Lexus LS 400 Honored in Car Magazine’s 50 Greatest Cars of the Past Fifty Years

Car Magazine has put together a list of the 50 greatest cars of the past fifty years, and the first-generation Lexus LS 400 placed 40th overall.

Kevin · October 19th, 2012

Lexus to be Profitable in Europe by 2015

Automotive News reports that Lexus sales in Europe are expected to push into profitable territory by 2015.

Kevin · October 17th, 2012

Short Video of the Lexus LFA AD-X Prototype

Is the Lexus LFA AD-X prototype going for a new Nürburgring record?

Kevin · October 14th, 2012

Mystery Lexus LFA AD-X Prototype Spotted!

A new Lexus LFA prototype has been spotted at the Nürburgring in Germany.

Kevin · October 10th, 2012

Lexus LS 600h F SPORT Debuts at Paris Motor Show

Along with the much-discussed Lexus LF-CC concept, the LS 600h F SPORT also debuted at the Paris Motor Show.

Kevin · October 7th, 2012

Lexus Infotainment System to Get Upgrade Next Year?

Senior brand manager for Lexus Europe, Leonardo Carluccio, has shared details with AutomotiveIT about the future of infotainment in Lexus vehicles.

Kevin · October 7th, 2012

Camouflaged Next-Generation Lexus IS Spotted in Europe

The next-generation Lexus IS has been spotted again, this time in a eye-deceiving swirl-pattern body wrap.

Kevin · October 4th, 2012

Jeremy Clarkson Reviews the Lexus LFA

The world-famous Jeremy Clarkson has finally driven the Lexus LFA, and by some miracle, he “loved it”.

Kevin · September 30th, 2012

Video: Lexus LF-CC Designers Discuss the New Concept

Lexus has released a new video with LF-CC designers Takeshi Tanabe and Hidaeki Iida talking about their latest creation.

Kevin · September 27th, 2012

First Live Photos of the Lexus LF-CC Concept

The Lexus LF-CC coupe concept has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show, and the very first live photos have been published.

Kevin · September 27th, 2012

Stunning 2013 Lexus LS Photo Gallery

Along with the LF-CC concept, the 2013 Lexus LS 600h F SPORT will also be displayed at the Paris Motor Show this month, and accompanying the usual press release was a stunning collection of press images.

Kevin · September 20th, 2012

A Closer Look at the Lexus LF-CC Concept Interior

As part of their Paris Motor Show preview, Car & Driver has a gallery of previously unseen Lexus LF-CC photos, including these shots of the interior.

Kevin · September 19th, 2012

Poll Results: What Type of Concept will Lexus Reveal?

How many people correctly guessed that Lexus would reveal an IS coupe concept today? See the results of last week's poll.

Kevin · September 18th, 2012

New Video of the Lexus LF-CC Coupe Concept

A second video of the Lexus LF-CC coupe concept has been released, and it’s amazing.

Kevin · September 17th, 2012

The Lexus LF-CC Coupe Concept

Lexus has announced the LF-CC, a coupe concept that will make its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show at the end of this month.

Kevin · September 17th, 2012

Place Your Vote: What Type of Concept will Lexus Reveal Next Week?

Don't forget to place your vote in the *Lexus Enthusiast* poll, and check back to see the results on Monday.

Kevin · September 16th, 2012

Road & Track Drives the 2013 Lexus GS 450h F SPORT

Road & Track’s Calvin Kim travelled to Europe to test the 2013 Lexus GS 450h F SPORT, and found it to be “the future of higher-end hybrids; less pure economy and more sizzle”.

Kevin · September 14th, 2012

Poll: What Type of Concept will Lexus Reveal Next Week?

It’s still a mystery just what Lexus will reveal, so let’s put it to a vote.

Kevin · September 12th, 2012

New Lexus Concept to debut at Paris Motor Show

Lexus has announced that a new concept car will debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show on September 27th, with information and photos released ten days before on September 17th.

Kevin · September 7th, 2012

Lexus Spindle Grille Family Portrait

Spotted this new Lexus family group shot on the Lexus Spain weblog.

Kevin · August 30th, 2012

Lexus LFA Celebrates Five Years in the Nürburgring 24 Hour Race

2012 marked the fifth year that Gazoo Racing has raced the Lexus LFA in the Nürburgring 24 hour race, and to mark the occasion, a video tribute has been released.

Kevin · August 22nd, 2012

EVO Magazine: Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Engine “doesn’t feel as special as” Lexus LFA V10

"...we wouldn't like to say which is the more involving drivers' car without trying them back to back. The LFA is really that good."

