Production Lexus LF-LC Planned?
Automotive News is reporting that a production model based on the Lexus LF-LC concept is currently on track for development.
Kevin · July 16th, 2012
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What Comes After the Lexus LFA?
Putting the rumor of a million dollar LFA II to rest, but opening the door to all types of possibilities as to what comes next.
Kevin · July 16th, 2012
LX Mode Releases Lexus GS Accessories
Bedazzle your Lexus GS interior with these new accessories from Japanese tuner LX Mode.
Kevin · July 13th, 2012
Three Lexus LFAs Together in Australia
The folks over at Lexus of Brisbane in Australia have delivered another Lexus LFA, and sent over a photo of all three of the supercars that have come through their dealership.
Kevin · July 12th, 2012
Lexus Europe Reconsiders Hybrid-Only Plans
The director of Lexus Europe, said that customers still want the option of a petrol engine rather than a hybrid.
Kevin · July 12th, 2012
Black Amethyst Lexus LFA Arrives in USA
The first and only Black Amethyst Lexus LFA has arrived in the USA.
Kevin · July 11th, 2012
Interview with Two Lexus ES Designers
The Lexus Global website has an in-depth interview with Yasuo Kajino & Shinno Kato, two of the people responsible for the design of the 2013 ES.
Kevin · July 11th, 2012
Endless Motion: A Profile of Lexus Meister Shuichi Ozaki
Lexus Magazine has a profile on Shuichi Ozaki, who fine-tunes the driving experience of Lexus models using his 50 years of experience as…a surfer?
Kevin · July 10th, 2012
Taking the Lexus Takumi Origami Challenge
Mark Rechtin of Automotive News tries the Lexus origami challenge, a test given to Lexus manufacturing workers to gauge dexterity.
Kevin · July 10th, 2012
More Information on the 2013 Lexus LS
More information on the 2013 Lexus LS has been released.
Kevin · July 9th, 2012
More on 2013 Lexus ES Manufacturing
Reuters has updated their original story on the 2013 Lexus ES production launch with a quote from Toyota president Akio Toyoda.
Kevin · July 9th, 2012
New Lexus LS to Debut on July 30th
According to the *Lexus UK* Facebook page, the new Lexus LS is set to debut on July 30th in California.
Kevin · July 9th, 2012
TTAC Tours Lexus LFA Works Factory
Bertel Schmitt from TTAC was given unprecedented access to the Lexus LFA Works factory in Japan, and will be running a five-part series this week documenting the production of the Lexus supercar.
Kevin · July 9th, 2012
Hot Lexus LFA Videos
Nothing like a hot Sunday afternoon for watching videos.
Kevin · July 8th, 2012
2013 Lexus ES Manufacturing Starts in Japan
The 2013 Lexus ES started production today at the Miyagi Plant in Japan.
Kevin · July 6th, 2012
Lexus LS 430 Commercial: Holographic Virtual Reality
While digging around on Youtube, I stumbled onto this old Lexus LS 430 commercial and entered a new virtual world.
Kevin · July 6th, 2012
Pikes Peak Hill Climb Rescheduled for August 12
Ken Gushi and the IS F CCS-R have been confirmed for the new date.
Kevin · July 5th, 2012
Road & Track Drives the 2013 Lexus ES
Calvin Kim of Road & Track has shared his impressions of the 2013 Lexus ES, and it’s very positive.
Kevin · July 5th, 2012
Photo Gallery: Lexus GS Modern Art
As mentioned yesterday, I visited the Toronto Lexus Downtown dealership to take photos of long-term GS in their vehicle delivery area.
Kevin · July 4th, 2012
New 2014 Lexus IS Rumors from Australia
The Age in Australia has some new rumours regarding the next-generation Lexus IS.
Kevin · July 4th, 2012
Lexus June 2012 Sales Report
Lexus USA has reported total sales of 20,022 for June 2012, for a big jump of 79.0% over last year.
Kevin · July 3rd, 2012
2013 Lexus ES Configurator Now Online
While pricing has yet to be released, it’s now possible to virtually configure the 2013 ES 350 & ES 300h on the Lexus USA website.
Kevin · July 3rd, 2012
A Visit to Lexus Downtown in Toronto
Three months ago, I attended the grand opening of the Lexus Downtown dealership in Toronto and was very impressed by the facilities, so I decided to set up a visit.
Kevin · July 3rd, 2012
Confirmed: No Lexus LFA Special Editions Planned
Despite the two mystery prototypes currently racing around Nürburgring, Lexus has no special edition LFAs planned.
