Video: Lexus GS Plays Chicken with LFA
Posted to Weibo by Lexus China, this video has the 2013 GS F Sport playing chicken with a LFA.
Kevin · April 27th, 2012
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Photos: Lexus GS F Sport in Orange County
Lexus Magazine has just published some photos I took last year during the Lexus GS press event in Orange County, California.
Kevin · April 27th, 2012
Lexus CT 200h Wins Top Safety Award in Japan
The Lexus CT 200h has earned the Grand Prix award for highest safety performance among all vehicle models rated under the Japan New Car Assessment Program.
Kevin · April 26th, 2012
Swarm of Bees Get Attached to Woman’s Lexus RX
Here’s a funny story — a woman is driving around Portland with swarm of honeybees attached to the back of her Lexus RX.
Kevin · April 26th, 2012
Lexus Releases Virtual GS Tour with New iPad App
Lexus has released a new iPad app that gives a virtual tour of the 2013 GS.
Kevin · April 25th, 2012
2013 Lexus ES 300h Starts Production
Lexus has released a video of the very first 2013 Lexus ES 300hs being built in Kyushu, Japan.
Kevin · April 25th, 2012
New Project Lexus GS F Sport Photos
The Project GS F Sport from Five Axis was on display this past weekend at MFest in Las Vegas, and my good friend Flipside909 was on hand to snap some photos.
Kevin · April 25th, 2012
2013 Lexus RX Information on Lexus USA Website
The Lexus USA website has been updated with information, photos and pricing on the 2013 RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, & RX 450h.
Kevin · April 24th, 2012
Examining Lexus IS F Sport Performance
Here’s a thorough twelve-minute video that details the various levels of the Lexus IS F Sport family, with in-depth analysis from race car driver Joe Bacal.
Kevin · April 24th, 2012
Motor Trend Comparison: Lexus GS 450h vs. Porsche Panamera Hybrid vs. Infiniti M35h
Two weeks after Motor Trend named the Lexus GS 350 F Sport the best midsize V6 luxury sedan, the magazine has now crowned the GS 450h as the top hybrid sports sedan available, beating the Porsche Panamera Hybrid & Infiniti M35h.
Kevin · April 23rd, 2012
2013 Lexus GS 350 Ranks as One of the Fastest Selling Cars in USA
The 2013 Lexus GS 350 is one of the top-ten fastest selling cars in the USA, according to Edmunds.
Kevin · April 23rd, 2012
2013 Lexus RX 450h Photo Gallery from Japan
The folks over at Response.jp have just uploaded a detailed photo gallery the Japanese-spec 2013 Lexus RX 450h.
Kevin · April 22nd, 2012
Photo: Matte Grey Lexus IS from Germany
I’m absolutely crazy about this matte grey Lexus IS that Vossen posted to Instagram.
Kevin · April 20th, 2012
2013 Lexus GS Featured on SpeedTV’s “Shut Up and Drive”
In case you missed the Lexus GS starring in SpeedTV’s new Shut Up & Drive show with Justin Bell & Townsend Bell, here’s the full twenty-two minute episode.
Kevin · April 20th, 2012
New Lexus GS Photos from Australia
Lexus Australia has released a new set of 2013 Lexus GS photos, featuring a Deep Sea Mica & Liquid Platinum GS 250, plus a Riviera Red GS 350 F Sport.
Kevin · April 19th, 2012
Modellista Releases 2013 Lexus RX Body Kit
Official Lexus Japan tuner Modellista has released a new bodykit for the 2013 RX.
Kevin · April 19th, 2012
Lexus GS with Carbon Fiber Front Lip Spoiler
Japanese tuner Lexon has released a carbon fibre front lip spoiler for the new Lexus GS.
Kevin · April 18th, 2012
Pearl Red Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Arrives in the USA
The latest Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition to reach the USA is a beautiful Pearl Red with a red & black interior.
Kevin · April 18th, 2012
Motor Trend Interviews Former Lexus Global General Manager Karl Schlicht
While there may not be much new information in this Motor Trend interview with former Lexus Global general manager Karl Schlicht, there is some new insight into the development of the fourth-generation GS.
Kevin · April 17th, 2012
Wald Building Lexus GS F Sport Body Kit
Japanese tuner Wald International are preparing their first body kit for the 2013 Lexus GS.
Kevin · April 17th, 2012
Google Adds Lexus RX 450h to Autonomous Car Fleet
According to Wired, Google’s autonomous vehicle program has added a Lexus RX 450h to its stable of self-driving cars.
Kevin · April 16th, 2012
Next-Generation 2014 Lexus IS Mule Spotted!
New spy photos of the next-generation Lexus IS today, by way of Autoblog.it.
Kevin · April 16th, 2012
2013 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h Live Photo Gallery
It’s been a little over a week since the 2013 Lexus ES debuted at the New York Auto Show, and I’m just now getting through my photos.
