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Japan – Page 2

JapanLexus ES: Fifth GenerationManufacturingQuick Links

Lexus Magazine Profiles the Lexus Stitching Dojo

  • Posted by krew on May 4th, 2012
Can you fold an origami cat with one hand in less than 90 seconds? Lexus may have a job for you.
BusinessFutureJapan

Insights from a Lexus Insider: Introducing Andrew Kirby...

  • Posted by krew on May 3rd, 2012
Introducing the new Lexus general manager of Lexus global product & marketing planning in Japan, Andrew Kirby.
BrandingFeaturesJapan

The Story Behind the Lexus Spindle Grille

  • Posted by krew on May 3rd, 2012
Automotive News journalist Hans Greimel has written an in-depth article about the genesis of the new Lexus Spindle Grille.
AwardsHybridsLexus CTh: First GenerationQuick Links

Lexus CT 200h Wins Top Safety Award in Japan

  • Posted by krew on April 26th, 2012
The Lexus CT 200h has earned the Grand Prix award for highest safety performance among all vehicle models rated under the Japan New Car Assessment Program.
HybridsJapanLexus ES: Fifth GenerationManufacturingVideos

2013 Lexus ES 300h Starts Production

  • Posted by krew on April 25th, 2012
Lexus has released a video of the very first 2013 Lexus ES 300hs being built in Kyushu, Japan.
HybridsJapanLexus RX Hybrid: First GenerationPhoto GalleriesQuick Links

2013 Lexus RX 450h Photo Gallery from Japan

  • Posted by krew on April 22nd, 2012
The folks over at Response.jp have just uploaded a detailed photo gallery the Japanese-spec 2013 Lexus RX 450h.
Body KitsF SPORTJapanLexus RX: Third Generation

Modellista Releases 2013 Lexus RX Body Kit

  • Posted by krew on April 19th, 2012
Official Lexus Japan tuner Modellista has released a new bodykit for the 2013 RX.
JapanManufacturingVideos

Video: Behind-the-Scenes Look at Lexus Manufacturing

  • Posted by krew on April 19th, 2012
Lexus has released a behind-the-scenes video that looks at the vehicle manufacturing process.
Body KitsF SPORTJapanLexus GS: Fourth GenerationPhoto GalleriesReviews

Lexus GS with Carbon Fiber Front Lip Spoiler

  • Posted by krew on April 18th, 2012
Japanese tuner Lexon has released a carbon fibre front lip spoiler for the new Lexus GS.
Body KitsF SPORTJapanLexus GS: Fourth GenerationPhotochops

Wald Building Lexus GS F Sport Body Kit

  • Posted by krew on April 17th, 2012
Japanese tuner Wald International are preparing their first body kit for the 2013 Lexus GS.
CommercialsJapanLexus RX: Third GenerationVideos

2013 Lexus RX Commercial from Japan

  • Posted by krew on April 13th, 2012
Lexus Japan has released a commercial for the 2013 Lexus RX.
AutoshowsConceptsJapanLexus LF-LCPhotochops

Japanese Photochop of Production Lexus LF-LC

  • Posted by krew on April 12th, 2012
An as-of-yet-unidentified Japanese car magazine has published a rendering of what a possible Lexus LF-LC production model might look like.
EuropeIn the NewsJapan

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.
JapanLexus LFA

Planes, Trains, & Supercars: A Lexus LFA Owner Vis...

  • Posted by krew on April 1st, 2012
Here is the second part of the story submitted by a Lexus LFA owner who visited Japan to see the supercar being built at the LFA Works factory.
JapanLexus LFAManufacturingPersonal

Planes, Trains, & Supercars: A Lexus LFA Owner Vis...

