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
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New Lexus Halo Car to Replace the LFA?
A recent report from Hans Greimel of the Automotive News explores the future plans of Lexus — let’s start with the possibility of a new Lexus halo car.
Kevin · January 2nd, 2013
Next-Generation Lexus IS Teased in New Video
Lexus has released a new teaser video of the next-generation Lexus IS.
Kevin · December 20th, 2012
Auto Express Drives the Next-Generation Lexus IS 300h
Auto Express has driven the next-generation Lexus IS 300h, and called the new hybrid powertrain “quiet and smooth”, with “impeccable refinement”.
Kevin · December 13th, 2012
No Higher Powered Lexus CT Until 2017?
According to a GoAuto interview with Lexus International general manager Andrew Kirby, a more-powerful Lexus CT will not be offered until (at least) 2017.
Kevin · December 10th, 2012
Video Review of the Next-Generation Lexus IS Prototype
The next review of the 2014 Lexus IS prototype is from Colum Wood of Autoguide, and it’s an excellent video overview of the camouflaged model.
Kevin · December 4th, 2012
Carsguide Drives the 2014 Lexus IS Prototype
Paul Gover from Carsguide also had a test drive in the the next-generation 2014 Lexus IS prototype.
Kevin · December 4th, 2012
Autocar Drives the Next-Generation Lexus IS 300h
In advance of next-generation Lexus IS launch at the Detroit Auto Show in January, some automotive magazines have been given an advance look at the next-generation sedan.
Kevin · December 4th, 2012
Confimed: Next Generation Lexus IS to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
In a short press release, Lexus has announced that the next-generation IS will be revealed at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
Kevin · December 4th, 2012
Lexus LF-CC Approved for Production, Compact Crossover Under Consideration
Autocar is reporting that a coupe based on the Lexus LF-CC has been approved for production.
Kevin · November 30th, 2012
Lexus LF-LC Blue Coming to LA Auto Show
Car & Driver reports that the Lexus LF-LC Blue concept revealed last month in Australia will be getting its North American debut at the LA Auto Show in two weeks.
Kevin · November 15th, 2012
Lexus Focusing on Two-Coupe Strategy?
Colum Wood from Autoguide recently talked to Lexus USA national marketing manager Brian Bolain about the brand’s future plans for the LF-CC & LF-LC concepts.
Kevin · November 14th, 2012
Introducing the Lexus Design Award
Lexus has launched a new global competition to support and encourage the next-generation of design talent in all fields, from architecture to product design to fashion.
Kevin · November 12th, 2012
A Closer Look at the Lexus LF-CC Interior Touch Controls
Lexus Magazine has taken a closer look at the new touchscreen technologies included in the LF-CC interior and how they might work.
Kevin · November 7th, 2012
Lexus Trademarks RC 350 for Upcoming Coupe
Lexus has trademarked RC 350 in Australia, which could hint at the very first details of the production coupe based on the LF-CC concept.
Kevin · November 6th, 2012
Is Lexus Preparing a LFA GTE Race Car for Next Year’s Nürburgring 24h Race?
Late last week, Lexus race car driver Akira Iida — the same driver that set the Nürburgring lap record for a production car in an LFA — tweeted the above photo of a mystery LFA prototype, describing it as his “next challenge”.
Kevin · November 6th, 2012
Next-Generation Lexus IS F Coupe on the Way?
AutoGuide talked with Lexus National Marketing Manager Brian Bolain and discovered some very interesting details about the next-generation IS.
Kevin · November 5th, 2012
Lexus Trademarks NX 200t & NX 300h for Upcoming Compact Crossover
Big news today — Lexus has trademarked NX 200t & NX 300h in the USA, Canada, and Australia, giving the very first details about the much-rumored Lexus compact crossover.
Kevin · November 1st, 2012
Imagining a Lexus Compact Crossover
Hot on the heels of their 2014 Lexus IS rendering, CAR Magazine has taken a shot at imagining a sub-RX compact crossover.
Kevin · November 1st, 2012
No Lexus Compact Crossover Until 2017?
According to Lexus Australia CEO Tony Cramb, a sub-RX compact crossover could be five years away.
Kevin · October 29th, 2012
Imagining the Next-Generation 2014 Lexus IS
Is this what the next-generation Lexus IS will look like?
Kevin · October 25th, 2012
Lexus Looks to Boost Hybrid Sales in North America
Automotive News reports that Lexus is looking to double hybrid sales in North America.
Kevin · October 25th, 2012
Next-Generation 2014 Lexus IS Confirmed for Detroit Auto Show
According to Motor Report, Lexus Australia CEO Tony Cramb has confirmed that the next-generation 2014 IS sedan will debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
Kevin · October 24th, 2012
Lexus LF-CC Concept Coming to SEMA
The Lexus LF-CC concept will be making its North American debut at SEMA next week, joining the jet-racing Lexus LFA Nürburgring & IS F CCS-R race car at the Lexus booth.
Kevin · October 23rd, 2012
A Closer Look at the Lexus LF-LC Blue Concept
When Lexus introduced the LF-LC Blue last week at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney, it wasn’t just the colors that were changed from the original concept.
Kevin · October 23rd, 2012
Lexus LF-LC Blue Concept Photo Gallery
Now that we’ve read the press release about the Lexus LF-LC Blue concept that debuted in Australia earlier today, let’s jump to the full photo gallery.
Kevin · October 18th, 2012
Self Driving Lexus LS 600hL Spotted in Michigan
A self-driving Lexus LS 600hL has been spotted just outside of the Toyota Technical Center in Michigan.
Kevin · October 15th, 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 CT to Get New Engine Option?
Also mentioned in last week’s news.com.au interview with the president of Lexus International, Kiyotaka Ise, was the possibility of a CT with a gas-only engine option.
