Lexus Tried to Trademark Spindle Grille in Australia
It was denied by the Australian board for being too generic? Well, I guess there's a first time for everything.
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Lexus IS, RC, and CT Cancelled in Australia
New side impact regulations are to blame.
Michael · July 2nd, 2021
Lexus Trademarks the RZ 450e Nameplate in USA & Europe
Could it be a crossover coupe?
Kevin · August 12th, 2020
Lexus Breaks Sales Records in Australia, Spain, and the United Kingdom
With a month still left to go in 2019.
Joaquin Ruhi · December 19th, 2019
No Plans for Next-Generation Lexus IS F
The word from down under.
Kevin · October 28th, 2019
Lexus Australia Sales Up 30% in August
NX and UX are the top sellers.
Kevin · September 16th, 2019
Commercial: Lexus Australia Surprises with Emotional Moments
Less car, more driver.
Kevin · August 15th, 2019
Lexus LC Convertible “A Very Real Possibility”, No Chance on RC Convertible
Lexus Australia CEO talks drop-top.
Kevin · June 25th, 2019
Lexus Broadcasts RC F Engine Sound to Alien Civilizations
Message sent into space.
Kevin · May 27th, 2019
Lexus Australia to Start Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication Safety Trial
Two RX hybrids will tie directly into city infrastructure.
Kevin · November 28th, 2018
Superstar Author James Patterson Reviews the Lexus LC 500
The world's #1 selling author waxes philosophical about the new Lexus coupe.
Kevin · July 19th, 2017
Lexus Australia Reaches 20,000 All-Time Hybrid Sales Milestone
Hybrid sales are accelerating, with 10k sales in just three years.
Kevin · July 18th, 2017
Lexus RX 300 Trademark Registered in Australia
The RX 300 could be coming back, as it joins the GS 300 and NX 300 in recent trademarks.
Kevin · May 19th, 2016
New Lexus NX Commercial from Australia
A new NX commercial featuring David Mack from the Sydney Dance Company.
Kevin · April 18th, 2016
Lexus RC F Joins Police Force in Australia
The New South Wales police force in Australia has added a Lexus RC F to their fleet.
Kevin · March 22nd, 2016
Lexus UX 250 and UX 250h Trademarks Registered in Australia
Lexus has trademarked both the UX 250 and UX 250h nameplates in Australia, giving us the first concrete evidence that a new crossover is coming.
Kevin · February 26th, 2016
Lexus Sales in Australia Have Big Jump in 2015
Lexus sales in Australia have grown 29% this year, with the brand on track to sell at least 8,500 vehicles as compared to 7,000 in 2014.
Kevin · December 11th, 2015
Lexus Australia Creates Stunning Pavilion for Melbourne Cup Carnival
Lexus Australia has created an impressive display as part of their sponsorship of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Kevin · December 7th, 2015
No Plans for Lexus RX F High Performance Crossover
Motoring Australia spoke with Lexus RX product planner Makoto Tanaka about the possibility of a high-performance RX F.
Kevin · November 26th, 2015
Commercial: Skydiver Steals New Lexus RX in Australia
Lexus Australia teamed up with skydiver and BASE jumper Jeb Corliss for their new RX commercial.
Kevin · November 22nd, 2015
No Plans for Lexus Compact Crossover Smaller than NX?
According to a Motor Report interview with Lexus Australia chief executive Sean Hanley, a crossover smaller than the NX is not a priority for the brand.
Kevin · September 28th, 2015
Lexus Remains Lukewarm on Diesel
While Lexus is most commonly associated with hybrid technology, RX chief engineer Takayuki Katsuda discussed the possibility of Lexus adopting diesel technology with Australian website CarAdvice.
Michael · September 10th, 2015
Video: Custom Lexus RC F Displays Driver’s Heartbeat
Lexus Australia has created an RC F that uses electroluminescent exterior paint to display the driver’s heartbeat.
Kevin · July 20th, 2015
CarAdvice Comparison: The Lexus NX 200t vs. BMW X3 xDrive28i
In a CarAdvice comparison test between the Lexus NX 200t F SPORT and BMW X3 xDrive28i, reviewer Matt Campbell found the contest too close to call.
Kevin · April 15th, 2015
Lexus IS 200t & GS 200t Coming Soon?
Lexus Australia CEO Sean Hanley strongly suggests that the new Lexus 2.0L four-cylinder turbo engine will be coming to the IS & GS.
Kevin · March 24th, 2015
Lexus RC F & GS F to Race in Australia’s V8 Supercar Series?
Both V8-powered performance sedans could start racing the V8 Supercars Series by 2017.
Kevin · March 10th, 2015
Will Lexus Release a Turbocharged CT 200t?
Is Lexus planning to use their new 2.0L four-cylinder turbo engine in the CT?
Kevin · February 6th, 2015
Lexus RC F Safety Car to Feature in Australia’s V8 Supercars Championship
Just announced, the Lexus RC F will be the official safety car for each round of this year's Australian V8 Supercar Championship Series.
