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Jeremy Clarkson’s Top Gear Love Letter to the Lex...

Posted by krew on February 3rd, 2013

Less than an hour before the Lexus LFA makes its second appearance on the Top Gear TV show, Jeremy Clarkson’s Top Gear Magazine article on the Lexus supercar has shown up on German Car Forum.

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Lexus Trademarks RC F for High-Performance Coupe?

Posted by krew on January 28th, 2013

Exciting news today — Lexus has trademarked RC F in the USA & Europe, indicating that a new high-performance coupe could be in the works.

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Lexus IS 300h & IS 300h F SPORT Photo Gallery

Posted by krew on January 24th, 2013

Lexus Europe has released an extensive photo collection of the IS 300h in both standard and F SPORT models.

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New Details on 2014 Lexus IS 300h Engine

Posted by krew on December 31st, 2012

On December 25th in Japan, the all-new Toyota Crown was introduced with the 2.5L hybrid engine that’s expected to power the 2014 Lexus IS 300h.

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Lexus IS Hybrid will not be Offered in North America

Posted by krew on December 5th, 2012

First mentioned by Car & Driver and then confirmed by Autoweek, the next-generation Lexus IS will not be available as the IS 300h hybrid in North America.

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Lexus Stops Manufacturing European-Spec IS Models

Posted by krew on November 26th, 2012

Lexus has stopped production of European-spec IS models due to new crash safety legislation that goes into effect at the end of the year.

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One Million Miles on the Road: The Story of the Fourth-...

Posted by krew on November 21st, 2012

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.

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TMG Lexus LS 650 to Debut at Essen Motor Show This Month

Posted by krew on November 9th, 2012

Powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.0L V8 engine (likely from the IS F), the LS 650 will have more than 640 horsepower and top speed of 200mph.

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More Spy Shots of the Next-Generation 2014 Lexus IS

Posted by krew on November 8th, 2012

More spy photos of the next-generation Lexus IS have been released, this time by the folks over at gMotors.

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Lexus to be Profitable in Europe by 2015

Posted by krew on October 17th, 2012

Automotive News reports that Lexus sales in Europe are expected to push into profitable territory by 2015.

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Short Video of the Lexus LFA AD-X Prototype

Posted by krew on October 14th, 2012

Is the Lexus LFA AD-X prototype going for a new Nürburgring record?

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Camouflaged Next-Generation Lexus IS Spotted in Europe

Posted by krew on October 4th, 2012

The next-generation Lexus IS has been spotted again, this time in a eye-deceiving swirl-pattern body wrap.

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First Live Photos of the Lexus LF-CC Concept

Posted by krew on September 27th, 2012

The Lexus LF-CC coupe concept has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show, and the very first live photos have been published.

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Stunning 2013 Lexus LS Photo Gallery

Posted by krew on September 20th, 2012

Along with the LF-CC concept, the 2013 Lexus LS 600h F SPORT will also be displayed at the Paris Motor Show this month, and accompanying the usual press release was a stunning collection of press images.

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The Lexus LF-CC Coupe Concept

Posted by krew on September 17th, 2012

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.

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Lexus LFA Celebrates Five Years in the Nürburgring 24 H...

Posted by krew on August 22nd, 2012

2012 marked the fifth year that Gazoo Racing has raced the Lexus LFA in the Nürburgring 24 hour race, and to mark the occasion, a video tribute has been released.

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2013 Lexus LS Desktop Wallpapers

Posted by krew on August 7th, 2012

*Lexus Europe* has released two very nice photos of the 2013 LS.

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2013 Lexus LS 600h F SPORT to be Offered in Europe

Posted by krew on August 2nd, 2012

The 2013 Lexus LS 600h will be offered with the F SPORT package in Europe, though with some changes compared to the LS 460 F SPORT.

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Lexus Europe 2012 Sales Update

Posted by krew on July 24th, 2012

Lexus sales are up 7% in Europe over the first six months of 2012, with 23,454 units sold.

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Lexus GS 450h Gets Hearts Racing in Italy

Posted by krew on July 18th, 2012

Could you keep your heart rate under 120 beats per minute while racing around a track in a Lexus GS 450h?

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Lexus Europe Reconsiders Hybrid-Only Plans

Posted by krew on July 12th, 2012

The director of Lexus Europe, said that customers still want the option of a petrol engine rather than a hybrid.

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Confirmed: No Lexus LFA Special Editions Planned

Posted by krew on July 2nd, 2012

Despite the two mystery prototypes currently racing around Nürburgring, Lexus has no special edition LFAs planned.

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Second Mystery Lexus LFA Spotted in Germany

Posted by krew on July 1st, 2012

A second mystery Lexus LFA has been spotted outside of Nürburgring in Germany, with this one apparently sporting a AD-B decal.

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Lexus to Launch TMG Performance Sub-Brand?

Posted by krew on June 21st, 2012

The Age in Australia is reporting that Toyota Motorsport GmbH, or TMG, could become an official performance sub-brand for both Toyota & Lexus.

