A Lesson in Lexus Design
Forbes writer Matthew de Paula has published an excellent interview with Tokuo Fukuichi, chief of
January 31st, 2013
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Lexus Design Awards Generates Worldwide Interest
Submissions for the first annual Lexus Design Awards have closed, with the competition generating 1,243
January 30th, 2013
Quick Tour of Calty Design Research
The folks at Lexus UK had an opportunity to tour the Calty Design Research Studio
December 16th, 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
November 22nd, 2012
Introducing the Lexus Design Award
Lexus has launched a new global competition to support and encourage the next-generation of design
November 12th, 2012
Interview with Lexus Design General Manager Yo Hiruta
Lexus UK has published a brief interview with general manager of Lexus Design, Yo Hiruta,
October 2nd, 2012
Five Minutes with Lexus LF-LC Chief Designer
Road & Track sat down with Lexus LF-LC chief designer Ian Cartabiano and followed along
July 25th, 2012
Interview with Two Lexus ES Designers
The Lexus Global website has an in-depth interview with Yasuo Kajino & Shinno Kato, two
July 11th, 2012
Lexus Trademarks the Spindle Grille in USA & Canada
By way of My.IS, it’s been discovered that Lexus has trademarked the Spindle Grille in
May 24th, 2012
The Story Behind the Lexus Spindle Grille
Automotive News journalist Hans Greimel has written an in-depth article about the genesis of the
May 3rd, 2012
Insights from a Lexus Insider: Karl Schlicht on the New Lexus Design
Lexus Global general manager Karl Schlicht discusses why it's good there are people that don’t
January 31st, 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
January 26th, 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
January 11th, 2012
2013 Lexus GS Review Part Two: Examining the Exterior Design
Moving on from all the technical talk, it’s time to take a closer look at
November 26th, 2011
More Details on the Evolution of Lexus Design
Lexus Magazine has a new video interview with Brian Bolain, Lexus USA’s National Marketing Manager,
September 19th, 2011
The Evolution of Lexus Design
Tokuo Fukuichi, global head of design at Lexus, revealed some brief details about the brand’s
September 14th, 2011
Imagining the Next-Generation Lexus GS
Master photochopper Theophilus Chin has put together his best estimate of what the next-generation Lexus
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
April 25th, 2011
Calty Designers Talk about Lexus LF-Ch
Hard to believe I never featured this before, but here’s an fascinating six-minute presentation by
December 13th, 2010
TLE Site Update
In order to keep things current and make room for some planned improvements, I’ve updated
December 1st, 2010
Lexus Name Badge Removed on 2011 USA Models
The sharp eyes over at Club Lexus have spotted a badge change on 2011 Lexus
September 7th, 2010
What’s Next for Lexus Design
There’s a big interview with Lexus’ head of global design, Simon Humphries, at Lexus Magazine
August 11th, 2010
Facebook Fans Question Lexus CT 200h Chief Designer
Recently, Lexus Europe asked their Facebook fans to submit questions to Lexus Design Manager Takeshi
June 1st, 2010
New Lexus Design Chief Announced
Following the semi-retirement of longtime Lexus and Toyota design chief Wahei Hirai in June 2009,
April 28th, 2010
Lexus Not Planning to Compete with BMW 5-Series GT
Thankfully, Lexus will not be “answering the question that nobody asked”—according to Edmunds’ Auto Observer,
April 14th, 2010
TLE Exclusive Interview with Lexus CT 200h Chief Designer
Yesterday, I posted an interview-by-email with the Chief Engineer of the new Lexus CT 200h
April 6th, 2010
Looking at Lexus Design
There’s an interesting column by Eddie Alterman at Car & Driver—I recommend reading the whole
February 7th, 2010
Looking at the 2010 Lexus LS 600hL Instrument Panel
I really love the look of the new TFT instrument panel in the 2010 Lexus
January 28th, 2010
Lexus Milan Design Week Retrospective
When Lexus’ L-Finesse design language debuted in 2005, it also marked the first year of
January 6th, 2010
Lexus LFA Crystallised Wind Video
Loved this video of the transparent acrylic Lexus LFA created earlier this year for the
November 25th, 2009
Lexus Enthusiast 5.0
Welcome to the latest edition of The Lexus Enthusiast! Developed over a two-month period, this
November 21st, 2009
The Lexus LF-Ch Design Story
Also out today is a video from Toyota’s Calty Design Research on the design of
November 10th, 2009
Lexus LFA Instrument Panel Video
There were some quick shots of the Lexus LFA’s instrument panel in the official press
November 3rd, 2009
1992 Lexus SC 400 Dealership Video
After look at the present & future of the Lexus SC, I thought it might
August 20th, 2009
Minor Site Changes
As part of ongoing improvements, The Lexus Enthusiast has received a slight design refresh. The
July 25th, 2009
Lexus RX Discovery Special Now on Lexus.com
Last night, the Discovery Channel show Factory Made had a short behind-the-scenes feature on the
June 20th, 2009
Lexus RX 350 & 450h Body Kit by LX Mode
LX Mode has updated their website to include the brand new Lexus 3G RX body
May 8th, 2009
Lexus RX 450h Interior = Design Harmony?
Last month, when the new Lexus RX 450h was given Ward’s Auto Design Harmony award
May 7th, 2009
Crystallised Lexus LFA Photo Gallery
I’ve been waiting for an actual photo gallery of the Crystallised Lexus LFA currently being
May 7th, 2009
Crystallized Wind LFA @ Milan Design Week
Here’s a new image of the acrylic Lexus LFA, or Crystallized Wind, currently on display
April 24th, 2009
Lexus RX 450h Named to Ward’s Top Interiors of 2009
Ward’s Auto has handed out their 2009 Interior of the Year awards, and the upcoming
April 9th, 2009
Lexus @ Milan Design Week 2009
For the last few years, Lexus has been taking part in the Milan Design Week
February 18th, 2009
New Job Design Lexus LS Body Kit
Job Design, a Japan tuning firm specializing in Lexus & Toyota modifications, has released a
March 18th, 2008
The Toronto Auto Show & Some Site News
It’s a bit last minute, but I’ll be heading to the Canadian International Auto Show
February 22nd, 2008
Details on Lexus Exhibit for 2008 Milan Design Week
As a way of extending their L-Finesse design language, Lexus has been taking part in
February 17th, 2008
The Passionate Pursuit Version 2.0 Coming
Before launching this site in June 2007, I made up a list of rules that
February 9th, 2008
Lexus to discontinue L-Finesse styling?
According to Winding Road, the new issue of Autocar is reporting that Lexus will be
January 28th, 2008
A Unique Take on the Lexus Booth @ The Detroit Auto Show
Industrial Design website Core77 took a trip to the Detroit Auto Show and came away
January 15th, 2008
Lexus LS is the World’s Most Beautiful Large Sedan
Not exactly sure how it happened, but for the 15th Annual L’Automobile più Bella del
November 26th, 2007
Lexus GS vs. Jaguar XF: A Visual Comparison
I read about the Jaguar XF’s passing resemblance to the Lexus GS 460 in Motor
November 16th, 2007
Toyota on the Lexus F Model Design
Ward’s Auto had a chance to sit down with Toyota Design Chief Wahei Hirai to
November 6th, 2007