Gear Patrol Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 350 AWD

Gear Patrol has a review of the 2013 Lexus GS 350 AWD, and believe it “impresses beyond what we’ve come to expect from the brand over the years.”

Kevin · February 21st, 2013

Lexus UK Releases 2013 IS 250 & IS 300h Pricing

Lexus UK has announced pricing for the new 2014 IS, with the IS 250 starting at £26,495 ($40,908 USD) and the IS 300h starting at £29,495 ($45,540 USD).

Kevin · February 20th, 2013

Lexus GS & LX Win Canadian Black Book Best Retained Value Awards

The Lexus GS & Lexus LX were named the top luxury car & luxury SUV in the 2013 Canadian Black Book Best Retained Value Awards.

Kevin · February 19th, 2013

Photo Gallery: Matte Black Lexus LFA in Malaysia

The Matte Black TRD development Lexus LFA made an appearance at the grand opening of the new Sungai Besi dealership in Malaysia.

Kevin · February 19th, 2013

Autoweek Reviews the 2013 Lexus ES 300h

In their review of the 2013 Lexus ES 300h, Autoweek praises the “near-perfect combination of interior space, cargo room, fuel-economy and luxury.”

Kevin · February 19th, 2013

Lexus 2012 Sales in Japan

The GS was the best selling Lexus in Japan last year, according to a list compiled by the Best Selling Cars Blog.

Kevin · February 18th, 2013

Motor Trend Visits the Lexus LFA Plant in Japan

Motor Trend have visited the Lexus LFA Works at the Motomachi Plant in Aichi, Japan, and have published what may be the final article on the unique supercar factory.

Kevin · February 14th, 2013

Lexus Named Top Brand in 2013 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study

For the second year in a row, Lexus has been named the top brand overall in the 2013 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study.

Kevin · February 14th, 2013

New Lexus IS Print Ad in 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

Lexus has released a print ad for the new Lexus IS in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, and just like last year it involves a unique twist on the swimsuit photoshoot.

Kevin · February 13th, 2013

Lexus IS to get Turbocharged Four-Cylinder Engine?

According to a Car Advice interview with Lexus IS Chief Engineer Junichi Furuyama, Lexus may be planning to replace the model’s 2.5L V6 with a small turbocharged engine.

Kevin · February 12th, 2013

2013 Lexus ES Wins Russia’s Golden Klaxon Award

The Lexus ES has won the 2013 Golden Klaxon award for the best Business Class car in Russia.

Kevin · February 12th, 2013

Lexus LF-LC & LF-CC Coming to Toronto Auto Show

Attendees of this week’s Toronto Auto Show are in luck — both the LF-LC & LF-CC concepts will be making their Canadian debuts at the Lexus display.

Kevin · February 12th, 2013

Detailed Video of the Lexus IS F SPORT

The camera may be a little too close, but this video shows off the 2014 Lexus IS F SPORT in 360° of detail.

Kevin · February 11th, 2013

Lexus LFA Owner Profiled in Autoweek

*Autoweek* has a profile on Roy Mallady, the owner of Lexus LFA #003 & #499.

Kevin · February 11th, 2013

Skipper Design 2013 Lexus LS in Black & White

Skipper Design has released two new photo galleries of their 2013 Lexus LS body kits.

Kevin · February 7th, 2013

Interview with Lexus IS Chief Engineer Junichi Furuyama

While at the Detroit Auto Show, I had a chance to ask Lexus IS Chief Engineer Junichi Furuyama a few quick questions, and now my interview is available over at Lexus Magazine.

Kevin · February 6th, 2013

Lexus Japan Commissions Art Installation for Updated HS 250h

To introduce the updated HS 250h in Japan, Lexus invited designer Tokujin Yoshioka to create an art installation.

Kevin · February 5th, 2013

Consumer Reports Reviews the 2013 Lexus LS 460

Consumer Reports have driven the updated 2013 Lexus LS 460, and were impressed with the sedan despite their dislike of the Remote Touch controller.

Kevin · February 5th, 2013

Imagining a Lexus IS Coupe

Photochopper Theophilus Chin has rendered a coupe based on the all-new third-generation Lexus IS.

Kevin · February 4th, 2013

Lexus LFA Appears on Top Gear

The much-anticipated appearance of the Lexus LFA on Top Gear has been uploaded to Youtube.

Kevin · February 4th, 2013

Jeremy Clarkson’s Top Gear Love Letter to the Lexus LFA

Less than an hour before the Lexus LFA makes its second appearance on the Top Gear TV show, Jeremy Clarkson’s Top Gear Magazine article on the Lexus supercar has shown up on German Car Forum.

Kevin · February 3rd, 2013

Official Photos & Video of the Updated Lexus HS 250h

The updated Lexus HS 250h has been released in Japan.

Kevin · February 1st, 2013

Lexus LFA #499 Arrives in the USA

Arriving a couple days ago in California, Lexus LFA #499 is the final LFA to be delivered to the USA and the last LFA to be sold.

