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
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Lexus Wins Top Owner Satisfaction Award in Sweden & Norway
Lexus has placed first in the 2015 Auto Index survey, making it the top brand for owner satisfaction in Sweden and Norway.
Kevin · May 25th, 2015
Report: Japanese Super GT & German DTM Manufacturers to Compete in Joint Races
The Japanese Super GT and German DTM race series will combine for joint races beginning in 2017.
Kevin · May 25th, 2015
Photo Gallery: The Lexus of Westminster Car Meet in Southern California
The Lexus of Westminster dealership in Southern California hosted their Summer 8 meet this past weekend, and Lexus Enthusiast site administrator Mike Forsythe was there to provide live coverage of the event. Here’s his recap, along with photos from our friends at Kaizen Factor & the Drive Marketing Group.
Kevin · May 21st, 2015
Video: TOM’S Releases Lexus NX 20t Aero Kit & Exhaust System
Official Lexus Japan tuner TOM’S has released an extensive video of their new NX 20t aero kit.
Kevin · May 21st, 2015
New Videos: The Next Generation 2016 Lexus RX
Big moment today, as two new videos on the next-generation 2016 Lexus RX have been released.
Kevin · May 20th, 2015
The Lexus YET Design Philosophy
Clicking around on the Lexus International website, I came across this excellent description of the brand’s design philosophy.
Kevin · May 19th, 2015
Photo Gallery: The 2016 Lexus ES in Atomic Silver
One week after the 2016 Lexus ES in Atomic Silver was spotted in Southern California, we have more images of the updated model from Motor.es in Spain.
Kevin · May 19th, 2015
Video: Lexus Billboard That Can Read Minds
Lexus South Africa has created a billboard that knows exactly what drivers are thinking.
Kevin · May 18th, 2015
Lexus LFA Code X Finishes First in Class at Nurburgring 24 Hour Race
The 24 Hours of Nürburgring race in Germany wrapped up this afternoon, and it was a good showing from all Lexus teams involved.
Kevin · May 17th, 2015
Two Lexus Teams to Participate in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring Race This Weekend
This weekend, two Lexus teams will be racing in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. The first team will be driving the Lexus LFA Code X in the SP-Pro class, and the second team will be the RC 200t in the SP3 class.
Kevin · May 15th, 2015
What is Lexus Planning for the Next-Generation LS?
One of the most interesting exchanges in our podcast interview with Lexus International executive vice-president Mark Templin was a discussion on the definition of a Lexus halo car.
Kevin · May 14th, 2015
Lexus to Launch in Turkey This Year
Lexus will launch in Turkey later this year, starting with a dealership in Istanbul.
Kevin · May 13th, 2015
Lexus Enthusiast Podcast Episode 1: Interview with Lexus International’s Mark Templin
The first Lexus Enthusiast podcast is now available for premium members! Our special guest this month is Lexus International executive vice-president Mark Templin.
Kevin · May 13th, 2015
Spotted: The 2016 Lexus ES 350 in Atomic Silver
A 2016 Lexus ES in Atomic Silver has been spotted in Southern California, making it the first time the updated sedan has been seen on public roads.
Kevin · May 13th, 2015
Three-Row Crossover a Top Priority for Lexus
In an Automotive News interview, Toyota North America CEO Jim Lentz admits that Lexus missed a sales opportunity by working on the RC coupe rather than a three-row seven-seat crossover.
Kevin · May 12th, 2015
Lexus of Westminster Car Meet This Weekend
Lexus Enthusiast is proud to be sponsoring the annual Lexus of Westminster car meet in Southern California this weekend.
Kevin · May 11th, 2015
Motor Trend Comparison: Lexus LX 570 vs. Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, Infiniti QX80, MB GL450 & RR Sport
The Lexus LX 570 may be eight years old, but it still manages to place mid-pack in a huge Motor Trend comparison test with the Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes GL450, Range Rover Sport HSE, Lincoln Navigator, and Infiniti QX80.
Kevin · May 11th, 2015
Photos & Video: The Ultra White Lexus GS F in Barcelona
Lexus Spain sent in some more photos of the Ultra White Lexus GS F that debuted at Salón del Automóvil de Barcelona last week.
Kevin · May 11th, 2015
Video Profile of the LMcorsa Lexus RC F GT3 Team
Lexus Japan has released four videos detailing the LMcorsa RC F GT3 race car currently participating in the Super GT series, including profiles of the key personnel.
Kevin · May 8th, 2015
Ultra White Lexus GS F on Display at Barcelona Auto Show
An Ultra White Lexus GS F is currently on display at Salón del Automóvil de Barcelona.
Kevin · May 7th, 2015
Car & Driver Comparison: Lexus RC 350 F SPORT vs. Cadillac ATS Coupe 3.6 vs. Audi S5
Car & Driver has published a comparison test with the Lexus RC 350 F SPORT, Cadillac ATS coupe 3.6, and Audi S5. The results for the RC were not pretty.
Kevin · May 7th, 2015
Lexus USA Customer Service Team joins the Lexus Enthusiast Forums!
