Lexus October 2012 Sales Report
Lexus USA has reported total sales of 19,850 for October 2012, a 9.7% improvement over last year.
Kevin · November 1st, 2012
Latest News
Lexus Trademarks NX 200t & NX 300h for Upcoming Compact Crossover
Big news today — Lexus has trademarked NX 200t & NX 300h in the USA, Canada, and Australia, giving the very first details about the much-rumored Lexus compact crossover.
Kevin · November 1st, 2012
Imagining a Lexus Compact Crossover
Hot on the heels of their 2014 Lexus IS rendering, CAR Magazine has taken a shot at imagining a sub-RX compact crossover.
Kevin · November 1st, 2012
Lexus Top Luxury Brand in Consumer Reports Reliability Study
Lexus was the top luxury brand in the Consumer Reports annual new car reliability survey, ranking third overall just behind Scion & Toyota.
Kevin · October 31st, 2012
Live Coverage from SEMA 2012
The 2012 SEMA show starts today in Las Vegas, and I’ll be here covering the Lexus display.
Kevin · October 30th, 2012
No Lexus Compact Crossover Until 2017?
According to Lexus Australia CEO Tony Cramb, a sub-RX compact crossover could be five years away.
Kevin · October 29th, 2012
New Lexus LS Commercials
Lexus USA has released two new commercials for the 2013 Lexus LS, and they’re pretty awesome.
Kevin · October 29th, 2012
Toyota 75th Anniversary Exhibition in Japan
The Toyota Automotive Museum in Japan has just opened a special exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary of the brand, and Gazoo has released a video tour of the featured vehicles.
Kevin · October 29th, 2012
Supercharged Lexus GS 350 Coming to SEMA
A supercharged Lexus GS 350 F SPORT by VIP Auto Salon will also be debuting this week at SEMA.
Kevin · October 28th, 2012
Video: Racing the Lexus LFA Against a Business Jet
A couple weeks back, the Lexus LFA Nürburgring edition was in an unusual race against an Eclipse 500 business jet — here’s a video feature from the event.
Kevin · October 26th, 2012
2013 Lexus GS on 20-Inch Vossen CV7 Wheels
Vossen Wheels has released new photos of the 2013 Lexus GS on 20-inch VVS-CV7s.
Kevin · October 26th, 2012
Imagining the Next-Generation 2014 Lexus IS
Is this what the next-generation Lexus IS will look like?
Kevin · October 25th, 2012
Lexus Looks to Boost Hybrid Sales in North America
Automotive News reports that Lexus is looking to double hybrid sales in North America.
Kevin · October 25th, 2012
LA Times Reviews the 2013 Lexus LS 460 F SPORT
David Undercoffler from The LA Times has reviewed the 2013 Lexus LS 460 F SPORT, praising the “timely and well-chosen design updates inside and out” and calling the car “a well-executed mid-life adjustment”.
Kevin · October 25th, 2012
SEMA 2012: Project Lexus LS F SPORT by Five Axis
Frequent Lexus tuner Five Axis will be bringing a modified LS 460 F SPORT to SEMA next week.
Kevin · October 24th, 2012
Next-Generation 2014 Lexus IS Confirmed for Detroit Auto Show
According to Motor Report, Lexus Australia CEO Tony Cramb has confirmed that the next-generation 2014 IS sedan will debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
Kevin · October 24th, 2012
Lexus LS F SPORT Photo Gallery from Japan
Lexus Japan has teamed up with high-profile fashion photographer Camilla Akrans for a LS F SPORT photo gallery.
Kevin · October 24th, 2012
Lexus LF-CC Concept Coming to SEMA
The Lexus LF-CC concept will be making its North American debut at SEMA next week, joining the jet-racing Lexus LFA Nürburgring & IS F CCS-R race car at the Lexus booth.
Kevin · October 23rd, 2012
Photo Gallery: Matte Black Lexus CT 200h
While at the Northern California Evolution Meet at Lexus of Sacramento last month, photographer Philip Isidro had a chance to do a night photo shoot with a matte black CT 200h.
Kevin · October 23rd, 2012
A Closer Look at the Lexus LF-LC Blue Concept
When Lexus introduced the LF-LC Blue last week at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney, it wasn’t just the colors that were changed from the original concept.
Kevin · October 23rd, 2012
Photo Gallery: Lexus GS Interior at Night
As my time with the 2013 Lexus GS 350 AWD comes to an end, I was finally able to accurately photograph the interior at night in my latest gallery.
Kevin · October 22nd, 2012
Lexus LS 600hL Named the Quietest Car in Britain
The Lexus LS 600hL has been named the quietest car in Britain — according to a Which? Car study, the interior noise in an LS hybrid is just 63.3 decibels, the same volume as the average conversation.
