New Production Lexus LF-LC Rendering from GT Channel
GT Channel posted the above rendering to go along with some warmed-over rumors about the production LF-LC.
Kevin · January 8th, 2013
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Quick Tour of Calty Design Research
The folks at Lexus UK had an opportunity to tour the Calty Design Research Studio in California, and shared some insights and photos from their experience.
Kevin · December 16th, 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
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
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
Interview with Lexus LF-LC Exterior Designer Edward Lee
In an interview with Car Advice, Lexus LF-LC exterior designer Edward Lee shared some details about the future of Lexus design and his own past as a designer for Audi.
Kevin · November 22nd, 2012
More Spy Shots of the Next-Generation 2014 Lexus IS
More spy photos of the next-generation Lexus IS have been released, this time by the folks over at gMotors.
Kevin · November 8th, 2012
A Closer Look at the Lexus LF-CC Interior Touch Controls
Lexus Magazine has taken a closer look at the new touchscreen technologies included in the LF-CC interior and how they might work.
Kevin · November 7th, 2012
Lexus Trademarks RC 350 for Upcoming Coupe
Lexus has trademarked RC 350 in Australia, which could hint at the very first details of the production coupe based on the LF-CC concept.
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
Video of the Lexus LF-LC Blue Concept
Along with the photo gallery, a video of the Lexus LF-LC Blue concept was also released.
Kevin · October 18th, 2012
Lexus LF-LC Blue Concept Photo Gallery
Now that we’ve read the press release about the Lexus LF-LC Blue concept that debuted in Australia earlier today, let’s jump to the full photo gallery.
Kevin · October 18th, 2012
Interview with Lexus Design General Manager Yo Hiruta
Lexus UK has published a brief interview with general manager of Lexus Design, Yo Hiruta, about the LF-CC concept and the evolution of L-Finesse design.
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
The Lexus LF-CC: Next-Generation IS or GS Coupe?
Ever since the Lexus LF-CC was announced, there’s been confusion about what production model it will eventually transform into.
Kevin · September 28th, 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
A Closer Look at the Lexus LF-CC Concept Interior
As part of their Paris Motor Show preview, Car & Driver has a gallery of previously unseen Lexus LF-CC photos, including these shots of the interior.
Kevin · September 19th, 2012
Poll Results: What Type of Concept will Lexus Reveal?
How many people correctly guessed that Lexus would reveal an IS coupe concept today? See the results of last week's poll.
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
New Lexus Concept to debut at Paris Motor Show
Lexus has announced that a new concept car will debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show on September 27th, with information and photos released ten days before on September 17th.
Kevin · September 7th, 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 Electric Scooter?
Influenced by the Lexus L-FINESSE design language, designer Goldberg Boris has devised the CT-S electric scooter.
Kevin · August 24th, 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
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
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
Production Lexus LF-LC Planned?
Automotive News is reporting that a production model based on the Lexus LF-LC concept is currently on track for development.
Kevin · July 16th, 2012
Video: Lexus LF-LC Cruising the Streets of Cernobbio, Italy
This past weekend, the Lexus LF-LC concept was on display at 2012 Concorso d’Eleganza, a prestigious automotive event held in Italy, where it competed for the Concept Cars and Prototypes design award.
Kevin · May 30th, 2012
2015 Lexus SC Convertible?
Just one day after posting a Best Car rendering of the rumored Lexus LFA II, we now have this Mag-X photochop of a possible SC convertible based on the LF-LC concept.
Kevin · May 12th, 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
Japanese Photochop of Production Lexus LF-LC
An as-of-yet-unidentified Japanese car magazine has published a rendering of what a possible Lexus LF-LC production model might look like.
Kevin · April 12th, 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
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
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
Calty Designers Share Favorite Lexus LF-LC Design Elements
Building on an earlier video featuring the Calty designers talking about the Lexus LF-LC, here’s another video interview with the team.
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
Lexus Magazine Interview with Lexus LF-LC Designers
Lexus Magazine is running an interview with two of the Calty designers responsible for the Lexus LF-LC.
Kevin · January 19th, 2012
Lexus LF-LC Interior Photo Gallery
For my next photo set from the Detroit Auto Show, here’s a quick gallery with some Lexus LF-LC interior detail shots.
Kevin · January 13th, 2012
Lexus LF-LC Wins EyesOn Design Award
The Lexus LF-LC was named the best concept car of the 2012 North American International Auto Show by the EyesOn Design Awards committee of industry design leaders.
Kevin · January 12th, 2012
Designing the Lexus LF-LC: Behind-the-Scenes with Calty Design
Here’s a video that covers some of the design inspiration and detailed work that Calty Design put into creating the Lexus LF-LC concept.
Kevin · January 11th, 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
New Information on the Lexus LF-LC Concept
After accidentally leaking a video of the Lexus LF-LC concept weeks before its scheduled reveal at the Detroit Auto Show, Road & Track has followed up with an exclusive pre-show feature about the Lexus concept, with early photos and details.
Kevin · January 4th, 2012
Examining the Lexus LF-LC Concept
Twelve hours after Road & Track leaked a low-resolution video revealing the LF-LC concept set to debut at January’s Detroit Auto Show, Lexus has released a much clearer photo of the 2+2 coupe.
