Lexus Hybrid Drive Explained

Lexus national manager of global training, Paul Williamsen was interviewed by Engineering TV on the technology behind the Lexus Hybrid Drive engines.
Kevin · January 24th, 2013

Details on the Lexus Autonomous Driving Research Vehicle

At a press conference today in Las Vegas, Lexus general manager Mark Templin officially announced the Advanced Active Safety Research Vehicle (AASRV) packed with advanced automated technologies meant to assist the driver.
Kevin · January 7th, 2013

New Details on 2014 Lexus IS 300h Engine

On December 25th in Japan, the all-new Toyota Crown was introduced with the 2.5L hybrid engine that’s expected to power the 2014 Lexus IS 300h.
Kevin · December 31st, 2012

Ars Technica Reviews the Lexus Enform App Suite

One of my favorite technology websites, Ars Technica, spent some quality time with the new 2013 Lexus LS 600hL, and shared some thoughtful impressions of the Enform 2.0 app suite.
Kevin · December 6th, 2012

Lexus GS NightView Video Demonstration

Before returning the Lexus GS 350 AWD I’ve been driving to Lexus Canada, I put together a short video demonstration of the NightView system.
Kevin · November 23rd, 2012

Lexus CT to Get New Engine Option?

Also mentioned in last week’s news.com.au interview with the president of Lexus International, Kiyotaka Ise, was the possibility of a CT with a gas-only engine option.
Kevin · October 9th, 2012

Lexus Launches Ignition Project

In coordination with their 2013 ES marketing push, Lexus USA has launched the Ignition Project, a program that will fund four start-up technology projects based on Facebook user votes.
Kevin · September 26th, 2012

2013 Lexus ES 350 iPad App

Lexus USA has released a new iPad app for the 2013 ES 350, and it’s great for exploring the new sedan in a very unique way.
Kevin · August 21st, 2012

Lexus Magazine Interview with IS F Chief Engineer

This past weekend, Lexus Magazine had a chance to interview IS F chief engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi as he watched his latest creation, the IS F CCS-R, participate in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Kevin · August 14th, 2012

2013 Lexus LS Preview

Earlier this week, I was invited to Palo Alto, California to drive the 2013 Lexus LS, and in the first part of my review, let's get into a technical overview.
Kevin · August 11th, 2012

Examining the 2013 Lexus LS Climate Concierge System

Lexus Magazine has a feature on the new Climate Concierge system in the 2013 LS, which uses the climate control, the heated/cooled seats, and even the steering wheel to maintain the correct temperature.
Kevin · August 6th, 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

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

Mystery Lexus ES Controller Explained

When Lexus released a video tour of the 2013 ES, some eagle-eyed Lexus Enthusiast readers spotted a mysterious knob in the centre console.
Kevin · May 1st, 2012

Examining Lexus IS F Sport Performance

Here’s a thorough twelve-minute video that details the various levels of the Lexus IS F Sport family, with in-depth analysis from race car driver Joe Bacal.
Kevin · April 24th, 2012

Lexus Releases Enform Emulator iPad App

Here’s something to check out if you have an iPad — Lexus has released an Enform Emulator app, which lets you test-drive the latest version of the telematics software found in the 2013 Lexus models.
Kevin · April 12th, 2012

2013 Lexus GS Named IIHS Top Safety Pick

The Institute for Highway Safety has named the 2013 Lexus GS as a Top Safety Pick after the sedan received a "Good" ranking in front, side, rear impact, and rollover crash tests.
Kevin · April 11th, 2012

2013 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h Information

In terms of pure 2013 Lexus ES information, there’s nothing that covers all the bases like the press release — here it is published in full.
Kevin · April 5th, 2012

Lexus Creates NFC Ad for Wired Magazine

In the latest issue of Wired, Lexus has again pushed the advertising boundries by creating the world’s first print ad to feature a near-field communications tag.
Kevin · March 23rd, 2012

2013 Lexus GS Night View System

Here’s the first photo I’ve seen of the 2013 Lexus GS’ Night View feature, courtesy of Lexus Norway.
Kevin · March 21st, 2012

2013 Lexus GS Press Presentation

In terms of pure information about the next-generation Lexus GS, there are few things out there like a presentation from Lexus USA General Manager Mark Templin and Lexus College’s Charles Hubbard.
Kevin · December 5th, 2011

TTAC Interviews Lexus LFA Chief Engineer

Bertel Schmitt, one of the great writers over at TTAC, spent some time at the Tokyo Motor Show with Lexus LFA Chief Engineer Haruhiko Tanahashi, and came away with some great insight.
Kevin · December 2nd, 2011

Possible Partnership with BMW?

News has emerged of a potential partnership between BMW and Toyota (and by extension, Lexus), with BMW supplying diesel engines in return for access to Toyota’s hybrid technology.
Kevin · November 29th, 2011

2013 Lexus GS Review Part One: Tackling the Technical

In a presentation I attened just prior to getting behind the wheel of the new Lexus GS, Chief Engineer Yoshihiko Kanamori, outlined the four key objectives for the car's development team.
Kevin · November 25th, 2011