Poll: What Type of Concept will Lexus Reveal Next Week?
It’s still a mystery just what Lexus will reveal, so let’s put it to a vote.
Kevin · September 12th, 2012
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Lexus Teams Up With Japanese Photographers for 2013 RX Photo Shoot
For the new 2013 RX, Lexus Japan enlisted photographers Maco Azuma & Ogawa Yoshifumi to help publicize the updated SUV.
Kevin · September 12th, 2012
Drive Time Reviews the 2013 Lexus LX 570
Drive Time with Steve Hammes has published a video review of the 2013 Lexus LX 570, and it’s a thorough and informative overview of the newly updated SUV.
Kevin · September 11th, 2012
Lexus IS-R Race Car in the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic Lexus distributor Delta Comercial has built the Lexus IS-R, an IS-based race car that’s doing very well in this year’s Dominican Touring Series.
Kevin · September 11th, 2012
Lexus GS Accessories from Japan
There's an extensive selection of JDM accessories for the fourth-generation GS — here’s the full OEM collection.
Kevin · September 11th, 2012
New CT 200h Commercial from Lexus UK
The Lexus CT -- where even a tiny drop of gas goes a long way.
Kevin · September 11th, 2012
Lexus Compact Crossover Spotted?
Shortly after the announcement that Lexus would debut a new concept car at this month’s Paris Motor Show, Leftlane News posted spy photos of what they claim is a camouflaged Lexus compact crossover.
Kevin · September 10th, 2012
Driving the 2013 Lexus GS 350
Even though I’ve been driving the GS since the beginning of the summer, in some ways the character of a car can only be discovered with an extended journey.
Kevin · September 9th, 2012
New Lexus Concept to debut at Paris Motor Show
Lexus has announced that a new concept car will debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show on September 27th, with information and photos released ten days before on September 17th.
Kevin · September 7th, 2012
Three More 2013 Lexus ES Commercials
The 2013 Lexus ES marketing campaign kicked off this week with a brand new commercial, and now three additional commercials have been released.
Kevin · September 7th, 2012
More Spy Shots of the Camouflaged 2014 Lexus IS
More photos of the camouflaged Lexus IS have surfaced by way of UK website GMotors.
Kevin · September 6th, 2012
Lexus IS-C Body Kit from Aimgain
Japanese tuner Aimgain has a Lexus IS-C body kit that really changes the look of the convertible.
Kevin · September 6th, 2012
Lexus First in J.D. Power’s Japan Initial Quality & Sales Satisfaction Studies
Lexus has topped two separate J.D. Power studies in Japan, scoring first in both Initial Quality and Sales Satisfaction.
Kevin · September 5th, 2012
Lexus Sales in August: A Deeper Look at the Numbers
August was a very good month for Lexus sales, but it’s not clear just how good without taking a deeper look at the numbers.
Kevin · September 5th, 2012
New 2013 Lexus ES Commercial
Lexus USA has released a new commercial for the 2013 ES.
Kevin · September 4th, 2012
Lexus August 2012 Sales Report
Lexus sales up 28.9%, beats BMW & Mercedes in August sales.
Kevin · September 4th, 2012
Insights from a Lexus Insider: Andrew Kirby Discusses Lexus Ideas Engine Results
The following is a message from Andrew Kirby, general manager of Lexus global product & marketing planning in Japan, who will be taking over for Karl Schlicht in addressing Lexus Enthusiast readers directly from time to time.
Kevin · September 4th, 2012
Lexus LFA Roadster Spotted Again in Japan
The mystery Japanese Lexus LFA roadster first seen in January has been spotted again on an unidentified racetrack.
Kevin · September 3rd, 2012
Lexus GS Summer Road Trip
It’s the last weekend of summer, and Lexus Magazine has published the story of my GS 350 road trip from Ottawa to Montreal.
Kevin · September 2nd, 2012
Camouflaged 2014 Lexus IS Spotted?
A camouflaged Lexus sedan — most likely the next-generation IS — has been spotted in California.
Kevin · September 2nd, 2012
Video of the Chrome Lexus LFA
The chromed-up Lexus LFA from Australia has been spotted on the streets of Brisbane.
Kevin · August 31st, 2012
Lexus Spindle Grille Family Portrait
Spotted this new Lexus family group shot on the Lexus Spain weblog.
Kevin · August 30th, 2012
Lexus GS 350 F SPORT Pace Car in Australia
The 2013 Lexus GS 350 F SPORT has become the permanent safety car at the Sydney Motorsport Park in Australia.