Big news! The Lexus USA customer service department have joined the Lexus Enthusiast forums, and they’re ready to assist with questions about your Lexus vehicles.
Kevin · May 6th, 2015
Dan Neil Reviews the 2015 Lexus RC 350 F SPORT
Dan Neil of the Wall Street Journal chooses style over substance in his review of the 2014 Lexus RC 350 F SPORT.
Kevin · May 5th, 2015
Interview with Lexus Global Design Group Manager
Lexus Europe has posted an insightful interview with Lexus Design group manager Takeshi Tanabe on their Facebook page.
Kevin · May 5th, 2015
Lexus Wins Best Entertaining Award at Milan Design Week
Lexus has won the Best Entertaining award at the Milano Design Award Competition for its Journey of the Senses exhibit at Milan Design Week.
Kevin · May 4th, 2015
Photo Gallery: Lexus Vehicles at Toyotafest 2015
Over sixty photos from this weekend's Toyotafest event in Southern California.
Kevin · May 4th, 2015
PETRONAS TOM’S Lexus RC F Finishes Third in Super GT Round 2
The PETRONAS TOM’S RC F racing team of Daisuke Ito & James Rossiter finished third in this weekend’s Super GT Round Two race at Fuji Speedway.
Kevin · May 3rd, 2015
Lexus April 2015 Sales Report
Lexus USA is off to the best yearly start in the brand's history, and Lexus Canada set a new monthly sales record for the seventh consecutive time.
LexFather · May 1st, 2015
Lexus LFA Code X & Lexus RC 200t Participate in Nürburgring VLN Race
Both Gazoo Lexus Racing teams took part the VLN Round 2 race at the Nürburgring last weekend in preparation of the Nürburgring 24-Hour race next month.
Kevin · April 30th, 2015
20th Annual Toyotafest in Southern California This Weekend
The 20th anniversary Toyotafest is happening this Saturday in Long Beach, California, and over 400 Lexus, Toyota, and Scion vehicles will be joining the fun.
Kevin · April 29th, 2015
Bridgestone Commercial: Inside the Lexus RC F GT500 Race Car
Bridgestone has released an intense commercial for their Potenza tires featuring the KeePers TOM’s Lexus RC F GT500 race car.
Kevin · April 29th, 2015
Akio Toyoda & Lexus Chief Engineers Surprise Guests at Cars & Coffee Event in Japan
Attendees of a cars & coffee-style event in Japan had a memorable experience when Toyota president Akio Toyota and the chief engineers for the Lexus RC, RC F, and LFA all showed up.
Kevin · April 28th, 2015
Vote on Questions for Lexus International Executive Mark Templin
Our podcast with Lexus International executive vice-president Mark Templin records this Thursday, and now’s the time to vote on the questions you would like to ask.
Kevin · April 27th, 2015
Video: Watch the 1000 Horsepower Drift-Built Lexus LFA on the Track
The infamous drift-built Lexus LFA and its TRD Nascar V8 engine made an appearance on the most recent episode of Video Option.
Kevin · April 27th, 2015
Video: Race Car Driver Ken Gushi Drifts Lexus RC F Around a Private Jet
OpenRoad Lexus teamed up with racecar driver Ken Gushi for a short film to officially launch the RC F at their dealership.
Kevin · April 25th, 2015
Update: Two Lexus RC F GT3 Teams to Race in Germany’s VLN Series
Both teams made an appearance yesterday at the Lexus Forum Filderstadt dealership.
Kevin · April 24th, 2015
Lexus International Executive Mark Templin to be First Guest on New Podcast
Here’s some exciting news — Mark Templin, executive vice-president of Lexus International, will be the very first guest on our new Lexus Enthusiast podcast.
Kevin · April 23rd, 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
Lexus Enthusiast April Giveaway Winner Announced!
Congratulations to Jim Ollick of Georgia, the lucky winner of the Apex Lexus RC F remote control car giveaway for Lexus Enthusiast premium members.
Kevin · April 22nd, 2015
Lexus RC F GT3 Team Announced for Germany’s VLN Endurance Series
Farnbacher Racing & Emil Frey Racing will start racing a Lexus RC F GT3 car in the VLN Endurance Championship in Germany.
Kevin · April 22nd, 2015
Lexus Dominates 2015 Auto Express Driver Power Study
The 2015 Auto Express Driver Power survey of over 61,000 British drivers has named Lexus the best manufacturer and the Lexus IS the Best Car to Own in Britain.
Kevin · April 22nd, 2015
Live Photos of the Updated 2016 Lexus ES
Time for some photos of the updated 2016 Lexus ES live from the Shanghai auto show floor.
Kevin · April 21st, 2015
2016 Lexus RX to be Offered with 2.0L Turbo Engine in Select Markets
The Lexus RX 200t was announced alongside the updated 2016 ES today at the Shanghai auto show.
Kevin · April 20th, 2015
Video: Introducing the Updated 2016 Lexus ES
Here’s the launch video from the Auto Shanghai debut of the updated 2016 Lexus ES.