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Photo Gallery: Lexus GS 250 in Austria

Posted by krew on June 20th, 2012

For the (recently completed) Lexus GS press launch in Austria, Lexus Europe released dozens of new photos of the fourth-generation sports sedan.

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Second Lexus GS Hybrid to Use V6 Engine?

Posted by krew on June 19th, 2012

Following up on news that the recently announced second Lexus GS hybrid will use a V6 engine, Just-Auto has a revealing interview with Lexus GS chief engineer Yoshihiko Kanamori.

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Lexus Considers Manufacturing ES in North America, Rele...

Posted by krew on June 18th, 2012

WardsAuto spoke with Tim Morrison, Lexus USA’s vice president-sales and dealer development, about the increased pressure from dealerships for a North American-built ES.

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Lexus RX F Sport Commercial: Progress Never Stops

Posted by krew on June 18th, 2012

A whole batch of new Lexus commercials have been released over the past couple days — let’s start with this RX F Sport commercial from Lexus UK.

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More Details on the Second Lexus GS Hybrid

Posted by krew on June 14th, 2012

It appears that an all-new V6 hybrid powertrain is on its way to the Lexus lineup.

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Lexus & Eddy Merckx Working on Prototype Bicycle

Posted by krew on June 11th, 2012

Engineers from Lexus and Eddy Merckx Cycles are working together on a prototype time trial bicycle called the ETT.

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Lexus Announces Second GS Hybrid, Details Expected at P...

Posted by krew on June 10th, 2012

In a surprise move, a senior Lexus UK executive has verified that a second GS hybrid is on its way.

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Video: Lexus LF-LC Cruising the Streets of Cernobbio, I...

Posted by krew on May 30th, 2012

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.

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Lexus LS Undergoes Brutal Convertible Transformation

Posted by krew on May 24th, 2012

Normally, I wouldn’t even link to this video of a second-gen Lexus LS having its roof chopped off during some idiotic demonstration at Stance Wars in Belgium, but I’ve been receiving email about it all day.

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Lexus LFA to Race in 24 Hours of Nürburgring This Weekend

Posted by krew on May 16th, 2012

This weekend is the legendary 24h Nürburgring race, and Gazoo Racing will be there racing a Lexus LFA and two Toyota 86s.

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Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA Wins SP8 Class in VLN3 Nürburgri...

Posted by krew on April 30th, 2012

Continuing their journey to the 24h Nürburgring race in May, the Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA took part in the VLN3 race this past weekend, finishing first in the SP8 class and 13th overall.

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Lexus Named Top Brand by Norwegian Drivers

Posted by krew on April 29th, 2012

Lexus swept all four categories of the 2012 AutoIndex customer satisfaction survey in Norway, placing first in car/driving, dealer/sales, service, & brand loyalty.

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Next-Generation 2014 Lexus IS Mule Spotted!

Posted by krew on April 16th, 2012

New spy photos of the next-generation Lexus IS today, by way of Autoblog.it.

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First European Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Delivered

Posted by krew on April 13th, 2012

The very first European Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition has been delivered to a customer in Britain, and the Lexus UK office has the full story.

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Gazoo Racing Enters Lexus LFA in Nürburgring 24h Race

Posted by krew on April 11th, 2012

Some excellent news announced today -- Gazoo Racing will once again be entering a Lexus LFA in the Nürburgring 24h race that runs from May 17th-20th.

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Insights from a Lexus Insider: Karl Schlicht Goes to Eu...

Posted by krew on April 10th, 2012

Karl Schlicht, the former general manager of global Lexus product & marketing planning, discusses his move to Toyota Europe.

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Lexus RX 350 F Sport Gets Eight-Speed Transmission

Posted by krew on April 3rd, 2012

According to a Lexus Canada press release, the 2013 Lexus RX 350 F Sport will be getting an eight-speed transmission.

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Lexus Developing Compact SUV to Compete with BMW X3 �...

Posted by krew on March 30th, 2012

*Auto Express* is reporting that Lexus plans to release a compact SUV below the RX.

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Lexus LF-LC Concept to be a Production Model?

Posted by krew on March 27th, 2012

*Autocar* is reporting that the Lexus LF-LC concept is being seriously considered as a production model.

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New 2013 Lexus RX F Sport Video

Posted by krew on March 15th, 2012

This new Lexus Europe video of the 2013 RX 450h is packed with previously unseen footage.

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Photos of the Lexus Display at the Geneva Motor Show

Posted by krew on March 12th, 2012

Just to wrap up the Geneva Motor Show coverage, I have to share these photos of the Lexus display posted on the Lexus UK Facebook page.

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New Lexus GS 450h F Sport Video from Europe

Posted by krew on March 12th, 2012

Here's a new Lexus GS 450h video that debuted during the Geneva Motor Show last week.

