Autocar Reviews the Lexus GS 250 F Sport
Autocar has posted a review of the Lexus GS 250 F Sport, a car I didn’t even know existed until yesterday.
Kevin · November 23rd, 2011
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Inside Line Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport
As with any review roundup, I have to start with Inside Line, who went the extra mile and collected actual data while the rest of us were just hooning it up on the autocross course at the El Toro Airport.
Kevin · November 23rd, 2011
2013 Lexus GS First Drive Reviews
Over the past three weeks, Lexus has been bringing in automotive journalists from all over the world to the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, California, for the global press launch of the all-new fourth-generation GS.
Kevin · November 23rd, 2011
Japanese Lexus GS 350 F Sport Lighting
While the North American Lexus GS 350 F Sport package won’t be equipped with fog-lamps, that won’t be the case in other parts of the world.
Kevin · November 22nd, 2011
Lexus “Journey of Seasoning” Nürburgring Video
As this new video from Gazoo Racing details, the famed Nürburgring track in Germany now plays a very important role in Lexus vehicle development, due to its ability to “season” the automotive character.
Kevin · November 21st, 2011
Lexus IS F CCS-R Competes in Nürburgring VLN 10 Race
Just last week, I shared a video of the Lexus IS F CCS-R racing concept at an event in Japan — now here’s footage of the same vehicle taking part in the VLN 10 race at the Nürburgring a couple weeks back.
Kevin · November 16th, 2011
Lexus Reveals GS 250 Horsepower Details
Lexus has announced that the GS series — including the GS 250, GS 350 F Sport & GS 450h — will be joined by the LFA Nürburgring Edition for the brand’s display at the Tokyo Motor Show in December.
Kevin · November 16th, 2011
Building Joe Bacal’s Lexus LX Race Truck
oe Bacal’s latest Lexus LX racer debuted a couple weeks ago at SEMA, and now Lexus Magazine has a photo essay detailing the hard work behind the truck’s creation.
Kevin · November 14th, 2011
New Lexus GS F Sport Video
Although it’s mostly made of photos we’ve seen before, I have to feature this new video of the Lexus GS F Sport.
Kevin · November 9th, 2011
Lexus New Zealand Releases IS F Red Edition
Lexus New Zealand is releasing an IS F Red Edition with a special Starlight Black & Red Leather color combo that’s limited to just 10 lucky owners.
Kevin · November 8th, 2011
Will there be a Lexus GS F? (Plus Other Questions from SEMA)
As part of their SEMA experience, Lexus USA asked their Twitter & Facebook followers to submit questions about the cars on display this year.
Kevin · November 4th, 2011
Lexus Project GS by Five Axis Photo Gallery
I’m still trying to go through the hundreds of photos that I took over the last couple days at SEMA, but lucky for us, Lexus has released some super-excellent pics of the Five Axis Project GS.
Kevin · November 3rd, 2011
Lexus GS 350 F Sport Video Presentation
The 2013 Lexus GS F Sport package was introduced at SEMA in Las Vegas yesterday, and here's video of the full press conference from new Lexus USA vice-president of marketing, Brian Smith.
Kevin · November 2nd, 2011
Liveblogging Lexus at SEMA
The SEMA Show opens today, and I'm here in Las Vegas to cover all the Lexus announcements, and there's going to be plenty -- the next-generation GS *F Sport* package, the Five Axis Project GS, VIP Auto Salon's hyper IS-C & Joe Bacal's new LX Racer will all debut today at the Lexus display.
Kevin · November 1st, 2011
Lexus Magazine Interview with Five Axis’ Troy Sumitomo
I just finished packing up for SEMA in Las Vegas, but before we moving to our live coverage, I wanted to share a Lexus Magazine interview I did with Five Axis president Troy Sumitomo about his company’s Project GS show car.
Kevin · October 30th, 2011
Lexus GS 450h F Sport Information
Lexus UK has released some super-high resolution images of the GS 450h F Sport package being offered in Europe.
Kevin · October 27th, 2011
Video of the Lexus GS 350 F Sport
Lexus has released a B-roll video with eight full minutes of the all new GS 350 F Sport.
Kevin · October 27th, 2011
SEMA 2011: Lexus IS 350C by VIP Auto Salon
Also on display at the Lexus SEMA exhibit will be the VIP Auto Salon IS 350C, a super-modified convertible fully equipped with a Rotex Supercharger kit by Apexi & a Joe-Z exhaust that bumps up the power to 386 hp & 372lb-ft of torque.