Kevin · April 16th, 2012
Gazoo Lexus LFA Finishes First in Class at Nürburgring VLN2 Race
The Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA raced in VLN 2 at the Nürburgring yesterday, finishing first in the SP8 class and 22nd overall.
Kevin · April 15th, 2012
Driving the 2012 Lexus CT 200h
Last week, I picked up a 2012 Matador Red Mica Lexus CT 200h from Lexus Canada for a road test, and so far, I’ve been really enjoying my time behind the wheel.
Kevin · April 14th, 2012
2013 Lexus GS Pace Car at Grand Prix of Long Beach
It’s Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend in California, and the 2013 Lexus GS will be on hand as one of pace cars.
Kevin · April 14th, 2012
2012 Lexus ES 350 Featured in Top Gear Korea Drag Race
Now for something you don't see every day -- here's a segment from *Top Gear Korea* that features a 2012 Lexus ES 350 in a drag race.
Kevin · April 14th, 2012
First European Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Delivered
The very first European Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition has been delivered to a customer in Britain, and the Lexus UK office has the full story.
Kevin · April 13th, 2012
2013 Lexus RX Commercial from Japan
Lexus Japan has released a commercial for the 2013 Lexus RX.
Kevin · April 13th, 2012
Live Photos of the 2013 Lexus RX 350 F Sport
Lexus Magazine has just published some photos of the RX 350 F Sport photos that I took last week at the New York Auto Show.
Kevin · April 12th, 2012
Japanese Photochop of Production Lexus LF-LC
An as-of-yet-unidentified Japanese car magazine has published a rendering of what a possible Lexus LF-LC production model might look like.
Kevin · April 12th, 2012
Motor Trend Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 450h
Motor Trend has posted a review of the 2013 Lexus GS 450h, and it’s heavy on facts and light on opinion, making for a decent technical overview of the new hybrid sports sedan.
Kevin · April 12th, 2012
Higher Powered, More Expensive Lexus LFA II in the Works?
Autoguide is reporting a rumor that Lexus plans to build a higher-performance, even more expensive LFA.
Kevin · April 11th, 2012
Gazoo Racing Enters Lexus LFA in Nürburgring 24h Race
Some excellent news announced today -- Gazoo Racing will once again be entering a Lexus LFA in the Nürburgring 24h race that runs from May 17th-20th.
Kevin · April 11th, 2012
2013 Lexus GS Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
The Institute for Highway Safety has named the 2013 Lexus GS as a Top Safety Pick after the sedan received a "Good" ranking in front, side, rear impact, and rollover crash tests.
Kevin · April 11th, 2012
First 2013 Lexus ES Commercial: Defy Expectations
The video/commercial shown at last week's New York debut of the 2013 Lexus ES has been posted online.
Kevin · April 10th, 2012
Motor Trend Comparison: 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport vs. BMW 535i, Audi A6, & Infiniti M37S
*Motor Trend* has compared the 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport against the Infiniti M37S, Audi A6 3.0T, and the BMW 535i, and found the GS F Sport to be the best of the bunch.
Kevin · April 9th, 2012
2013 Lexus RX 350 F Sport Official Photo Gallery
Here's the official photo gallery of the 2013 Lexus RX 350 F Sport, twenty-nine images in all.
Kevin · April 9th, 2012
2013 Lexus GS 450h & RX 350 F Sport Pricing Announced
U.S. pricing has been announced for both the 2013 Lexus GS 450h and the 2013 RX 350 F Sport.
Kevin · April 9th, 2012
2013 Lexus RX 350 F Sport Information
The 2013 Lexus RX 350 F Sport made its debut this week at the New York Auto Show with an assortment of performance and appearance upgrades.
Kevin · April 6th, 2012
Video Overview of the 2013 Lexus ES
Here's Bill Camp from Lexus College with a nice overview of the 2013 ES.
Kevin · April 5th, 2012
2013 Lexus ES 300h Official Photo Gallery
Lexus has released a photo gallery that really shows off the all-new ES 300h.
Kevin · April 5th, 2012
2013 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h Information
In terms of pure 2013 Lexus ES information, there’s nothing that covers all the bases like the press release — here it is published in full.
Kevin · April 5th, 2012
Video: 2013 Lexus ES Debuts in New York
As I work through all the information about the new sixth-generation Lexus ES, the first thing to share is this video of Lexus General Manager Mark Templin introducing the car today at the New York Auto Show.
Kevin · April 5th, 2012
Lexus RX 350 F Sport Gets Eight-Speed Transmission
According to a Lexus Canada press release, the 2013 Lexus RX 350 F Sport will be getting an eight-speed transmission.
Kevin · April 3rd, 2012
Two More Lexus LFA Nürburgring Editions Spotted
Just days after the first production Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition was revealed, two more have been spotted.