Kevin · October 22nd, 2012
New 2013 Lexus LS L-Select Customization Program in Japan
L-Select is the Lexus LS customization program available only in Japan, and it’s been updated for the new 2013 LS model.
Kevin · October 22nd, 2012
2013 Lexus LS Arriving at U.S. Dealerships
Weeks ahead of its expected November debut, the 2013 Lexus LS has started arriving at dealerships in the USA.
Kevin · October 21st, 2012
Lexus LS 400 Honored in Car Magazine’s 50 Greatest Cars of the Past Fifty Years
Car Magazine has put together a list of the 50 greatest cars of the past fifty years, and the first-generation Lexus LS 400 placed 40th overall.
Kevin · October 19th, 2012
Video of the Lexus LF-LC Blue Concept
Along with the photo gallery, a video of the Lexus LF-LC Blue concept was also released.
Kevin · October 18th, 2012
Lexus LF-LC Blue Concept Photo Gallery
Now that we’ve read the press release about the Lexus LF-LC Blue concept that debuted in Australia earlier today, let’s jump to the full photo gallery.
Kevin · October 18th, 2012
Lexus to be Profitable in Europe by 2015
Automotive News reports that Lexus sales in Europe are expected to push into profitable territory by 2015.
Kevin · October 17th, 2012
Autoguide Reviews the 2013 Lexus RX 350 F SPORT
Autoguide has released a video review of the 2013 Lexus RX 350 F SPORT, and it’s a very nice overview of the SUV’s new performance package.
Kevin · October 17th, 2012
New Lexus LS F SPORT Video from Japan
The new 2013 Lexus LS debuted in Japan this week, and there’s a new LS 460 F SPORT video as part of the promotion.
Kevin · October 16th, 2012
Wall Street Journal Takes a Ride in Google’s Self-Driving Lexus RX 450h
The Wall Street Journal has taken a ride in the autonomous Lexus RX 450h in Google’s self-driving fleet, and does a good job of explaining how the technology works.
Kevin · October 16th, 2012
Self Driving Lexus LS 600hL Spotted in Michigan
A self-driving Lexus LS 600hL has been spotted just outside of the Toyota Technical Center in Michigan.
Kevin · October 15th, 2012
TRD Releases 2013 Lexus LS Body Kit
Just like Japanese tuner Modellista, official Lexus tuner TRD has released a body kit for the 2013 LS 460 F SPORT.
Kevin · October 15th, 2012
Lexus USA Releases 2013 LS Pricing
In preparation of its November arrival at dealerships nationwide, Lexus USA has released pricing for the 2013 LS -- here's a breakdown of the full range.
Kevin · October 15th, 2012
Short Video of the Lexus LFA AD-X Prototype
Is the Lexus LFA AD-X prototype going for a new Nürburgring record?
Kevin · October 14th, 2012
World’s First Pink Lexus LFA
In support of National Breast Cancer Awareness month, Australia’s Lexus of Brisbane dealership has wrapped the LFA in matte pink.
Kevin · October 12th, 2012
Consumer Reports Finds Issue with Emergency Trunk Release on 2013 Lexus ES & GS
In its testing of 2013 Lexus ES & GS, Consumer Reports has discovered that the emergency interior trunk escape lever can break when used improperly.
Kevin · October 12th, 2012
Modellista Releases Lexus LS Body Kit
Lexus Japan tuner Modellista has released a front lip, rear under-spoiler, quad exhausts, and 19-inch wheels for the 2013 LS.
Kevin · October 11th, 2012
Lexus Contest Winner Drives the Lexus LFA
The final video from last month’s #UnleashtheLFA contest has been released, with winner Mark Clemons riding & driving the Lexus LFA at Laguna Seca with race car driver Scott Pruett.
Kevin · October 11th, 2012
Winding Road Reviews the 2013 Lexus LS 460L AWD
inding Road has reviewed the 2013 Lexus LS 460L, and praise the interior for its quietness and craftsmanship, calling it “decidedly warmer and more personable than the competition.”
Kevin · October 11th, 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
Lexus CT to Get New Engine Option?
Also mentioned in last week’s news.com.au interview with the president of Lexus International, Kiyotaka Ise, was the possibility of a CT with a gas-only engine option.
Kevin · October 9th, 2012
Brilliant New Print Ad for the 2013 Lexus ES
This new print ad for the 2013 Lexus ES can only be described as super-awesome.
Kevin · October 9th, 2012
Matte Black Lexus GS by Wald International
Although it’s been featured before, Wald International has just released photos of their Lexus GS 350 show car in matte black, and it’s definitely worth taking another look at.