  • Posted by krew on March 31st, 2012
The following article was submitted by a Lexus LFA owner who visited Japan to see the supercar being built at the LFA Works factory and ended up having a once-in-a-lifetime experience -- here is part one of his story.
F SPORTJapanLexus IS F: First GenerationRacingVideos

Video: Lexus IS F Engine Installed in Toyota 86

  • Posted by krew on March 30th, 2012
While only partially Lexus-related, this mashup of the Toyota 86 with the IS F's 5.0L V8 is pure wild.
HybridsJapanLexus GS: Fourth GenerationLexus GSh: Second GenerationManufacturingQuick Links

2013 Lexus GS 450h Starts Production in Japan

  • Posted by krew on March 20th, 2012
Lexus Europe has announced that production of the 2013 Lexus GS 450h has started at the Tahara plant in Japan.
In the NewsJapan

Interview with the Head of Lexus, Kiyotaka Ise

  • Posted by krew on March 14th, 2012
Lexus Magazine is running an interview with the Head of Lexus worldwide, Kiyotaka Ise, who hints at some of the changes we can expect to see in the near future
F SPORTJapanLexus GS: Fourth GenerationQuick LinksReviews

Speedhunters Reviews the 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport

  • Posted by krew on March 10th, 2012
*Speedhunters* has put together an excellent photoessay review of the 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport.
JapanLexus GS: Fourth GenerationSales Reports

Lexus GS Makes Big Sales Impact in Japan

  • Posted by krew on February 29th, 2012
According to Response.jp, more than 6,000 GS models have been pre-ordered by Japanese customers, which is ten times more than the original sales goal of 600 units a month.
JapanLexus GS: Fourth GenerationQuick LinksReviews

Cutest Lexus GS Review Ever?

  • Posted by krew on February 24th, 2012
I post this almost entirely without comment, but I’m pretty sure this Japanese car review is actually a model dressed up as a doctor having a conversation with a Lexus GS.
In the NewsJapanQuick Links

Fortune Magazine Profile of Akio Toyoda

  • Posted by krew on February 9th, 2012
Fortune has a nice profile on Akio Toyoda and his effect on Toyota’s culture, including his involvement in redefining Lexus as a luxury performance brand.
Body KitsJapanLexus GS: Fourth Generation

Modellista Releases New Lexus GS Body Kit

  • Posted by krew on January 27th, 2012
Just like TRD, *Modellista* also released a body kit for the new Lexus GS.
Body KitsF SPORTFeaturesJapanLexus GS: Fourth GenerationModsPhoto Galleries

TRD Japan Releases New Lexus GS Body Kit

  • Posted by krew on January 26th, 2012
The 2013 Lexus GS went on sale in Japan earlier today, and newly developed TRD parts were revealed as part of the launch.
AutoshowsBody KitsInteriorsJapanLexus LS: Fourth GenerationMods

Tokyo Auto Salon: Lexus LS with a Spindle Grille &...

  • Posted by krew on January 26th, 2012
Returning once again to the Tokyo Auto Salon, here’s a custom Lexus LS notable for its attempt at the GS spindle grille.
JapanLexus IS F: First GenerationVideos

Race-Spec Lexus IS F Drifting Fail

  • Posted by krew on January 23rd, 2012
At a Tokyo Auto Salon demonstration event last week, a Gazoo Racing Lexus IS F was all ready to put on a show — unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned.
ConceptsIn the NewsJapanUSA

A Message from Karl Schlicht, General Manager of Global...

  • Posted by krew on January 17th, 2012
The following is a message from Karl Schlicht, the General Manager of Global Lexus Product & Marketing Planning, who asked me at the Detroit Auto Show if he could address my readers directly from time to time.
AutoshowsConceptsFeaturesJapanLexus LFASpecial Editions

Lexus LFA Roadster Spotted in Tokyo

  • Posted by krew on January 13th, 2012
From out of nowhere, a Lexus LFA roadster has appeared during a D1GP Drift demonstration at the Tokyo Auto Salon.
JapanVideos

Automotive News Feature on Akio Toyoda

  • Posted by krew on December 12th, 2011
Automotive News has a tidy little video profile on Toyota President Akio Toyoda.
CanadaChinaManufacturingUSA

Is Lexus Considering Manufacturing Vehicles in the USA?

