Lexus January 2013 Sales Report
Lexus USA has reported 16,211 total sales for January 2013, a 26.8% improvement over last year.
Kevin · February 1st, 2013
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Lexus Announces Geneva Motor Show Lineup
Lexus has announced that the IS 300h F SPORT will make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
Kevin · February 1st, 2013
Akio Toyoda & Mark Templin Named to 2013 Motor Trend Power List
Toyota president Akio Toyoda & Lexus general manager Mark Templin have been named to the 2013 Motor Trend Power List of the top 50 people in the automotive industry.
Kevin · January 31st, 2013
Insights from a Lexus Insider: Andrew Kirby on the Detroit Auto Show
The following is a message from Andrew Kirby, general manager of the Lexus worldwide product and marketing planning division, who has asked to address Lexus Enthusiast readers directly from time to time.
Kevin · January 29th, 2013
Details on the Lexus Display at the Chicago Auto Show
The Chicago Auto Show opens at the beginning of February, and Lexus has released some details on their planned display.
Kevin · January 23rd, 2013
Guided Tour of the 2014 Lexus IS F SPORT
Here’s Ming-Jou Chen of Lexus College with an informative tour of the new 2014 IS.
Kevin · January 17th, 2013
Lexus Hater Likes the 2014 IS F SPORT
When Jalopnik writer and self-professed “Lexus Hater” Raphael Orlove saw the 2014 Lexus IS F SPORT at the Detroit auto show, he was surprised by his own reaction.
Kevin · January 17th, 2013
Live Coverage from the 2013 Detroit Auto Show
The Detroit Auto Show starts today, and I’m here at the Cobo Center to bring you live Lexus coverage from the show floor today and tomorrow.
Kevin · January 14th, 2013
New Lexus Display to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
Along with the next-generation IS, Lexus will be introducing a new global auto show display at the Detroit Auto Show tomorrow.
Kevin · January 13th, 2013
Next-Generation Lexus IS Wagon Coming to Detroit Auto Show?
Is the 2014 Lexus IS going to be offered as a wagon?
Kevin · January 11th, 2013
New Lexus LFA Race Car Introduced by Gazoo Racing in Japan
Gazoo Racing has debuted their latest Lexus LFA race car today at the Tokyo Auto Salon in Japan.
Kevin · January 11th, 2013
A Closer Look at the 2014 Lexus IS Interior
Yesterday, we took a closer look at the 2014 Lexus IS exterior, and now it’s time to examine the interior,
Kevin · January 10th, 2013
Road & Track Photo Gallery: 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT
A select group of magazines had the opportunity for an advance photoshoot with new 2014 Lexus IS, and the gallery at Road & Track is my favorite of the bunch.
Kevin · January 10th, 2013
A Closer Look at the 2014 Lexus IS Exterior
The 2014 Lexus IS has been revealed, so let’s take a closer look at the exterior of the next-generation sports sedan.
Kevin · January 9th, 2013
Next-Generation Lexus IS to Offer Subscription-Free Traffic & Weather Reports
Lexus USA has announced that the next-generation Lexus IS will be the first-ever automobile to offer subscription-free real-time traffic and weather information.
Kevin · January 8th, 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
Photo: Next-Generation Lexus IS All Covered Up
Lexus Magazine has posted a new photo of the next-generation Lexus IS, all covered up and ready to make its trip cross-country to Detroit.
Kevin · December 28th, 2012
New Lexus LS Body Kit by Wald International
Japanese tuner Wald International is currently working on an Executive Line body kit for the new Lexus LS.
Kevin · December 17th, 2012
2013 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h Receive Five Star Safety Rating from NHTSA
The 2013 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h have been awarded a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Kevin · December 6th, 2012
Lexus LF-CC Approved for Production, Compact Crossover Under Consideration
Autocar is reporting that a coupe based on the Lexus LF-CC has been approved for production.
Kevin · November 30th, 2012
Lexus Announces Short Film Series for 2013
In collaboration with The Weinstein Company, Lexus will release five short films in 2013, collected under the title “Life is Amazing."
