Lexus Cancels Electric SUV Production in North America
The new electric SUV will be built in Japan instead.
Michael · October 4th, 2024
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Toyota to Start EV Production at Kentucky Plant in 2025
The specific models have yet to be announced, though the expectation is a mid-size crossover.
Lexus Cuts December Production Due to Parts Shortage
Most models produced in Japan will see some delay during the month.
2023 Lexus RX Production Begins in Canada
Every version of the RX will be built in Cambridge.
Kevin · November 8th, 2022
Lexus Cuts Production Numbers for June & July
What else? Semiconductors and COVID are to blame.
Lexus NX Crossover Now Being Built in Canada
Joins the RX at the Cambridge Ontario plant.
Kevin · April 10th, 2022
Toyota will build a record 800,000 vehicles in January
The production plan for January represents an increase of 60,000 vehicles from a year earlier.
New Lexus Three Row SUV Coming to TMMI
The Lexus TX crossover begins to take shape.
Michael · April 28th, 2021
Lexus Shuts Down Most Manufacturing Around the World
Peace and love in these difficult times.
Joaquin Ruhi · March 26th, 2020
Lexus Scales Back Production As China Sales Drop
Output will be cut approximately 6%.
Kevin · March 10th, 2020
Lexus Now Building ES 300h Sedan in India
Deliveries begin this month.
Kevin · February 5th, 2020
Could Lexus Build the UX Crossover in Europe?
Probably not.
Joaquin Ruhi · December 23rd, 2019
Inside the Lexus LC Motomachi Manufacturing Plant in Japan
An inside look at the famous factory.
Kevin · May 26th, 2019
Lexus to Manufacture NX & Three-Row RX Crossovers in Canada
Official announcement later today.
Kevin · April 29th, 2019
Lexus to Build ES 300h Hybrid Sedans in Kentucky
Annual capacity will be 12,000 units.
Kevin · March 14th, 2019
Lexus Kentucky Plant Readies for 2019 ES 350 Production
Production set to begin late summer.
Kevin · May 8th, 2018
Lexus Considers ES Sedan Assembly Line in India
Assembly, not manufacturing.
Kevin · February 28th, 2018
Lexus Considering Local Manufacturing in India?
Will Lexus build the the RX or ES in India?
Kevin · August 1st, 2017
Lexus Manufacturing Plant in Japan Wins 2017 J.D. Power Platinum Award
The Kyushu factory is the highest-performing manufacturing facility in the world.
Kevin · June 23rd, 2017
First Production Lexus LC Rolls Off Assembly Line in Japan
48 LC coupes will be built per day at the Motomachi plant.
Kevin · April 24th, 2017
Lexus Manufacturing Plants in Kentucky and Japan Win J.D. Power Platinum Awards
Kentucky receives highest manufacturing distinction in just its first year of ES production.
Kevin · June 27th, 2016
Japan Earthquakes Shut Down Lexus Manufacturing Plants
All Lexus manufacturing plants across the country will be closed over the next week.
Kevin · April 18th, 2016
A Visit to the Lexus ES Manufacturing Plant in Kentucky
The ES manufacturing plant in Kentucky is the first time a Lexus has been manufactured in the USA.
Kevin · April 11th, 2016
Lexus Plants in Japan Will Suspend Production Due to Steel Shortage
Lexus will be suspending production on all assembly lines in Japan for six days later this month due to a steel shortage.
Kevin · February 2nd, 2016
The New York Times Visits the Lexus ES 350 Manufacturing Plant in Kentucky
The New York Times has a feature on the new Lexus manufacturing plant in Kentucky.
Kevin · November 13th, 2015
No Plans to Build Lexus Vehicles in China
Lexus continues to hold off on plans to manufacture vehicles in China, and it may be decades before brand executives change their mind
Kevin · November 9th, 2015
Video: The First Lexus ES 350 Built in the USA
Lexus USA has released a new video showing off the assembly of the first ES 350 at the new Georgetown Kentucky manufacturing plant.
Kevin · October 19th, 2015
First American-Built Lexus ES 350 Set to Come Off Assembly Line
The first USA-built Lexus ES 350 will come off the assembly line this afternoon at the new Lexus Georgetown plant in Kentucky.
Kevin · October 19th, 2015
Lexus Delays Plan to Build Vehicles in China
Lexus has postponed plans to start building vehicles in China due to a slowdown in the country’s automotive market and lower manufacturing costs in Japan.
