Lexus Launches All-Weather Drive System
Lexus has rebranded their all-wheel drive system as All Weather Drive — here’s a new commercial introduction.
Kevin · November 2nd, 2012
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Driving the 2013 Lexus GS 350
Even though I’ve been driving the GS since the beginning of the summer, in some ways the character of a car can only be discovered with an extended journey.
Kevin · September 9th, 2012
Autoweek Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 350 AWD
The Autoweek editors have driven the 2013 Lexus GS, and found it very easy to live with, praising the interior across the board.
Kevin · August 29th, 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
Photo Gallery: Lexus GS Night Light Parking Lot
One month into my extended summer road test, I wanted to share this set of parking lot night shots with the 2013 Lexus GS.
Kevin · June 6th, 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
TTAC Comparison: Lexus GS 350 AWD vs. BMW 528i xDrive
Right after my complaint about the constant Audi A6/Lexus GS comparisons, The Truth About Cars has something different — the BMW 528i xDrive vs. the Lexus GS 350 F Sport AWD.
Kevin · May 8th, 2012
2013 Lexus RX 350 F Sport Information
The 2013 Lexus RX 350 F Sport made its debut this week at the New York Auto Show with an assortment of performance and appearance upgrades.
Kevin · April 6th, 2012
Car & Driver Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 350 AWD & GS 350 F Sport
Car & Driver has published a dual-review of the 2013 Lexus GS 350 AWD & GS 350 F Sport, and found both models to have “character that no GS—and perhaps no Lexus besides the $380,000 LFA supercar—has exhibited before.”
Kevin · March 16th, 2012
White Lexus GS Photos Show Off New Interior Detail
TLE reader Asoka took some photos of a white Lexus GS 350 AWD at the Orange County Auto Show and a very cool detail with the new sports sedan.
Kevin · October 5th, 2011
Facebook Interview with Lexus GS Chief Engineer Yoshihiko Kanamori
As part of the Frankfurt Auto Show, Lexus Europe put out the call on Facebook for questions to ask the GS Chief Engineer, Yoshihiko Kanamori.
Kevin · September 28th, 2011
Photos of the Lexus GS in Starlight Black
Let’s return to the Frankfurt Motor Show for some photos of the Starlight Black Lexus GS 350 AWD.
Kevin · September 20th, 2011
Lexus GS 350 AWD in Black [Update]
Also debuting at the Frankfurt Motor Show was the *All-Wheel Drive* version of the 2013 Lexus GS 350, which was on display in *Obsidian*.
Kevin · September 15th, 2011
2013 Lexus GS Revealed!
Just two days before its official unveiling, the 2013 Lexus GS has been spotted without camouflage by Chinese spy photographers.
Kevin · August 16th, 2011
Driving the 2011 Lexus IS 350 AWD
Last week, I picked up a 2011 Lexus IS 350 AWD from Lexus Canada HQ for a road test, and so far, I've found it a very easy car to drive fast. I don't know if it's the AWD system or the memory of the LFA driving school, but there's some serious confidence happening in this car.
Kevin · June 17th, 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 …
Kevin · May 5th, 2011
Car & Driver Comparison: Lexus LS 460L vs. Hyundai Equus
In a classic Car & Driver move, the magazine has taken a $98k Lexus LS 460L AWD and compared it against the new $65k Hyundai Equus, then declared the winner based almost entirely on price: Were this match based on price alone, we might have pitted an Equus with the Ultimate package ($65,400) against a …
Kevin · January 12th, 2011
2011 Lexus IS Official Details
Lexus USA has announced details on the 2011 IS, and as expected, the model will be receiving some minor updates for new year: The HID headlights have been redesigned and now include LED daytime running lights. Update: HID lights are optional on the IS 250 and standard on the IS 350. The front grille & …
Kevin · July 16th, 2010
Autospies Reviews the Lexus LS 460L AWD
Agent 00R of Autospies drove from New York City to the Detroit Auto Show in a 2010 Lexus LS 460 AWD, and has shared some observations on how the sedan handled the trip. Read this story
Kevin · January 21st, 2010
2010 Lexus LS on Lexus USA Website
The updated 2010 Lexus LS is now on the Lexus USA website: The first I checked out was the cost of the LS Sport package: The package, which is only available with the RWD LS 460, adds $6,185 USD to the $64,680 base price, and includes Brembo brakes, 19” 10-split-spoke alloy wheels, sport-tuned air suspension, …
Kevin · October 25th, 2009
2009 Lexus IS 250 AWD Photo Gallery
In the time I spent with the Lexus IS 250, I only had a point-and-shoot Canon to take photos with—luckily my friend Billy Plante came out and took some picks as well. Here are the best shots: {embed=“site/gallery” gallery_id=“1083”}
Kevin · April 12th, 2009
Consumer Reports: The Lexus GS AWD = Below Average
The news today is that the AWD versions of the Lexus GS, along with two Toyotas, have been dropped from Consumer Reports’ 2007 Recommended list. The net result, Toyota as a whole (including Lexus and Scion) has dropped from first overall to third, behind Honda and Subaru. What were the problems with the AWD GS, …
Kevin · October 16th, 2007