Kevin · August 22nd, 2012

Video: Lexus LFA & LF-LC Concept Together

Hope you’re ready for this — for the first time ever, here’s some footage of the Lexus LFA & the LF-LC concept out for a drive together.

Kevin · August 21st, 2012

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

For the first time in its history, German magazine Autobild has named a Lexus as the top model in a comparison, with the GS 450h beating out the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 and Infiniti M35h in a hybrid showdown.

Kevin · August 19th, 2012

2013 Lexus LS 600h F SPORT to be Offered in Europe

The 2013 Lexus LS 600h will be offered with the F SPORT package in Europe, though with some changes compared to the LS 460 F SPORT.

Kevin · August 2nd, 2012

New Lexus Model to Debut at Paris Motor Show?

In an interview with GoAuto, Lexus Australia marketing manager Peter Evans has revealed that a new mystery model will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in late September.

Kevin · July 25th, 2012

Desktop Wallpaper: Lexus GS 450h by the Pool

Lexus UK has a new Facebook contest, and has posted this photo as part of the promotion, which I’ve converted into a nice desktop wallpaper.

Kevin · July 24th, 2012

Lexus Europe 2012 Sales Update

Lexus sales are up 7% in Europe over the first six months of 2012, with 23,454 units sold.

Kevin · July 24th, 2012

Two More Lexus IS Fs Spotted at Nürburgring

This may be the third day in a row for photos of the next-generation Lexus IS F development mule currently running around Nürburgring, but Motor Trend has some new information worth sharing.

Kevin · July 19th, 2012

Lexus GS 450h Gets Hearts Racing in Italy

Could you keep your heart rate under 120 beats per minute while racing around a track in a Lexus GS 450h?

Kevin · July 18th, 2012

More Photos of the 2014 Lexus IS F Convertible Test Mule

There’s more spy photos of the next-generation Lexus IS F convertible development mule.

Kevin · July 17th, 2012

2014 Lexus IS Mule Spotted at Nürburgring!

A next-generation Lexus IS mule has been spotted at the Nürburgring, and Edmunds Inside Line has some photos.

Kevin · July 16th, 2012

Lexus Europe Reconsiders Hybrid-Only Plans

The director of Lexus Europe, said that customers still want the option of a petrol engine rather than a hybrid.

Kevin · July 12th, 2012

Confirmed: No Lexus LFA Special Editions Planned

Despite the two mystery prototypes currently racing around Nürburgring, Lexus has no special edition LFAs planned.

Kevin · July 2nd, 2012

Second Mystery Lexus LFA Spotted in Germany

A second mystery Lexus LFA has been spotted outside of Nürburgring in Germany, with this one apparently sporting a AD-B decal.

Kevin · July 1st, 2012

Video of the Mystery Lexus LFA AD-A

The mystery Lexus LFA AD-A has been caught on video.

Kevin · June 26th, 2012

Mystery Lexus LFA Spotted at Nürburgring

A Lexus LFA has been spotted on the Nürburgring sporting a number of unique modifications.

Kevin · June 25th, 2012

Desktop Wallpaper: Lexus GS 450h Visits the Norwegian Mountains

Let’s start off the week with this scenic photo of the Lexus GS 450h F SPORT by photographer Knut Jenssen.

Kevin · June 25th, 2012

Lexus to Launch TMG Performance Sub-Brand?

The Age in Australia is reporting that Toyota Motorsport GmbH, or TMG, could become an official performance sub-brand for both Toyota & Lexus.

Kevin · June 21st, 2012

Photo Gallery: Lexus GS 250 in Austria

For the (recently completed) Lexus GS press launch in Austria, Lexus Europe released dozens of new photos of the fourth-generation sports sedan.

Kevin · June 20th, 2012

Second Lexus GS Hybrid to Use V6 Engine?

Following up on news that the recently announced second Lexus GS hybrid will use a V6 engine, Just-Auto has a revealing interview with Lexus GS chief engineer Yoshihiko Kanamori.

Kevin · June 19th, 2012

Lexus Considers Manufacturing ES in North America, Releases Regional Sales Estimates

WardsAuto spoke with Tim Morrison, Lexus USA’s vice president-sales and dealer development, about the increased pressure from dealerships for a North American-built ES.

Kevin · June 18th, 2012

More Details on the Second Lexus GS Hybrid

It appears that an all-new V6 hybrid powertrain is on its way to the Lexus lineup.