Kevin · July 22nd, 2015
Examining the Toyota New Global Architecture
While not Lexus-specific, this Motor Trend article on the Toyota New Global Architecture is definitely worth a read.
Kevin · May 26th, 2015
Updated 2016 Lexus ES 350 to Built in Kentucky by End of the Year
The 2016 ES 350 will be the first Lexus vehicle ever built in the United States.
Kevin · April 23rd, 2015
Big Changes Coming to Lexus Vehicle Development
Toyota announced a massive restructuring of its vehicle manufacturing strategy today as part of the company's switch to a new modular development platform.
Kevin · March 26th, 2015
Lexus Increases NX Production to 10,000 Units Per Month
Lexus has increased production of the NX compact crossover to 10,000 units per month in order to capitalize on the vehicle’s impressive launch. The initial expectation was for 80,000 NXs to be sold worldwide in 2015, but the forecast has now been raised to more than 100,000 units. The NX is produced at Toyota Motor …
Kevin · January 18th, 2015
Lexus ES 350 Production in Kentucky to Start by Late 2015
The Lexus manufacturing plant in Georgetown, Kentucky is getting ready for the production of the ES 350, with much of the construction required for the new 307,310 square-foot facility either completed or in progress. Equipment at the existing plant will also be improved to facilitate production, and staff is also undergoing extensive training for assembly …
test · October 9th, 2014
Lexus Has No Plans to Manufacture Vehicles in China
According to Lexus International vice-president Mark Templin, there are no plans to start manufacturing vehicles in China: “We don’t have those conversations,” Templin said. “We haven’t gotten to the point where we have serious conversations about building cars in China yet.” The immediate priority is building the brand in the country, where German badges are …
Kevin · August 26th, 2014
First Production Lexus NX Rolls Off Assembly Line in Japan
Earlier today, the very first Lexus NX rolled off the assembly line at Miyata factory in Kyushu, Japan — here’s video from the line-off ceremony: A Matador Red Mica NX 200t F SPORT and Eminent White NX 300h were the first to be built — here’s some footage from the assembly line: [Source: Lexus International]
Kevin · August 8th, 2014
Lexus President Discusses Manufacturing in China
In an interview with Reuters at the Beijing Motor Show, Lexus International president Tokuo Fukuichi discussed the brand’s manufacturing future in China: “The German Three have a brand image that they have cultivated over the past century in their long history, but Lexus is not in people’s minds like that yet,” said Fukuichi, who is …
Kevin · April 25th, 2014
First Lexus Assembly Line in USA Now Under Construction
Let’s take a break from the RC F news for another important story — Lexus announced today that construction has started on the ES 350 assembly line in Georgetown, Kentucky. Announced in April of last year, the ES 350 will be the first Lexus to be produced in the USA. Production is set to begin …
Kevin · January 9th, 2014
Milestone: Lexus Has Built 1.5 Million ES Models Since 1989
Lexus has recently reached a significant manufacturing milestone — according to Just Auto, 1.5 million ES models have been built since the model’s debut in 1989. Six generations of the ES have been built over the past 24 years, and it has been the best selling Lexus car over that period. (Also of note for …
Kevin · October 14th, 2013
Inside the Top-Secret Lexus Shibetsu Test Track
A BEYOND Magazine story about the Shibetsu Proving Ground in Japan, the birthplace of the original LS 400 and the top-secret test track for new Lexus models, is now on the Lexus International website.
Kevin · July 24th, 2013
Lexus LS Tops J.D. Power’s 2013 Initial Quality Study
For the sixth year in a row, the Lexus LS was named the best overall vehicle in the 2013 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, with only 59 problems per 100 vehicles sold.
Kevin · June 19th, 2013
New Video Interview with Lexus IS Chief Engineer Junichi Furuyama
Lexus has released an extensive video interview with third-generation IS chief engineer Junichi Furiyama.
Kevin · June 10th, 2013
Interview with Lexus Meister Shuichi Ozaki
Lexus UK has an interview with Shuichi Ozaki, the man responsible for refining the emotional feel of Lexus automobiles.
Kevin · June 7th, 2013
2014 Lexus IS Starts Production in Japan
The 2014 Lexus IS has started production at the Tahara plant in Japan.
Kevin · April 25th, 2013
More Details on the Lexus ES Manufacturing Move to North America
Hans Greimel of Automotive News has some details behind the decision to move Lexus ES production to Kentucky.