Kevin · November 29th, 2012
Photo Gallery: Lexus LF-LC Blue at the LA Auto Show
Photographer Darren Yasukochi has sent in some photos of the Lexus LF-LC Blue currently on display at the LA Auto Show.
Kevin · November 29th, 2012
Lexus Named Top Luxury Brand in KBB Best Resale Value Awards
For the second year in a row, Lexus has been named the Top Luxury Brand in the KBB 2013 Best Resale Value Awards.
Kevin · November 26th, 2012
Is Lexus Preparing a LFA GTE Race Car for Next Year’s Nürburgring 24h Race?
Late last week, Lexus race car driver Akira Iida — the same driver that set the Nürburgring lap record for a production car in an LFA — tweeted the above photo of a mystery LFA prototype, describing it as his “next challenge”.
Kevin · November 6th, 2012
Next-Generation 2014 Lexus IS Confirmed for Detroit Auto Show
According to Motor Report, Lexus Australia CEO Tony Cramb has confirmed that the next-generation 2014 IS sedan will debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
Kevin · October 24th, 2012
TRD Releases 2013 Lexus LS Body Kit
Just like Japanese tuner Modellista, official Lexus tuner TRD has released a body kit for the 2013 LS 460 F SPORT.
Kevin · October 15th, 2012
2013 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
The 2013 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h have earned the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award, with good performance in moderate overlap frontal, side, rollover and rear impact evaluations.
Kevin · October 3rd, 2012
Stunning 2013 Lexus LS Photo Gallery
Along with the LF-CC concept, the 2013 Lexus LS 600h F SPORT will also be displayed at the Paris Motor Show this month, and accompanying the usual press release was a stunning collection of press images.
Kevin · September 20th, 2012
Driving the 2013 Lexus LS
Did Lexus take it far enough with the 2013 LS? I drove five different variants to find the answer to that question.
Kevin · September 16th, 2012
Desktop Wallpaper: 2013 Lexus LS F SPORT in Ultra White
After attending the 2013 Lexus LS launch event in San Francisco way back at the end of July, I headed back to the hotel where I was staying, only to find the Ultra White LS 460 F SPORT parked out front, perfectly positioned for a late-night photo shoot.
Kevin · September 12th, 2012
New 2013 Lexus ES Commercial
Lexus USA has released a new commercial for the 2013 ES.
Kevin · September 4th, 2012
2013 Lexus CT 200h Announced
The 2013 Lexus CT 200h has been announced by Lexus USA with minimal changes.
Kevin · August 24th, 2012
Lexus LFA Owners Meet in California Today
There's a Lexus LFA owners meet happening at the *Laguna Seca Raceway* in California today.
Kevin · August 23rd, 2012
Lexus Second Overall in American Customer Satisfaction Index
The American Customer Service Index released their annual automotive customer satisfaction report today, and Lexus has placed second overall with 89 points, just one point behind Lincoln.
Kevin · August 22nd, 2012
Will Lexus be the #1 U.S. Luxury Auto Brand in 2013?
In a recent interview with Wards Auto, Toyota USA president Jim Lentz makes a bold prediction regarding Lexus sales in the USA.
Kevin · August 20th, 2012
2013 Lexus IS Lineup Announced
The 2013 Lexus IS lineup has been announced -- here's a breakdown of the model changes.
Kevin · August 20th, 2012
Lexus General Manager Mark Templin Discusses Future Models
Lexus global general manager Mark Templin recently spoke with Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau about the future plans of the brand.
Kevin · August 15th, 2012
More Official Photos of the 2013 Lexus LS 460
As I continue to work away on the second part of my 2013 Lexus LS preview, here’s a new round of official LS 460 photos.
Kevin · August 15th, 2012
Lexus Canada Announces 2013 ES Pricing
Lexus Canada has announced pricing for the new 2013 ES — the ES 350 will start at $39,500 CAD, $2,650 less than the outgoing model, and the ES 300h will start at $43,900.
Kevin · August 13th, 2012
More Photos of the 2013 Lexus LS 600hL
The Car Fanatics Flickr account has a great photo gallery of the 2013 Lexus LS 600hL that debuted last week in San Francisco.