Kevin · August 30th, 2012
Is Lexus Planning a CT Spin-off?
Back in June, WardsAuto interviewed Lexus general manager Mark Templin about the CT 200h, and found out some interesting details.
Kevin · August 29th, 2012
Interview with Lexus IS F Chief Engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi
A crew from Club Lexus attended the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb earlier this month, and had a chance to chat with IS F Chief Engineer, Yukihiko Yaguchi, about the future of the Lexus F brand.
Kevin · August 29th, 2012
Autoweek Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 350 AWD
The Autoweek editors have driven the 2013 Lexus GS, and found it very easy to live with, praising the interior across the board.
Kevin · August 29th, 2012
Lexus Summer Trip: A Visit to Lexus Laval in Quebec
While driving through Quebec on my GS summer road trip, I stopped at Lexus Laval in Laval, a city just north of Montreal.
Kevin · August 28th, 2012
Update on Google’s Self-Driving Lexus RX 450h
Google has added a number of Lexus RX 450hs to their self-driving car fleet, and recently published an update on their official blog.
Kevin · August 28th, 2012
Photo Gallery from Lexus LFA Owners Meet
Lexus has published an extensive Facebook photo gallery from the last week’s LFA owners meet.
Kevin · August 27th, 2012
New Lexus LF-LC Concept to Debut in Australia
Lexus will debut a new version of the LF-LC concept at the 2012 Sydney Motor Show, and has released the first teaser image.
Kevin · August 27th, 2012
2013 Lexus ES 300h Commercial from China
Here’s something different — check out this 2013 Lexus ES 300h commercial from China.
Kevin · August 27th, 2012
Details on the 2013 Lexus IS F Suspension Changes
For the third year in a row, Lexus has revised the IS F suspension with the 2013 model, focusing on further improvements to turn-in response and dynamics.
Kevin · August 27th, 2012
Video: Fourteen Lexus LFAs at Laguna Seca
Let's get the weekend started with this video of fourteen Lexus LFAs racing together at *Laguna Seca*.
Kevin · August 25th, 2012
2013 Lexus CT 200h Announced
The 2013 Lexus CT 200h has been announced by Lexus USA with minimal changes.
Kevin · August 24th, 2012
Lexus Electric Scooter?
Influenced by the Lexus L-FINESSE design language, designer Goldberg Boris has devised the CT-S electric scooter.
Kevin · August 24th, 2012
TOM’S Developing New Lexus RX Body Kit
Official Lexus tuner TOM’S has started work on a new aero kit for the 2013 RX.
Kevin · August 24th, 2012
2013 Lexus ES Now Available on USA & Canada Websites
Both Lexus Canada & Lexus USA have both updated their websites with the 2013 ES 350 & ES 300h.
Kevin · August 23rd, 2012
Lexus LFA Owners Meet in California Today
There's a Lexus LFA owners meet happening at the *Laguna Seca Raceway* in California today.
Kevin · August 23rd, 2012
Lexus LFA Celebrates Five Years in the Nürburgring 24 Hour Race
2012 marked the fifth year that Gazoo Racing has raced the Lexus LFA in the Nürburgring 24 hour race, and to mark the occasion, a video tribute has been released.
Kevin · August 22nd, 2012
EVO Magazine: Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Engine “doesn’t feel as special as” Lexus LFA V10
"...we wouldn't like to say which is the more involving drivers' car without trying them back to back. The LFA is really that good."
Kevin · August 22nd, 2012
Lexus Second Overall in American Customer Satisfaction Index
The American Customer Service Index released their annual automotive customer satisfaction report today, and Lexus has placed second overall with 89 points, just one point behind Lincoln.
Kevin · August 22nd, 2012
2013 Lexus ES 350 iPad App
Lexus USA has released a new iPad app for the 2013 ES 350, and it’s great for exploring the new sedan in a very unique way.
Kevin · August 21st, 2012
Video: Lexus LFA & LF-LC Concept Together
Hope you’re ready for this — for the first time ever, here’s some footage of the Lexus LFA & the LF-LC concept out for a drive together.
Kevin · August 21st, 2012
Photo: Black Lexus LFA, White Walls
Stumbled on this great photo of Lexus LFA #209 by photographer Dan Landon.
Kevin · August 21st, 2012
Will Lexus be the #1 U.S. Luxury Auto Brand in 2013?
In a recent interview with Wards Auto, Toyota USA president Jim Lentz makes a bold prediction regarding Lexus sales in the USA.
