Lexus 2012 Sales in Japan
The GS was the best selling Lexus in Japan last year, according to a list compiled by the Best Selling Cars Blog.
Kevin · February 18th, 2013
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Lexus Global Sales in 2012
Details on Lexus’ global sales in 2012 were released today by Lexus Europe.
Kevin · January 28th, 2013
Top Ten Lexus Stories of 2012
It’s arrived a couple days later than expected, but my Top Ten Lexus stories of 2012 has just published by Lexus Magazine.
Kevin · January 6th, 2013
Lexus December 2012 Sales Report, Plus Year-End Totals
Lexus USA has reported 30,607 total sales for December 2012, a 25.4% improvement over last year.
Kevin · January 3rd, 2013
Happy New Year From Lexus Enthusiast
As 2012 draws to a close and I recover from a nasty bout with the flu, I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy New Year.
Kevin · December 31st, 2012
Happy Holidays!
As we enter the festive season, and I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of my readers a safe and happy holidays!
Kevin · December 24th, 2012
Lexus Enthusiast Holiday Giveaway!
Please follow this link for your chance to win a Lexus carbon fiber keychain.
Kevin · December 21st, 2012
Lexus November 2012 Sales Report
Lexus USA has reported total sales of 22,719 for November 2012, a 16.8% improvement over last year.
Kevin · December 3rd, 2012
Lexus Places First in 2012 J.D. Power Sales Satisfaction Index Study
For the second year in a row, Lexus has topped the J.D. Power U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) study, placing first among luxury brands and scoring highest overall.
Kevin · November 28th, 2012
Photo Collection: A Closer Look at the Lexus LF-CC
I finally had an opportunity to go through my photos of the Lexus LF-CC concept from its North American debut earlier this month at SEMA in Las Vegas.
Kevin · November 28th, 2012
Lexus GS 350 F SPORT Named Australia’s Best Large Car over $60,000
The 2013 Lexus GS 350 F SPORT has been named the Best Large Car over $60,000 in the 2012 Australia’s Best Cars Award, the country’s most prestigious motoring awards.
Kevin · November 27th, 2012
Lexus December to Remember 2012 Commercials
At long last, the automotive gift-giving of past December to Remember campaigns has been retired.
Kevin · November 21st, 2012
Video of the Supercharged Lexus GS from SEMA
Circling back to SEMA, here’s a video of the VIP Auto Salon supercharged Lexus GS 350 that was featured at the Lexus display.
Kevin · November 19th, 2012
Lexus Tops J.D. Power 2012 China Initial Quality Study
Lexus has been named the top automotive brand in the J.D. Power 2012 China Initial Quality Study.
Kevin · November 5th, 2012
Official Photo Galleries of the Lexus LFA Nürburgring & Project LS
Lexus has released a couple more SEMA photo galleries featuring the LFA Nürburgring Edition & Project LS — here they are in a size perfect for desktop wallpapers.
Kevin · November 4th, 2012
Interview with Project Lexus LS Designer Troy Sumitomo
While at SEMA last week, I had a chance to interview Five Axis chief Troy Sumitomo to discuss his Project LS show car on display in the Lexus tent.
Kevin · November 4th, 2012
Live Coverage from SEMA 2012
The 2012 SEMA show starts today in Las Vegas, and I’ll be here covering the Lexus display.
Kevin · October 30th, 2012
Supercharged Lexus GS 350 Coming to SEMA
A supercharged Lexus GS 350 F SPORT by VIP Auto Salon will also be debuting this week at SEMA.
Kevin · October 28th, 2012
SEMA 2012: Project Lexus LS F SPORT by Five Axis
Frequent Lexus tuner Five Axis will be bringing a modified LS 460 F SPORT to SEMA next week.
Kevin · October 24th, 2012
Lexus LS 600h F SPORT Debuts at Paris Motor Show
Along with the much-discussed Lexus LF-CC concept, the LS 600h F SPORT also debuted at the Paris Motor Show.