Kevin · July 2nd, 2012
Canibeat Features Super-Modified 1993 Lexus SC 300
*Canibeat* has a nice photo feature on Andrey Sokolov & his 1993 Lexus SC 300, which has been completely done up with an air suspension, SSR SP3 wheels, and a pile of other impressive mods.
Kevin · July 2nd, 2012
Pikes Peak Hill Climb Postponed Due to Colorado Wildfire
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, originally scheduled for next weekend, has been postponed until late summer due to wildfires in the Colorado Springs area.
Kevin · July 2nd, 2012
Second Mystery Lexus LFA Spotted in Germany
A second mystery Lexus LFA has been spotted outside of Nürburgring in Germany, with this one apparently sporting a AD-B decal.
Kevin · July 1st, 2012
BMW & Toyota Extend Strategic Partnership
Earlier today, Toyota & BMW signed on to an extended technical partnership that builds on their initial agreement from last year.
Kevin · June 29th, 2012
Advertising the Lexus GS Mark Levinson Sound System
Did the Lexus GS Mark Levinson stereo system wake up an entire suburb?
Kevin · June 29th, 2012
Lexus Minivan by Wald International
Japanese tuner Wald International has performed some badge engineering, converting the JDM Toyota Vellfire into a Lexus minivan.
Kevin · June 28th, 2012
Lexus Display at the Toronto Motorexpo
There’s one more day left to attend the Toronto Motorexpo, a giant (and free) motoring event where Lexus Canada has set up a display that includes the 2013 GS & RX.
Kevin · June 28th, 2012
CarAdvice Reviews the Lexus RX 270
While on the topic of the Lexus RX 270′s launch in Australia, Car Advice has a review of the 2.7L four-cylinder edition of the crossover.
Kevin · June 28th, 2012
Massive Photo Gallery of the 2013 Lexus RX Family
The 2013 edition of the Lexus RX has reached Australia.
Kevin · June 27th, 2012
Drive Compares the Lexus GS 250, Audi A6 2.0, BMW 520i & Mercedes E200
Drive has compared the Audi A6 2.0, BMW 520i, Mercedes-Benz E200 & Lexus GS 250, and named the GS the top choice for its balance of comfort and performance.
Kevin · June 27th, 2012
Video of the Mystery Lexus LFA AD-A
The mystery Lexus LFA AD-A has been caught on video.
Kevin · June 26th, 2012
Soul Meets Machine: Two Commercials from Lexus New Zealand
Lexus New Zealand has released two superb commercials for the 2013 GS.
Kevin · June 26th, 2012
Skipper Releases Front Lip Spoiler for Lexus GS F Sport
Japanese tuner Skipper has released a new front lip spoiler for the Lexus GS F SPORT.
Kevin · June 26th, 2012
Into the Wild: Photos of the 2013 Lexus RX F SPORT
While in Oregon to test-drive the 2013 Lexus ES, I had a chance to take the new RX 350 F SPORT out for a quick run.
Kevin · June 25th, 2012
Mystery Lexus LFA Spotted at Nürburgring
A Lexus LFA has been spotted on the Nürburgring sporting a number of unique modifications.
Kevin · June 25th, 2012
2013 Lexus GX 460 Announced
The Lexus GX 460 will remain unchanged for the 2013 model year.
Kevin · June 25th, 2012
Desktop Wallpaper: Lexus GS 450h Visits the Norwegian Mountains
Let’s start off the week with this scenic photo of the Lexus GS 450h F SPORT by photographer Knut Jenssen.
Kevin · June 25th, 2012
Mystery Lexus ES Spotted in California
Motor Trend spy photographers have spotted a mystery Lexus ES in California.
Kevin · June 24th, 2012
New Lexus LS to Debut This Year?
Leftlane News is reporting that the new Lexus LS will debut “within the next few months”.
Kevin · June 22nd, 2012
Lexus CT 200h Commercial: 42 Miles
Here’s the latest CT 200h commercial from Lexus USA.
Kevin · June 22nd, 2012
The New York Times Reviews the 2013 Lexus ES 300h
The New York Times has published a review of the 2013 Lexus ES 300h, praising it for “its thoughtful and surprisingly stylish execution”.
Kevin · June 21st, 2012
Lexus to Launch TMG Performance Sub-Brand?
The Age in Australia is reporting that Toyota Motorsport GmbH, or TMG, could become an official performance sub-brand for both Toyota & Lexus.
Kevin · June 21st, 2012
Lexus Tops 2012 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
For the second consecutive year, Lexus is the highest ranking brand in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study.