Kevin · February 6th, 2015
The Lexus NX: Focus on the Details
Some interesting details on the Lexus NX development have been shared by Australian website GoAuto: Items such as body shake induced by windscreen wiper movement and changes in vehicle geometry due to differences in tyre tread were studied and addressed for the utmost refinement under a system dubbed microscopic force control. The engineers said almost …
Kevin · December 15th, 2014
Car Advice Comparison: The Lexus RC 350 F SPORT vs. BMW 435i
CarAdvice in Australia have compared the Lexus RC 350 F SPORT & BMW 435i in a realistic review: Lexus has thrown the gauntlet down to the opposition, pricing the RC350 F Sport at $74,000 – just $1000 over the IS350 sedan with which it shares its interior and rear suspension. The 435i coupe, meanwhile, costs …
Kevin · December 11th, 2014
Lexus Considering V8 Supercars Racing Series in Australia
Lexus Australia recently confirmed its interest in taking part in the country’s V8 Supercars touring car championship series — from Car Advice: “We’ve had very high-level discussions with V8 Supercars,” Hanley told CarAdvice at the local launch of the Lexus RC350 in Melbourne today. “V8 Supercars never approached me, any interest we have shown has …
test · December 9th, 2014
Lexus Chief Engineer Wants NX F High Performance Crossover
Lexus NX chief engineer Takeaki Kato shares some interesting details in an interview with Australian website GoAuto: [The 2.0-litre turbo] engine looks set to provide sparkling performance in the NX 200t, but an even more potent version has not been ruled out by Mr Kato – an amateur motor racer in his spare time. He …
Kevin · October 28th, 2014
New Lexus NX Commercial from Australia
Lexus Australia has released their new NX commercial, and it’s a good one: (Really like the end screen graphics on this commercial — very nice spindle grille to Lexus logo transition.)
Kevin · October 27th, 2014
Lexus Japan to Offer Brand Experience Tour of Australia
Lexus Japan is offering an Amazing Experience tour of Australia, bringing together special luxury events with a driving tour of the country’s best roads. Open to owners, the eight day trip includes a day at the Melbourne Cup Carnival, a two-day driving experience through rainforests, and attending the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition. The Amazing …
Kevin · August 7th, 2014
Lexus Australia Wants Diesel-Powered LX
Two weeks after trademarking the LX 450d nameplate, Lexus Australia has confirmed that they are actively campaigning for a diesel version of the flagship SUV — from Drive Australia: “We’re certainly trying hard to bring that to our market,” said [Lexus Australia CEO Sean] Hanley. “In that large SUV there’s a certain market demand for …
Kevin · July 8th, 2014
Lexus LX 450d Trademarked in Australia
Lexus has trademarked the LX 450d nameplate in Australia, opening the door to speculation that the brand is readying their very first diesel SUV. The 450d designation would suggest a 4.5L diesel engine, likely the same 1VD-FTV twin-turbo diesel engine currently offered on the Australian Toyota Land Cruiser. This engine produces 261 hp and 479 …
Kevin · June 16th, 2014
New Lexus Police Vehicles in Australia
Lexus Australia has provided the New South Wales police department with a GS 450h & RX 450h for new road safety campaigns — here are some photos: From the press release: Launched as part of the kick-off to the official ski-season, Lexus GS and RX 450h models will patrol the state’s Southern Region, stretching from …
Kevin · June 4th, 2014
Lexus IS 200t Trademarked in Australia & Europe
Lexus has trademarked the IS 200t nameplate in both Australia and Europe, making way for the new 2.0L four-cylinder turbo engine to be introduced in the sports sedan. The turbo engine will debut this year with the NX compact crossover, where it generates 235 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. The engine also features a …
Kevin · May 27th, 2014
Photos: Matte Grey Lexus IS F SPORT in Australia
Lexus of Perth in Australia continues to try new things with their inventory — first it was the matte black IS F SPORT, then a blacked out RX 450h, and now we have this matte grey IS F SPORT: Something mean about a matte grey finish — might even prefer it to matte black. Excellent …
Kevin · May 14th, 2014
Lexus Australia CEO Discusses the Lexus Luxury Position
In an interview with Cars Guide, Lexus Australia CEO Sean Hanley gives an impassioned perspective into the brand’s stance on luxury, and what it means for consumers: “There’s no-one better credentialed in Australia to run a retail volume campaign with Lexus if we wanted to, given our parent company (Toyota). If volume was all we …
Kevin · April 8th, 2014
More Information on the Lexus RC F’s Horsepower
Motoring Australia has more information on the ongoing mystery of the Lexus RC F’s final horsepower figure: “More than 450 horsepower” – or 335kW – is the inkling as to the new car’s performance. But even that number is due to change, with engineers still working on enhancements tipped to add another 10 or 15kW. Lexus …
Kevin · March 12th, 2014
Photo Gallery: Blacked Out Lexus RX 450h F SPORT
My friends from Lexus of Perth in Australia sent me these photos of a custom RX 450h F SPORT: The RX F SPORT looks pretty good with a blacked out bumper — reminds me of the special edition RX that was released in Europe late last year. What do you think of the custom work? …
Kevin · February 6th, 2014
Lexus GS 350 F SPORT Named Best Large Car over $60k in Australia’s Best Cars
The Lexus GS 350 F SPORT has been named Best Large Car over $60,000 in the Australia’s Best Cars awards. This is the second year in a row that the Lexus sports sedan has won this category. The GS 450h took third in the same category. The IS 300h placed second in Best Medium Car …
Kevin · December 9th, 2013
Lexus RC Convertible in the Works?
