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
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Lexus CT 200h Places Second in Rallye Vert de Montréal Race
A Lexus CT 200h driven by Sebastien Kroetsch has placed second in Rallye Vert de Montréal, the only Canadian stop on the global FIA Alternative Energies Cup circuit. A Toyota Prius Plugin finished first.
Kevin · October 7th, 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
Lexus LF-CC Live Coverage
Let's take an Internet tour of Lexus LF-CC live coverage from the Paris Motor Show.
Kevin · September 27th, 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
Virtual Test Drive of the 2013 Lexus ES 300h
*Winding Road* has posted an unusual but effective video featuring the 2013 ES 300h from the driver’s point-of-view.
Kevin · September 26th, 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
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
2013 Lexus ES 300h Commercial from China
Here’s something different — check out this 2013 Lexus ES 300h commercial from China.
Kevin · August 27th, 2012
2013 Lexus CT 200h Announced
The 2013 Lexus CT 200h has been announced by Lexus USA with minimal changes.
Kevin · August 24th, 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
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
Lexus Summer Road Trip: CT 200h in Black & White
Some desktop wallpapers of the 2012 Lexus CT 200h in black & white.
Kevin · August 13th, 2012
2013 Lexus LS Preview
Earlier this week, I was invited to Palo Alto, California to drive the 2013 Lexus LS, and in the first part of my review, let's get into a technical overview.
Kevin · August 11th, 2012
More Photos of the 2013 Lexus LS 600hL
The Car Fanatics Flickr account has a great photo gallery of the 2013 Lexus LS 600hL that debuted last week in San Francisco.
Kevin · August 6th, 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
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
Details on Tonight’s Lexus LS Debut Event
MediaPost has some details on the 2013 Lexus LS debut in San Francisco tonight.
Kevin · July 30th, 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 Boosts RX Manufacturing in Canada
Lexus will invest more than $100 million and hire approximately 400 employees to increase Lexus RX production at its Cambridge, Ontario facility.
Kevin · July 24th, 2012
Lexus LFA & LF-LC Star in Golden Opportunity Commercials
Three commercials for Lexus USA’s annual Golden Opportunity sales event have been posted, featuring some daredevil driving, the LFA, and the LF-LC.
Kevin · July 23rd, 2012
Wald to Build Black Bison Kit for Lexus CT 200h
Japanese tuner Wald International will be releasing a Black Bison sport package for the Lexus CT 200h at the China Auto Salon in October.
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
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
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
BMW & Toyota Extend Strategic Partnership
Earlier today, Toyota & BMW signed on to an extended technical partnership that builds on their initial agreement from last year.
Kevin · June 29th, 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
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
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
2013 Lexus ES 300h Interior Photos
Next up are these 19 photos of the 2013 Lexus ES interior.
Kevin · June 1st, 2012
Official Photos of the 2013 Lexus ES 300h
Plenty of Lexus-supplied photos from the ES media preview -- let's start with these 28 photos of the ES 300h exterior.
Kevin · May 31st, 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
Photo Gallery: Lexus GS 450h in Dana Point, California
With the Lexus GS 450h now arriving in dealerships, I decided to revisit some photos I took last year during a brief drive down the Pacific Coast Highway.
Kevin · May 25th, 2012
2013 Lexus GS 450h Now Arriving in North American Dealerships
At long last, the 2013 Lexus GS 450h is now starting to arrive in dealerships across North America, with a starting price of $58,950 in the USA and $64,650 in Canada.
Kevin · May 24th, 2012
Imagining the Lexus HS 250h with a Spindle Grille
With the Lexus HS now cancelled, the only chance to see the model updated with the spindle grille are with these two renderings from photochopper Theophilus Chin.
Kevin · May 22nd, 2012
Next Generation Lexus LS to be Offered with V6 Hybrid?
AutoGuide is reporting that the next-generation Lexus LS hybrid will focus on fuel efficiency rather than delivering high-end V12 power.
Kevin · May 21st, 2012
New Commercials for the 2013 Lexus RX
Two new commercials for the 2013 Lexus RX have been released today, including one for the RX F Sport.
Kevin · May 15th, 2012
2015 Lexus SC Convertible?
Just one day after posting a Best Car rendering of the rumored Lexus LFA II, we now have this Mag-X photochop of a possible SC convertible based on the LF-LC concept.
Kevin · May 12th, 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
Extended Video of the 2013 Lexus ES 300h
This video is easily the best look at the 2013 ES yet.
Kevin · May 7th, 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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Imagining a Hydrogen-Powered Lexus LFA-h
An enterprising filmmaker has created this rather convincing mock commercial for a hydrogen-powered Lexus LFA-h.
Kevin · March 8th, 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
2013 Lexus RX 450h F Sport Video
After featuring a video of the 2013 Lexus RX 450h yesterday, I have similarly silent footage of the all-new RX 450h F Sport package.
Kevin · March 7th, 2012
2013 Lexus RX 450h F Sport Information
At long last, the full details about the Lexus RX F Sport package have been released — in order to cover all the bases, I’m going to republish all available information from the Geneva press kit.
Kevin · March 6th, 2012
2013 Lexus RX 450h Video
Included among the Lexus press materials from the Geneva Motor Show was a soundless made-for-video of the 2013 RX 450h.
Kevin · March 6th, 2012
2013 Lexus RX Information
Lifted directly from the Lexus press kit handed out at the Geneva Motor Show, here’s the full details on the 2013 RX.
Kevin · March 6th, 2012