Lexus LFA & LF-LC Star in Golden Opportunity Commercials

Three commercials for Lexus USA’s annual Golden Opportunity sales event have been posted, featuring some daredevil driving, the LFA, and the LF-LC.

Kevin · July 23rd, 2012

Unleash the Lexus LFA

Lexus USA has something special planned with the LFA on August 1st

Kevin · July 23rd, 2012

Lexus Releases 2013 LS Teaser Image

Lexus has released a teaser image of the 2013 LS.

Kevin · July 18th, 2012

Lexus USA Announces 2013 ES 350 & ES 300h Pricing

Lexus USA has announced the suggested retail price for the 2013 Lexus ES.

Kevin · July 16th, 2012

Production Lexus LF-LC Planned?

Automotive News is reporting that a production model based on the Lexus LF-LC concept is currently on track for development.

Kevin · July 16th, 2012

Black Amethyst Lexus LFA Arrives in USA

The first and only Black Amethyst Lexus LFA has arrived in the USA.

Kevin · July 11th, 2012

More Information on the 2013 Lexus LS

More information on the 2013 Lexus LS has been released.

Kevin · July 9th, 2012

More on 2013 Lexus ES Manufacturing

Reuters has updated their original story on the 2013 Lexus ES production launch with a quote from Toyota president Akio Toyoda.

Kevin · July 9th, 2012

Pikes Peak Hill Climb Rescheduled for August 12

Ken Gushi and the IS F CCS-R have been confirmed for the new date.

Kevin · July 5th, 2012

Road & Track Drives the 2013 Lexus ES

Calvin Kim of Road & Track has shared his impressions of the 2013 Lexus ES, and it’s very positive.

Kevin · July 5th, 2012

Lexus June 2012 Sales Report

Lexus USA has reported total sales of 20,022 for June 2012, for a big jump of 79.0% over last year.

Kevin · July 3rd, 2012

2013 Lexus ES Configurator Now Online

While pricing has yet to be released, it’s now possible to virtually configure the 2013 ES 350 & ES 300h on the Lexus USA website.

Kevin · July 3rd, 2012

Pikes Peak Hill Climb Postponed Due to Colorado Wildfire

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, originally scheduled for next weekend, has been postponed until late summer due to wildfires in the Colorado Springs area.

Kevin · July 2nd, 2012

2013 Lexus GX 460 Announced

The Lexus GX 460 will remain unchanged for the 2013 model year.

Kevin · June 25th, 2012

Lexus CT 200h Commercial: 42 Miles

Here’s the latest CT 200h commercial from Lexus USA.

Kevin · June 22nd, 2012

The New York Times Reviews the 2013 Lexus ES 300h

The New York Times has published a review of the 2013 Lexus ES 300h, praising it for “its thoughtful and surprisingly stylish execution”.

Kevin · June 21st, 2012

Lexus IS Commercial: Famous Curves

Next up in the Lexus marketing blitz is this IS commercial from Lexus USA.

Kevin · June 18th, 2012

Twitter Q&A Tomorrow with Lexus IS F CCS-R Driver Ken Gushi

Just a quick note — Lexus IS F CCS-R driver Ken Gushi will be on Twitter tomorrow at 2pm ET/11am PT to answer questions about his upcoming race at Pikes Peak.

Kevin · June 18th, 2012

Lexus Considers Manufacturing ES in North America, Releases Regional Sales Estimates

WardsAuto spoke with Tim Morrison, Lexus USA’s vice president-sales and dealer development, about the increased pressure from dealerships for a North American-built ES.

Kevin · June 18th, 2012

Lexus IS F CCS-R Trial Run on Pikes Peak

As an example of what we can expect from the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in July, here’s some in-car footage of Ken Gushi taking a test run up the mountain in the Lexus IS F CCS-R.

Kevin · June 15th, 2012

Interview with Lexus IS F CCS-R Driver Ken Gushi

In my latest article for Lexus Magazine, I interviewed pro-drifter Ken Gushi, who will be piloting the Lexus IS F CCS-R in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in July.

Kevin · June 15th, 2012

The Story of Joe Bacal’s Lexus LX & The Baja 500

Two weeks back, Joe Bacal and his Lexus LX race truck competed in the Baja 500, and along for the ride was Truck Trend’s Allyson Harwood.

Kevin · June 13th, 2012

Lexus Named Top Brand in ALG Perceived Quality Study

For the second year in a row, Lexus has topped the ALG Perceived Quality Study, a semiannual consumer survey of perceived automobile brand quality.

