Lexus Faces Difficult Challenges in China
Bloomberg has an article investigating the difficulties Lexus faces in China.
Kevin · July 22nd, 2013
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Lexus Enthusiast Now on Instagram
While on the topic of Instagram, Lexus Enthusiast has recently started posting on the photo-sharing site with the username LexusNews.
Kevin · July 22nd, 2013
Lexus & 212 Instagram Photographers Create Collaborative Film
A couple weeks back, Lexus brought together 212 Instagrammers to photograph the 2014 Lexus IS F SPORT at Angels Stadium in Anaheim.
Kevin · July 22nd, 2013
Stunning Lexus LFA Desktop Wallpaper
Jalopnik has just posted an absolutely gorgeous photo of the Lexus LFA from photographer Seagram Pearce.
Kevin · July 21st, 2013
Lexus Enthusiast Reader Survey
Complete the first-ever reader survey for a chance to win a prize pack!
Kevin · July 18th, 2013
Lexus Waits for Next-Generation Battery Technology to Power Hybrids
Lexus will not be switching to lithium-ion batteries to power their hybrids, and will instead continue to use nickel-metal hydride batteries.
Kevin · July 18th, 2013
Video: 2015 Lexus RC F Prototype on Nürburgring
Sit back, crank your speakers, and get ready to watch the camouflaged Lexus RC F prototype carve up the Nürburgring.
Kevin · July 17th, 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
Lexus RC F Coupe Prototype Racing on Nürburgring
The Lexus RC F prototype has been spotted on the Nürburgring in Germany.
Kevin · July 17th, 2013
Lexus RC Coupe Interior Reveals Next-Generation Remote Touch System?
The interior of the Lexus RC F prototype has also been photographed alongside the exterior.
Kevin · July 16th, 2013
Lexus RC Coupe to Debut at Tokyo Motor Show, High Performance RC F to Follow in Detroit
According to Automotive News, Lexus will debut the new RC coupe at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show.
Kevin · July 16th, 2013
Lexus GS F Prototype Spotted!
See the photo above? At first glance, it appears to be another spy shot of the recently spotted RC F prototype, but zoom in on the right side of the image and it may very well be a GS F.
Kevin · July 15th, 2013
Lexus RC F Coupe Prototype Spotted in Europe
The day has finally come — a Lexus RC F prototype has been spotted by the folks over at Leftlane News.
Kevin · July 15th, 2013
New Details on the Lexus F SPORT Road Bike
Hans Greimel of Automotive News has an article with new details on the Lexus F SPORT road bicycle.
Kevin · July 14th, 2013
Is Lexus Preparing a Turbocharged V6 Engine for the Next F Model?
The Lexus IS F’s V8 engine is unlikely to be used in the car’s eventual replacement, according to a Motor Report interview with Lexus IS Chief Engineer Junichiro Furuyama.
Kevin · July 12th, 2013
2014 Lexus IS Configurator Now on USA Website
For anyone in the USA interested in a 2014 IS: Lexus has just posted their online configurator to help you build the exact car you want.
Kevin · July 12th, 2013
Wald International Releases Lexus LX Black Bison Body Kit
Japanese tuner Wald International has just released a Black Bison body kit for the updated 2013 Lexus LX 570.
Kevin · July 11th, 2013
Top Gear Australia Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS
Let’s end today’s Top Gear focus with a review of the 2014 Lexus IS from Top Gear Australia.
Kevin · July 10th, 2013
Jeremy Clarkson’s Daughter Drives Lexus RX 450h Across Africa
While on the topic of Jeremy Clarkson & Lexus, his daughter Emily recently travelled across Africa in a RX 450h, and has written about the journey for The Sunday Times.
Kevin · July 10th, 2013
The Stig from Top Gear: Lexus LFA is the Best Car in the World
Jeremy Clarkson shared an interesting tidbit during his review of the new Ferrari F12 in the latest episode of Top Gear.
Kevin · July 10th, 2013
What’s Next for Lexus?
According to a Drive interview with IS chief engineer Junichi Furuyama, Lexus continues to weigh their options regarding their next vehicle.
Kevin · July 9th, 2013
2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT Featured on Robb Report Best of the Best List
The Robb Report has named the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT to their annual Best of the Best list, joining sedans like the Aston Martin Rapide S & Audi S8.
Kevin · July 9th, 2013
Lexus Explains Decision to Discontinue Diesel Engines
Australian website Car Advice has a statement from Lexus IS chief engineer Junichi Furuyama on why the IS diesel was discontinued in favor of the new IS 300h hybrid.