Kevin · October 9th, 2012
No Lexus Coupe Until 2014?
A production coupe based on the Lexus LF-CC is still one to two years away, according to a news.com.au interview with the president of Lexus International, Kiyotaka Ise.
Kevin · October 4th, 2012
Lexus to get Turbo-Charged Four-Cylinder Engine in 2014?
Last week at the Paris Motor Show, Lexus announced a new 2.5-liter hybrid engine that is set to be introduced into the lineup — now Toyota has released a couple more details.
Kevin · October 1st, 2012
Official Lexus LF-CC Photo Gallery
Along with all the live photos, the Lexus LF-CC’s debut at the Paris Auto Show also brought a new round of official images.
Kevin · September 29th, 2012
The Lexus LF-CC: Next-Generation IS or GS Coupe?
Ever since the Lexus LF-CC was announced, there’s been confusion about what production model it will eventually transform into.
Kevin · September 28th, 2012
Lexus LFA Chief Engineer Starts Blogging
Lexus LFA Chief Engineer Tanahashi Haruhiko has recently started his own blog on the Lexus Global website.
Kevin · September 23rd, 2012
Imagining a Lexus LF-CC Sedan
Photochopper Theophilus Chin has created a sedan from the Lexus LF-CC coupe concept.
Kevin · September 21st, 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
More Details on the Lexus LF-CC Coupe Concept
Motor Trend had an opportunity to talk with the Lexus Design group manager Takeshi Tanabe about the new LF-CC concept that debuted yesterday, and it’s definitely worth reading.
Kevin · September 18th, 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
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
Lexus Compact Crossover Spotted?
Shortly after the announcement that Lexus would debut a new concept car at this month’s Paris Motor Show, Leftlane News posted spy photos of what they claim is a camouflaged Lexus compact crossover.
Kevin · September 10th, 2012
Insights from a Lexus Insider: Andrew Kirby Discusses Lexus Ideas Engine Results
The following is a message from Andrew Kirby, general manager of Lexus global product & marketing planning in Japan, who will be taking over for Karl Schlicht in addressing Lexus Enthusiast readers directly from time to time.
Kevin · September 4th, 2012
Camouflaged 2014 Lexus IS Spotted?
A camouflaged Lexus sedan — most likely the next-generation IS — has been spotted in California.
Kevin · September 2nd, 2012
Is Lexus Planning a CT Spin-off?
Back in June, WardsAuto interviewed Lexus general manager Mark Templin about the CT 200h, and found out some interesting details.
Kevin · August 29th, 2012
Interview with Lexus IS F Chief Engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi
A crew from Club Lexus attended the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb earlier this month, and had a chance to chat with IS F Chief Engineer, Yukihiko Yaguchi, about the future of the Lexus F brand.
Kevin · August 29th, 2012
Will Lexus be the #1 U.S. Luxury Auto Brand in 2013?
In a recent interview with Wards Auto, Toyota USA president Jim Lentz makes a bold prediction regarding Lexus sales in the USA.
Kevin · August 20th, 2012
Lexus Compact Crossover Rendering from Japan [Updated]
By way of Club Lexus, an unknown Japanese magazine has attempted to render the much-rumored Lexus compact crossover.
Kevin · August 20th, 2012
Next Generation Lexus IS F to use Turbocharged V6?
Autoblog has gotten into the rumor game with talk that the next-generation Lexus IS F will use a twin-turbo V6.
Kevin · August 17th, 2012
Lexus General Manager Mark Templin Discusses Future Models
Lexus global general manager Mark Templin recently spoke with Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau about the future plans of the brand.
Kevin · August 15th, 2012
Lexus HS Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Prototype Spotted!
A Lexus HS hydrogen fuel-cell prototype has been spotted in Death Valley by *CAR Magazine* spy photographers.
Kevin · August 13th, 2012
Is Lexus Planning a City Car?
Japanese magazine Mag-X reports that Lexus is working on a city car based on the Prius C.
Kevin · August 6th, 2012
2013 Lexus LS First Impressions
The 2013 Lexus LS debuted earlier this week in San Francisco, and while I did post live updates from the event, I also want to share some photos and early impressions of the new Lexus flagship sedan.
Kevin · August 3rd, 2012
Next-Generation Lexus IS to Debut at Detroit Auto Show?
Hidden at the end of the previously featured GoAuto interview with Lexus Australia marketing manager Peter Evans was this ballpark timeline for the next-generation Lexus IS.
Kevin · August 2nd, 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
2013 Lexus LS F SPORT Revealed!
Only days away from its official reveal, Chinese website *XCAR* has published photos of what looks to be the 2013 Lexus LS F SPORT.
Kevin · July 26th, 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
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
Production Lexus LF-LC Planned?
Automotive News is reporting that a production model based on the Lexus LF-LC concept is currently on track for development.
Kevin · July 16th, 2012
What Comes After the Lexus LFA?
Putting the rumor of a million dollar LFA II to rest, but opening the door to all types of possibilities as to what comes next.
Kevin · July 16th, 2012
New Lexus LS to Debut on July 30th
According to the *Lexus UK* Facebook page, the new Lexus LS is set to debut on July 30th in California.
Kevin · July 9th, 2012
New 2014 Lexus IS Rumors from Australia
The Age in Australia has some new rumours regarding the next-generation Lexus IS.
Kevin · July 4th, 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
Mystery Lexus ES Spotted in California
Motor Trend spy photographers have spotted a mystery Lexus ES in California.
Kevin · June 24th, 2012
New Lexus LS to Debut This Year?
Leftlane News is reporting that the new Lexus LS will debut “within the next few months”.
Kevin · June 22nd, 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
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
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