Turbocharged Lexus IS SportCross
Speedhunters is featuring a turbocharged Lexus IS 300 SportCross complete with a manual transmission lifted from a MK3 Supra.
Kevin · January 22nd, 2013
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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
One Million Miles on the Road: The Story of the Fourth-Generation Lexus GS
Lexus has launched a new GS website dedicated to the 1,000,000 miles that Chief Engineer Yoshihiko Kanamori and his staff spent testing pre-production models before the release of the fourth-generation GS.
Kevin · November 21st, 2012
Lexus Infotainment System to Get Upgrade Next Year?
Senior brand manager for Lexus Europe, Leonardo Carluccio, has shared details with AutomotiveIT about the future of infotainment in Lexus vehicles.
Kevin · October 7th, 2012
A Closer Look at the 2013 Lexus LS F SPORT
Lexus has released a high resolution version of the first official 2013 LS F SPORT photo, which provides an excellent opportunity to examine the new car in detail.
Kevin · July 28th, 2012
Pearl Red Lexus LFA on 21″ PUR Wheels
Vancouver dealership Open Road Lexus has a new set of 21″ PUR 4OUR DEPTH wheels on their Pearl Red LFA.
Kevin · July 23rd, 2012
Lexus LFA in Starlight Black
After sharing the Sunset Orange Lexus LFA with us last week, Flipside909 from Club Lexus shares the very first look at the LFA in Starlight Black.
Kevin · March 23rd, 2012
New Lexus GS 450h F Sport Video from Europe
Here's a new Lexus GS 450h video that debuted during the Geneva Motor Show last week.
Kevin · March 12th, 2012
New Lexus LF-LC Desktop Wallpapers
To celebrate its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show, Lexus UK has released some absolutely brilliant new photos of the LF-LC concept -- here are my favorite four images cropped up as desktop wallpapers.
Kevin · March 8th, 2012
Flickr Find: Lexus IS F Smoke & Burnouts
This Lexus IS F photo by Nick Schultz is just about perfect.
Kevin · March 1st, 2012
Cutest Lexus GS Review Ever?
I post this almost entirely without comment, but I’m pretty sure this Japanese car review is actually a model dressed up as a doctor having a conversation with a Lexus GS.
Kevin · February 24th, 2012
Lexus LFA Lap with Toyota Racing Driver Alex Wurz
Former F1 driver, double Le Mans winner, and current Toyota Racing driver Alex Wurz took the Lexus LFA out for a spin -- here’s the result of his track time.
Kevin · February 23rd, 2012
New Video of the Lexus LF-LC Concept
Lexus custom car builder Five Axis has released some new footage of the LF-LC concept, and it’s just plain ridiculous.
Kevin · February 17th, 2012
Two New Photos of the Lexus LF-LC Concept
Lexus has released two more photos of the LF-LC today, and of course, I had to put together some desktop wallpapers for everyone.
Kevin · January 4th, 2012
Lexus LF-LC Revealed!
In a screwup of epic proportions, Road & Track accidentally published a video on their Youtube page revealing the Lexus LF-LC concept set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
Kevin · December 21st, 2011
Autoblog Reviews the Lexus LFA
Autoblog has just published a sterling review of the Lexus LFA, with writer Michael Harley calling it “masterfully executed, it is not a supercar – it is a narcotic.”
Kevin · October 13th, 2011
The Lexus LFA at Nürburgring: One Owner’s Experience
The following article (and photos) has been submitted by a lucky LFA owner who participated in a recent LFA owners event at the Nürburgring in Germany.
Kevin · September 22nd, 2011
Diesel-Powered Lexus GS Coming to Europe? [Updated]
Excellent news out of Europe today -- according to Autocar, the next-generation Lexus GS will be offered with a four-cylinder diesel engine.
Kevin · July 27th, 2011
Lexus IS F on 20″ Vossen VVSCV3 Wheels
Here's another great photoshoot from Vossen -- this time featuring a Lexus IS-F on Vossen VVSCV3 monoblock wheels with a matte silver finish
Kevin · July 6th, 2011
Super Stylish Lexus LFA Video from LTD Magazine
This LTD Magazine video feature with the Lexus LFA is short and oh-so-sweet.