According to a Motoring Australia interview with Lexus RC chief engineer Junichi Furyama, the new coupe has a potential future as a convertible: However, while willing to reveal the rear-wheel drive two-door coupe boasted underbody bracing that would aid development of a replacement for the outdated IS 250C, Furyama was not prepared to confirm that …
Kevin · November 29th, 2013
Lexus to Introduce Full Range of Turbocharged Engines?
Motoring Australia has some details on the future of turbo engines in the Lexus lineup: Little technical information was released in Tokyo and no outputs confirmed, however Lexus group manger engine product design Teru Ogawa told motoring.com.au that a family of engines was being developed. Asked what capacities would be offered, he said “both larger …
Kevin · November 25th, 2013
More Lexus F High-Performance Models in the Works?
Lexus International executive vice president Mark Templin shared his first public comments on the upcoming RC coupe with Motoring Australia: “The car is great because it is wider than IS, it’s got the track width of GS, it’s shorter than IS. It’s got bits from both of those cars and it’s going to be a …
Kevin · November 13th, 2013
2.0L Turbo Powered Lexus CT on the Way?
In an interview with Motoring Australia, Lexus International executive vice president Mark Templin makes the case for a higher powered CT hatchback sometime in the future: “I think the CT got a reputation for its handling steering and suspension system. If we had had a second powertrain in that car, I think sure we would …
Kevin · November 11th, 2013
More Photos of the 2014 Lexus CT 200h
The updated 2014 Lexus CT 200h has been spotted once again — Car Advice has the photos: The pure white license plate matches the spy photos seen last month, as does the white exterior and blacked-out roof — Car Advice speculates on when the new CT will debut: The 2014 facelift is tipped to be …
Kevin · November 8th, 2013
Three Lexus Models Nominated in 2013 Australia’s Best Cars Awards
Three Lexus models have been named as finalists in the 2013 Australia’s Best Cars awards — the IS 300h has been nominated in the Best Medium Car over $50k category, and the Best Large Car Over $60k category includes both the GS 350 F SPORT & GS 450h. The ABC awards are run by Australia’s …
Kevin · October 31st, 2013
Right-Hand Drive Lexus ES Starts Arriving in Asia-Pacific Dealerships
After a five year hiatus, the sixth-generation ES has returned to the Asia-Pacific’s right-hand-drive markets, with the new model arriving in dealerships this week — as part of the new launch, the ES even received a police escort through Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia: Lexus Hong Kong, Lexus Malaysia, Lexus Singapore, & Lexus Australia have all …
Kevin · October 30th, 2013
Updated Lexus CT 200h in 2014, Brand New CT in 2016?
In a recent interview with The Motor Report, Lexus Australia Sean Hanley confirmed that the CT 200h will receive a mid-cycle refresh ahead of an all-new model in 2016: Lexus Australia chief executive Sean Hanley is refusing to admit defeat – or even disappointment – with the CT 200h baby hybrid. “We see the CT …
Kevin · October 10th, 2013
Drive Australia Comparison: Lexus IS 250 vs. BMW 316i vs. Mercedes C200 vs. Audi A4
Drive Australia has brought the Lexus IS 250, BMW 316i, Mercedes C200 & Audi A4 1.8 TFSI for a comparison test — here’s what they had to say about the newest Lexus sedan: The boldly styled cabin combines sporty and luxurious elements. Cabin storage is quite good, although there are no rear door pockets, and …
Kevin · September 18th, 2013
Lexus GS 200t Trademark Registered in Australia
Yesterday, Lexus trademarked the GS 200t nameplate in Australia.
Kevin · September 12th, 2013
Photo Gallery: 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT in Matte Black
As part of their dealership launch of the new IS, Lexus of Perth in Australia wrapped up an IS F SPORT in matte black.
Kevin · August 19th, 2013
Lexus RC 200t Trademark Registered in Australia
Lexus has registered RC 200t as a trademark in Australia, fueling speculation that the new coupe will be offered with a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
Kevin · August 14th, 2013
A Video History of the Lexus IS in Australia
To mark the introduction of the third-generation IS, Lexus Australia has assembled a brief video history of the model.
Kevin · August 6th, 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
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
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
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
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
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
Carsguide Reviews the Lexus RX 270
Australian website Carsguide has reviewed the Lexus RX 270.
Kevin · March 19th, 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
Lexus ES Returning to Australia
After a seven-year hiatus, the Lexus ES is coming back to Australia.
Kevin · February 25th, 2013
Imagining a Next-Generation Lexus IS F Coupe & Sedan
otor Report asked photochopper Theophilus Chin to try his hand at creating a next-generation Lexus IS F in both coupe & sedan formats.
Kevin · February 21st, 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
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