Lexus Magazine: 2013 Lexus LX 570 Changes

For my latest column in Lexus Magazine, I talk with Paul Williamsen of Lexus College about some new features of the restyled 2013 LX 570.

Kevin · February 2nd, 2012

2013 Lexus ES Hybrid Spy Photos

Leftlane News has released spy photos of a camouflaged 2013 Lexus ES, and it's a hybrid.

Kevin · February 1st, 2012

Lexus January 2012 Sales Report

Lexus has reported total sales of 12,274 units for the first month of 2012, which is a 4.6% drop compared to last January.

Kevin · February 1st, 2012

Lexus Super Bowl Commercial

Here it is, the Lexus Super Bowl commercial for the new 2013 GS.

Kevin · January 31st, 2012

Super Vibrant Fresh Green Lexus LFA

The special selection Lexus LFA colors are arriving in full force — the latest one to appear is Fresh Green, and it’s a doozy.

Kevin · January 31st, 2012

More Details on the Lexus Super Bowl Commercial

Lexus USA vice president of marketing Brian Smith was interviewed by Big Lead Sports about the upcoming Lexus Super Bowl commercial and provided some new information on the spot.

Kevin · January 30th, 2012

Lexus USA Website Updated with 2013 GS

Lexus USA have updated their website to include the 2013 GS, and in the process have completely redesigned how their model information is presented.

Kevin · January 30th, 2012

Brownstone Lexus LFA Spotted in Ohio

Classic Lexus of Willoughby Hills, Ohio, has taken delivery of a LFA with a Brownstone exterior, a special order color that’s one of my favorites yet.

Kevin · January 29th, 2012

Modellista Releases New Lexus GS Body Kit

Just like TRD, *Modellista* also released a body kit for the new Lexus GS.

Kevin · January 27th, 2012

TRD Japan Releases New Lexus GS Body Kit

The 2013 Lexus GS went on sale in Japan earlier today, and newly developed TRD parts were revealed as part of the launch.

Kevin · January 26th, 2012

Calty Designers Share Favorite Lexus LF-LC Design Elements

Building on an earlier video featuring the Calty designers talking about the Lexus LF-LC, here’s another video interview with the team.

Kevin · January 26th, 2012

Tokyo Auto Salon: Lexus LS with a Spindle Grille & Louis Vuitton Interior

Returning once again to the Tokyo Auto Salon, here’s a custom Lexus LS notable for its attempt at the GS spindle grille.

Kevin · January 26th, 2012

Motor Trend Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport

Motor Trend has posted their first drive review of the 2013 Lexus GS 350 F SPORT, and despite the continual references to Darth Vader and Star Wars, it’s a generally positive affair.

Kevin · January 25th, 2012

Next-Generation Lexus IS Rumors

Taiwanese website Autonet is speculating that the next-generation Lexus IS will debut at the Los Angeles auto show this year, ahead of a mid-2013 release.

Kevin · January 24th, 2012

Scott Pruett Talks about the New Lexus GS

In response to a recent Facebook fan poll, Lexus has put together a video featuring Scott Pruett talking about the new GS 350′s driving performance.

Kevin · January 24th, 2012

Lexus LFA on Vossen CV3 Wheels

Mike over at Vossen Wheels sent me this photo of Lexus USA’s prototype yellow LFA sitting on some 20″ Concave Vossen CV3 wheels.

Kevin · January 23rd, 2012

Race-Spec Lexus IS F Drifting Fail

At a Tokyo Auto Salon demonstration event last week, a Gazoo Racing Lexus IS F was all ready to put on a show — unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned.

Kevin · January 23rd, 2012

Photo Gallery: Lexus LF-LC on Display

It's been two weeks since the Lexus LF-LC was officially revealed at the Detroit auto show, so I've been looking forward to going back through my photos -- here's my final gallery of the coupe concept.

Kevin · January 22nd, 2012

First Production Lexus LFA Crash

It was only a matter of time — here are photos of the first known crash of a production Lexus LFA.

Kevin · January 20th, 2012

2013 Lexus LX 570 USA Pricing

Lexus USA has announced that the 2013 LX 570 will start at $80,930 USD, an increase of $1,475 over the 2011 model.

Kevin · January 19th, 2012

Lexus Magazine Interview with Lexus LF-LC Designers

Lexus Magazine is running an interview with two of the Calty designers responsible for the Lexus LF-LC.

Kevin · January 19th, 2012

Lexus LFA in Slate Blue

One of the first special color Lexus LFAs to arrive in the USA is sporting a Slate Blue exterior.

Kevin · January 19th, 2012

Lexus Releases Superbowl Commercial Teaser

Lexus has released a fifteen second teaser of their upcoming Superbowl commercial.

Kevin · January 18th, 2012

A Message from Karl Schlicht, General Manager of Global Lexus Product & Marketing Planning

The following is a message from Karl Schlicht, the General Manager of Global Lexus Product & Marketing Planning, who asked me at the Detroit Auto Show if he could address my readers directly from time to time.