Kevin · January 31st, 2013

Lexus Announces Voluntary Safety Recall for 2006-2012 IS Models

Lexus USA has announced a voluntary safety recall for the 2006-2012 IS.

Kevin · January 30th, 2013

Stunning Photo Gallery of the Red Lexus LFA #64

Located in South Africa, photographer Oliver Hirtenfelder has put together an absolutely stunning collection of photos featuring the red Lexus LFA #24.

Kevin · January 29th, 2013

Jeremy Clarkson: Lexus LFA “The Best Car I’ve Ever Driven”

Jeremy Clarkson loves the Lexus LFA — he praised the Lexus supercar in the Sunday Times, paid tribute on the Top Gear website, and now has this to say in the latest issue of Top Gear magazine.

Kevin · January 29th, 2013

Insights from a Lexus Insider: Andrew Kirby on the Detroit Auto Show

The following is a message from Andrew Kirby, general manager of the Lexus worldwide product and marketing planning division, who has asked to address Lexus Enthusiast readers directly from time to time.

Kevin · January 29th, 2013

Lexus Trademarks RC F for High-Performance Coupe?

Exciting news today — Lexus has trademarked RC F in the USA & Europe, indicating that a new high-performance coupe could be in the works.

Kevin · January 28th, 2013

Lexus LFA Wrapped in Australian Flag

Yesterday was Australia Day, and to mark the occasion, the Lexus of Blackburn dealership wrapped LFA #252 in the national flag.

Kevin · January 27th, 2013

Smoking Tire Video Review of the Lexus LS 460 F SPORT

Matt Farah from The Smoking Tire has put together a lengthy video review of the Lexus LS 460 F SPORT, and it’s a honest take on the flagship sedan from a former first-gen LS owner.

Kevin · January 25th, 2013

Canadian Government Invests in Lexus Cambridge Plant Expansion

The Canadian & Ontario governments will be investing $34 million to help Lexus upgrade its Cambridge plant to expand output and introduce the production of the RX 450h.

Kevin · January 25th, 2013

Lexus IS 300h & IS 300h F SPORT Photo Gallery

Lexus Europe has released an extensive photo collection of the IS 300h in both standard and F SPORT models.

Kevin · January 24th, 2013

Will There Be a Next-Generation Lexus IS F?

While at the Detroit Auto Show, Lexus IS chief engineer Junichi Furuyama discussed the next-generation IS F with Car Advice.

Kevin · January 24th, 2013

Motor Trend Drives the 2014 Lexus IS F SPORT

Along with the insightful interview with chief engineer Junichi Furuyama, Motor Trend has published an exclusive feature on the third-generation Lexus IS.

Kevin · January 23rd, 2013

Details on the Lexus Display at the Chicago Auto Show

The Chicago Auto Show opens at the beginning of February, and Lexus has released some details on their planned display.

Kevin · January 23rd, 2013

Video Interview with Lexus IS Chief Engineer Junichi Furuyama

Motor Trend has posted a wonderfully detailed video interview with Lexus IS chief engineer Junichi Furuyama.

Kevin · January 22nd, 2013

2014 Lexus CT 200h Update?

Here's a grainy image of what appears to be the updated 2014 Lexus CT 200h.

Kevin · January 22nd, 2013

Turbocharged Lexus IS SportCross

Speedhunters is featuring a turbocharged Lexus IS 300 SportCross complete with a manual transmission lifted from a MK3 Supra.

Kevin · January 22nd, 2013

Video: Mega Factories Tour of the Lexus LFA Works

The latest episode of National Geographic TV show Mega Factories documents the production of the Lexus LFA at the Motomachi plant in Japan.

Kevin · January 21st, 2013

Video: 2014 Lexus IS 350 & IS F SPORT on the Road

As part of their media press kits, Lexus has released two videos that provide a very nice visual tour of the new 2014 IS.

Kevin · January 21st, 2013

Steel Blue Lexus LFA Arrives in USA

Lexus LFA #489 is second-to-last LFA to arrive in the USA and the only one in the country with a Steel Blue exterior.

Kevin · January 21st, 2013

No Production Lexus LF-CC Coupe Until 2015?

Autocar is reporting that a production Lexus LF-CC coupe will reach dealerships in 2015.

Kevin · January 20th, 2013

2013 Lexus LS F SPORT Body Kit by Skipper Design

Japanese tuner Skipper Design has released some mods for the 2013 Lexus LS, starting with this front lip spoiler.

Kevin · January 18th, 2013

Japanese Tuner Combines Lexus LFA & Toyota GT-86

Japanese tuner DAMD created a fusion between the Lexus LFA and the Toyota GT-86 for the Tokyo Auto Salon, calling it the LFT-86.