Kevin · April 20th, 2015
Updated 2016 Lexus ES Debuts at Auto Shanghai
The 2016 Lexus ES debuted at Auto Shanghai just moments ago, here’s the full press release along with the first photos of updated model.
Kevin · April 19th, 2015
Photo Gallery: Lexus RC F Official Pace Car at Long Beach Grand Prix
A custom-wrapped Lexus RC F was one of the official pace cars at this weekend’s Toyota Grand Prix in Long Beach.
Kevin · April 19th, 2015
Photo Gallery: The 2016 Lexus RX 350 in Silver
Lexus Asia has posted images of the new RX in silver — it’s also our first look at the RX 350 in standard trim.
Kevin · April 17th, 2015
No Immediate Plans for a Lexus LF-SA Production City Car
According to Green Car Reports interview with Lexus International executive vice-president Mark Templin, there are no current plans to build a Lexus city car based on the LF-SA concept.
Kevin · April 16th, 2015
Report: Lexus Plug-in Hybrid Unlikely
Green Car Reports spoke with Lexus International executive vice-president Mark Templin about the potential of a Lexus plug-in hybrid.
Kevin · April 15th, 2015
Reminder: Lexus RC F Remote Control Car Giveaway is Next Week!
There’s only one week left until a lucky Lexus Enthusiast premium member wins their very own Apex Lexus RC F remote control car!
Kevin · April 15th, 2015
CarAdvice Comparison: The Lexus NX 200t vs. BMW X3 xDrive28i
In a CarAdvice comparison test between the Lexus NX 200t F SPORT and BMW X3 xDrive28i, reviewer Matt Campbell found the contest too close to call.
Kevin · April 15th, 2015
Lexus Europe Sales Up 37% in First Quarter of 2015
Lexus Europe has reported its best-ever first quarter sales with 15,753 total units sold between January and March.
Kevin · April 14th, 2015
Chris Harris Slams Lexus F Performance Brand
In his latest editorial on Jalopnik, Chris Harris attacks the Lexus F performance brand and its apparent lack of focus.
Kevin · April 13th, 2015
Matte White Lexus LF-SA Concept Debuts at Milan Design Week
A special edition matte white Lexus LF-SA concept made its debut today at Milan Design Week
Kevin · April 13th, 2015
Lexus China Announces Two Special Edition CT 200h Models
Two limited edition CT 200h trims have been released: The Chocolate edition and the Dark Knight edition.
Kevin · April 12th, 2015
Video: The Lexus RC F at Top Speed
Here’s French magazine Option Auto pushing the Lexus RC F to its top speed of 277km/hour (172mph).
Kevin · April 10th, 2015
New Lexus GAZOO Racing Program Announced
Toyota has announced that all company racing programs will be united under the GAZOO Racing banner.
Kevin · April 10th, 2015
New Lexus ES to Debut at Auto Shanghai on April 20th
Lexus has announced the new ES will debut on April 20th at Auto Shanghai, and have released a first teaser image to prove it.
Kevin · April 9th, 2015
Review: The 2015 Lexus NX 200t F SPORT in Miami
Lexus Enthusiast has just launched a new review section on our forums, and to kick things off, site administrator Mike Forsythe has published an extensive writeup on the NX 200t F SPORT.
Kevin · April 9th, 2015
What Do Current Lexus RX Owners Think of the New Design?
WardsAuto has an interview with Lexus USA general manager Jeff Bracken on the 2016 next-generation RX and what the new design means for existing owners.
Kevin · April 9th, 2015
Success of Lexus NX Means Possible Inventory Shortage in USA
The Lexus NX could be in short supply in the USA as demand outstrips available inventory.
Kevin · April 8th, 2015
Member Giveaway: Win a Lexus RC F Remote Control Car!
April is going to be a big month here at *Lexus Enthusiast*, and we're going to start off with a very special giveaway for our premium members.
Kevin · April 7th, 2015
Next-Generation Lexus SC Flagship Coupe to Debut Next Year?
The latest issue of Car & Driver has new information on the rumored Lexus SC coupe based on the LF-LC concept.
Kevin · April 7th, 2015
KeePer TOM’S Lexus RC F Team Wins 2015 Super GT Round 1
The KeePer TOM'S RC F racing team of Andrea Caldarelli & Ryo Hirakawa have won the GT500 class in the first round of the 2015 Super GT season.
Kevin · April 6th, 2015
2016 Lexus RX to Feature Long-Lasting Michelin Premier Tires
When it arrives at US dealerships later this year, the 2016 Lexus RX will feature a new Michelin tire that wears in a way that maintains its grip.
Kevin · April 6th, 2015
Uncertain Future for the Lexus GX & LX Models
In an interview with Autoblog, Lexus International executive vice president discusses the future of the GX & LX models.
Kevin · April 3rd, 2015
Three-Row Lexus RX to Debut Next Year?
Autoblog drops a new rumor about a three-row seven-seat crossover arriving in 2016.
Kevin · April 2nd, 2015