Kevin · August 20th, 2012
Lexus Compact Crossover Rendering from Japan [Updated]
By way of Club Lexus, an unknown Japanese magazine has attempted to render the much-rumored Lexus compact crossover.
Kevin · August 20th, 2012
Autobild Comparison: Lexus GS 450h vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 5 vs. Infiniti M35h
For the first time in its history, German magazine Autobild has named a Lexus as the top model in a comparison, with the GS 450h beating out the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 and Infiniti M35h in a hybrid showdown.
Kevin · August 19th, 2012
Next Generation Lexus IS F to use Turbocharged V6?
Autoblog has gotten into the rumor game with talk that the next-generation Lexus IS F will use a twin-turbo V6.
Kevin · August 17th, 2012
2013 Lexus ES 300h on 20″ CEC Wheels
Perhaps inspired by its arrival in dealerships, CEC Wheels has put together some mockups of the 2013 Lexus ES 300h on some 20″ rims.
Kevin · August 17th, 2012
Six More Reviews of the 2013 Lexus LS
Last Friday, I linked to the first round of 2013 Lexus LS reviews, and now it’s time for six more reviews of the new Lexus flagship sedan.
Kevin · August 16th, 2012
Lexus General Manager Mark Templin Discusses Future Models
Lexus global general manager Mark Templin recently spoke with Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau about the future plans of the brand.
Kevin · August 15th, 2012
Video: Ken Gushi & the Lexus IS F CCS-R Climb Pikes Peak
From the weekend race at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, here’s footage of Ken Gushi and the IS F CCS-R on their run up the mountain
Kevin · August 15th, 2012
More Official Photos of the 2013 Lexus LS 460
As I continue to work away on the second part of my 2013 Lexus LS preview, here’s a new round of official LS 460 photos.
Kevin · August 15th, 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
2012 Lexus IS 250 & ES 350 Included in New IIHS Crash Test Results
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the USA has introduced a new crash safety test simulating an off-center accident, and the results after testing eleven mid-size luxury automobiles were not good.
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 Canada Announces 2013 ES Pricing
Lexus Canada has announced pricing for the new 2013 ES — the ES 350 will start at $39,500 CAD, $2,650 less than the outgoing model, and the ES 300h will start at $43,900.
Kevin · August 13th, 2012
Lexus HS Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Prototype Spotted!
A Lexus HS hydrogen fuel-cell prototype has been spotted in Death Valley by *CAR Magazine* spy photographers.
Kevin · August 13th, 2012
Lexus Summer Road Trip: CT 200h in Black & White
Some desktop wallpapers of the 2012 Lexus CT 200h in black & white.
Kevin · August 13th, 2012
Lexus IS F CCS-R Races in Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Today
Today, Ken Gushi and the Lexus IS F CCS-R take on the *Pikes Peak International Hill Climb*, and you can follow along with the Lexus Twitter account or watch live on the PPIHC website (warning -- Ken's run starts in ten minutes).
Kevin · August 12th, 2012
2013 Lexus LS Preview
Earlier this week, I was invited to Palo Alto, California to drive the 2013 Lexus LS, and in the first part of my review, let's get into a technical overview.
Kevin · August 11th, 2012
First Reviews of the 2013 Lexus LS
Over the last couple weeks, automotive journalists from around the world have streamed through Palo Alto, California, to drive the new 2013 LS, and today, the very first reviews are coming in.
Kevin · August 10th, 2012
Pearl White Lexus LFA #379 on the Road
Photographer Ming Ho had an opportunity to shoot the Lexus LFA #379, and here’s a sample of the results.
Kevin · August 9th, 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
2013 Lexus GS Now Available in Forza 4 Videogame
The 2013 Lexus GS 350 F SPORT has been added to XBox videogame Forza 4 as part of the August Playseat Car Pack.
Kevin · August 9th, 2012
Ken Gushi & Lexus IS F CCS-R Race Pikes Peak This Weekend
After a month-long delay caused by a wildfire in Colorado, Ken Gushi & the Lexus IS F CCS-R are set to race in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this weekend.
Kevin · August 8th, 2012
2013 Lexus LS Desktop Wallpapers
*Lexus Europe* has released two very nice photos of the 2013 LS.
Kevin · August 7th, 2012
More Photos of the 2013 Lexus LS 600hL
The Car Fanatics Flickr account has a great photo gallery of the 2013 Lexus LS 600hL that debuted last week in San Francisco.
Kevin · August 6th, 2012