Two New Lexus Hybrid Models in 2014

Speaking at the CAR Management Briefing Seminars in Michigan this week, Lexus International’s Paul Williamsen announced that Lexus will offer nine hybrid models worldwide by the end of 2014.
Kevin · August 9th, 2013

Second Annual Lexus Design Award Announced

Lexus has announced the second annual Lexus Design Award, a global competition to support and encourage the next-generation of design talent in all fields, from architecture to product design to fashion.
Kevin · August 1st, 2013

The Lexus IS Design Contest

How would you like to customize a new Lexus IS and have your work shown at SEMA in Las Vegas?
Kevin · July 17th, 2013

Reuters Profile on Akio Toyoda

Some recommended reading: Reuters has an excellent profile on Toyota president Akio Toyoda and the changes he’s went through since taking over in 2009.
Kevin · July 4th, 2013

Lexus Outlines Chinese Expansion Plans

Lexus plans to take its time expanding the brand in China, according to a Wall Street Journal interview with Lexus International executive vice-president Mark Templin
Kevin · June 5th, 2013

A Lesson in Lexus Design

Forbes writer Matthew de Paula has published an excellent interview with Tokuo Fukuichi, chief of design for Toyota and the man responsible for the new Lexus design revolution.
Kevin · January 31st, 2013

Top Ten Lexus Stories of 2012

It’s arrived a couple days later than expected, but my Top Ten Lexus stories of 2012 has just published by Lexus Magazine.
Kevin · January 6th, 2013

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

Lexus Celebrates Charity Goal with Snow Day

To celebrate reaching their $100,000 charity goal for the Boys & Girls Club of America, Lexus USA invited some children to their headquarters for a California snow day.
Kevin · December 18th, 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

Toyota Considering Aston Martin Purchase?

It’s only remotely related to Lexus, but rumors suggest the current owners of Aston Martin are looking to sell their 64% ownership and Toyota may be interested.
Kevin · November 12th, 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

Lexus Display at the Toronto Motorexpo

There’s one more day left to attend the Toronto Motorexpo, a giant (and free) motoring event where Lexus Canada has set up a display that includes the 2013 GS & RX.
Kevin · June 28th, 2012

Is the Lexus LFA More Durable Than a Ferrari?

Top Gear Philippines has a funny little story from Lexus executive Paul Williamsen, who recently ran into a group of Ferrari owners curious about the Lexus LFA’s durability.
Kevin · May 27th, 2012

Tony Hawk Jumps Over Lexus LFA in Skateboard Stunt

Now for some celebrity news — longtime Lexus owner Tony Hawk was loaned a yellow LFA for his birthday this weekend, and decided to include it in a little skateboard demonstration.
Kevin · May 14th, 2012

Toyota Challenges CNN Report on Sudden Unintended Acceleration

A sensationalist news story from CNN about sudden unintended acceleration in a Lexus pre-production test vehicle has been condemned by the automaker, who have called the report “grossly inaccurate” and a “worn-out fabrication.”
Kevin · March 5th, 2012

Lexus GS Races Around Supermodel-Shaped Race Track

After a test run last year, Lexus has become the official automotive partner for the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, and to mark the occasion, Lexus made a racetrack in the shape of swimsuit model Tori Praver’s curves and had race car driver Scott Pruett and stunt driver Greg Tracy compete for her affections.
Kevin · February 14th, 2012

Fortune Magazine Profile of Akio Toyoda

Fortune has a nice profile on Akio Toyoda and his effect on Toyota’s culture, including his involvement in redefining Lexus as a luxury performance brand.
Kevin · February 9th, 2012

Lexus Magazine Article: 2011 Year in Review

For my latest Lexus Magazine article, I picked my five most important Lexus news stories of 2011, with a bonus mention of the Lexus concept set to debut in Detroit.
Kevin · December 29th, 2011

Lexus LFA #069 for Sale on eBay

There’s a new Lexus LFA for sale on eBay — this time, it’s Lexus of Massapequa offering the #069 LFA in Metallic Silver for the buy-it-now price of $386,400 USD.
Kevin · December 14th, 2011

Lexus Social Media Fundraiser

Lexus announced a social media fundraiser today using their Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Kevin · December 5th, 2011

Interview with Lexus GS Designer Katsuhiko Inatomi

As luck would have it, right after my post examining the next-generation Lexus GS exterior design, I stumbled across a very informative interview with Katsuhiko Inatomi, the designer responsible for the spindle grille that forms the new “face” of Lexus.
Kevin · November 27th, 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

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 Mechanic Saves Hawk From GX Grille After Highway Collision

Usually when car & birds meet on the highway, the results aren’t pretty, but that wasn’t the case in Grapevine, Texas, where Park Place Lexus mechanic Matt Whitehead was able to save a red-tailed hawk that had been struck by a GX 460.
Kevin · October 18th, 2011

Lexus USA Marketing Management Shuffle

After four years as Lexus USA’s vice president of marketing, Dave Nordstrom will transferring over to Toyota to become the automaker’s very first vice president of social media.
Kevin · September 8th, 2011