Kevin · July 9th, 2013
New Lexus RC F Rendering from BEST CAR
Japanese magazine BEST CAR has made an attempt at the possible Lexus RC F with a new rendering.
Kevin · July 8th, 2013
Two Lexus IS Commercials from Europe
Lexus Europe has released two more commercials for the 2014 IS.
Kevin · July 7th, 2013
Dropped 2014 Lexus IS F SPORT by Air Runner
ACC Inc. have installed their Air Runner air suspension on the new 2014 Lexus IS, and it makes for quite the look.
Kevin · July 5th, 2013
Video: Black & Yellow Bumblebee Lexus LFA
JM Custom Creations, the customized car division of JM Lexus in Florida, has done up Lexus LFA #425 in a crazy black & yellow striped pattern.
Kevin · July 4th, 2013
More Details on the Lexus INTERSECT Gallery in Tokyo
Lexus will be opening three INTERSECT gallery spaces over the next year, with first one set to open later this summer in Tokyo.
Kevin · July 4th, 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 Now the Third Most Sought-After Luxury Automotive Brand in China
According to the World Luxury Index China 2013 report, Lexus has leapfrogged Mercedes Benz to become the third most sought-after luxury automotive brand in China.
Kevin · July 3rd, 2013
Confirmed: Larry Ellison is a Lexus LFA Owner
In a recent WSJ article about his purchase of an Hawaii island, Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison confirms that he’s a LFA owner.
Kevin · July 3rd, 2013
Lexus USA Releases Two New IS Commercials
Lexus USA has released two new IS commercials today.
Kevin · July 2nd, 2013
Lexus June 2013 Sales Report
Lexus USA has reported 21,355 total sales for June 2013, a 10.8% improvement over last year.
Kevin · July 2nd, 2013
Lexus Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle in 2015?
Bloomberg is reporting that Lexus may be getting a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle as early as next year.
Kevin · July 2nd, 2013
Lexus IS F CCS-R Races in Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Ken Gushi and the Lexus IS F CCS-R finished 65th overall and first in the Exhibition class at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this weekend.
Kevin · July 1st, 2013
Lexus to Bring Back the SC Nameplate?
In their latest issue, Japanese magazine BEST CAR suggests that Lexus may bring back the SC nameplate, and have created a new rendering to illustrate the possibilities.
Kevin · July 1st, 2013
Lexus Europe Releases Interactive IS Commercial
Lexus Europe has produced a multi-step interactive movie for the new IS, and it’s a technical tour-de-force worth seeing.
Kevin · June 28th, 2013
Final Lexus Short Film A Better Tomorrow Now Online
The fifth and final Lexus Short Films feature has been posted on Youtube — this is A Better Tomorrow, directed by Mitsuyo Miyazaki.
Kevin · June 27th, 2013
Editorial: Lexus Should Build Its Own GT 86 Sports Coupe
From the moment it was introduced at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, the Toyota GT 86/Scion FR-S has kept one question on my mind — should Lexus build its own version of the sports coupe?
Kevin · June 27th, 2013
The Story of the Lexus Spindle Grille
The Lexus International website has a engaging BEYOND magazine feature that tells the story of the spindle grille.
Kevin · June 27th, 2013
Wald Releases Lexus LS F SPORT Executive Line Body Kit
Japanese tuner Wald International has released an Executive Line body kit for the 2013 Lexus LS.
Kevin · June 26th, 2013
Lexus Korea Creates Two Interactive Experiences for the Seoul Motor Show
For the Seoul Motor Show this past April, design firm designfever created two interactive experiences for the Lexus Korea display.
Kevin · June 26th, 2013
Motor Trend Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS 350 AWD
Motor Trend has just posted up a review of the 2014 Lexus IS 350 AWD, and there’s plenty of positives.
Kevin · June 26th, 2013
Lexus NX Compact Crossover to Get 2.0L Turbo Four-Cylinder Engine
With the new Lexus IS starting to arrive at dealerships, the mainstream automotive press have shifted their focus to the upcoming Lexus compact crossover.
Kevin · June 25th, 2013
Formula One Champion Alan Jones Drives the 2014 Lexus IS
Former Formula One champion Alan Jones had a chance to drive the new Lexus IS at the Sydney Motorsports Park, and had plenty of positive things to say.
Kevin · June 25th, 2013
Imagining a 2014 Lexus IS Convertible
The RM Design Blog has created a rendering of the next-generation Lexus IS convertible.
