No Production Lexus LF-CC Coupe Until 2015?
Autocar is reporting that a production Lexus LF-CC coupe will reach dealerships in 2015.
Kevin · January 20th, 2013
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Autocar Drives the Next-Generation Lexus IS 300h
In advance of next-generation Lexus IS launch at the Detroit Auto Show in January, some automotive magazines have been given an advance look at the next-generation sedan.
Kevin · December 4th, 2012
Lexus LF-LC Concept to be a Production Model?
*Autocar* is reporting that the Lexus LF-LC concept is being seriously considered as a production model.
Kevin · March 27th, 2012
Autocar Reviews the Lexus GS 250 F Sport
Autocar has posted a review of the Lexus GS 250 F Sport, a car I didn’t even know existed until yesterday.
Kevin · November 23rd, 2011
Edmunds Inside Line Review of the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition
We’ve read about the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition on its namesake track from an owner’s perspective, and now journalist Andrew Frankel has a writeup at Inside Line with a sparkling review of a very similar experience.
Kevin · September 25th, 2011
Autocar Drives the 2012 Lexus GS 450h
Not only did Autocar drive the 2012 Lexus GS 250, they also had a crack at the next-generation GS 450h.
Kevin · July 25th, 2011
Lexus IS F: Gran Turismo 5 vs. Reality
With Gran Turismo 5 being released today, auto writer Dan Lyons tells the story of his experience racing with Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi at this year’s Nürburgring 24h race, and how their laptimes compared in GT5: …while Yamauchi was playing out one of his dreams – to drive in a real Nürburgring 24-hour race …
Kevin · November 24th, 2010
Autocar Drives 20-year-old Lexus LS 400
In a nod to their 20th anniversary in the UK, Lexus put automotive journalists behind the wheel of an old LS 400 at the annual Society of Motor Manufacturers Test day. Purchased off eBay, the LS 400 had 103,000 miles on the odometer and still plenty of life — here’s a quick review from Autocar: …
Kevin · June 1st, 2010
More Lexus CT 200h Photos
Autocar has published several additional studio photographs of the white Lexus CT 200h. Compared with computer-processed look of the first photos, these are different, and show the exterior lighting: The forward shots showcase the CT 200h’s headlamp illumination, complete with LED strip accents similar to those introduced with the LS 460 refresh. These LED accents …
Kevin · March 1st, 2010
Autocar’s First Drive of the Lexus LFA
There’s still plenty of Lexus LFA reviews to cover—next up is the UK’s Autocar and their great hands-on video with the supercar in Germany: This footage does a great job showing the LFA’s speed in a real-world context—choice quote: “The engine is absolutely sensational…just think a cross between a M5 and Porsche Carrera GT.” (Thanks …
Kevin · October 28th, 2009
Lexus Considering Mini Competitor?
With the LF-Ch likely to be reach production as Lexus’ entry into the C-Premium market, Autocar decided to see where the brand stood on the B-Premium “Supermini” sector: “This segment will grow,” [A Lexus marketing specialist] said, “as more premium marques begin to build cars in this size. We already have the Mini and the …
Kevin · September 14th, 2009
Lexus IS Hybrid for Europe?
According to Autocar, the Lexus HS 250h will not be available in Europe because of an upcoming IS hybrid: Lexus has ruled out bringing the HS 250h to the UK because it will clash with an upcoming IS hybrid model. …a company source said the model will not come to Europe because both the Avensis …
Kevin · July 22nd, 2009
Lexus LFA Goodwood Videos
Today saw not one, not two, but three new videos of the Lexus LFA at the Goodwood Festival of Speed—the first two are produced by Lexus Europe, and show the super-race-car-prototype bombing around the circuit from both the exterior and the interior (click on the images to go to the videos): The picture in these …
Kevin · July 15th, 2009
Autocar Reviews the Lexus RX 450h
Autocar’s quick review of the Lexus RX 450h is very complimentary of the hybrid’s new driving experience, and contains a very interesting passage I thought worth pointing out: And because this is the Euro-spec RX, it gets retuned suspension and a retuned power management unit that will provide better off the line acceleration but still …
Kevin · May 13th, 2009
Lexus to discontinue L-Finesse styling?
According to Winding Road, the new issue of Autocar is reporting that Lexus will be moving away from the L-Finesse design language used to style their cars over the last two years. L-Finesse, which was created by Leonardo Fioravanti, first appeared in production form with the introduction of the 2006 GS model, and was meant …
Kevin · January 28th, 2008