus IS F SPORT in Ultra Blue

Japanese website Response has published three photos of the Lexus IS 300h F SPORT in Ultra Blue.

Kevin · April 25th, 2013

Fifth Gear Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 450h

The Fifth Gear team have combined to review the 2013 Lexus GS 450h.

Kevin · April 23rd, 2013

More Details on the Lexus ES Manufacturing Move to North America

Hans Greimel of Automotive News has some details behind the decision to move Lexus ES production to Kentucky.

Kevin · April 23rd, 2013

Japanese Lexus Dealership Lists Certified Pre-Owned IS F With Full CCS-P Package

The Lexus Sumiyoshi-Yamate dealership in Japan has listed what may be the ultimate Certified Pre-Owned Lexus.

Kevin · April 22nd, 2013

Lexus LFA Wins SP8 Class in VLN2 Nürburgring Race

The Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA raced this weekend in the four-hour VLN2 race at the Nürburgring, placing 1st in the SP8 Class & 29th overall.

Kevin · April 22nd, 2013

Lexus GS 300h Introduced at Shanghai Motor Show

Earlier today in China, the Lexus GS 300h was introduced at the Shanghai Motor Show.

Kevin · April 20th, 2013

Official: Lexus ES 350 to be Built in North America

At a press conference today in New York City, Toyota president Akio Toyoda & North American CEO Jim Lentz officially announced that the Lexus ES 350 will be built at the Georgetown manufacturing plant in Kentucky.

Kevin · April 19th, 2013

Tommy Kaira Releases Lexus LS F SPORT Body Kit

Japanese tuner Tommy Kaira has created a Rowen body kit for the 2013 Lexus LS F SPORT.

Kevin · April 19th, 2013

Lexus ES 350 to be Manufactured in Kentucky

According to various media reports, Lexus will begin manufacturing the ES 350 at the Georgetown plant in Kentucky.

Kevin · April 18th, 2013

Driving the Lexus LFA in a Dust Storm

Blake Z. Rong from Autoweek was invited to drive the Lexus LFA at Willow Springs Raceway.

Kevin · April 17th, 2013

New Lexus Hybrid to Be Introduced at Shanghai Auto Show

Lexus China has announced that an all-new hybrid model will debut at the Shanghai Auto Show this week.

Kevin · April 16th, 2013

Photo Gallery: Clean Starfire Pearl Lexus GS F SPORT

Regular reader Alex O sent in some photos of his friend’s customized Lexus GS F SPORT, and it’s a real looker.

Kevin · April 16th, 2013

Lexus GS Named One of Ward’s Top Ten Interiors of 2013

The new Lexus GS has been named as one of Ward’s 10 Best Interiors of 2013.

Kevin · April 15th, 2013

No New Small Cars Planned for Lexus

In an interview with Wards Auto, Lexus USA VP of Marketing Brian Smith explains Lexus has no immediate plans to release another subcompact car beyond the CT.

Kevin · April 15th, 2013

Lexus IS 300h Review from Asia One

David Ting from Asia One recently drove the new Lexus IS 300h, and enjoyed it much more than previous Lexus hybrids.

Kevin · April 12th, 2013

Voluntary Safety Recall Announced for 2001-2003 Lexus SC 430

A voluntary safety recall of the 2001-2003 Lexus SC 430 was announced today due to an issue with the front passenger airbag.

Kevin · April 11th, 2013

Lexus LFA Car Crash in China

A white Lexus LFA has crashed in China, and photos of the accident have been posted on the Wrecked Exotics website.

Kevin · April 11th, 2013

Photo Gallery: Details of the Lexus IS 300h F SPORT

Lexus UK has posted a Facebook image gallery focused on the details of the Lexus IS 300h F SPORT.

Kevin · April 11th, 2013

Autoblog Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 450h

Autoblog has reviewed the 2013 Lexus GS 450h for the second time, and were impressed yet again.

Kevin · April 10th, 2013

Lexus RX 200t Trademark Registered in Australia

Lexus has registered RX 200t as a trademark in Australia, indicating that a fourth engine option for the SUV may be offered in the future.

test · April 9th, 2013

Autoweek Reviews the 2013 Lexus ES 300h

A selection of Autoweek editors spent time with a 2013 Lexus ES 300h, and the response to the hybrid sedan was outstanding.

Kevin · April 8th, 2013

Lexus Compact Crossover Concept Coming to Tokyo Auto Show, Production Model in Early 2014

According to Automotive News, Lexus will debut a production-ready compact crossover at next year’s Geneva Motor Show.

Kevin · April 5th, 2013

The National Post Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS

David Booth of The National Post spent the day in Austin driving the new 2014 Lexus IS, and believes it’s a serious challenger to the BMW 3-Series.

Kevin · April 5th, 2013

Two New Videos of the Lexus IS & IS F SPORT

Just released by Lexus Asia Pacific, here are two more videos about the 2014 Lexus IS & IS F SPORT.

Kevin · April 4th, 2013

Lexus Planning Compact Crossover & Large Three-Row Crossover?

In an interview with Ward’s Auto, Lexus vice-president of marketing Brian Smith shared some details on how the Lexus SUV lineup might be changing.

Kevin · April 1st, 2013

Video: Developing the New Lexus IS

Much like the fourth-generation Lexus GS, the new IS was tested & tuned over 1,000,000 miles.

Kevin · March 31st, 2013

Lexus USA Planning 12-City Ride & Drive Tour for 2014 IS

In an interview with Media Post, Lexus USA’s national marketing manager Brian Bolain shares some details on what the brand has planned for the 2014 IS launch.

Kevin · March 29th, 2013

Motor Trend Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS

Once again, Motor Trend has driven the 2014 Lexus IS, and found it to be an extremely enjoyable experience.