Kevin · October 7th, 2012
Lexus September 2012 Sales Report
Lexus USA has reported total sales of 20,386 for September 2012, a 36% improvement over last year.
Kevin · October 2nd, 2012
Official Lexus LF-CC Photo Gallery
Along with all the live photos, the Lexus LF-CC’s debut at the Paris Auto Show also brought a new round of official images.
Kevin · September 29th, 2012
Lexus LF-CC Live Coverage
Let's take an Internet tour of Lexus LF-CC live coverage from the Paris Motor Show.
Kevin · September 27th, 2012
Video: Lexus LF-CC Designers Discuss the New Concept
Lexus has released a new video with LF-CC designers Takeshi Tanabe and Hidaeki Iida talking about their latest creation.
Kevin · September 27th, 2012
Speculating on the New Lexus LF-CC Hybrid Engine
One of the more mysterious elements about the Lexus LF-CC is the “all-new” 2.5L hybrid engine under the hood.
Kevin · September 20th, 2012
Motor Trend Reviews the 2012 Lexus IS F
The Ignition web video series from Motor Trend has just featured the 2012 Lexus IS F, and presenter Carlos Lago does an excellent job explaining just what makes the very first Lexus F model special.
Kevin · September 20th, 2012
More Details on the Lexus LF-CC Coupe Concept
Motor Trend had an opportunity to talk with the Lexus Design group manager Takeshi Tanabe about the new LF-CC concept that debuted yesterday, and it’s definitely worth reading.
Kevin · September 18th, 2012
New Video of the Lexus LF-CC Coupe Concept
A second video of the Lexus LF-CC coupe concept has been released, and it’s amazing.
Kevin · September 17th, 2012
The Lexus LF-CC Coupe Concept
Lexus has announced the LF-CC, a coupe concept that will make its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show at the end of this month.
Kevin · September 17th, 2012
Place Your Vote: What Type of Concept will Lexus Reveal Next Week?
Don't forget to place your vote in the *Lexus Enthusiast* poll, and check back to see the results on Monday.
Kevin · September 16th, 2012
Poll: What Type of Concept will Lexus Reveal Next Week?
It’s still a mystery just what Lexus will reveal, so let’s put it to a vote.
Kevin · September 12th, 2012
Lexus Sales in August: A Deeper Look at the Numbers
August was a very good month for Lexus sales, but it’s not clear just how good without taking a deeper look at the numbers.
Kevin · September 5th, 2012
Lexus August 2012 Sales Report
Lexus sales up 28.9%, beats BMW & Mercedes in August sales.
Kevin · September 4th, 2012
New Lexus LF-LC Concept to Debut in Australia
Lexus will debut a new version of the LF-LC concept at the 2012 Sydney Motor Show, and has released the first teaser image.
Kevin · August 27th, 2012
Lexus July 2012 Sales Report
Lexus USA has reported total sales of 18,235 for July 2012, an improvement of 35.9% over last year.
Kevin · August 1st, 2012
Lexus Europe 2012 Sales Update
Lexus sales are up 7% in Europe over the first six months of 2012, with 23,454 units sold.
Kevin · July 24th, 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
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
Lexus Tops 2012 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
For the second consecutive year, Lexus is the highest ranking brand in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study.
Kevin · June 21st, 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
Lexus LFA Finishes 15th Overall in 24h Nürburgring Race
In the 24 Hours of Nürburgring race this weekend, The *Gazoo* #83 Lexus LFA placed 15th overall & 1st in the SP8 class.
Kevin · May 21st, 2012
2012 Nürburgring 24 Hour Race: Lexus LFA Updates
The #83 Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA is participating in the 24h of Nürburgring in Germany this weekend, and I’ll be following along and posting updates over the next couple days.
Kevin · May 19th, 2012
Lexus LF-LC Nominated for Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award
The Lexus LF-LC has been selected to participate in the 2012 Concorso d’Eleganza, a prestigious automotive event held in Italy from May 26-27.