Kevin · October 26th, 2011
Lexus Project GS F Sport by Five Axis
As mentioned previously, Lexus will also be showing cars from Five Axis & VIP Auto Salon at SEMA next week, and today the spec sheets were released — let’s start with the Project GS F Sport by Five Axis.
Kevin · October 26th, 2011
Lexus GS 350 F Sport Photo Gallery
Lexus has also published a set of photos of the 2013 GS 350 *F Sport* to go along with today's press release.
Kevin · October 25th, 2011
2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport Details
One week before SEMA starts, Lexus has released details on the upcoming 2013 GS 350 F Sport.
Kevin · October 25th, 2011
Lexus UK CT 200h F Sport Photo Gallery
Lexus has announced the 2012 Lexus CT 200h *F Sport* package for the UK, marking the release with a set of sharply detailed photos.
Kevin · October 20th, 2011
Driving a Lexus IS 250 F Sport along Australia’s Great Ocean Road
Lexus Magazine is currently running a photo essay of the scenic cruise along Australia’s Great Ocean Road, with a Lexus IS 250 F Sport selected as the vehicle of choice.
Kevin · October 19th, 2011
Akio Toyoda Racing Lexus LFA at Nürburgring This Weekend
Lexus & Aston Martin will be sharing some special drivers at the VLN10 Nürburgring race this weekend.
Kevin · October 15th, 2011
2013 Lexus GS F-Sport Revealed in South Africa
Expected to debut at SEMA in November, the Lexus GS F-Sport has been unveiled early by Lexus South Africa at the Johannesburg Motor Show.
Kevin · October 6th, 2011
Lexus GS F-Sport Spotted
My man Shamiz in Japan has sent over another photo from one of Japan’s many auto magazines — this time it’s a spy shot of what looks to be the upcoming Lexus GS F-Sport
Kevin · October 3rd, 2011
Lexus CT 200h F-Sport U.S. Pricing
The Lexus USA website has been updated with pricing for the 2012 CT 200h, and I was excited to see the new F-Sport package is only $1,000 with a NuLuxe interior ($2,330 with leather).
Kevin · September 30th, 2011
New Lexus GS-F Rendering from Japan
As previously mentioned, TLE reader Shamiz sent me over a bunch of cellphone pics from an unnamed Japanese car magazine, and among the images was this rendering of a possible Lexus GS-F.
Kevin · September 29th, 2011
New Lexus LFA Driver Development Program in November
Good news for anyone that’s ever wanted to drive the Lexus LFA — I’ve just been told that Lexus USA will be hosting another LFA Driver Development program at the Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California, from November 2-5th.
Kevin · September 28th, 2011
Video of the Lexus LS TMG Edition
Another day, another round of information about the Lexus LS *TMG Edition* that's been spotted testing in Germany.
Kevin · September 22nd, 2011
Imagining the Lexus RX F-Sport
TLE reader Shamiz has just sent me some cellphone quick pics from an as-of-yet unidentified Japanese magazine that show a rendering of the rumored Lexus RX F-Sport.
Kevin · September 22nd, 2011
Mystery Lexus LS TMG Edition Packing 640+ Horsepower
More details on the mystery Lexus LS emerged today, as a leaked spec sheet reveals plenty about what’s under the hood.
Kevin · September 21st, 2011
Mystery Lexus LS Spotted at Nürburgring
A mystery Lexus LS has been spotted on the Nürburgring sporting some rather extreme performance modifications.
Kevin · September 17th, 2011
The Evolution of Lexus Design
Tokuo Fukuichi, global head of design at Lexus, revealed some brief details about the brand’s design future in a new Automotive News interview.
Kevin · September 14th, 2011
2012 Lexus CT 200h European F-Sport Photo Gallery
Lexus revealed the European edition of the CT 200h F-Sport at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and it appears to be yet another variant on the performance package.
Kevin · September 13th, 2011
Poll: Lexus GS Coupe, GS-F, GS-F Coupe or GS Sportcross?
Time for a poll — now that we have the basic idea of next-generation Lexus GS, what would you like to see next: GS coupe, GS-F, GS-F coupe or GS SportCross?
Kevin · September 9th, 2011
Lexus GS-F Engine Rumors
The Lexus GS-F rumors are back out in full force, and judging from the conflicting reports from Inside Line & Motor Trend, it’s less a question of if Lexus will be making it, but rather what will be powering the high-performance sedan.
Kevin · September 6th, 2011
TRD Releases Lexus IS F Circuit Club Sports Parts
Toyota’s TRD performance division has unleashed a serious set of upgrades for the Lexus IS F, all based on CCS Concept shown at the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon.
