Forbes Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS
Matthew de Paula of Forbes has reviewed the 2014 Lexus IS, and was deeply impressed with the changes made to the sports sedan.
Kevin · August 7th, 2013
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Video: Lexus LFA Nürburgring 24h Race Full Lap
Gazoo Racing has released some onboard footage of Kazuya Oshima racing the Lexus LFA during the Nürburgring 24h race, and it’s a great ride-along.
Kevin · July 31st, 2013
More Analysis of the Upcoming Japan-Only Toyota Harrier
Circling back to last week’s announcement about the new Japan-only Toyota Harrier, Joaquin over at Kaizen Factor digs deeper into how it relates to the next-generation Lexus RX.
Kevin · July 30th, 2013
Lexus LFA Nominated in Top Gear Magazine’s Greatest Car of the Past 20 Years Poll
Top Gear Magazine is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and as part of the festivities, readers have been asked to choose the greatest car of the last twenty years.
Kevin · July 28th, 2013
Motor Trend Comparison: Lexus IS 350 AWD vs. Audi S4, BMW 335i xDrive, Cadillac ATS4 3.6 & the Volvo S60 T6
The folks at Motor Trend are at it again with a comparison of the Lexus IS 350 AWD, Audi S4, BMW 335i xDrive, Cadillac ATS4 3.6 & the Volvo S60 T6.
Kevin · July 24th, 2013
Lexus Enthusiast Reader Survey to Close Tomorrow
A quick reminder — the first-ever Lexus Enthusiast Reader Survey will close tomorrow at 9pm ET.
Kevin · July 24th, 2013
Lexus RC F Prototype Stops to Help a Stranded Stranger
How’s this for a funny story? When a Hyundai Genesis Coupe ran out of gas on the Nürburgring, the recently-spotted Lexus RC F prototype stopped by with some extra fuel for the stranded car.
Kevin · July 23rd, 2013
Stunning Lexus LFA Desktop Wallpaper
Jalopnik has just posted an absolutely gorgeous photo of the Lexus LFA from photographer Seagram Pearce.
Kevin · July 21st, 2013
New Details on the Lexus F SPORT Road Bike
Hans Greimel of Automotive News has an article with new details on the Lexus F SPORT road bicycle.
Kevin · July 14th, 2013
2014 Lexus IS Configurator Now on USA Website
For anyone in the USA interested in a 2014 IS: Lexus has just posted their online configurator to help you build the exact car you want.
Kevin · July 12th, 2013
Top Gear Australia Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS
Let’s end today’s Top Gear focus with a review of the 2014 Lexus IS from Top Gear Australia.
Kevin · July 10th, 2013
2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT Featured on Robb Report Best of the Best List
The Robb Report has named the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT to their annual Best of the Best list, joining sedans like the Aston Martin Rapide S & Audi S8.
Kevin · July 9th, 2013
Video: Black & Yellow Bumblebee Lexus LFA
JM Custom Creations, the customized car division of JM Lexus in Florida, has done up Lexus LFA #425 in a crazy black & yellow striped pattern.
Kevin · July 4th, 2013
Reuters Profile on Akio Toyoda
Some recommended reading: Reuters has an excellent profile on Toyota president Akio Toyoda and the changes he’s went through since taking over in 2009.
Kevin · July 4th, 2013
Confirmed: Larry Ellison is a Lexus LFA Owner
In a recent WSJ article about his purchase of an Hawaii island, Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison confirms that he’s a LFA owner.
Kevin · July 3rd, 2013
Lexus IS F CCS-R Races in Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Ken Gushi and the Lexus IS F CCS-R finished 65th overall and first in the Exhibition class at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this weekend.
Kevin · July 1st, 2013
Lexus Europe Releases Interactive IS Commercial
Lexus Europe has produced a multi-step interactive movie for the new IS, and it’s a technical tour-de-force worth seeing.
Kevin · June 28th, 2013
The Story of the Lexus Spindle Grille
The Lexus International website has a engaging BEYOND magazine feature that tells the story of the spindle grille.
Kevin · June 27th, 2013
Motor Trend Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS 350 AWD
Motor Trend has just posted up a review of the 2014 Lexus IS 350 AWD, and there’s plenty of positives.
Kevin · June 26th, 2013
Formula One Champion Alan Jones Drives the 2014 Lexus IS
Former Formula One champion Alan Jones had a chance to drive the new Lexus IS at the Sydney Motorsports Park, and had plenty of positive things to say.
Kevin · June 25th, 2013
Lexus Camouflaged Compact Crossover Spotted
For reasons unknown, Lexus has camouflaged their “lifted CT” compact crossover mule, and Autoblog has the photos to prove it.
Kevin · June 23rd, 2013
Lexus IS Ad Campaign = Illuminati Plot?
Website Prison Planet has a very interesting critique of the new Lexus USA IS commercials, suggesting the new ad campaign is “filled with Illuminati symbolism.”