Kevin · May 11th, 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
Spending the Summer with the 2013 Lexus GS 350
Last weekend, I made the trip to Lexus Canada and picked up a 2013 GS 350 AWD for a long-term summer road test.
Kevin · May 9th, 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
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 CT 200h Wins Top Safety Award in Japan
The Lexus CT 200h has earned the Grand Prix award for highest safety performance among all vehicle models rated under the Japan New Car Assessment Program.
Kevin · April 26th, 2012
Lexus Meet in Toronto Tomorrow
Just a quick note: I’ll be attending the local Lexus meet at the Lexus of Richmond Hill dealership in Toronto tomorrow.
Kevin · April 14th, 2012
Driving the 2012 Lexus CT 200h
Last week, I picked up a 2012 Matador Red Mica Lexus CT 200h from Lexus Canada for a road test, and so far, I’ve been really enjoying my time behind the wheel.
Kevin · April 14th, 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
Gazoo Racing Enters Lexus LFA in Nürburgring 24h Race
Some excellent news announced today -- Gazoo Racing will once again be entering a Lexus LFA in the Nürburgring 24h race that runs from May 17th-20th.
Kevin · April 11th, 2012
Video: 2013 Lexus ES Debuts in New York
As I work through all the information about the new sixth-generation Lexus ES, the first thing to share is this video of Lexus General Manager Mark Templin introducing the car today at the New York Auto Show.
Kevin · April 5th, 2012
Live Coverage from the New York Auto Show
For the next two days, the New York International Auto Show opens its doors to the media, and I'm here at the Javits Center to bring you live Lexus coverage from the show floor.
Kevin · April 4th, 2012
Lexus March 2012 Sales Report
Lexus USA has reported total sales of 20,140 for March 2012, which is down 6.1% compared to last year.
Kevin · April 3rd, 2012
Next-Generation 2013 Lexus ES to Debut at New York Auto Show
Lexus has announced that the all-new sixth-generation ES will debut next week at the New York Auto Show.
Kevin · March 28th, 2012
Lexus USA Ranks First in J.D. Power Customer Service Index Study
For the fourth consecutive year, Lexus USA has been ranked the top brand for customer service in the 2012 J.D. Power Customer Service Index Study.
Kevin · March 14th, 2012
Photos of the Lexus Display at the Geneva Motor Show
Just to wrap up the Geneva Motor Show coverage, I have to share these photos of the Lexus display posted on the Lexus UK Facebook page.
Kevin · March 12th, 2012
Lexus February 2012 Sales Report
February is in the books, and Lexus has reported total sales of 16,678 units for the month, for a 15.9% increase over 2011.
Kevin · March 1st, 2012
Motor Trend Reviews the 2012 Lexus IS F
The mechanical improvements made to the 2011 Lexus IS F continue to impress in 2012, with the latest review from Motor Trend calling the super-sedan “a legitimate mauler of Munich’s (and Stuttgart’s) current best”.
Kevin · February 16th, 2012
Lexus Tops 2012 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study
After finishing second last year, Lexus has taken the top spot in the 2012 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study.
Kevin · February 15th, 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
Two New Lexus F Sport Vehicles to Debut at the Geneva Motor Show
Lexus Europe announced today that two new F Sport vehicles will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
Kevin · February 10th, 2012
Behind-the-Scenes of the Lexus Super Bowl Commercial
With the Lexus GS Super Bowl commercial debut tonight, here’s a short behind-the-scenes look at the filming.
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
Lexus Super Bowl Commercial
Here it is, the Lexus Super Bowl commercial for the new 2013 GS.
Kevin · January 31st, 2012
Tokyo Auto Salon: Lexus LS with a Spindle Grille & Louis Vuitton Interior
Returning once again to the Tokyo Auto Salon, here’s a custom Lexus LS notable for its attempt at the GS spindle grille.
Kevin · January 26th, 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