Kevin · June 12th, 2012

Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition for Sale in North Carolina

The #296 Whitest White Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition has been put up for sale by RK Motors in Charlotte, NC.

Kevin · June 11th, 2012

First Test Run of the Pikes Peak Lexus IS F CCS-R

Here’s Lexus USA VP of Marketing Brian Smith to discuss the IS F CCS-R scheduled to race at Pikes Peak in July.

Kevin · June 11th, 2012

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Lexus Discontinues the HS 250h

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

Kevin · May 18th, 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

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 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

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

Extended Video of the 2013 Lexus ES 300h

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

Kevin · May 7th, 2012

Psychedelic Lexus SC Commercial from 1997

I have absolutely no idea what's happening in this 1997 Lexus SC commercial.

Kevin · May 2nd, 2012

Steel Grey Lexus LFA Arrives in USA

The very first Steel Gray Lexus LFA has arrived in the USA and been delivered to its owner, Dan Davidson, who also happens to own the Lexus of Riverside dealership in California.

Kevin · May 2nd, 2012

Lexus April 2012 Sales Report

Lexus USA has reported total sales of 17,551 for March 2012, which is up 12.3% compared to last year.

Kevin · May 1st, 2012

Video Tour of the 2013 Lexus LX 570

Lots of clever wordplay in this short video tour of the 2013 Lexus LX 570.

Kevin · April 30th, 2012

In Conversation with Lexus General Manager Mark Templin: My NY Auto Show Interview

Earlier this month at the New York Auto Show, I had an opportunity to sit down with Mark Templin, Group vice-president & general manager of Lexus USA.

Kevin · April 26th, 2012

Lexus Releases Virtual GS Tour with New iPad App

Lexus has released a new iPad app that gives a virtual tour of the 2013 GS.

Kevin · April 25th, 2012

New Project Lexus GS F Sport Photos

The Project GS F Sport from Five Axis was on display this past weekend at MFest in Las Vegas, and my good friend Flipside909 was on hand to snap some photos.

Kevin · April 25th, 2012

2013 Lexus RX Information on Lexus USA Website

The Lexus USA website has been updated with information, photos and pricing on the 2013 RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, & RX 450h.

Kevin · April 24th, 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

Rallye Lexus Owners Meet Coming in June

Just an announcement for anyone in the NYC/Long Beach area — the fifth annual Rallye Lexus Tuner Event is coming up on June 3rd.

Kevin · April 24th, 2012

2013 Lexus GS 350 Ranks as One of the Fastest Selling Cars in USA

The 2013 Lexus GS 350 is one of the top-ten fastest selling cars in the USA, according to Edmunds.

Kevin · April 23rd, 2012

Pearl Red Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Arrives in the USA

The latest Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition to reach the USA is a beautiful Pearl Red with a red & black interior.

Kevin · April 18th, 2012

1SICKLEX Lexus Owners Meet This Weekend

My friend 1SICKLEX is hosting a Lexus owner meet this Saturday, April 21st, at Hennessy Lexus of Gwinnett just outside of Atlanta, with over 70 owners confirmed so far.

Kevin · April 18th, 2012

Google Adds Lexus RX 450h to Autonomous Car Fleet

According to Wired, Google’s autonomous vehicle program has added a Lexus RX 450h to its stable of self-driving cars.

Kevin · April 16th, 2012

2013 Lexus GS Pace Car at Grand Prix of Long Beach

It’s Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend in California, and the 2013 Lexus GS will be on hand as one of pace cars.

Kevin · April 14th, 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

Motor Trend Comparison: 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport vs. BMW 535i, Audi A6, & Infiniti M37S

*Motor Trend* has compared the 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport against the Infiniti M37S, Audi A6 3.0T, and the BMW 535i, and found the GS F Sport to be the best of the bunch.

Kevin · April 9th, 2012

2013 Lexus RX 350 F Sport Official Photo Gallery

Here's the official photo gallery of the 2013 Lexus RX 350 F Sport, twenty-nine images in all.

Kevin · April 9th, 2012

2013 Lexus GS 450h & RX 350 F Sport Pricing Announced

U.S. pricing has been announced for both the 2013 Lexus GS 450h and the 2013 RX 350 F Sport.

Kevin · April 9th, 2012

Video Overview of the 2013 Lexus ES

Here's Bill Camp from Lexus College with a nice overview of the 2013 ES.

Kevin · April 5th, 2012