Lexus IS F CCS-R to Race in Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Lexus has announced that the Lexus IS F CCS-R will compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on July 8, 2012.

Kevin · June 6th, 2012

Examining the 2013 Lexus ES Ambient Lighting

Check out this video demonstrating the nighttime ambient lighting of the 2013 Lexus ES.

Kevin · June 6th, 2012

Automobile Magazine Compares the Lexus LFA, McLaren MP4-12C, Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 & Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport

It would seem impossible, but Automobile Magazine has published a rather dull comparison of the Lexus LFA, McLaren MP4-12C, Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 and Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport.

Kevin · June 5th, 2012

2013 Lexus LS F Sport Spotted?

It appears that a camouflaged next-generation Lexus LS F Sport has been spotted by Automobile Magazine spy photographers.

Kevin · June 4th, 2012

2013 Lexus ES 350 Photos

After posting the official photos of 2013 Lexus ES 300h exterior & interior, next up is the exterior of the ES 350.

Kevin · June 4th, 2012

Video: AutoGuide Preview of the 2013 Lexus ES

AutoGuide has released what may be the only video from the 2013 Lexus ES media preview, and as usual, it’s an excellent overview of the new sedan.

Kevin · June 3rd, 2012

Lexus LFA & GS F Sport on SpeedTV’s Shut Up & Drive Tonight

While the whole thing is sure to appear online, I did want to mention that SpeedTV’s Shut Up & Drive will be featuring both the Lexus GS 350 F Sport and the LFA on tonight’s episode (10:30pm ET/7:30pm PT).

Kevin · June 2nd, 2012

Lexus May 2012 Sales Report

Lexus USA has reported total sales of 21,463 for May 2012, up a staggering 61.0% compared to last year.

Kevin · June 1st, 2012

2013 Lexus ES 300h Interior Photos

Next up are these 19 photos of the 2013 Lexus ES interior.

Kevin · June 1st, 2012

2013 Lexus ES Pricing Speculation

Lexus hopes to sell about 100,000 ES units a year, 50,000 to 60,000 of them in the United States.

Kevin · May 31st, 2012

Official Photos of the 2013 Lexus ES 300h

Plenty of Lexus-supplied photos from the ES media preview -- let's start with these 28 photos of the ES 300h exterior.

Kevin · May 31st, 2012

2013 Lexus ES Preview

Earlier this month, I was invited to Newberg, Oregon, to try out the all-new sixth generation Lexus ES.

Kevin · May 31st, 2012

Inside Line Drives the 2013 Lexus ES

Inside Line’s Erin Riches has posted her first drive impressions of the 2013 Lexus ES, and finds it improved over the previous generation.

Kevin · May 31st, 2012

Video: Lexus LF-LC Cruising the Streets of Cernobbio, Italy

This past weekend, the Lexus LF-LC concept was on display at 2012 Concorso d’Eleganza, a prestigious automotive event held in Italy, where it competed for the Concept Cars and Prototypes design award.

Kevin · May 30th, 2012

Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Signed by Akio Toyoda

The very first Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition to be delivered in Germany is also the first known LFA to be personally signed by Toyota president Akio Toyoda.

Kevin · May 30th, 2012

Next Generation Lexus GX to Become Crossover CUV?

Lexus is considering moving the next-generation GX to unibody car platform and away from its truck body-on-frame underpinnings, Lexus general manager Mark Templin told Wards Auto.

Kevin · May 29th, 2012

Lexus USA Releases GX 460 SportDesign Package

Lexus USA has quietly launched a SportDesign package for the GX 460.

Kevin · May 29th, 2012

Lexus LS Tops the Total Car Score Awards

The Lexus LS was named the top overall car in the first annual Total Car Score awards, which calculates points using a combination of scores from all the top automotive review and rating sites.

Kevin · May 29th, 2012

Lexus Planning 2014 GS Coupe?

Inside Line is suggesting that a Lexus GS coupe is in the cards next year.

Kevin · May 28th, 2012

Lexus Magazine Interviews 2013 ES Chief Engineer Toshio Asahi

This Lexus Magazine interview with Toshio Asahi, chief engineer of the sixth-generation ES, is full of insight into the redesign of Lexus’ top-selling sedan.

Kevin · May 28th, 2012

Fox Marketing Lexus IS F & IS-C Get Crushed

The last few days have not been kind to Lexus automobiles — first it was the Belgian hacksaw attack on a LS 400, and now we have two SEMA show cars built by Fox Marketing being destroyed due to federal regulations.

Kevin · May 28th, 2012

Photos: Two Lexus LFAs Cruising in Australia

The folks over at Lexus of Brisbane in Australia have just delivered the orange LFA #304, and took the customer for an orientation drive using the dealership-owned white LFA #177.

Kevin · May 27th, 2012

Is the Lexus LFA More Durable Than a Ferrari?

Top Gear Philippines has a funny little story from Lexus executive Paul Williamsen, who recently ran into a group of Ferrari owners curious about the Lexus LFA’s durability.