Kevin · March 28th, 2013

Lexus LF-LC Confirmed for Production

By way of Wards Auto, Lexus has confirmed the LF-LC concept will be made into a production model.

Kevin · March 27th, 2013

Official Photos: 2014 Lexus IS 350 & IS 350 F SPORT

Over fifty images of the IS 350 & IS 350 F SPORT all in one place.

Kevin · March 27th, 2013

Lexus Files Trademark for GS F High Performance Sedan

Big news — Lexus has filed a trademark for GS F with the United States Patent Office.

Kevin · March 26th, 2013

Official Photos: 2014 Lexus IS 250

Lexus has released a full compliment of new 2014 Lexus IS photos.

Kevin · March 26th, 2013

Autoweek Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS

Autoweek has driven the new 2014 Lexus IS, and came away impressed with the new model.

Kevin · March 26th, 2013

2014 Lexus IS Preview

Debuting at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year, the 2014 third-generation IS is a critical model for Lexus.

Kevin · March 25th, 2013

New Photos of the Lexus LS 600h

Lexus International has posted a very nice collection of LS 600h photos on their Facebook page.

Kevin · March 23rd, 2013

Joe Bacal to Race Lexus LX 570 in Mint 400 This Weekend

Joe Bacal and the Lexus-sponsored LX 570 will start the 2013 offroad racing season this weekend at the Mint 400 in Las Vegas.

Kevin · March 22nd, 2013

Lexus to Participate in Goodwood Festival of Speed

This July, Lexus will be making its first official appearance at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.

Kevin · March 22nd, 2013

New Rumors on the Lexus Compact Crossover

Mag-X is reporting that the much-discussed compact crossover will also be released by August of next year.

Kevin · March 21st, 2013

Motor Trend Video: Tour of the Lexus LFA Works

Motor Trend has published an video tour of the Lexus LFA Works plant in Japan.

Kevin · March 20th, 2013

New Details on the Lexus RC Coupe

Mag-X from Japan is reporting that the Lexus production model based on the LF-CC concept will be available by August 2014.

Kevin · March 20th, 2013

Carsguide Reviews the Lexus RX 270

Australian website Carsguide has reviewed the Lexus RX 270.

Kevin · March 19th, 2013

Photos: Matte Grey Lexus GS in Miami

The obsession with matte exteriors continues with this Lexus GS wrapped in grey from Superior Auto Design in Miami.

Kevin · March 19th, 2013

Lexus Sets Middle East Sales Record in 2012

Lexus saw a record sales increase in the Middle East for 2012 with 31,288 units sold — a jump of more than 50% over 2011.

Kevin · March 18th, 2013

Photos: Roy Mallady’s Two Lexus LFAs

The last Lexus LFA to arrive in the USA was delivered to its owner Roy Mallady, the Atlanta businessman who also happens to own the first LFA ever sold in America.

Kevin · March 18th, 2013

Dan Neil Reviews the 2013 Lexus ES 300h

Dan Neil of the Wall Street Journal has reviewed the 2013 Lexus ES 300h.

Kevin · March 17th, 2013

Photo: All Three Lexus IS Generations Together

The Lexus Netherland Facebook page posted this photo of all three IS generations together.

Kevin · March 15th, 2013

Lexus IS Chief Engineer Furuyama Answers Facebook Questions

As mentioned previously, Lexus IS chief engineer Junichi Furuyama was answering Facebook questions during the Geneva Motor Show.

Kevin · March 14th, 2013

Behind-the-Scenes Look at Lexus LFA Photography

Ever wonder how car photography looks so good?

Kevin · March 14th, 2013

Motor Report Comparison: Lexus GS 450h vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 5 vs. Infiniti M35h

The Motor Report in Australia has put the Lexus GS450h in a hybrid sedan shootout against the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 and Infiniti M35h.

test · March 13th, 2013

2014 Lexus IS 350 Gets Smarter 8-Speed Transmission

The 2014 Lexus IS 350 will introduce a new transmission technology that improves handling by holding the proper gear in high-speed cornering.

Kevin · March 12th, 2013

Is the Lexus IS F Being Discontinued?

In his review of the 2013 Lexus IS F, James Healey of USA Today claims that the high-performance sedan will be discontinued.

Kevin · March 11th, 2013

Video: Lexus GS F SPORT AWD in the Snow

To show off the winter capabilities of the AWD GS F SPORT, Lexus Canada brought 24 owners to Mecaglisse test track in Montreal and filmed the results.

Kevin · March 11th, 2013

Driving Footage of the Lexus IS 300h & IS 250

Another video of the Lexus IS 300h F SPORT & IS 250 has surfaced (accompanied by some questionable music).

Kevin · March 8th, 2013

Potential Colors for the New Lexus IS

Curious about the possible colors for the new Lexus IS?

Kevin · March 8th, 2013

TRD Japan & Modellista to Release Third-Generation Lexus IS Body Kits

Here’s the first look at the TRD Japan & Modellista body kits planned for the third-generation Lexus IS.

Kevin · March 7th, 2013

Lexus IS 300h in Titanium Metallic

Another new Lexus IS color debuted at the Geneva Motor Show -- Titanium Metallic.

Kevin · March 6th, 2013

New Video of the Lexus IS 300h F SPORT

Lexus Europe has released a new video of the IS 300h F SPORT, and it’s pretty racy.

Kevin · March 5th, 2013

Lexus IS 300h F SPORT Introduced at Geneva Motor Show

The Lexus IS 300h F SPORT was introduced today at the Geneva Motor Show in the new Ultra Blue exterior color.

Kevin · March 5th, 2013