2013 Lexus RX Photo Gallery Leaked

Just moments after posting the official Lexus teaser photo of the 2013 RX 450h F Sport, I discovered that photo galleries of RX 350, RX 450h, & RX F Sport were already making the rounds.
Kevin · March 2nd, 2012

More Lexus RX F Sport Rumors

Backing up previous rumors out of Australia & Japan, Taiwanese website Autonet is reporting that Lexus plans to release a RX F Sport package this year.
Kevin · February 7th, 2012

Photo Gallery: Lexus LF-LC on Display

It's been two weeks since the Lexus LF-LC was officially revealed at the Detroit auto show, so I've been looking forward to going back through my photos -- here's my final gallery of the coupe concept.
Kevin · January 22nd, 2012

Photos from the Lexus LF-LC Reveal

For my first installment of Lexus LF-LC photos from the Detroit Auto Show, let’s go back to the Monday reveal in the Riverview Ballroom.
Kevin · January 11th, 2012

New Information on the Lexus LF-LC Concept

After accidentally leaking a video of the Lexus LF-LC concept weeks before its scheduled reveal at the Detroit Auto Show, Road & Track has followed up with an exclusive pre-show feature about the Lexus concept, with early photos and details.
Kevin · January 4th, 2012

Examining the Lexus LF-LC Concept

Twelve hours after Road & Track leaked a low-resolution video revealing the LF-LC concept set to debut at January’s Detroit Auto Show, Lexus has released a much clearer photo of the 2+2 coupe.
Kevin · December 21st, 2011

Lexus LF-LC Revealed!

In a screwup of epic proportions, Road & Track accidentally published a video on their Youtube page revealing the Lexus LF-LC concept set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
Kevin · December 21st, 2011

Imagining a Lexus City Car

From the *Not Going to Happen* automotive department comes this Theophilus Chin rendering of a Toyota Prius C-inspired Lexus CK
Kevin · December 19th, 2011

No Plans for BMW-Powered Diesel Lexus in Europe

Last week, when BMW & Toyota announced a technology partnership to develop next-generation lithium-ion batteries together, a key part of the deal was that BMW would begin supplying diesel engines for Toyota vehicles in Europe.
Kevin · December 9th, 2011

2013 Lexus GS Press Presentation

In terms of pure information about the next-generation Lexus GS, there are few things out there like a presentation from Lexus USA General Manager Mark Templin and Lexus College’s Charles Hubbard.
Kevin · December 5th, 2011

Lexus Fashion Workshop Announced

A new initiative called the Lexus Fashion Workshop was unveiled last week, with Lexus bringing together four designers to create fashion pieces out of CT 200h parts.
Kevin · December 4th, 2011

Drive the Next-Generation Lexus GS in Las Vegas!

Do you live close to Las Vegas? How would you you like to drive all three versions of the next-generation 2013 Lexus GS, along with its main competitors like the BMW 535i & Mercedes 350 Sport?
Kevin · November 29th, 2011

Inside Line Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 450h

Much like their Lexus GS 350 F Sport review, Inside Line’s write-up about the GS 450h is an excellent first look at the next-generation hybrid sedan.
Kevin · November 28th, 2011

New Lexus GS 450h Photo Gallery

The next official photo gallery stars a Starfire Pearl Lexus GS 450h at the beach, along with some shots of the beautiful bamboo trimmed interior.
Kevin · November 24th, 2011

Video: Lexus GS F Sport in Motion

Carsguide in Australia has posted the first video review of the new GS, and while I wouldn’t rate it high for insight, it does have some superb footage of the GS in motion.
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

Lexus Planning Four-Cylinder GS Hybrid?

Lexus GS deputy chief engineer Koji Sato recently spoke with Auto Express, and shared some welcome information that a “small hybrid” engine for the GS is in the works.
Kevin · November 20th, 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

Lexus Norway Drops Diesel

With hybrids making up 90% of all Lexus sales in Norway, the local Lexus office has made the decision to discontinue the sale of diesels, effective immediately.
Kevin · November 15th, 2011

Imagining a Lexus CT Sedan

Upon learning that Lexus was planning to cancel the much-maligned HS 250h, some readers suggested that the model be converted into a CT sedan — interestingly, photochopper Theophilus Chin tried that something very similar a couple of weeks back.
Kevin · November 14th, 2011

Lexus HS 250h to be Cancelled?