Kevin · August 30th, 2011
2012 Lexus CT 200h F-Sport in Nebula Gray Pearl
When I spotted a 2012 Lexus CT 200h F-Sport during the Pebble Beach Concours a couple weeks back, it was notable for two reasons — not only was it my first look at the F-Sport option package, it was also showing off the new Nebula Gray Pearl exterior paint.
Kevin · August 29th, 2011
Lexus LS & RX Next in Line for F-Sport Model?
Motoring.com.au recently discussed the future of F-Sport with Lexus Australia’s corporate manager Peter Evans, and came away with an idea of which models will be next to receive the performance treatment.
Kevin · August 25th, 2011
2013 Lexus GS F-Sport & GS 450h Teaser Images
Squeezed at the end of the Lexus GS presentation was a quick glimpse at the sport sedan's hybrid & F-Sport versions.
Kevin · August 20th, 2011
2013 Lexus GS Official Debut Tomorrow!
With less than 24 hours before the much-anticipated reveal of the 2013 Lexus GS in Pebble Beach at Parc du Concours, I wanted to give everyone a breakdown of your options for following the action online.
Kevin · August 18th, 2011
2012 Lexus IS F Information
Next up in the 2012 announcements is the Lexus IS F, which has received yet another suspension update, with stronger stabilizer bars, new bearings and a slightly revised suspension -- giving the chassis better low-speed ride quality and less overall body roll.
Kevin · August 17th, 2011
EVO Comparison: Lexus LFA vs. Ferrari 599 GTO [w/ Video]
EVO Magazine has brought together Lexus UK’s Pearl Blue LFA and a Ferrari 599 GTO for a matchup in their latest issue — and while it may not hit newstands until next Wednesday, here’s a fun little video showing the two cars battling for top speed bragging rights.
Kevin · August 15th, 2011
2012 Lexus CT 200h Information (Including F-Sport Package Details)
Lexus has just released information on the 2012 CT 200h, which is entering its second model year after a brief 2011 production run.
Kevin · August 12th, 2011
Lexus CT 200h F-Sport Package to Reach U.S. Dealerships in October?
According to Kicking Tires, the Lexus CT 200h F-Sport is scheduled to reach U.S. dealerships in October.
Kevin · August 9th, 2011
Imagining the 2013 Lexus GS 450h F-Sport
One of the questions raised by the 2013 Lexus GS teaser photo released last week was whether the bumper separating the upper and lower grilles would be blacked-out or the same color as the body -- here's a photochop from Auto Bild that takes a look at one of the two options.
Kevin · August 8th, 2011
2012 Lexus GS Interior Photo Gallery
There was a torrent of information about the next-generation Lexus GS released today, so while I'd like to take my time reading through each of the reviews, I also thought it would be a good idea to collect all the interior photos in one convenient gallery.
Kevin · July 22nd, 2011
Lexus GS 450h on 20″ Vossen VVSCV3 Wheels
Here’s something pretty cool — Club Lexus moderator 1SICKLEX and his Lexus GS 450h have been featured in the latest Vossen Wheels photo shoot.
Kevin · July 21st, 2011
2012 Lexus GS F Sport Revealed?
Here's something interesting: Australian website *The Motor Report* was sent images that are reportedly from a [Lexus Australia](http://www.lexus.com.au/) customer survey meant to gauge interest in the next-generation GS -- the images look like screen captures, and show both the standard and *F Sport* GS in multiple colors.
Kevin · July 13th, 2011
Le Mans Winner Added to Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA Team for Nürburgring 24h Race
Lexus and Gazoo Racing will be competing in the 39th annual Nürburgring 24h race this weekend with two LFAs driven by six extremely talented drivers, including Andre Lotterer, winner of the the 24h Le Mans race earlier this month
Kevin · June 22nd, 2011
Poll Results: What should be the next Lexus F Model?
I've closed the books on our last poll: What should be the next Lexus F Model?
786 of you voted, and here's what the results look like.
Kevin · June 21st, 2011
Lexus LS 460 Touring Edition Announced
Lexus USA has announced a Touring Edition of the LS 460 that borrows heavily from the LS Sport, taking all of its cosmetic appearance but none of its mechanical improvements (i.e. the Brembo brakes, revised suspension, paddle shifters).
Kevin · June 17th, 2011
Is Larry Ellison the latest Lexus LFA Owner?