Kevin · June 14th, 2012

Lexus GS Climate Control System Named Interior Innovation of the Year

The 2013 Lexus GS climate control system has been named the Interior Innovation of the Year by the Automotive Interiors Expo Awards.

Kevin · June 14th, 2012

Lexus & Eddy Merckx Working on Prototype Bicycle

Engineers from Lexus and Eddy Merckx Cycles are working together on a prototype time trial bicycle called the ETT.

Kevin · June 11th, 2012

Lexus Announces Second GS Hybrid, Details Expected at Paris Motor Show

In a surprise move, a senior Lexus UK executive has verified that a second GS hybrid is on its way.

Kevin · June 10th, 2012

Video: Lexus LF-LC Cruising the Streets of Cernobbio, Italy

This past weekend, the Lexus LF-LC concept was on display at 2012 Concorso d’Eleganza, a prestigious automotive event held in Italy, where it competed for the Concept Cars and Prototypes design award.

Kevin · May 30th, 2012

Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Signed by Akio Toyoda

The very first Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition to be delivered in Germany is also the first known LFA to be personally signed by Toyota president Akio Toyoda.

Kevin · May 30th, 2012

Lexus LS Undergoes Brutal Convertible Transformation

Normally, I wouldn’t even link to this video of a second-gen Lexus LS having its roof chopped off during some idiotic demonstration at Stance Wars in Belgium, but I’ve been receiving email about it all day.

Kevin · May 24th, 2012

Lexus LFA Finishes 15th Overall in 24h Nürburgring Race

In the 24 Hours of Nürburgring race this weekend, The *Gazoo* #83 Lexus LFA placed 15th overall & 1st in the SP8 class.

Kevin · May 21st, 2012

2012 Nürburgring 24 Hour Race: Lexus LFA Updates

The #83 Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA is participating in the 24h of Nürburgring in Germany this weekend, and I’ll be following along and posting updates over the next couple days.

Kevin · May 19th, 2012

Lexus LFA to Race in 24 Hours of Nürburgring This Weekend

This weekend is the legendary 24h Nürburgring race, and Gazoo Racing will be there racing a Lexus LFA and two Toyota 86s.

Kevin · May 16th, 2012

Lexus LF-LC Nominated for Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award

The Lexus LF-LC has been selected to participate in the 2012 Concorso d’Eleganza, a prestigious automotive event held in Italy from May 26-27.

Kevin · May 11th, 2012

Lexus GS 450h F Sport Lap with Toyota Racing Driver Alex Wurz

Time to take a spin in the 2013 Lexus GS 450h F Sport with former F1 driver, double Le Mans winner, and current Toyota Racing driver Alex Wurz.

Kevin · May 8th, 2012

Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA Wins SP8 Class in VLN3 Nürburgring Race

Continuing their journey to the 24h Nürburgring race in May, the Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA took part in the VLN3 race this past weekend, finishing first in the SP8 class and 13th overall.

Kevin · April 30th, 2012

Lexus Named Top Brand by Norwegian Drivers

Lexus swept all four categories of the 2012 AutoIndex customer satisfaction survey in Norway, placing first in car/driving, dealer/sales, service, & brand loyalty.

Kevin · April 29th, 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

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

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

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

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

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

Insights from a Lexus Insider: Karl Schlicht Goes to Europe

Karl Schlicht, the former general manager of global Lexus product & marketing planning, discusses his move to Toyota Europe.

Kevin · April 10th, 2012

Lexus Developing Compact SUV to Compete with BMW X3 & Audi Q5

*Auto Express* is reporting that Lexus plans to release a compact SUV below the RX.

Kevin · March 30th, 2012

New 2013 Lexus RX F Sport Video

This new Lexus Europe video of the 2013 RX 450h is packed with previously unseen footage.

Kevin · March 15th, 2012

Photos of the Lexus Display at the Geneva Motor Show

Just to wrap up the Geneva Motor Show coverage, I have to share these photos of the Lexus display posted on the Lexus UK Facebook page.

Kevin · March 12th, 2012

New Lexus GS 450h F Sport Video from Europe

Here's a new Lexus GS 450h video that debuted during the Geneva Motor Show last week.

Kevin · March 12th, 2012

New Lexus LF-LC Desktop Wallpapers

To celebrate its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show, Lexus UK has released some absolutely brilliant new photos of the LF-LC concept -- here are my favorite four images cropped up as desktop wallpapers.

Kevin · March 8th, 2012