Kevin · May 27th, 2012

Photo Gallery: Lexus GS 450h in Dana Point, California

With the Lexus GS 450h now arriving in dealerships, I decided to revisit some photos I took last year during a brief drive down the Pacific Coast Highway.

Kevin · May 25th, 2012

Sponsor: Vossen Wheels Introduces 22″ VVS-CV3 on Lexus LS 460

The following is a message from site sponsor Vossen Wheels, who have just introduced the 22" CV3.

Kevin · May 25th, 2012

Lexus Ideas Engine Closes Next Week

Just a quick reminder — there’s only one more week to submit your suggestions to the Lexus Ideas Engine project.

Kevin · May 25th, 2012

More Photos of the Camouflaged 2013 Lexus LS

Club Lexus has posted a second batch of next-generation LS spy shots.

Kevin · May 24th, 2012

Lexus Trademarks the Spindle Grille in USA & Canada

By way of My.IS, it’s been discovered that Lexus has trademarked the Spindle Grille in both the USA & Canada.

Kevin · May 24th, 2012

2013 Lexus GS 450h Now Arriving in North American Dealerships

At long last, the 2013 Lexus GS 450h is now starting to arrive in dealerships across North America, with a starting price of $58,950 in the USA and $64,650 in Canada.

Kevin · May 24th, 2012

Lexus LS Undergoes Brutal Convertible Transformation

Normally, I wouldn’t even link to this video of a second-gen Lexus LS having its roof chopped off during some idiotic demonstration at Stance Wars in Belgium, but I’ve been receiving email about it all day.

Kevin · May 24th, 2012

Next-Generation 2013 Lexus LS Spotted in Southern California?

A camouflaged car looking to be the next-generation Lexus LS has been spotted in Southern California.

Kevin · May 23rd, 2012

Details on the Next-Generation Lexus ES Manufacturing

*Lexus Magazine* has some behind-the-scenes details on how the next-generation ES will be manufactured.

Kevin · May 23rd, 2012

How a Lexus LFA Gets Delivered

Speaking of Lexus LFAs being delivered, there’s an interesting feature over on the Toyota Driver’Seat blog about the detailed steps necessary to prepare an LFA for its owner.

Kevin · May 22nd, 2012

Red Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Arrives in the USA

A Red Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition has arrived in the USA.

Kevin · May 22nd, 2012

Imagining the Lexus HS 250h with a Spindle Grille

With the Lexus HS now cancelled, the only chance to see the model updated with the spindle grille are with these two renderings from photochopper Theophilus Chin.

Kevin · May 22nd, 2012

Akio Toyoda Names His Favorite Non-Toyota Cars

Although its link to Lexus is tenuous at best, I still have to mention this Automotive News article about Toyota president Akio Toyoda’s favorite cars made by his domestic rivals.

Kevin · May 22nd, 2012

Next Generation Lexus LS to be Offered with V6 Hybrid?

AutoGuide is reporting that the next-generation Lexus LS hybrid will focus on fuel efficiency rather than delivering high-end V12 power.

Kevin · May 21st, 2012

Lexus LFA Finishes 15th Overall in 24h Nürburgring Race

In the 24 Hours of Nürburgring race this weekend, The *Gazoo* #83 Lexus LFA placed 15th overall & 1st in the SP8 class.

Kevin · May 21st, 2012

2012 Nürburgring 24 Hour Race: Lexus LFA Updates

The #83 Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA is participating in the 24h of Nürburgring in Germany this weekend, and I’ll be following along and posting updates over the next couple days.

Kevin · May 19th, 2012

Lexus Discontinues the HS 250h

By way of Inside Line, Lexus has confirmed that the HS 250h has been discontinued.

Kevin · May 18th, 2012

Akio Toyoda’s Matte Black Lexus LFA

Bertel Schmitt of The Truth About Cars happened upon a very special Lexus in Toyota’s Tokyo headquarters — sitting in the lobby was a matte black LFA belonging to none other than Toyota President Akio Toyoda.

Kevin · May 18th, 2012

Details on the Lexus Display Audio Controller

Longtime Lexus Enthusiast reader & Flow Lexus of Greensboro employee Brendan Bogue has sent over a detailed description of the Display Audio controller first spotted in a 2013 ES promotional video.

Kevin · May 17th, 2012

2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport Recalled for Steering Issue

Lexus has announced a voluntary safety recall for the 2013 GS 350 F Sport that affects approximately 650 owners.

Kevin · May 17th, 2012

Photo: Lexus GS 250 Down by the Water

Speaking of Lexus GS photos, I really liked this shot from the webCG GS 250 review.

Kevin · May 16th, 2012

Lexus LFA to Race in 24 Hours of Nürburgring This Weekend

This weekend is the legendary 24h Nürburgring race, and Gazoo Racing will be there racing a Lexus LFA and two Toyota 86s.