  • Posted by krew on December 7th, 2011
Fortune has published an article examining the possibility of some Lexus production moving to the USA.
BrandingJapanUSA

Lexus Moving Global Marketing Division to California

  • Posted by krew on December 6th, 2011
Automotive News is reporting that Lexus will moving its global marketing office from Japan to California.
AutoshowsJapanLexus LFAManufacturing

Lexus LFA Diorama Display at Tokyo Motor Show

  • Posted by krew on December 2nd, 2011
Along with more images of the "naked" Lexus LFA at the Tokyo Motor Show, *Inside Line* has shared photos of an extraordinary diorama on display that illustrates the major stages in building the Lexus supercar.
AutoshowsFutureJapanLexus LFAQuick LinksTech

TTAC Interviews Lexus LFA Chief Engineer

  • Posted by krew on December 2nd, 2011
Bertel Schmitt, one of the great writers over at TTAC, spent some time at the Tokyo Motor Show with Lexus LFA Chief Engineer Haruhiko Tanahashi, and came away with some great insight.
BusinessEuropeHybridsJapanTech

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.
AutoshowsJapanLexus GS: Fourth GenerationVideos

Akio Toyoda Introduces the Lexus GS at the Tokyo Motor ...

  • Posted by krew on November 30th, 2011
Although Lexus didn’t debut anything new at the Tokyo Auto Show this week, it still marked the home country debut of the next-generation GS — Lexus president Akio Toyoda was on hand to reveal the car to the assembled press.
FutureInteriorsJapanLexus GS: Fourth GenerationManufacturing

2013 Lexus GS Concept Drawings

  • Posted by krew on November 28th, 2011
Included in the press information given out at the 2013 Lexus GS press launch were these two concept drawings.
HybridsJapanLexus IS F: First GenerationLexus IS-C: First GenerationLexus IS: Second GenerationPhoto GalleriesPhotochops

Next-Generation Lexus IS Photochops from Japan

  • Posted by krew on November 22nd, 2011
Shamiz, our source for Japanese magazine rumors, can come through again with these Best Car renderings of four possible next-generation IS variants.
F SPORTJapanLexus GS: Fourth GenerationPhoto GalleriesUncategorized

Japanese Lexus GS 350 F Sport Lighting

  • Posted by krew on November 22nd, 2011
While the North American Lexus GS 350 F Sport package won’t be equipped with fog-lamps, that won’t be the case in other parts of the world.
AutoshowsF SPORTHybridsJapanLexus GS: Fourth GenerationLexus LFATech

Lexus Reveals GS 250 Horsepower Details

  • Posted by krew on November 16th, 2011
Lexus has announced that the GS series — including the GS 250, GS 350 F Sport & GS 450h — will be joined by the LFA Nürburgring Edition for the brand’s display at the Tokyo Motor Show in December.
AwardsJapanQuick Links

Lexus Japan Tops JD Power’s 2011 Sales Satisfacti...

  • Posted by krew on November 15th, 2011
Lexus Japan has been named the top brand in JD Power’s 2011 Japan Sales Satisfaction Index and 2011 Customer Service Index.
Body KitsJapanLexus IS F: First GenerationRacingSpecial EditionsTechVideos

Lexus IS F CCS-R Video

  • Posted by krew on November 11th, 2011
The Lexus IS F CCS-R made an appearance at the 2011 Motorsport Japan festival in Odaiba, and the resulting video footage is worth watching just for the sound alone.
AutoshowsJapanLexus IS-C: First GenerationManufacturingVideos

The Lexus IS 350C Heli-Cop-Car

  • Posted by krew on October 17th, 2011
To counteract the travesty of the last video, here’s something from the opposite end of the emotional spectrum — a Lexus IS 350C with cartoon robot arms and a remote-control helicopter mounted to the roof.
HybridsInteriorsJapanLexus HSh: First GenerationSpecial Editions

Lexus Japan Offers HS 250h Special Edition

  • Posted by krew on October 10th, 2011
The Lexus HS 250h has proven popular enough in Japan to warrant two special Harmonious Leather Interior color combinations.
F SPORTJapanLexus GS: Third GenerationSpy Shots