Kevin · December 21st, 2011
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
The Lexus LF-LC?
According to the Lexus Netherlands blog, the new concept set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show is called the LF-LC.
Kevin · December 20th, 2011
Lexus Releases Image of New Concept Interior
Lexus has released a second teaser of the new concept set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
Kevin · December 19th, 2011
Poll: What is the new Lexus Concept?
After looking at the new Lexus concept teaser throughout the day, I’m still no closer to figuring out what it could be.
Kevin · December 12th, 2011
New Lexus Concept to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
Lexus has announced that a new concept will be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January — here’s a sneak peak in full resolution.
Kevin · December 12th, 2011
2013 Lexus GS Concept Drawings
Included in the press information given out at the 2013 Lexus GS press launch were these two concept drawings.
Kevin · November 28th, 2011
Lexus IS F CCS-R Competes in Nürburgring VLN 10 Race
Just last week, I shared a video of the Lexus IS F CCS-R racing concept at an event in Japan — now here’s footage of the same vehicle taking part in the VLN 10 race at the Nürburgring a couple weeks back.
Kevin · November 16th, 2011
Visual Comparison: Fourth-Gen Lexus GS vs. LF-Gh Concept
After staring at the official photos of the 2013 Lexus GS for a week now, I thought it would be an interesting exercise to compare the production model with the LF-Gh concept.
Kevin · August 25th, 2011
Is this the Next-Generation Lexus GS Interior?
Let's travel back to the Lexus LF-Gh launch event during the New York auto show in April, where these Autospies photos give us a glimpse at a seemingly production-ready interior.
Kevin · July 18th, 2011
2012 Lexus GS to Debut at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Auto Guide is reporting that the next-generation Lexus GS will be making its debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, August 21st.
Kevin · July 15th, 2011
Nürburgring Inspired Lexus CT 200h Concept from Australia
Once again, Lexus has chosen the Australian market to debut a new variant of the CT 200h -- this time, it's a concept inspired by the Nürburgring racer we saw back in May.
Kevin · July 5th, 2011
New Gazoo Racing Concept Powered by Lexus Hybrid Drive
Although it's not really a Lexus, this sports car concept by Gazoo Racing does share the same hybrid powertrain as the RX 450h.
Kevin · June 24th, 2011
Lexus LF-Gh to be shown at the Australian International Motor Show
The Lexus LF-Gh concept will be shown at the Australian International Motor Show, which runs from July 1st-10th.
Kevin · June 1st, 2011
Imagining a Next-Generation Lexus GS F
Straight from the comment thread of Theophilus Chin’s next-generation Lexus GS photochops, TLE reader sndesign shared his own mockup based on the LF-Gh concept: Considering the LF-Gh grille shares its mesh pattern with the IS F, I’ve always considered the concept a blend of both the “standard” production model and a potential GS F — …
Kevin · May 3rd, 2011
Imagining the Next-Generation Lexus GS
Master photochopper Theophilus Chin has put together his best estimate of what the next-generation Lexus GS could look like, and I think he’s right on the money: By blending the LF-Gh with the other recent design cues we’ve seen with the refreshed 2011 IS and CT 200h, I think Chin has been able to hit …
Kevin · April 25th, 2011
Lexus Global Design Manager Discusses the Lexus LF-Gh
Automobile Magazine has some great quotes about the LF-Gh from Simon Humphries, General Manager of Lexus (& Toyota) Global Design — here’s a sampling: On the general design theme: “The LF-Gh was designed in [our Lexus studio in Japan]. The current state of the auto market is that everything is becoming complex and overstyled. With …
Kevin · April 25th, 2011
Lexus LF-Gh Desktop Wallpaper: Set to Attack
Out of the few hundred photos I took of the Lexus LF-Gh last week, this photo closeup of the grille & headlight was one of my favorites — so I made it into a desktop to share: Select Resolution: 1920×1080 | 1680×1050 | 1440×900 | 1280×1024 | 1280×800 | 1024×768 Pretty mean looking — it …
Kevin · April 24th, 2011
Lexus Photos from the New York Autoshow
The NY Auto Show started early this morning, and center stage at the Lexus display was the LF-Gh & Brian Fox’s CT design project — here’s a few photos from today: More to follow!
Kevin · April 20th, 2011
Lexus LF-Gh Official Reveal Video
While we may have seen photos of the Lexus LF-Gh last week, the concept car was officially revealed tonight at a gallery in New York City — here’s a video of the event along with reaction from some leading design minds: I was lucky enough to attend the reveal, and there’s no question that the …
Kevin · April 19th, 2011
Lexus LF-Gh Caravan Photos
As part of the build up to the official reveal of the LF-Gh concept tonight, Lexus brought out four wrapped vehicles that illustrate the process behind creating a new vehicle — here they are: This is a really cool idea — it goes from the pencil sketch of the initial designer to a more stylized …
Kevin · April 19th, 2011
Lexus NY Auto Show Coverage Starts Tomorrow
With the NY Auto Show and the introduction of the brand new LF-Gh concept, it’s going to be a busy week in New York City for Lexus, and I’m going to be here in the city to cover all the events. The fun starts tomorrow morning with a special caravan that’s going to be touring …
Kevin · April 18th, 2011