Kevin · January 17th, 2012

Lexus Executives Discuss Possible New Models

A new article from Automotive News has plenty of interesting details on Lexus’ future plans, including some potential new models.

Kevin · January 17th, 2012

Race Weekend with Joe Bacal and his Lexus LX 570

This weekend in Laughlin, Nevada, Joe Bacal and his JT Grey Lexus LX 570 kicked off the 2012 SCORE Championship season with a pair of podium finishes, and in an incredible turn of events, I was invited to be part of the team as a co-driver.

Kevin · January 16th, 2012

Lexus LFA Roadster Spotted in Tokyo

From out of nowhere, a Lexus LFA roadster has appeared during a D1GP Drift demonstration at the Tokyo Auto Salon.

Kevin · January 13th, 2012

2013 Lexus LX 570 Information

Let’s take a little break from the LF-LC concept for a moment to look at the newly revised 2013 Lexus LX 570.

Kevin · January 13th, 2012

Lexus LF-LC Interior Photo Gallery

For my next photo set from the Detroit Auto Show, here’s a quick gallery with some Lexus LF-LC interior detail shots.

Kevin · January 13th, 2012

Lexus LF-LC Wins EyesOn Design Award

The Lexus LF-LC was named the best concept car of the 2012 North American International Auto Show by the EyesOn Design Awards committee of industry design leaders.

Kevin · January 12th, 2012

Photos from the Lexus LF-LC Reveal

For my first installment of Lexus LF-LC photos from the Detroit Auto Show, let’s go back to the Monday reveal in the Riverview Ballroom.

Kevin · January 11th, 2012

Designing the Lexus LF-LC: Behind-the-Scenes with Calty Design

Here’s a video that covers some of the design inspiration and detailed work that Calty Design put into creating the Lexus LF-LC concept.

Kevin · January 11th, 2012

Lexus LF-LC Concept Photo Gallery

I’m about to head over to the Cobo Center for the second day of the Detroit Auto Show, but first I wanted to post up the official photos of the Lexus LF-LC concept, along with the press release.

Kevin · January 10th, 2012

Lexus LF-LC Concept Introduction Video

Today at the Detroit Auto Show, Lexus introduced the LF-LC concept to the world in an absolutely stunning manner.

Kevin · January 10th, 2012

Lexus Live from the Detroit Auto Show

The North American International Auto Show starts today in Detroit, and I'm in attendance at the show to bring you live coverage throughout the day, including photos of the new LF-LC concept and the fresh new 2013 Lexus LX 570.

Kevin · January 9th, 2012

2013 Lexus LX 570 Revealed!

Just hours before its debut at the Detroit Auto Show, photos of the 2013 Lexus LX 570 have been posted on VWVortex.

Kevin · January 9th, 2012

Lexus LFA Launch Control Demonstration

Haven’t featured the Lexus LFA yet this year, so let’s watch Scott Pruett rocking the launch control at the Infineon Raceway.

Kevin · January 6th, 2012

600,000 Miles and Four Years of Driving: The Story Behind the New Lexus GS

Lexus Magazine has the story on the four years and 600,000 miles that Lexus GS chief engineer Yoshihiko Kanamori and his team spent testing the current GS and pre-production models on roads across the world.

Kevin · January 6th, 2012

Lexus December 2011 Sales Report (Plus Year-End Sales Report)

Lexus USA have released their December sales summary, which means its time to look at both the monthly and year-end totals

Kevin · January 5th, 2012

Two New Photos of the Lexus LF-LC Concept

Lexus has released two more photos of the LF-LC today, and of course, I had to put together some desktop wallpapers for everyone.

Kevin · January 4th, 2012

New Information on the Lexus LF-LC Concept

After accidentally leaking a video of the Lexus LF-LC concept weeks before its scheduled reveal at the Detroit Auto Show, Road & Track has followed up with an exclusive pre-show feature about the Lexus concept, with early photos and details.

Kevin · January 4th, 2012

Next-Generation Lexus ES Rumors

Some interesting rumors about the next-generation Lexus ES have come from an unlikely source.

Kevin · January 3rd, 2012

Lexus CT 200h Named One of Playboy’s Cars of the Year

The Lexus CT 200h was named to a curious “Best of 2011″ list, with the hybrid hatchback included among Playboy’s Cars of the Year.

Kevin · January 3rd, 2012

Autoblog Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 450h

Autoblog has published their review of the 2013 Lexus GS 450h, calling it “Lexus’ best compromise yet” between power and fuel efficiency.

Kevin · January 2nd, 2012

Photo: Red Hot Lexus LFA in Colorado

This photo of the #92 red Lexus LFA in front of the fireplace at Stevinson Lexus of Lakewood in Colorado is just the thing to warm me up on this cold winter night.