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2013 Lexus RX 450h F Sport Video

Posted by krew on March 7th, 2012

After featuring a video of the 2013 Lexus RX 450h yesterday, I have similarly silent footage of the all-new RX 450h F Sport package.

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2013 Lexus RX Information

Posted by krew on March 6th, 2012

Lifted directly from the Lexus press kit handed out at the Geneva Motor Show, here’s the full details on the 2013 RX.

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2013 Lexus RX Confirmed for Geneva Motor Show

Posted by krew on March 2nd, 2012

Just days before its reveal at the Geneva Motor Show, Lexus has released a teaser image of the 2013 RX 450h F Sport.

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Top Gear Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 450h F Sport

Posted by krew on February 20th, 2012

Top Gear Magazine’s Tom Ford has reviewed the Lexus GS 450h F Sport, and found it to be “better than the old GS, surprisingly nimble, [with a] nice interior and a properly interesting choice.”

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Lexus Targets 500,000 Worldwide Sales in 2012

Posted by krew on February 15th, 2012

Lexus aims to boost worldwide sales by about a quarter to 500,000-510,000 vehicles this year.

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CAR Magazine Reviews the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition

Posted by krew on February 13th, 2012

Ben Barry has written a review of the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition for CAR Magazine, calling it Japan’s Bugatti Veyron.

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Four New Lexus GS Desktop Wallpapers

Posted by krew on February 13th, 2012

Accompanying Lexus Europe’s press release about the Geneva motor show were four images of the new GS that all deserve to be made into desktop wallpapers.

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Photo: Red Hot Lexus LFA in Colorado

Posted by krew on January 2nd, 2012

This photo of the #92 red Lexus LFA in front of the fireplace at Stevinson Lexus of Lakewood in Colorado is just the thing to warm me up on this cold winter night.

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Lexus RX 450h Special Edition Released in Europe

Posted by krew on December 30th, 2011

Lexus Europe is offering a RX 450h Special Edition with some nice exterior upgrades, including the full-glass panoramic roof.

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No Plans for BMW-Powered Diesel Lexus in Europe

Posted by krew on December 9th, 2011

Last week, when BMW & Toyota announced a technology partnership to develop next-generation lithium-ion batteries together, a key part of the deal was that BMW would begin supplying diesel engines for Toyota vehicles in Europe.

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Official: BMW & Toyota to Form Technology Partnership

Posted by krew on December 1st, 2011

Turns out the rumors were true — it was announced today that BMW & Toyota have agreed to form a partnership.

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Possible Partnership with BMW?

Posted by krew on November 29th, 2011

News has emerged of a potential partnership between BMW and Toyota (and by extension, Lexus), with BMW supplying diesel engines in return for access to Toyota’s hybrid technology.

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Autocar Reviews the Lexus GS 250 F Sport

Posted by krew on November 23rd, 2011

Autocar has posted a review of the Lexus GS 250 F Sport, a car I didn’t even know existed until yesterday.

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Lexus Planning Four-Cylinder GS Hybrid?

Posted by krew on November 20th, 2011

Lexus GS deputy chief engineer Koji Sato recently spoke with Auto Express, and shared some welcome information that a “small hybrid” engine for the GS is in the works.

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Lexus UK Commercial: Moody Teenager

Posted by krew on November 18th, 2011

It took me two tries before it clicked, but this funny commercial from Lexus UK is worth the effort.

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Lexus Norway Drops Diesel

Posted by krew on November 15th, 2011

With hybrids making up 90% of all Lexus sales in Norway, the local Lexus office has made the decision to discontinue the sale of diesels, effective immediately.

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Lexus USA GM Mark Templin Talks Small Cars

Posted by krew on November 10th, 2011

David Shepardson of The Detroit News recently attended a reporter’s lunch meeting with Lexus USA General Manager Mark Templin in Washington, and came away with plenty of insight into where Lexus is heading.

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Lexus GS 450h F Sport Information

Posted by krew on October 27th, 2011

Lexus UK has released some super-high resolution images of the GS 450h F Sport package being offered in Europe.

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Video from the Aston Martin/Lexus Racing Weekend

Posted by krew on October 23rd, 2011

Aston Martin has posted a video from CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez’s recent Nürburgring “race meeting” with Toyota President Akio Toyoda.

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Paul McCartney Uses Lexus LS 600hL in Weekend Wedding

Posted by krew on October 10th, 2011

In a stroke of luck for Lexus, the dark maple red LS 600hL given to Sir Paul McCartney in 2008 was featured front & center at the Beatle’s wedding this weekend to American heiress Nancy Shevell.

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Two New Lexus GS 450h Videos

Posted by krew on September 27th, 2011

Going back to the new 2013 Lexus GS 450h, here's a brief technical overview of next-generation hybrid sedan from Lexus Europe Technical Director, Duncan McMath.

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Lexus RX 450h Commercial: Daughter in Revolt

Posted by krew on September 22nd, 2011

This Lexus RX 450h commercial from the Netherlands takes a funny turn.

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