Kevin · April 2nd, 2012
Starfire Pearl Lexus GS on 20″ ISS Forged Spyders
ISS Forged has just released some photos of the fourth generation Lexus GS with their 20″ Forged Spyders wheels.
Kevin · April 2nd, 2012
Planes, Trains, & Supercars: A Lexus LFA Owner Visits Japan, Part Two
Here is the second part of the story submitted by a Lexus LFA owner who visited Japan to see the supercar being built at the LFA Works factory.
Kevin · April 1st, 2012
Planes, Trains, & Supercars: A Lexus LFA Owner Visits Japan, Part One
The following article was submitted by a Lexus LFA owner who visited Japan to see the supercar being built at the LFA Works factory and ended up having a once-in-a-lifetime experience -- here is part one of his story.
Kevin · March 31st, 2012
Video: Lexus IS F Engine Installed in Toyota 86
While only partially Lexus-related, this mashup of the Toyota 86 with the IS F's 5.0L V8 is pure wild.
Kevin · March 30th, 2012
Lexus Teases “Masked Machine” on Twitter
As strange as it seems, Lexus has posted a photo on Twitter of a mystery vehicle hanging in the air from a crane.
Kevin · March 29th, 2012
2013 Lexus RX Sport Appearance Package?
There was an interesting 2013 Lexus RX 350 on display at the Dallas Auto Show last week.
Kevin · March 28th, 2012
Next-Generation 2013 Lexus ES to Debut at New York Auto Show
Lexus has announced that the all-new sixth-generation ES will debut next week at the New York Auto Show.
Kevin · March 28th, 2012
More Photos of the Custom Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition
Our source for Lexus LFA photos, Flipside909 over at Club Lexus, has the full scoop on the custom Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition seen yesterday.
Kevin · March 28th, 2012
Lexus LF-LC Concept to be a Production Model?
*Autocar* is reporting that the Lexus LF-LC concept is being seriously considered as a production model.
Kevin · March 27th, 2012
First Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Delivered to USA
The very first (known) production Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition has been delivered in the USA, and it’s absolutely amazing.
Kevin · March 26th, 2012
Road & Track Comparison: Lexus GS 350 F Sport vs. Audi A7 3.0 TFSI Quattro
Road & Track has published a comparison between the Lexus GS 350 F Sport and the Audi A7 3.0 TFSI Quattro.
Kevin · March 26th, 2012
Will there be a Lexus GS F?
Autocar is reporting that a high-performance Lexus GS F is still very much a possibility.
Kevin · March 26th, 2012
Lexus LFA in Starlight Black
After sharing the Sunset Orange Lexus LFA with us last week, Flipside909 from Club Lexus shares the very first look at the LFA in Starlight Black.
Kevin · March 23rd, 2012
Lexus LFA Races Ferrari 599 GTO in the Scottish Highlands
Although I featured the EVO article comparing the Lexus LFA to the Ferrari 599 GTO last year, I never actually posted this accompanying video.
Kevin · March 22nd, 2012
Curbside Classic Remembers the 1991 Lexus ES 250
For a complete change of pace from the latest & greatest, Curbside Classic is running a story of an old 1991 Lexus ES 250 and its travels from owner to owner across the state of Oregon.
Kevin · March 22nd, 2012
2013 Lexus GS Night View System
Here’s the first photo I’ve seen of the 2013 Lexus GS’ Night View feature, courtesy of Lexus Norway.
Kevin · March 21st, 2012
Motor Trend Editorial: Lexus F Bombs
Ron Kiino over at Motor Trend chose a 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport to take his wife to Santa Barbara for their fifth wedding anniversary, and came away with a new appreciation for the Lexus performance brand.
Kevin · March 21st, 2012
2013 Lexus GS 450h Starts Production in Japan
Lexus Europe has announced that production of the 2013 Lexus GS 450h has started at the Tahara plant in Japan.
Kevin · March 20th, 2012
Next-Generation Lexus LS Teased!
Included as part of a Lexus UK video interview with RX chief engineer Takayuki Katsuda, a teaser image of the next-generation Lexus LS has been released in a most unlikely fashion.
Kevin · March 19th, 2012
Lexus GS 300h Trademark Registered in Australia
Lexus has registered *GS 300h* as an Australian trademark, which may indicate that a second hybrid option for the fourth-generation sports sedan may be offered in the future.
Kevin · March 19th, 2012
Car & Driver Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 350 AWD & GS 350 F Sport
Car & Driver has published a dual-review of the 2013 Lexus GS 350 AWD & GS 350 F Sport, and found both models to have “character that no GS—and perhaps no Lexus besides the $380,000 LFA supercar—has exhibited before.”
Kevin · March 16th, 2012
Lexus LFA in Sunset Orange
The special Lexus LFA colors keep rolling in — this time, Flipside909 over at Club Lexus has captured the #272 LFA in Sunset Orange
Kevin · March 16th, 2012