Kevin · January 2nd, 2012

Happy New Year!

2012 is going to be a big year, both for Lexus and this website — not only is there nine new or updated models to look forward to, but as Lexus Enthusiast enters its fifth year of publication, there’s also going to be some big new site developments to watch out for.

Kevin · December 31st, 2011

Lexus RX 450h Special Edition Released in Europe

Lexus Europe is offering a RX 450h Special Edition with some nice exterior upgrades, including the full-glass panoramic roof.

Kevin · December 30th, 2011

Lexus Magazine Article: 2011 Year in Review

For my latest Lexus Magazine article, I picked my five most important Lexus news stories of 2011, with a bonus mention of the Lexus concept set to debut in Detroit.

Kevin · December 29th, 2011

Happy Holidays!

As we gear up for the festive season, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish all of my readers a safe and happy holidays!

Kevin · December 23rd, 2011

The Lexus Lineup Goes Christmas Carolling

I’ve waited almost two weeks to feature this Lexus of Richmond Christmas video, and now it’s finally time.

Kevin · December 23rd, 2011

Lexus USA Announces 2013 Lexus GS 350 Pricing

U.S. pricing for the 2013 Lexus GS 350 has been announced, and it's pretty outstanding.

Kevin · December 22nd, 2011

Examining the Lexus LF-LC Concept

Twelve hours after Road & Track leaked a low-resolution video revealing the LF-LC concept set to debut at January’s Detroit Auto Show, Lexus has released a much clearer photo of the 2+2 coupe.

Kevin · December 21st, 2011

Lexus LF-LC Revealed!

In a screwup of epic proportions, Road & Track accidentally published a video on their Youtube page revealing the Lexus LF-LC concept set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January.

Kevin · December 21st, 2011

The Lexus LF-LC?

According to the Lexus Netherlands blog, the new concept set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show is called the LF-LC.

Kevin · December 20th, 2011

Lexus Releases Image of New Concept Interior

Lexus has released a second teaser of the new concept set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January.

Kevin · December 19th, 2011

Imagining a Lexus City Car

From the *Not Going to Happen* automotive department comes this Theophilus Chin rendering of a Toyota Prius C-inspired Lexus CK

Kevin · December 19th, 2011

Lexus IS 300h Trademark Registered in Australia

In what may be a sign of things to come, Lexus has registered the IS 300h trademark in Australia.

Kevin · December 17th, 2011

Lexus CT 200h & RX 350/450h Named Top Safety Picks

The 2012 Lexus CT 200h and RX 350/450h have earned Top Safety Pick awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Kevin · December 16th, 2011

Updated Lexus LX Coming to Detroit Auto Show

Just hours after my prediction of a refreshed LX in 2012, Autoblog has received official confirmation that Lexus will debut an updated version of the giant SUV at the Detroit Auto Show.

Kevin · December 15th, 2011

Busy Year Ahead for Lexus in 2012

A recent Automotive News interview with Lexus USA General Manager Mark Templin has outlined part of the Lexus product pipeline for the next two years.

Kevin · December 15th, 2011

Lexus LFA #069 for Sale on eBay

There’s a new Lexus LFA for sale on eBay — this time, it’s Lexus of Massapequa offering the #069 LFA in Metallic Silver for the buy-it-now price of $386,400 USD.

Kevin · December 14th, 2011

CAR Comparison: Lexus LFA vs. Lamborghini Aventador

The CAR Magazine showdown between the Lexus LFA and Lamborghini Aventador has been posted online, and the results are spectacular

Kevin · December 13th, 2011

Poll: What is the new Lexus Concept?

After looking at the new Lexus concept teaser throughout the day, I’m still no closer to figuring out what it could be.

Kevin · December 12th, 2011

New Lexus Concept to Debut at Detroit Auto Show

Lexus has announced that a new concept will be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January — here’s a sneak peak in full resolution.

Kevin · December 12th, 2011

Automotive News Feature on Akio Toyoda

Automotive News has a tidy little video profile on Toyota President Akio Toyoda.

Kevin · December 12th, 2011

Poll Results: Should Lexus get its own version of the GT 86?

Last week, I opened up the question: Should Lexus should get its own version of the GT 86? Today, the poll closed with just over 1,000 votes — here are the results.

Kevin · December 9th, 2011

Lexus CT 200h Demonstrates the Importance of Winter Tires

Last night was the first snowfall in my area, so it's a good time to feature this video from Yokohama demonstrating the importance of winter tires, using a Lexus CT 200h as the example vehicle.

Kevin · December 9th, 2011

No Plans for BMW-Powered Diesel Lexus in Europe

Last week, when BMW & Toyota announced a technology partnership to develop next-generation lithium-ion batteries together, a key part of the deal was that BMW would begin supplying diesel engines for Toyota vehicles in Europe.

Kevin · December 9th, 2011