According to Wards Auto (by way of Leftlane News), Lexus is considering cancelling the HS 250h after the hybrid sedan failed to meet expectations.
Kevin · November 11th, 2011

Lexus USA GM Mark Templin Talks Small Cars

David Shepardson of The Detroit News recently attended a reporter’s lunch meeting with Lexus USA General Manager Mark Templin in Washington, and came away with plenty of insight into where Lexus is heading.
Kevin · November 10th, 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

Lexus Magazine Compares the 2013 GS 350 & GS 450h

Lexus Magazine’s Doug Knox recently travelled to Japan, where he became the first journalist to directly compare the new GS 350 and GS 450h back-to-back on the auto track.
Kevin · October 11th, 2011

Paul McCartney Uses Lexus LS 600hL in Weekend Wedding

In a stroke of luck for Lexus, the dark maple red LS 600hL given to Sir Paul McCartney in 2008 was featured front & center at the Beatle’s wedding this weekend to American heiress Nancy Shevell.
Kevin · October 10th, 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

Two New Lexus GS 450h Videos

Going back to the new 2013 Lexus GS 450h, here's a brief technical overview of next-generation hybrid sedan from Lexus Europe Technical Director, Duncan McMath.
Kevin · September 27th, 2011

Lexus GS 450h Photos from the Frankfurt Motor Show

With the huge official photo gallery and the fact that the Lexus GS 450h looks similar to the GS 350 that debuted last month, it’s no surprise that live shots from the Frankfurt Motor Show has been difficult to find.
Kevin · September 14th, 2011

2013 Lexus GS 450h Information

The 2013 Lexus GS 450h will have its official reveal tomorrow at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but Lexus has gone ahead and released information, photos & video of their new hybrid sports sedan.
Kevin · September 12th, 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

2012 Lexus RX 350 & RX 450h Information

Lexus has announced the 2012 Lexus RX 350, which will see two changes from the 2011 model: first, like all 2012 Lexus models, Nebula Grey Pearl will replace Smoky Granite Mica, and second, the fuel recommendation has been lowered from 91-octane to 87-octane.
Kevin · August 24th, 2011

Lexus Magazine Column: Undercover GS

The next generation Lexus GS is almost here, and to mark the occasion, I've put together a brief timeline of all the car's public appearances (accidental or otherwise) for the latest edition of my monthly *Lexus Magazine* column.
Kevin · August 13th, 2011

AutoMiddleEast Reviews the Lexus CT 200h

AutoMiddleEast has posted a review of the Lexus CT 200h that's worth reading -- and not only just to get a glimpse of the model in Ultrasonic Blue (an exterior color not yet available in North America) or because the reviewer admits to taking the press car up to 109mph.
Kevin · August 2nd, 2011

First Look at 2013 Lexus GS 450h LED Headlights

The actual Auto Express preview of the 2013 Lexus GS prototypes may be short on details, but their accompanying photo gallery provides plenty of insight into the next-generation GS, including our first look at the hybrid LED headlights.
Kevin · July 26th, 2011

Lexus Europe 2011 Sales Update

Good news out of Europe -- over the first six months of 2011, Lexus has increased sales 42% due to strong interest in the CT 200h.
Kevin · July 21st, 2011

Flickr Find: Underground Lexus CT

Really liking this Lexus CT 200h photo by Flickr photographer Lil Tian, taken on location from a Ikea parking garage in Malaysia.
Kevin · July 12th, 2011

Dan Neil Reviews the Lexus CT 200h

Auto journalist (& future TV show host) Dan Neil has reviewed the Lexus CT 200h for the Wall Street Journal, and it's hardly a positive affair -- Neil tears into the hybrid hatchback from all angles, from the handling & performance to the styling, all in the name of being a car enthusiast.
Kevin · July 11th, 2011