Helicopter Chase Scene with Lexus IS F

What do you get when you combine “a gorgeous girl, an arrogant rich boyfriend, a helicopter chase, and a Wald Lexus IS-F with custom forged 3-piece wheels and custom exhaust”? This short film by In Sixth Gear: Laughed out loud at the little hand flip there at the end — brilliantly done. (Thanks Franklin!)
Kevin · May 5th, 2011

TTAC Reviews the 2011 Lexus IS 350 AWD

The Truth About Cars reviewed the Lexus IS 350 AWD a couple months back, and found a lot to like about the new all-wheel drive system, which they found suited the the drivetrain and chassis quite well. On the negative side, the usual complaints surface: super-small back seats, average fuel economy, and the fact that …

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Kevin · May 5th, 2011

Lexus Europe First Quarter 2011 Sales Report

Lexus Europe have reported their 2011 first quarter sales — here it is, broken down (mostly) by model: Model Sales CT 2,199 IS 1,514 GS (including GS Hybrid) 257 GS Hybrid 143 LS (including LS Hybrid) 135 LS Hybrid 69 RX (including RX Hybrid) 3,758 RX Hybrid 2,451 Other models 1,695 Total 1st Quarter Sales …

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Kevin · May 5th, 2011

Two Kids Discussing the Lexus LFA

After seeing the little boy giggling about the Lexus LFA’s exhaust sound in the recently featured Goodwood video, it brought to mind this funny clip of two kids talking about the Lexus supercar at the Toronto Auto Show: Kid 1: “This is awesome, but it’s not turbo.” Kid 2: “This is awesome!” Kid 1: “It’s …

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Kevin · May 4th, 2011

The Motor Report Reviews the Lexus CT 200h F-Sport

Australian website The Motor Report has published what I believe is the first english-language review of the Lexus CT 200h F-Sport package. Outside of some exterior design tweaks, the CT F-Sport is equipped with a firmer suspension — too bad the review glosses over this fact, only mentioning that might be too stiff for Australian …

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Kevin · May 4th, 2011

Lexus LFA Hot Lap @ Grand Prix of Long Beach

Check out the wild point-of-view in this Lexus LFA lap at the Long Beach Grand Prix: I’m really digging that white lightning bolt wrap — it’s a perfect reminder of the LFA Nürburgring paint jobs. (Thanks Jim!)
Kevin · May 3rd, 2011

First British Lexus LFA Debuts at Goodwood

Lexus UK debuted the #016 LFA this weekend at the Goodwood Breakfast Club — here’s video from the event: Great reaction from the crowd — and what a beautiful color combination. Looking forward to seeing it more & more over the coming months (I’ve been told some track time is next on the list, and …

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Kevin · May 3rd, 2011

Lexus IS F-Sport Featured on Two Guys Garage

For those with The Speed Channel, Two Guys Garage will be installing a selection of F-Sport parts on a Lexus IS 250 tomorrow — should be interesting to anyone curious about the modifying their Lexus using OEM parts. Showtimes may vary, please check the Speed Channel website for further details. Check the Speed Channel Schedule
Kevin · May 3rd, 2011