Kevin · June 30th, 2011
Matte Black Lexus IS F From Russia
This video of a matte black Lexus IS-F from Russia is a must-watch, if only for the video quality (though I do recommend turning the sound off if you’re watching at work or easily offended): Although I’ve never been a huge fan of the Wald Black Bison kit, the look is toned down considerably by …
Kevin · April 27th, 2011
Brilliant Lexus CT 200h Launch Event in Dubai
Not to be too sensational, but this video from the Lexus CT 200h launch event in Dubai is easily one of the best car introductions I’ve ever seen: Admittedly, it’s a little too long, but I can see why the designers would want to stretch it out — the colors, the soundtrack, the animations are …
Kevin · March 6th, 2011
Matte Black Lexus LFA Die-Cast Model by AutoART
AutoART has done it again — check out this die-cast 1:18 scale Lexus LFA model in Matte Black: This model leaves me speechless, the detail hardly even seems possible. Even better, according to the AutoART German site, we can expect to see both a yellow & red LFA as well. Amazing. [Source: AutoART]
Kevin · March 2nd, 2011
Lexus USA’s Latest LFA Shipment
Like The Octane Report, Autoblog also witnessed the lastest shipment of Lexus LFAs arriving in the USA, and has put together an exceptionally detailed step-by-step of the process, along with this video: As you can tell from the first photo, three LFAs have arrived: the Pearl Blue we saw yesterday, plus another Black and White …
Kevin · February 18th, 2011
Driving the 2011 Lexus LS 600hL
This past weekend, I made the trip to Toronto and picked up a 2011 Lexus LS 600hL from Lexus Canada for a two week road test. The LSh has a Obsidian exterior & Parchment interior, and is fully loaded with every conceivable feature, right down to the massaging rear ottoman and a whole host of …
Kevin · February 8th, 2011
Flickr Find: Yellow Lexus LFA Glowing Bright
David Nickerson II at Nue Vue Photography has taken some absolutely breathtaking photographs of the yellow Lexus LFA prototype — here’s a sampling from his Flickr stream: Beautifully done — be sure to check out Dave’s entire LFA photoset and the rest of his photos over at Flickr.
Kevin · February 4th, 2011
Pure Lexus LFA Sound
Here’s something to get your week started off on the right foot — the LFA launch video with a V10-only soundtrack: Hard to believe my excitement now that the LFAs are being delivered to their new owners — can’t wait for all the LFA spottings around the world as the supercar hits the public roads.
Kevin · January 24th, 2011
First Production Lexus LFAs Arrive in North America
The first production Lexus LFAs have arrived in North America, and Club Lexus editor Flipside909 was there to see them “unboxed” from their cargo containers — tuns out it’s quite the production: Each LFA ships in its own clean container with a pink painted metal pallet designed specifically to secure the car during transport. Each …
Kevin · January 21st, 2011
More Autoart Lexus LFA Photos
Here’s a couple live shots of the insanely detailed Autoart Lexus LFA 1/18 scale model: Just fantastic — can’t wait for this model to go on sale. Update: TLE commenter primatives has discovered that a yellow Autoart LFA will also be available — at least in Australia.
Kevin · January 10th, 2011
Interview with “Lexus Performance Meister” Hirokazu Koga
There’s a brilliant interview over at Lexus Magazine with “Lexus Performance Meister” Hirokazu Koga, the man responsible for each Lexus’ feel: You see, Koga’s longtime job was to oversee a seemingly intangible aspect of any car: how it feels to drive, or perhaps, more accurately, how you’re supposed to feel when driving Lexus vehicles. What, …
Kevin · January 6th, 2011
Lexus December 2010 Sales Report (Plus Year-End Totals)
USA December 2010 is in the books, meaning it’s time for both the month-end and year-end sales totals for Lexus: MONTH Year to Date (*DSR) 2010 2009 % CHG* 2010 2009 % CHG* ES 5,469 6,531 -13.2 48,652 48,485 1.0 HS 1,121 1,980 -41.3 10,663 6,699 60.2 LS 1,516 2,085 -24.6 12,275 11,334 9.0 SC …
Kevin · January 4th, 2011
Lexus IS F Gets Wrapped in Matte Black
For whatever reason, I have a bunch of matte finish Lexus to show you this week — first off is this time-lapse video of a white IS-F being converted to matte black: I’ve really come around to the idea of wrapping a car, it’s just a larger version of putting a screen protector on your …
Kevin · December 7th, 2010
Gran Turismo 5 Lexus LFA Video