According to an Oracle employee on Club Lexus, company CEO Larry Ellison is the owner of the #085 Lexus LFA.
Kevin · June 10th, 2011
What should be the next Lexus F Model?
We already have the IS-F, and it's a pretty safe bet that we'll see a GS-F, but which Lexus model should come next? The LS-F? The CT-F? The ES-F? Vote for your choice.
Kevin · June 9th, 2011
Motorweek Features Fox Marketing’s Supercharged Lexus CT
American public TV institution Motorweek recently ran a feature on Fox Marketing's supercharged Lexus CT 200h from the NY Auto Show.
Kevin · June 9th, 2011
Supercharged Lexus IS 350 on Custom Pink Volk TE37 Wheels
The May 2011 issue of Super Street has a feature on Jeremy Brittain's supercharged Lexus IS 350 packed with nitrous, Rotora brakes and some killer pink Volk TE37s.
Kevin · June 6th, 2011
Poll: Lexus IS Coupe, Sedan, Hybrid Sedan or Convertible? IS-F Coupe or Sedan?
There's a good chance that when the next-generation Lexus IS arrives, it will be offered in all possible variations: coupe, sedan, hybrid sedan and convertible. This got me thinking -- which one would you choose? Let's vote!
Kevin · May 26th, 2011
TTAC Reviews the 2011 Lexus IS-F
I've really been enjoying the Lexus reviews over at The Truth About Cars, and the latest review of the 2011 IS-F by Jack Baruth is no different.
Kevin · May 26th, 2011
Brilliant Lexus LFA & IS-F Desktop Wallpaper
While going through Lexus UK's Flickr photos from their recent LFA/IS-F track meet, I came across this super-fantastic image that just had to be made into a desktop wallpaper.
Kevin · May 24th, 2011
The Motor Report Reviews the Lexus CT 200h F-Sport
Australian website The Motor Report has published what I believe is the first english-language review of the Lexus CT 200h F-Sport package. Outside of some exterior design tweaks, the CT F-Sport is equipped with a firmer suspension — too bad the review glosses over this fact, only mentioning that might be too stiff for Australian …
Kevin · May 4th, 2011
Matte Black Lexus IS F From Russia
This video of a matte black Lexus IS-F from Russia is a must-watch, if only for the video quality (though I do recommend turning the sound off if you’re watching at work or easily offended): Although I’ve never been a huge fan of the Wald Black Bison kit, the look is toned down considerably by …
Kevin · April 27th, 2011
Imagining the Next-Generation Lexus GS
Master photochopper Theophilus Chin has put together his best estimate of what the next-generation Lexus GS could look like, and I think he’s right on the money: By blending the LF-Gh with the other recent design cues we’ve seen with the refreshed 2011 IS and CT 200h, I think Chin has been able to hit …
Kevin · April 25th, 2011
NY Auto Show: Lexus LF-Gh Concept Photo Gallery
With so many Lexus LF-Gh photos already floating around, I thought it might be a good idea to focus on the smaller details of the latest Lexus concept, especially when they’re so visually interesting: The side profile was my favorite angle — by increasing rear headroom & available trunkspace, Lexus has moved to give the …
Kevin · April 22nd, 2011
NY Autoshow: Supercharged Lexus CT by Fox Marketing
From the candy-apple-gold-green color and the wild fender flares right down to the personality behind the build, the supercharged Lexus CT 200h by Fox Marketing featured at the New York Auto Show was packed with character — check out these photos: Brian Fox, the man behind Fox Marketing, is a straight-up wildman, and you can …
Kevin · April 21st, 2011
Lexus LF-Gh Official Reveal Video
While we may have seen photos of the Lexus LF-Gh last week, the concept car was officially revealed tonight at a gallery in New York City — here’s a video of the event along with reaction from some leading design minds: I was lucky enough to attend the reveal, and there’s no question that the …
Kevin · April 19th, 2011
Lexus LF-Gh Caravan Photos
As part of the build up to the official reveal of the LF-Gh concept tonight, Lexus brought out four wrapped vehicles that illustrate the process behind creating a new vehicle — here they are: This is a really cool idea — it goes from the pencil sketch of the initial designer to a more stylized …
Kevin · April 19th, 2011
Lexus NY Auto Show Coverage Starts Tomorrow
With the NY Auto Show and the introduction of the brand new LF-Gh concept, it’s going to be a busy week in New York City for Lexus, and I’m going to be here in the city to cover all the events. The fun starts tomorrow morning with a special caravan that’s going to be touring …
Kevin · April 18th, 2011