Kevin · January 18th, 2013

Confirmed: No Plans for a Next-Generation Lexus IS SportCross

In an interview with The Age, executive vice president of Lexus International, Kazuo Ohara, confirmed there are no plans for a SportCross variant of the new third-generation IS.

Kevin · January 17th, 2013

Guided Tour of the 2014 Lexus IS F SPORT

Here’s Ming-Jou Chen of Lexus College with an informative tour of the new 2014 IS.

Kevin · January 17th, 2013

Lexus Hater Likes the 2014 IS F SPORT

When Jalopnik writer and self-professed “Lexus Hater” Raphael Orlove saw the 2014 Lexus IS F SPORT at the Detroit auto show, he was surprised by his own reaction.

Kevin · January 17th, 2013

New Lexus IS F SPORT Video from Europe

Lexus Europe has released a stylish new video introduction to the 2014 IS.

Kevin · January 16th, 2013

Lexus Compact Crossover Concept Coming to Tokyo Motor Show?

According to a The Age interview with executive vice president of Lexus International, Kazuo Ohara, Lexus could bring a compact crossover concept to the Tokyo Motor Show in November.

Kevin · January 16th, 2013

Video: Introducing the New 2014 Lexus IS

Lexus has released this wild video to announce the arrival the new 2014 IS.

Kevin · January 16th, 2013

2014 Lexus IS Information

After two days of live coverage at the Detroit Auto Show, it’s time to work through all of the information released about the new 2014 Lexus IS.

Kevin · January 16th, 2013

Watch the 2014 Lexus IS Reveal on Facebook

Lexus will be showing the debut of the next-generation IS live on Facebook Tuesday morning at 9:30 ET,

Kevin · January 14th, 2013

New Photos of the Japan-Only Lexus HS 250h Update

Here's some new high-resolution photos of the not-for-North-America 2013 Lexus HS 250h.

Kevin · January 13th, 2013

Lexus Japan Displays Custom Cars at Tokyo Auto Salon

The Tokyo Auto Salon is Japan’s SEMA show, and Lexus Japan had a collection of show cars on display.

Kevin · January 13th, 2013

Next-Generation Lexus IS Wagon Coming to Detroit Auto Show?

Is the 2014 Lexus IS going to be offered as a wagon?

Kevin · January 11th, 2013

New Lexus LFA Race Car Introduced by Gazoo Racing in Japan

Gazoo Racing has debuted their latest Lexus LFA race car today at the Tokyo Auto Salon in Japan.

Kevin · January 11th, 2013

A Closer Look at the 2014 Lexus IS Interior

Yesterday, we took a closer look at the 2014 Lexus IS exterior, and now it’s time to examine the interior,

Kevin · January 10th, 2013

Road & Track Photo Gallery: 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT

A select group of magazines had the opportunity for an advance photoshoot with new 2014 Lexus IS, and the gallery at Road & Track is my favorite of the bunch.

Kevin · January 10th, 2013

A Closer Look at the 2014 Lexus IS Exterior

The 2014 Lexus IS has been revealed, so let’s take a closer look at the exterior of the next-generation sports sedan.

Kevin · January 9th, 2013

Video: AutoGuide Previews the 2014 Lexus IS F SPORT

Moving along with the next-generation Lexus IS coverage, here’s an exclusive video from AutoGuide.

Kevin · January 9th, 2013

Introducing the 2014 Lexus IS

Full photo gallery & new information about the next-generation Lexus sports sedan.

Kevin · January 9th, 2013

2014 Lexus IS Revealed on Chinese Website

Some early photos of the 2014 Lexus IS F SPORT have leaked on the Pacific Automotive website in China.

Kevin · January 9th, 2013

Sneak Peek at the Next-Generation Lexus IS

Taiwan tabloid Apple Daily has published a previously-unseen cutaway image of the next-generation Lexus IS.

Kevin · January 8th, 2013

Next-Generation Lexus IS to Offer Subscription-Free Traffic & Weather Reports

Lexus USA has announced that the next-generation Lexus IS will be the first-ever automobile to offer subscription-free real-time traffic and weather information.

Kevin · January 8th, 2013

New Production Lexus LF-LC Rendering from GT Channel

GT Channel posted the above rendering to go along with some warmed-over rumors about the production LF-LC.

Kevin · January 8th, 2013

Details on the Lexus Autonomous Driving Research Vehicle

At a press conference today in Las Vegas, Lexus general manager Mark Templin officially announced the Advanced Active Safety Research Vehicle (AASRV) packed with advanced automated technologies meant to assist the driver.

Kevin · January 7th, 2013

Is Lexus Planning a GS F?

According to Japanese magazine Mag-X, Lexus is working on a high-performance GS F.

Kevin · January 7th, 2013

Video: Three Lexus LFAs, a McLaren MP4-12C & Aston Martin One-77 on the Road

This video may be your only chance to see three Lexus LFAs, a McLaren MP4-12C, and an Aston Martin One-77 all together on the road — be sure to watch it in full HD.

Kevin · January 4th, 2013