Kevin · June 24th, 2013
Lexus Camouflaged Compact Crossover Spotted
For reasons unknown, Lexus has camouflaged their “lifted CT” compact crossover mule, and Autoblog has the photos to prove it.
Kevin · June 23rd, 2013
Lexus IS Ad Campaign = Illuminati Plot?
Website Prison Planet has a very interesting critique of the new Lexus USA IS commercials, suggesting the new ad campaign is “filled with Illuminati symbolism.”
Kevin · June 21st, 2013
Fourth Lexus Short Film Pupil Post Online
The fourth Lexus Short Films feature has been posted on Youtube — this is Pupil, directed by Chan Chung Ki.
Kevin · June 20th, 2013
The Real Story Behind the Infamous Lexus GTE Racecar
After two years of rumor & speculation, Racecar Engineering has finally discovered the full story behind the infamous Lexus LFA GTE racecar developed by Toyota Motorsports.
Kevin · June 20th, 2013
Lexus Canada IS Commercial: Intensity
Lexus Canada have released their commercial for the 2014 IS, and it’s called Intensity for good reason
Kevin · June 20th, 2013
Lexus CT 200h Sedan Spotted?
A Motor Trend editor spotted a mystery prototype in Southern California, and noting its similarity to the Lexus HS 250h, believes it to be an early version of a CT 200h sedan.
Kevin · June 19th, 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
Lexus LX Adventures from the Baja 500
John Dohrmann from Lexus advertising agency Team One joined Joe Bacal’s crew during the Baja 500 a couple weeks back, and has now written about his experience.
Kevin · June 19th, 2013
The Legacy of the Lexus LFA (Plus Two Desktop Wallpapers)
For the latest edition of Lexus Magazine, I was asked to write about the legacy of the LFA.
Kevin · June 18th, 2013
Interview with Lexus Design Chief Tokuo Fukuichi
Lexus UK has posted an interview with Lexus Design Chief Tokuo Fukuichi, who talks about his influences in deciding how Lexus should be styled.
Kevin · June 18th, 2013
2014 Lexus CT 200h Update on the Way?
The CT 200h is one of only two models in the Lexus lineup that has yet to be upgraded to the full spindle design.
Kevin · June 17th, 2013
Video: New Lexus IS Track Testing
The video from the 2014 Lexus IS website that I raved about earlier is now on Youtube.
Kevin · June 16th, 2013
2014 Lexus IS Commercial from Lexus Europe
After watching the Lexus USA’s two commercials for the new 2014 IS, up next is Lexus Europe
Kevin · June 14th, 2013
Lexus Looking for 14,000 Fans to Sign IS F CCS-R
There’s only a couple weeks left before Ken Gushi & the IS F CCS-R make their way to Colorado Springs for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, and Lexus is looking to add your name to the team roster.
Kevin · June 14th, 2013
Third Lexus Short Film Swimming in Air Posted Online
The third Lexus Short Films feature has been posted on Youtube.
Kevin · June 13th, 2013
2014 Lexus IS Commercials: Color Shift & Crowd
Lexus USA has released two new commercials for the 2014 IS today.
Kevin · June 13th, 2013
The Lexus CT 200h CCS-R
Montreal dealership Spinelli Lexus Pointe-Claire has wrapped up a CT 200h F SPORT in the style of the IS F CCS-R.
Kevin · June 13th, 2013
Lexus USA Updates 2014 IS Website
In advance of the car’s arrival in dealerships, Lexus USA has updated their website with the 2014 IS.
Kevin · June 12th, 2013
BMWBlog Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT
While on the topic of BMW & Lexus, enthusiast website BMWBlog has just reviewed the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT.
Kevin · June 12th, 2013
AMCI Testing Comparison: Lexus GS 350 F SPORT vs. BMW 535i M Sport
AMCI Testing, one of the most respected independent automotive testing companies in the world, has conducted a comparison between the Lexus GS 350 F SPORT & BMW 535i M Sport.
Kevin · June 12th, 2013
What’s the Song in Lexus’ Latest Commercial?
The new Lexus STEPS commercial has generated a lot of discussion, and one of the big questions was “Who sings that song?”
Kevin · June 11th, 2013
The Future of Lexus F & F SPORT
Singapore’s SGCarMart recently sat down with Lexus Asia Pacific’s general manager of marketing Kirk Edmondson, and the future of F SPORT was brought up.
Kevin · June 11th, 2013