Kevin · August 6th, 2012
Lexus Summer Trip: GS Desktop Wallpapers
Last month, I went on an extended Canadian road trip with the 2013 Lexus GS, traveling through Eastern Ontario and Quebec for a Lexus Magazine photo assignment.
Kevin · August 5th, 2012
Video Tour of the 2013 Lexus LS
Here’s Bill Camp of Lexus College with a video tour of the 2013 Lexus LS.
Kevin · August 5th, 2012
Next-Generation Lexus IS to Debut at Detroit Auto Show?
Hidden at the end of the previously featured GoAuto interview with Lexus Australia marketing manager Peter Evans was this ballpark timeline for the next-generation Lexus IS.
Kevin · August 2nd, 2012
Official 2013 Lexus LS Photo Gallery
Finally time for the official 2013 Lexus LS photo galleries.
Kevin · July 31st, 2012
First Official Video of the 2013 Lexus LS
Here’s the first official video of the 2013 Lexus LS.
Kevin · July 31st, 2012
2013 Lexus LS Information
Plenty of information to go through with the new 2013 Lexus LS -- let's start with the press release and some photos.
Kevin · July 31st, 2012
Live Coverage: 2013 Lexus LS Debut
I'm in San Francisco tonight for the debut of the 2013 Lexus LS, and will be posting live coverage throughout the event.
Kevin · July 30th, 2012
Details on Tonight’s Lexus LS Debut Event
MediaPost has some details on the 2013 Lexus LS debut in San Francisco tonight.
Kevin · July 30th, 2012
New Lexus Model to Debut at Paris Motor Show?
In an interview with GoAuto, Lexus Australia marketing manager Peter Evans has revealed that a new mystery model will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in late September.
Kevin · July 25th, 2012
Two More Lexus IS Fs Spotted at Nürburgring
This may be the third day in a row for photos of the next-generation Lexus IS F development mule currently running around Nürburgring, but Motor Trend has some new information worth sharing.
Kevin · July 19th, 2012
Lexus Releases 2013 LS Teaser Image
Lexus has released a teaser image of the 2013 LS.
Kevin · July 18th, 2012
More Information on the 2013 Lexus LS
More information on the 2013 Lexus LS has been released.
Kevin · July 9th, 2012
New 2014 Lexus IS Rumors from Australia
The Age in Australia has some new rumours regarding the next-generation Lexus IS.
Kevin · July 4th, 2012
Massive Photo Gallery of the 2013 Lexus RX Family
The 2013 edition of the Lexus RX has reached Australia.
Kevin · June 27th, 2012
2013 Lexus GX 460 Announced
The Lexus GX 460 will remain unchanged for the 2013 model year.
Kevin · June 25th, 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 GS 350 Summer Road Test Update: Six Weeks
I'm now six weeks into my summer-long road test of the 2013 Lexus GS 350, and with this increased familiarity, I've put together a list of ten things that have stood out so far.
Kevin · June 15th, 2012
2013 Lexus LS F Sport Spotted?
It appears that a camouflaged next-generation Lexus LS F Sport has been spotted by Automobile Magazine spy photographers.
Kevin · June 4th, 2012
Video: AutoGuide Preview of the 2013 Lexus ES
AutoGuide has released what may be the only video from the 2013 Lexus ES media preview, and as usual, it’s an excellent overview of the new sedan.
Kevin · June 3rd, 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
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
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
Next Generation Lexus LS to be Offered with V6 Hybrid?
AutoGuide is reporting that the next-generation Lexus LS hybrid will focus on fuel efficiency rather than delivering high-end V12 power.
Kevin · May 21st, 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
Making it Rain on a Lexus LX 570
This video showing off the 2013 Lexus LX 570 is full of puzzling imagery.
Kevin · May 3rd, 2012
Ezra Dyer Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 350
As a big fan of Ezra Dyer and his Automobile Magazine editorials, I was thrilled to stumble onto his video review of the 2013 Lexus GS 350 over on Motoramic.
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
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