Lexus GS F-Sport Spotted

  • Posted by krew on October 3rd, 2011
My man Shamiz in Japan has sent over another photo from one of Japan’s many auto magazines — this time it’s a spy shot of what looks to be the upcoming Lexus GS F-Sport
F SPORTFeaturesFutureLexus GS: Fourth GenerationLexus GS: Third GenerationPhotochopsRumors

New Lexus GS-F Rendering from Japan

  • Posted by krew on September 29th, 2011
As previously mentioned, TLE reader Shamiz sent me over a bunch of cellphone pics from an unnamed Japanese car magazine, and among the images was this rendering of a possible Lexus GS-F.
AutoshowsJapanLexus LFASpecial Editions

Lexus LFA Tokyo Special Edition?

  • Posted by krew on September 19th, 2011
CAR Magazine is reporting that a new Lexus LFA Toyko Edition will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show this winter.
InteriorsJapanLexus GS: Fourth GenerationLexus GS: Third Generation

Quick Look at the Lexus GS Bamboo Interior Option

  • Posted by krew on September 8th, 2011
Stumbled across this Response.jp photo of a 2013 Lexus GS with the bamboo trim option.
BrandingF SPORTJapanLexus IS F: First GenerationModsRacing

TRD Releases Lexus IS F Circuit Club Sports Parts

  • Posted by krew on August 30th, 2011
Toyota’s TRD performance division has unleashed a serious set of upgrades for the Lexus IS F, all based on CCS Concept shown at the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon.
JapanLexus GS: Fourth GenerationLexus GS: Third GenerationManufacturingRumors

Report: Lexus GS Almost Cancelled by Akio Toyoda

  • Posted by krew on August 23rd, 2011
Have to share this excellent AutoWeek article by Mark Rechtin that details how the Lexus GS was almost cancelled due to internal bureaucracy.
Body KitsJapanLexus LS: Fourth GenerationModsVideos

Supercharged Lexus LS 460 Sport Drifting in the Rain

  • Posted by krew on July 22nd, 2011
Nothing like Hot Version for some craziness, here's a supercharged Lexus LS 460 Sport drifting in the rain.
DealershipsIn the NewsJapanManufacturingUSA

Lexus Manufacturing Status Update

  • Posted by krew on July 12th, 2011
Lexus USA general manager Mark Templin gave an update on the state of Lexus manufacturing at a recent media event in Chicago.
InteriorsJapanLexus CTh: First GenerationModsQuick Links

TOM’S Releases Lexus CT 200h Cup Holders?

  • Posted by krew on July 8th, 2011
TOM'S, the factory-authorized Lexus tuner in Japan, has taken a break from designing aero kits and turbochargers to release two CT 200h cup holders.
JapanLexus LFARacingVideos

Iida Akira Shows Off Lexus LFA Drifting Skills

  • Posted by krew on June 16th, 2011
Lexus race car driver Iida Akira put on a show for spectators at a recent Video Option event in Japan.
AdvertisingCommercialsJapanLexus CTh: First GenerationVideos

Two Short Lexus CT 200h Commercials from Japan

  • Posted by krew on June 13th, 2011
Here's two 15 second CT 200h commercials from Lexus Japan -- these spots do a great job of cutting to the quick by highlighting the CT's handling capabilities, easily one of the hatchback's strongest selling points. Short and sweet.
JapanManufacturingSales ReportsUncategorized

Looking at Lexus Sales in Japan

  • Posted by krew on June 8th, 2011
While there's no question that the Tōhoku earthquake has affected Lexus production, Bloomberg has used some sleight-of-hand reporting in their recent article about the brand's Japanese sales, making it appear much worse than it really is.
FutureHybridsJapanLexus LS: Fourth GenerationRumors

Next-Generation Lexus LS Rumors

  • Posted by krew on June 6th, 2011
By way of the Japanese Car Design Corner, the latest issue of Best Car has some new rumors on the next-generation Lexus LS.
JapanLexus LFAManufacturing

Meet the Elite: Interviews with the LFA Manufacturing Team

  • Posted by krew on June 6th, 2011
Lexus Magazine is running an interesting feature that looks at some of the men responsible for handcrafting the Lexus LFA at the Motomachi plant in Japan.
CommercialsJapanLexus SC: Second GenerationVideos