Kevin · June 21st, 2013
Lexus LX Adventures from the Baja 500
John Dohrmann from Lexus advertising agency Team One joined Joe Bacal’s crew during the Baja 500 a couple weeks back, and has now written about his experience.
Kevin · June 19th, 2013
Interview with Lexus Design Chief Tokuo Fukuichi
Lexus UK has posted an interview with Lexus Design Chief Tokuo Fukuichi, who talks about his influences in deciding how Lexus should be styled.
Kevin · June 18th, 2013
BMWBlog Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT
While on the topic of BMW & Lexus, enthusiast website BMWBlog has just reviewed the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT.
Kevin · June 12th, 2013
What’s the Song in Lexus’ Latest Commercial?
The new Lexus STEPS commercial has generated a lot of discussion, and one of the big questions was “Who sings that song?”
Kevin · June 11th, 2013
Scott Ian from Anthrax Talks about His Lexus
How’s this for an unexpected story — Motor Trend recently interviewed Scott Ian from heavy metal band Anthrax, and what does he drive?
Kevin · June 10th, 2013
Interview with Lexus Meister Shuichi Ozaki
Lexus UK has an interview with Shuichi Ozaki, the man responsible for refining the emotional feel of Lexus automobiles.
Kevin · June 7th, 2013
Lexus Canada Contest: Drive the 2014 Lexus IS in Montreal
Lexus Canada have just launched their Facebook page, and are celebrating with a contest to drive the new 2014 IS on the ICAR circuit in Montreal.
Kevin · June 5th, 2013
Video: Driving the 2014 Lexus IS with Google Glass
Vincent Nguyen of Slashgear was invited to Rockingham Speedway to drive the 2014 Lexus IS, and brought along Google Glass to film his review.
Kevin · June 4th, 2013
The New York Times Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 450h
Jerry Garrett of The New York Times calls the 2013 Lexus GS 450h “quite simply, the best — or, at least, the most impressive — hybrid that Toyota makes today.”
Kevin · June 3rd, 2013
Speedhunters Reviews the Lexus LS 600h F SPORT
Dino Dalle Carbonare of Speedhunters has just posted a nicely done photo essay with the 2013 Lexus LS 600h F SPORT in Japan.
Kevin · May 30th, 2013
CAR Magazine Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS 300h F SPORT
In the CAR Magazine review of the Lexus IS 300h F SPORT, Chris Chilton finds the hybrid sedan “distinctive” but dislike the variable transmission.
Kevin · May 29th, 2013
Video: Two Lexus LFAs Hit 30k Miles on the Odometer
The LFAs in the Lexus USA press fleet have just hit 30,000 miles, so the PR team invited actor Paul Walker & racer Ken Gushi to mark the occasion at Willow Springs.
Kevin · May 28th, 2013
Huntington Beach Concours d’Elegance Celebrates 25 Years of Lexus
The Huntington Beach Concours d’Elegance will be celebrating 25 Years of Lexus Excellence on June 1-2, and for the first time, will offering trophies for Lexus vehicles.
Kevin · May 24th, 2013
Jalopnik Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS
Patrick George of Jalopnik has reviewed the 2014 Lexus IS, and liked pretty much everything but the transmission.
Kevin · May 23rd, 2013
Lexus Places Tenth in World’s Most Valuable Automotive Brands Study
e BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Brands for 2013 has been released, and Lexus has retained 10th place in the Top 10 automotive brands.
Kevin · May 23rd, 2013
Top Gear Magazine Reviews the Lexus IS 300h
Paul Horrell from Top Gear magazine has reviewed the Lexus IS 300h F SPORT, and balances his appreciation of the handling with his dislike of the variable transmission.
Kevin · May 22nd, 2013
Lexus Canada Announces 2014 Lexus IS Pricing
Lexus Canada has updated their website with full pricing for the 2014 Lexus IS, including all packages and F SPORT options.
Kevin · May 21st, 2013
Lexus Named Top Automotive Brand in Sweden
Lexus is the top-ranked automotive brand by Swedish car owners.
Kevin · May 14th, 2013
Lexus Named Top Brand in Norway
Lexus was named the top brand in Auto Index 2013, the annual survey of Norwegian car owners that measures vehicle quality, dealers, service and loyalty.
Kevin · May 9th, 2013
Video: Racing the Lexus IS F CCS-R Around Fuji Speedway
Japanese journalist Manabu Kawaguchi had a chance to race the Lexus IS F CCS-R around the Fuji Speedway, and has posted a video of his experience.
Kevin · May 8th, 2013
Akio Toyoda to Race in Nürburgring 24 Hours Race
While on the topic of Akio Toyoda, the Toyota president will be participating in the Nürburgring 24 Hours race on May 19 & 20th, his first time taking part since 2009 when he raced the Lexus LFA.