Kevin · April 23rd, 2013
Official: Lexus ES 350 to be Built in North America
At a press conference today in New York City, Toyota president Akio Toyoda & North American CEO Jim Lentz officially announced that the Lexus ES 350 will be built at the Georgetown manufacturing plant in Kentucky.
Kevin · April 19th, 2013
Lexus ES 350 to be Manufactured in Kentucky
According to various media reports, Lexus will begin manufacturing the ES 350 at the Georgetown plant in Kentucky.
Kevin · April 18th, 2013
Video: Developing the New Lexus IS
Much like the fourth-generation Lexus GS, the new IS was tested & tuned over 1,000,000 miles.
Kevin · March 31st, 2013
Motor Trend Video: Tour of the Lexus LFA Works
Motor Trend has published an video tour of the Lexus LFA Works plant in Japan.
Kevin · March 20th, 2013
Motor Trend Visits the Lexus LFA Plant in Japan
Motor Trend have visited the Lexus LFA Works at the Motomachi Plant in Aichi, Japan, and have published what may be the final article on the unique supercar factory.
Kevin · February 14th, 2013
Lexus IS to get Turbocharged Four-Cylinder Engine?
According to a Car Advice interview with Lexus IS Chief Engineer Junichi Furuyama, Lexus may be planning to replace the model’s 2.5L V6 with a small turbocharged engine.
Kevin · February 12th, 2013
Inside the Lexus Color Studio
Lexus Magazine has an inside look at the Lexus Color Design Studio, where (predictably) new Lexus paint colors are developed.
Kevin · February 8th, 2013
Canadian Government Invests in Lexus Cambridge Plant Expansion
The Canadian & Ontario governments will be investing $34 million to help Lexus upgrade its Cambridge plant to expand output and introduce the production of the RX 450h.
Kevin · January 25th, 2013
Video Interview with Lexus IS Chief Engineer Junichi Furuyama
Motor Trend has posted a wonderfully detailed video interview with Lexus IS chief engineer Junichi Furuyama.
Kevin · January 22nd, 2013
Video: Mega Factories Tour of the Lexus LFA Works
The latest episode of National Geographic TV show Mega Factories documents the production of the Lexus LFA at the Motomachi plant in Japan.
Kevin · January 21st, 2013
More Photos of the Final Lexus LFA #500
In honor of the last-ever Lexus LFA, Akio Toyoda visited the LFA Works at the Motomachi Plant in Japan.
Kevin · December 19th, 2012
Final Lexus LFA #500 Built, Production Ends
The final Lexus LFA has been built at the Motomachi Plant in Japan, ending the 500 unit run of the supercar.
Kevin · December 17th, 2012
Lexus LS-Based TMG TS 650 Revealed!
The long-rumored Toyota Motorsports TMG Sports 650 concept has been revealed prior to its debut at the Essen Motor Show this week.
Kevin · November 27th, 2012
Lexus Stops Manufacturing European-Spec IS Models
Lexus has stopped production of European-spec IS models due to new crash safety legislation that goes into effect at the end of the year.
Kevin · November 26th, 2012
TMG Lexus LS 650 to Debut at Essen Motor Show This Month
Powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.0L V8 engine (likely from the IS F), the LS 650 will have more than 640 horsepower and top speed of 200mph.
Kevin · November 9th, 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
Developing the Lexus LS F SPORT
Lexus Magazine has talked to driving meister Shuichi Ozaki about developing the new LS F SPORT and all the challenges that went along with it.
Kevin · October 10th, 2012
Jay Leno Drives the Lexus LFA Spyder
Jay Leno has visited the LFA Works production facility in Japan and had a chance to drive the world’s only LFA Spyder (!!!).
Kevin · October 5th, 2012
Lexus Reduces Manufacturing Output After China Protests
Due to ongoing tensions between China & Japan, Lexus will be reducing daily production at their Kyushu plant in Japan.
Kevin · September 25th, 2012
Video: 2013 Lexus LS Manufacturing Process
Let’s take a visit into the Lexus Tahara plant in Japan to see the 2013 LS being built.
Kevin · August 14th, 2012
Lexus Magazine Interview with IS F Chief Engineer
This past weekend, Lexus Magazine had a chance to interview IS F chief engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi as he watched his latest creation, the IS F CCS-R, participate in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Kevin · August 14th, 2012
Lexus ES to be Built in North America?
The possibility of Lexus ES production moving to North America continues to build momentum.
Kevin · August 9th, 2012
World’s First Production Two-Tone Lexus LFA
The world's first production bicolored Lexus LFA has been delivered to the USA.
Kevin · August 4th, 2012