Kevin · June 21st, 2012
Photo Gallery: Lexus GS 250 in Austria
For the (recently completed) Lexus GS press launch in Austria, Lexus Europe released dozens of new photos of the fourth-generation sports sedan.
Kevin · June 20th, 2012
Lexus LFA Almost Sold Out
Two years since its launch, the Lexus LFA is in the final months of its 500-unit production run, and remaining inventory "is down to single digits", according to Tim Morrison, Lexus USA vice president of sales.
Kevin · June 20th, 2012
Two RX F Sport Commercials from Lexus Canada
Continuing our week of new commercials are these two RX F Sport spots from Lexus Canada.
Kevin · June 20th, 2012
Second Lexus GS Hybrid to Use V6 Engine?
Following up on news that the recently announced second Lexus GS hybrid will use a V6 engine, Just-Auto has a revealing interview with Lexus GS chief engineer Yoshihiko Kanamori.
Kevin · June 19th, 2012
Lexus IS Commercial: Famous Curves
Next up in the Lexus marketing blitz is this IS commercial from Lexus USA.
Kevin · June 18th, 2012
Twitter Q&A Tomorrow with Lexus IS F CCS-R Driver Ken Gushi
Just a quick note — Lexus IS F CCS-R driver Ken Gushi will be on Twitter tomorrow at 2pm ET/11am PT to answer questions about his upcoming race at Pikes Peak.
Kevin · June 18th, 2012
Lexus Considers Manufacturing ES in North America, Releases Regional Sales Estimates
WardsAuto spoke with Tim Morrison, Lexus USA’s vice president-sales and dealer development, about the increased pressure from dealerships for a North American-built ES.
Kevin · June 18th, 2012
Lexus RX F Sport Commercial: Progress Never Stops
A whole batch of new Lexus commercials have been released over the past couple days — let’s start with this RX F Sport commercial from Lexus UK.
Kevin · June 18th, 2012
Lexus GS 350 Summer Road Test Update: Six Weeks
I'm now six weeks into my summer-long road test of the 2013 Lexus GS 350, and with this increased familiarity, I've put together a list of ten things that have stood out so far.
Kevin · June 15th, 2012
Lexus IS F CCS-R Trial Run on Pikes Peak
As an example of what we can expect from the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in July, here’s some in-car footage of Ken Gushi taking a test run up the mountain in the Lexus IS F CCS-R.
Kevin · June 15th, 2012
Interview with Lexus IS F CCS-R Driver Ken Gushi
In my latest article for Lexus Magazine, I interviewed pro-drifter Ken Gushi, who will be piloting the Lexus IS F CCS-R in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in July.
Kevin · June 15th, 2012
More Details on the Second Lexus GS Hybrid
It appears that an all-new V6 hybrid powertrain is on its way to the Lexus lineup.
Kevin · June 14th, 2012
Lexus GS Climate Control System Named Interior Innovation of the Year
The 2013 Lexus GS climate control system has been named the Interior Innovation of the Year by the Automotive Interiors Expo Awards.
Kevin · June 14th, 2012
2013 Lexus ES Available with Intelligent High Beams
For the first time, the Lexus ES will be offered with automatic high beams.
Kevin · June 14th, 2012
The Story of Joe Bacal’s Lexus LX & The Baja 500
Two weeks back, Joe Bacal and his Lexus LX race truck competed in the Baja 500, and along for the ride was Truck Trend’s Allyson Harwood.
Kevin · June 13th, 2012
2013 Lexus ES Canadian Option Packages
Lexus Canada has released details on the option packages that will be offered with the new 2013 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h.
Kevin · June 12th, 2012
More Next-Generation Lexus IS Rumors
With competitors doing their best to balance comfort and performance in their entry level models, having the ES in the lineup affords Lexus an opportunity to sharpen the performance of the IS.
Kevin · June 12th, 2012
Lexus Named Top Brand in ALG Perceived Quality Study
For the second year in a row, Lexus has topped the ALG Perceived Quality Study, a semiannual consumer survey of perceived automobile brand quality.
Kevin · June 12th, 2012
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition for Sale in North Carolina
The #296 Whitest White Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition has been put up for sale by RK Motors in Charlotte, NC.
Kevin · June 11th, 2012
First Test Run of the Pikes Peak Lexus IS F CCS-R
Here’s Lexus USA VP of Marketing Brian Smith to discuss the IS F CCS-R scheduled to race at Pikes Peak in July.
Kevin · June 11th, 2012
Lexus & Eddy Merckx Working on Prototype Bicycle
Engineers from Lexus and Eddy Merckx Cycles are working together on a prototype time trial bicycle called the ETT.
Kevin · June 11th, 2012