Kevin · May 6th, 2013
Lexus Named Best Automotive Brand in Britain
Lexus has been named the best automotive brand in Britain by Auto Express readers.
Kevin · May 5th, 2013
The Smoking Tire Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT
In his latest video, Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire takes the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT out on the mountain roads of Southern California.
Kevin · May 1st, 2013
Quick Video Tour of the 2014 Lexus IS 250
Fresh from IS training, a Lexus of Quad Cities dealership employee Blake Anderson filmed a quick walkaround of the new model.
Kevin · April 26th, 2013
Interview with Lexus International President Kiyotaka Ise
Lexus UK has published a brief interview with Kiyotaka Ise, president of Lexus International, who shares some of his background before taking charge of the global Lexus brand.
Kevin · April 24th, 2013
Driving the Lexus LFA in a Dust Storm
Blake Z. Rong from Autoweek was invited to drive the Lexus LFA at Willow Springs Raceway.
Kevin · April 17th, 2013
Lexus IS 300h Review from Asia One
David Ting from Asia One recently drove the new Lexus IS 300h, and enjoyed it much more than previous Lexus hybrids.
Kevin · April 12th, 2013
Autoblog Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 450h
Autoblog has reviewed the 2013 Lexus GS 450h for the second time, and were impressed yet again.
Kevin · April 10th, 2013
Autoweek Reviews the 2013 Lexus ES 300h
A selection of Autoweek editors spent time with a 2013 Lexus ES 300h, and the response to the hybrid sedan was outstanding.
Kevin · April 8th, 2013
The National Post Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS
David Booth of The National Post spent the day in Austin driving the new 2014 Lexus IS, and believes it’s a serious challenger to the BMW 3-Series.
Kevin · April 5th, 2013
Lexus Named Most Trusted Luxury Brand in KBB Brand Image Awards
As proof of its reputation for reliability, Lexus has been named the Most Trusted Luxury Brand in the 2013 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards.
Kevin · April 1st, 2013
Motor Trend Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS
Once again, Motor Trend has driven the 2014 Lexus IS, and found it to be an extremely enjoyable experience.
Kevin · March 28th, 2013
Autoweek Reviews the 2014 Lexus IS
Autoweek has driven the new 2014 Lexus IS, and came away impressed with the new model.
Kevin · March 26th, 2013
Joe Bacal to Race Lexus LX 570 in Mint 400 This Weekend
Joe Bacal and the Lexus-sponsored LX 570 will start the 2013 offroad racing season this weekend at the Mint 400 in Las Vegas.
Kevin · March 22nd, 2013
Lexus to Participate in Goodwood Festival of Speed
This July, Lexus will be making its first official appearance at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.
Kevin · March 22nd, 2013
Carsguide Reviews the Lexus RX 270
Australian website Carsguide has reviewed the Lexus RX 270.
Kevin · March 19th, 2013
Dan Neil Reviews the 2013 Lexus ES 300h
Dan Neil of the Wall Street Journal has reviewed the 2013 Lexus ES 300h.
Kevin · March 17th, 2013
Lexus IS Chief Engineer Furuyama Answers Facebook Questions
As mentioned previously, Lexus IS chief engineer Junichi Furuyama was answering Facebook questions during the Geneva Motor Show.
Kevin · March 14th, 2013
Behind-the-Scenes Look at Lexus LFA Photography
Ever wonder how car photography looks so good?
Kevin · March 14th, 2013
2014 Lexus IS 350 Gets Smarter 8-Speed Transmission
The 2014 Lexus IS 350 will introduce a new transmission technology that improves handling by holding the proper gear in high-speed cornering.
Kevin · March 12th, 2013
Video: Lexus GS F SPORT AWD in the Snow
To show off the winter capabilities of the AWD GS F SPORT, Lexus Canada brought 24 owners to Mecaglisse test track in Montreal and filmed the results.
Kevin · March 11th, 2013
Potential Colors for the New Lexus IS
Curious about the possible colors for the new Lexus IS?
Kevin · March 8th, 2013
Is the First Generation Lexus RX the Perfect First Car for Teenagers?
The Truth About Cars has called the first generation 1999-2003 Lexus RX “the perfect first car” for teenage drivers.
Kevin · March 5th, 2013
What Car? Readers Check Out the New Lexus IS
The folks at What Car? recently brought in readers to check out the new Lexus IS 300h and asked them to share their impressions.
Kevin · March 4th, 2013
Q&A with Lexus IS Chief Engineer Junichi Furuyama
Lexus will be debuting the IS 300h F SPORT at the Geneva Motor Show this week, and have opened the floor for questions to ask the IS chief engineer, Junichi Furuyama.
Kevin · March 3rd, 2013
Lexus Design Award Winners Announced
The winners of the first annual Lexus Design Award have been announced, and the results are impressive.
Kevin · March 1st, 2013