Just in case you haven’t the Lexus LFA tearing up the track in Gran Turismo 5 yet, here’s a video by CoolColJ24 that shows the LFA buying process in the game and its dealer demo: Here’s a quick preview of the new photo creation option, along with a full behind-the-wheel lap of Nürburgring: I bought …
Kevin · November 29th, 2010
Lexus Kuwait Planning World’s Largest Lexus Showroom
Lexus Kuwait is planning to build the world’s largest Lexus showroom — here’s a virtual look at the proposed building: The effort put into these new mega-dealerships is amazing — it’s hard to even imagine the scale of that showroom. Construction should be begin soon, can’t wait to see some real life photos. [Source: Lexus …
Kevin · October 25th, 2010
Lexus CT 200h Event in New York City
Two Lexus CT 200h prototypes are making their way around North America, and this weekend’s stop will be High Line Park in New York City. This event, which is one of just four tour stops in the US, is open to everyone, and provides an unique opportunity to drive Lexus’ newest hybrid months before its …
Kevin · September 8th, 2010
More Black Lexus LFA Videos
It’s now time for our weekly look at the black Lexus LFA that’s being tested in Japan — this time it’s three videos, and in an exciting development, we get our first glimpse of the front end: Here’s a freeze-frame: I wonder when we’ll see this LFA’s first public appearance — can not wait for …
Kevin · August 6th, 2010
Lexus LFA Concept Wallpaper from Top Gear
While looking for an image to use with the previous post, I came across this fantastic Lexus LFA concept wallpaper from Top Gear, and just had to post it: Select Resolution: 1680×1050 | 1440×900 | 1280×1024 | 1280×800 | 1024×768 Still love those headlights — funny how the LED strip is being added to the …
Kevin · July 20th, 2010
Lexus F-Sport Event Today in New Jersey
Just a reminder that the Lexus F-Sport event at the New Jersey Motorsports Park is happening today—there’s still time to book a spot, but not for much longer. As mentioned last week, I will be at the event all day—in fact, I was at the track today as part of a early preview, where I …
Kevin · April 28th, 2010
The Lexus GX 460 in Starfire Pearl
Couldn’t help but notice how great the Starfire Pearl Lexus GX 460 looks in these photos that were part of a (uniquely written) review in The Gulf News: While I’m partial to Starfire Pearl on almost every vehicle in the lineup, it really gives the GX some extra definition, especially in the side profile. Don’t …
Kevin · February 21st, 2010
Lexus Middle East Pursuit of Perfection Commercial
Huge fan of this Lexus commercial from the Middle East: Reminds me of the classic LS launch commercial—though obviously for a different part of the world. Love this type of lifestyle commercials when they’re done right.
Kevin · February 17th, 2010
Interview with Toyota Canada’s Stephen Beatty
I had a chance at last week’s Toronto Auto Show to have a quick chat with Toyota Canada’s Managing Director, Steven Beatty, about the growing Canadian Lexus sales and the possibility of a production LF-Ch coming to Canada (keep in mind that this conversation took place before Lexus’ announcement of the CT 200h). TLE: In …
Kevin · February 15th, 2010
Lexus LFA Video Review by EVO Magazine
Here’s a video review of the Lexus LFA by EVO Magazine’s Chris Harris : The video watches almost as a love letter to the LFA—some select quotes: “The fit and finish, and just the sheer levels of fetishism, that have been lavished on this interior, I think, know no equal. It’s just stunning. The materials …
Kevin · February 12th, 2010
Lexus LF-Ch @ The Toronto Auto Show
Click for a larger image I had an unexpected surprise today while attending the Toronto Auto Show today—turns out the LF-Ch concept was set to receive its Canadian debut, which meant I had a chance to take some interior photos like this: Click for a larger image The concept’s interior is handmade and essentially left …
Kevin · February 11th, 2010
Ode to the Lexus SC 430
Here’s a fantastic article on Automobiles De Luxe praising the Lexus SC 430 and its “clean beauty”—author Gunnar Heinrich manages to capture the very thing that made the sports convertible special, no matter what its critics may say. Read this story
Kevin · January 25th, 2010
Official Lexus LFA Introduction Video
This official Lexus LFA video, which was shown right before the supercar’s introduction at the Tokyo Motor Show, is hands-down the best thing you will see today, I promise: The production value of both this video and the official press photos is absolutely fantastic—they really show the LFA in the best possible light. As a …
Kevin · October 21st, 2009