What Comes After the Lexus LFA?
Putting the rumor of a million dollar LFA II to rest, but opening the door to all types of possibilities as to what comes next.
Kevin · July 16th, 2012
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Lexus & Eddy Merckx Working on Prototype Bicycle
Engineers from Lexus and Eddy Merckx Cycles are working together on a prototype time trial bicycle called the ETT.
Kevin · June 11th, 2012
Video Interview with Lexus GS Chief Engineer Yoshihiko Kanamori
This video interview with Lexus GS Chief Engineer Yoshihiko Kanamori proves the fact that there’s always something new to learn about the next-generation GS.
Kevin · December 5th, 2011
Interview with Lexus IS Chief Engineer Junichi Furuyama
Lexus Magazine has an interview with IS Chief Engineer Junichi Furuyama and his thoughts on the new 2011 update– here are some select quotes: “There is more emphasis on the car’s individuality than before,” says Furuyama. “Take the headlights. The daytime running lights, where fitted, use L-shaped LEDs that are constantly illuminated when you’re driving …
Kevin · November 16th, 2010
Bangkok Post Interviews Lexus LFA Chief Engineer
There’s a quick interview with Lexus LFA Chief Engineer Haruhiko Tanahashi in the Bangkok Post, and part of it addresses the decision to use an automated manual gearbox in the supercar instead of a DSG: – Have you considered a dual-clutch automatic gearbox for the LFA? I’ve tried Volkswagen’s DSG around Nurburgring. Although it must …
Kevin · July 20th, 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 that was arranged by Lexus Europe during the Geneva Auto Show—and now today I bring you a Q&A with the Lexus CT 200h’s Chief Designer, Takeshi Tanabe, about the challenges of translating the LF-Ch concept into a production model: TLE: …
Kevin · April 6th, 2010
Exclusive Interview with Lexus CT 200h Chief Engineer
Although I wasn’t able to attend the Geneva auto show and see the Lexus CT 200h debut in person, I did get a very special chance to virtually interview the two men central to the creation of Lexus’ new hatchback model. By way of the good folks at Lexus Europe, I sent questions by email …
Kevin · April 6th, 2010
Road & Track Interviews Lexus LFA Chief Engineer
Along with their driving impressions and technical analysis, Road & Track also had a chance to ask Lexus LFA chief engineer Haruhiko Tanahashi a few questions: What were the most difficult challenges you faced? This is difficult to answer. In Toyota, the highest-performance car we had in the past was the Supra. It had its …
Kevin · October 26th, 2009