Lexus 2012 Sales in Japan

The GS was the best selling Lexus in Japan last year, according to a list compiled by the Best Selling Cars Blog.
Kevin · February 18th, 2013

A Lesson in Lexus Design

Forbes writer Matthew de Paula has published an excellent interview with Tokuo Fukuichi, chief of design for Toyota and the man responsible for the new Lexus design revolution.
Kevin · January 31st, 2013

Motor Trend Drives the 2014 Lexus IS F SPORT

Along with the insightful interview with chief engineer Junichi Furuyama, Motor Trend has published an exclusive feature on the third-generation Lexus IS.
Kevin · January 23rd, 2013

Is Lexus Planning a GS F?

According to Japanese magazine Mag-X, Lexus is working on a high-performance GS F.
Kevin · January 7th, 2013

New Lexus Halo Car to Replace the LFA?

A recent report from Hans Greimel of the Automotive News explores the future plans of Lexus — let’s start with the possibility of a new Lexus halo car.
Kevin · January 2nd, 2013

New Details on 2014 Lexus IS 300h Engine

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.
Kevin · December 31st, 2012

Lexus GS Body Kit by Skipper Design

Japanese tuner Skipper has released some mods for the 2013 Lexus GS, starting with a front lip spoiler available in exposed carbon fiber or body-color-matching.
Kevin · December 6th, 2012

Toyota Considering Aston Martin Purchase?

It’s only remotely related to Lexus, but rumors suggest the current owners of Aston Martin are looking to sell their 64% ownership and Toyota may be interested.
Kevin · November 12th, 2012

Toyota 75th Anniversary Exhibition in Japan

The Toyota Automotive Museum in Japan has just opened a special exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary of the brand, and Gazoo has released a video tour of the featured vehicles.
Kevin · October 29th, 2012

TRD Releases 2013 Lexus LS Body Kit

Just like Japanese tuner Modellista, official Lexus tuner TRD has released a body kit for the 2013 LS 460 F SPORT.
Kevin · October 15th, 2012

Modellista Releases Lexus LS Body Kit

Lexus Japan tuner Modellista has released a front lip, rear under-spoiler, quad exhausts, and 19-inch wheels for the 2013 LS.
Kevin · October 11th, 2012

Matte Black Lexus GS by Wald International

Although it’s been featured before, Wald International has just released photos of their Lexus GS 350 show car in matte black, and it’s definitely worth taking another look at.
Kevin · October 9th, 2012

Jay Leno Drives the Lexus LFA Spyder

Jay Leno has visited the LFA Works production facility in Japan and had a chance to drive the world’s only LFA Spyder (!!!).
Kevin · October 5th, 2012

2013 Lexus IS Convertible F SPORT

For the 2013 model year, the Lexus IS convertible will be available with a full F SPORT package — for the first images of the new package, let’s take a visit to Lexus Japan.
Kevin · September 19th, 2012

Lexus GS Accessories from Japan

There's an extensive selection of JDM accessories for the fourth-generation GS — here’s the full OEM collection.
Kevin · September 11th, 2012

Motor Trend Compares the Lexus LFA & Acura NSX

I wasn't planning on posting this video from *Motor Trend's* Jonny Lieberman comparing the Lexus LFA and Acura NSX, but feel compelled after emails from multiple outraged readers.
Kevin · July 26th, 2012

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

Interview with Two Lexus ES Designers

The Lexus Global website has an in-depth interview with Yasuo Kajino & Shinno Kato, two of the people responsible for the design of the 2013 ES.
Kevin · July 11th, 2012

TTAC Tours Lexus LFA Works Factory

Bertel Schmitt from TTAC was given unprecedented access to the Lexus LFA Works factory in Japan, and will be running a five-part series this week documenting the production of the Lexus supercar.
Kevin · July 9th, 2012

Lexus Minivan by Wald International

Japanese tuner Wald International has performed some badge engineering, converting the JDM Toyota Vellfire into a Lexus minivan.
Kevin · June 28th, 2012

Imagining a Lexus Compact Crossover SUV

Stumbled across this Japanese magazine rendering of a Lexus RAV4-based CUV over on Club Lexus, and thought it looked rather interesting.
Kevin · June 7th, 2012

Akio Toyoda’s Matte Black Lexus LFA

Bertel Schmitt of The Truth About Cars happened upon a very special Lexus in Toyota’s Tokyo headquarters — sitting in the lobby was a matte black LFA belonging to none other than Toyota President Akio Toyoda.
Kevin · May 18th, 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

Toyota Announces 2012 Financial Results

Toyota had its 2012 financial results news conference yesterday, and despite the Japanese tsunami, the company still turned a $5.4 billion USD profit.
Kevin · May 10th, 2012