Kevin · October 9th, 2012
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Set to Race a Jet
This afternoon, a brand new Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition will racing an unusual opponent, when it goes up against the Eclipse 500 business jet at the Vance Brand Airport in Colorado.
Kevin · October 8th, 2012
Lexus LS 600h F SPORT Debuts at Paris Motor Show
Along with the much-discussed Lexus LF-CC concept, the LS 600h F SPORT also debuted at the Paris Motor Show.
Kevin · October 7th, 2012
Lexus CT 200h Places Second in Rallye Vert de Montréal Race
A Lexus CT 200h driven by Sebastien Kroetsch has placed second in Rallye Vert de Montréal, the only Canadian stop on the global FIA Alternative Energies Cup circuit. A Toyota Prius Plugin finished first.
Kevin · October 7th, 2012
Lexus Infotainment System to Get Upgrade Next Year?
Senior brand manager for Lexus Europe, Leonardo Carluccio, has shared details with AutomotiveIT about the future of infotainment in Lexus vehicles.
Kevin · October 7th, 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
No Lexus Coupe Until 2014?
A production coupe based on the Lexus LF-CC is still one to two years away, according to a news.com.au interview with the president of Lexus International, Kiyotaka Ise.
Kevin · October 4th, 2012
Camouflaged Next-Generation Lexus IS Spotted in Europe
The next-generation Lexus IS has been spotted again, this time in a eye-deceiving swirl-pattern body wrap.
Kevin · October 4th, 2012
Photos: Lexus LFA in the Service Bay
These Lexus LFA photos from Brazilian photographer Leo Sposito are absolutely stunning.
Kevin · October 3rd, 2012
2013 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
The 2013 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h have earned the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award, with good performance in moderate overlap frontal, side, rollover and rear impact evaluations.
Kevin · October 3rd, 2012
Lexus to Introduce New Coupe Model?
According to a CarAdvice interview with the president of Lexus International, Kiyotaka Ise, the LF-CC concept that debuted last week at the Paris Motor Show may be a preview of the next-generation IS and a brand new separate coupe model.
Kevin · October 2nd, 2012
Lexus September 2012 Sales Report
Lexus USA has reported total sales of 20,386 for September 2012, a 36% improvement over last year.
Kevin · October 2nd, 2012
Interview with Lexus Design General Manager Yo Hiruta
Lexus UK has published a brief interview with general manager of Lexus Design, Yo Hiruta, about the LF-CC concept and the evolution of L-Finesse design.
Kevin · October 2nd, 2012
Lexus to get Turbo-Charged Four-Cylinder Engine in 2014?
Last week at the Paris Motor Show, Lexus announced a new 2.5-liter hybrid engine that is set to be introduced into the lineup — now Toyota has released a couple more details.
Kevin · October 1st, 2012
A Close Shave with the Lexus LF-LC
Webcomic Stuck in Reverse has found another use for the Lexus LF-LC concept.
Kevin · October 1st, 2012
Jeremy Clarkson Reviews the Lexus LFA
The world-famous Jeremy Clarkson has finally driven the Lexus LFA, and by some miracle, he “loved it”.
Kevin · September 30th, 2012
Official Lexus LF-CC Photo Gallery
Along with all the live photos, the Lexus LF-CC’s debut at the Paris Auto Show also brought a new round of official images.
Kevin · September 29th, 2012
The Lexus LF-CC: Next-Generation IS or GS Coupe?
Ever since the Lexus LF-CC was announced, there’s been confusion about what production model it will eventually transform into.
Kevin · September 28th, 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
Video: Lexus LF-CC Designers Discuss the New Concept
Lexus has released a new video with LF-CC designers Takeshi Tanabe and Hidaeki Iida talking about their latest creation.
Kevin · September 27th, 2012
First Live Photos of the Lexus LF-CC Concept
The Lexus LF-CC coupe concept has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show, and the very first live photos have been published.
Kevin · September 27th, 2012
Imagining the Next-Generation Lexus IS Coupe
Just hours before the Lexus LF-CC coupe concept debuts at the Paris Motor Show, let’s take a look at what the concept could mean for the next-generation IS.
Kevin · September 26th, 2012
Virtual Test Drive of the 2013 Lexus ES 300h
*Winding Road* has posted an unusual but effective video featuring the 2013 ES 300h from the driver’s point-of-view.
Kevin · September 26th, 2012
Lexus Launches Ignition Project
In coordination with their 2013 ES marketing push, Lexus USA has launched the Ignition Project, a program that will fund four start-up technology projects based on Facebook user votes.
Kevin · September 26th, 2012