Lexus SC 430 Commercial: Perfect Day

  • Posted by krew on June 3rd, 2011
Music notwithstanding, this Lexus SC 430 commercial sums up exactly what I'd love to be doing this weekend -- driving with the top down.
HybridsJapanLexus CTh: First GenerationManufacturingRacing

Driving Lessons with Lexus Driving Guru Yoshiaki Ito

  • Posted by krew on May 29th, 2011
Lexus Magazine is running an article featuring Lexus' Drive Meister Yoshiaki Ito, who has helped develop eight Lexus models while working in the company's experimental division.
JapanLexus LFARacingVideos

Best Motoring Laps with the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Race Car

  • Posted by krew on May 19th, 2011
One of the thoughts that ran through my head while watching Best Motoring supercar battle was: How would an Lexus LFA with the Nürburgring package have performed?
ComparisonsCompetitorsJapanLexus LFARacingReviewsVideos

Best Motoring Comparison: Lexus LFA vs. Nissan GT-R vs....

  • Posted by krew on May 18th, 2011
Japan's Best Motoring series may have been cancelled, but not before putting together a superstar supercar comparison featuring the Lexus LFA, Nissan GT-R, Porsche GT2 RS, Corvette ZR1 & Ferrari F430 GT3 on the Fuji Speedway.
FeaturesJapanLexus LFAManufacturing

Behind-the-Scenes Look at Building the Lexus LFA

  • Posted by krew on May 11th, 2011
Lexus Magazine has put together an absolutely stunning photo essay that illustrates the process of building the LFA at the Motomachi plant in Japan.
DealershipsJapan

Creating the Music for the Lexus International Gallery ...

  • Posted by krew on May 1st, 2011
Here’s a 2008 video of Japanese composer Masato Hatanaka and his efforts to create the ambient music playing at the Lexus International Gallery Aoyama in Tokyo: Admittedly, the video and the concept are a little out of the ordinary — but it also displays the uniqueness that I would expect at a Japanese Lexus dealership. …

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Body KitsJapanLexus LX: Third GenerationMods

Wald International Lexus LX 570 Black Bison Edition

  • Posted by krew on April 28th, 2011
While on the topic of Wald International body kits, the Japanese tuner has released a Sports Line Black Bison package for the Lexus LX 570 — here’s the full gallery: Have to give Wald some credit for coming up with a style and sticking with it, but this gives the ASI Invader some competition as …

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JapanManufacturingSales ReportsUSA

Lexus Unlikely to Remain #1 in U.S. Luxury Sales

  • Posted by krew on April 26th, 2011
Mark Templin, general manager of Lexus USA, has told the Automotive News that due to earthquake-related vehicle shortages, he does not expect Lexus to retain its position as the #1 luxury car manufacturer in the USA for an eleventh year: Lexus dealers will begin to feel shortages of cars this week, and definitely in May, …

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AutoshowsConceptsHybridsLexus GS: Third GenerationUSA

Lexus Global Design Manager Discusses the Lexus LF-Gh

  • Posted by krew on April 25th, 2011
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 …

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FeaturesFutureJapanLexus LS: Fourth GenerationRumors

2013 Lexus LS Photochop by Mag-X

  • Posted by krew on April 11th, 2011
Using elements of our sneak peek at next-generation GS LF-Gh Concept, Japanese magazine Mag-X has put together this rendering of the 2013 Lexus LS (click for a larger image): Not much to look at for the most part, but this rendering does a good job at turning the LF-Gh’s massive pinched grille into something that …

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Body KitsJapanLexus CTh: First GenerationMods

TOM’s Planning Lexus CT 200h Body Kit & Exha...

  • Posted by krew on April 6th, 2011
According to the CT 200h Club of Malaysia, long-time Japanese Lexus tuner TOM’s is looking into creating a CT 200h body kit — here’s some mockups: The kit follows the pattern set by the Modellista body kit with a fairly plain front and a rear diffuser, though the TOM’s rendition is more angular. TOM’s does …

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