Lexus GS Races Around Supermodel-Shaped Race Track

After a test run last year, Lexus has become the official automotive partner for the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, and to mark the occasion, Lexus made a racetrack in the shape of swimsuit model Tori Praver’s curves and had race car driver Scott Pruett and stunt driver Greg Tracy compete for her affections.
Kevin · February 14th, 2012

Four New Lexus GS Desktop Wallpapers

Accompanying Lexus Europe’s press release about the Geneva motor show were four images of the new GS that all deserve to be made into desktop wallpapers.
Kevin · February 13th, 2012

2013 Lexus RX & RX F Sport Revealed!

A brochure for the 2013 Lexus RX has been leaked online, and it confirms the crossover will be getting both a mid-cycle update and a F Sport package.
Kevin · February 11th, 2012

2013 Lexus LX 570 Photo Gallery

Lexus Global has posted a new set of 2013 LX 570 photos on their Flickr page — here’s a sampling of the full gallery.
Kevin · February 10th, 2012

Fortune Magazine Profile of Akio Toyoda

Fortune has a nice profile on Akio Toyoda and his effect on Toyota’s culture, including his involvement in redefining Lexus as a luxury performance brand.
Kevin · February 9th, 2012

More Lexus RX F Sport Rumors

Backing up previous rumors out of Australia & Japan, Taiwanese website Autonet is reporting that Lexus plans to release a RX F Sport package this year.
Kevin · February 7th, 2012

New Lexus GS Commercials

It turns out that the Lexus GS Super Bowl commercial was just the start of the marketing blitz — here’s three new ad spots featuring the 2013 sports sedan.
Kevin · February 6th, 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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 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