Kevin · May 16th, 2012

Photo Gallery: 2013 Lexus GS 350 Visits a Derelict Gas Station

For my first photo gallery with the GS 350, I scoured the city of St.Catharines for a derelict building -- eventually, I lucked out and found this abandoned gas station.

Kevin · May 16th, 2012

Photo Spotlight on the Lexus LFA & Toyota Supra

Photographer Kevin King Uy just emailed me these photos of the Lexus LFA with a Mark IV Toyota Supra.

Kevin · May 16th, 2012

New Commercials for the 2013 Lexus RX

Two new commercials for the 2013 Lexus RX have been released today, including one for the RX F Sport.

Kevin · May 15th, 2012

Lexus GS 450h Featured on Speed TV’s My Ride Rules

Quick TV note — Club Lexus moderator & GS 450h owner 1SICKLEX will be appearing on My Ride Rules on SpeedTV tomorrow, May 15th.

Kevin · May 14th, 2012

Tony Hawk Jumps Over Lexus LFA in Skateboard Stunt

Now for some celebrity news — longtime Lexus owner Tony Hawk was loaned a yellow LFA for his birthday this weekend, and decided to include it in a little skateboard demonstration.

Kevin · May 14th, 2012

Lexus USA Testing TRD F Sport Parts

It looks like Lexus USA is evaluating the GS F Sport parts from TRD Japan.

Kevin · May 14th, 2012

New York Times Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport

Lawrence Ulrich of The New York Times has reviewed the 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport, and calls it “the most entertaining midrange Lexus sedan in memory”.

Kevin · May 13th, 2012

2015 Lexus SC Convertible?

Just one day after posting a Best Car rendering of the rumored Lexus LFA II, we now have this Mag-X photochop of a possible SC convertible based on the LF-LC concept.

Kevin · May 12th, 2012

Lexus LF-LC Nominated for Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award

The Lexus LF-LC has been selected to participate in the 2012 Concorso d’Eleganza, a prestigious automotive event held in Italy from May 26-27.

Kevin · May 11th, 2012

New Best Car Rendering of the Rumored Lexus LFA II

Japanese magazine *Best Car* has published a new rendering of the rumored Lexus LFA II .

Kevin · May 10th, 2012

Toyota Announces 2012 Financial Results

Toyota had its 2012 financial results news conference yesterday, and despite the Japanese tsunami, the company still turned a $5.4 billion USD profit.

Kevin · May 10th, 2012

Spending the Summer with the 2013 Lexus GS 350

Last weekend, I made the trip to Lexus Canada and picked up a 2013 GS 350 AWD for a long-term summer road test.

Kevin · May 9th, 2012

The World’s Most Powerful Lexus IS F?

As it turns out, the double Lexus LFA owner from Bahrain that I featured last month also owns what may be the most powerful IS F in the world.

Kevin · May 9th, 2012

Lexus GS 450h F Sport Lap with Toyota Racing Driver Alex Wurz

Time to take a spin in the 2013 Lexus GS 450h F Sport with former F1 driver, double Le Mans winner, and current Toyota Racing driver Alex Wurz.

Kevin · May 8th, 2012

TTAC Comparison: Lexus GS 350 AWD vs. BMW 528i xDrive

Right after my complaint about the constant Audi A6/Lexus GS comparisons, The Truth About Cars has something different — the BMW 528i xDrive vs. the Lexus GS 350 F Sport AWD.

Kevin · May 8th, 2012

Growing the Distance Between Lexus & Toyota

Lexus does not want to be "an upgraded version of Toyota".

Kevin · May 7th, 2012

2013 Lexus ES Blind Spot Monitor Demonstration

The Blind Spot Monitor introduced with the fourth-generation Lexus GS will also be available in the new ES.

Kevin · May 7th, 2012

Winding Road Comparison: Lexus GS 350 F Sport vs. Audi A6

While I’m lukewarm on the Winding Road article comparing the Lexus GS 350 F Sport and Audi A6, the accompanying photo gallery does a good job of visually contrasting the two cars.

Kevin · May 7th, 2012

Extended Video of the 2013 Lexus ES 300h

This video is easily the best look at the 2013 ES yet.

Kevin · May 7th, 2012

Lexus Magazine Profiles the Lexus Stitching Dojo

Can you fold an origami cat with one hand in less than 90 seconds? Lexus may have a job for you.

Kevin · May 4th, 2012

Insights from a Lexus Insider: Introducing Andrew Kirby & the Lexus Ideas Engine

Introducing the new Lexus general manager of Lexus global product & marketing planning in Japan, Andrew Kirby.

Kevin · May 3rd, 2012

Making it Rain on a Lexus LX 570

This video showing off the 2013 Lexus LX 570 is full of puzzling imagery.

Kevin · May 3rd, 2012

The Story Behind the Lexus Spindle Grille

Automotive News journalist Hans Greimel has written an in-depth article about the genesis of the new Lexus Spindle Grille.

Kevin · May 3rd, 2012