Live Coverage from the 2013 Detroit Auto Show
The Detroit Auto Show starts today, and I’m here at the Cobo Center to bring you live Lexus coverage from the show floor today and tomorrow.
Top Ten Lexus Stories of 2012
It’s arrived a couple days later than expected, but my Top Ten Lexus stories of 2012 has just published by Lexus Magazine.
Lexus Enthusiast Holiday Giveaway!
Please follow this link for your chance to win a Lexus carbon fiber keychain.
Lexus GS NightView Video Demonstration
Before returning the Lexus GS 350 AWD I’ve been driving to Lexus Canada, I put together a short video demonstration of the NightView system.
Photo Gallery: Lexus GS F SPORT in Matte Sky Blue
While in Allentown to photograph the two-tone Lexus LFA, I also took a ride in Lexus of Lehigh Valley’s vibrantly wrapped blue GS F SPORT.
Visiting the World’s First Production Two-Tone Le...
For my latest Lexus Magazine article, I travelled to Lexus of Lehigh Valley in Allentown, Pennsylvania to see (and photograph) the world’s first two-tone LFA.
Live Coverage from SEMA 2012
The 2012 SEMA show starts today in Las Vegas, and I’ll be here covering the Lexus display.
Photo Gallery: Lexus GS Interior at Night
As my time with the 2013 Lexus GS 350 AWD comes to an end, I was finally able to accurately photograph the interior at night in my latest gallery.
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The Lexus LF-CC: Next-Generation IS or GS Coupe?
Ever since the Lexus LF-CC was announced, there’s been confusion about what production model it will eventually transform into.
Driving the 2013 Lexus LS
Did Lexus take it far enough with the 2013 LS? I drove five different variants to find the answer to that question.
Driving the 2013 Lexus GS 350
Even though I’ve been driving the GS since the beginning of the summer, in some ways the character of a car can only be discovered with an extended journey.
Lexus GS Summer Road Trip
It’s the last weekend of summer, and Lexus Magazine has published the story of my GS 350 road trip from Ottawa to Montreal.
Lexus Summer Trip: A Visit to Lexus Laval in Quebec
While driving through Quebec on my GS summer road trip, I stopped at Lexus Laval in Laval, a city just north of Montreal.
2013 Lexus LS Preview
Earlier this week, I was invited to Palo Alto, California to drive the 2013 Lexus LS, and in the first part of my review, let's get into a technical overview.
Lexus Summer Trip: GS Desktop Wallpapers
Last month, I went on an extended Canadian road trip with the 2013 Lexus GS, traveling through Eastern Ontario and Quebec for a Lexus Magazine photo assignment.
2013 Lexus LS First Impressions
The 2013 Lexus LS debuted earlier this week in San Francisco, and while I did post live updates from the event, I also want to share some photos and early impressions of the new Lexus flagship sedan.
Live Coverage: 2013 Lexus LS Debut
I'm in San Francisco tonight for the debut of the 2013 Lexus LS, and will be posting live coverage throughout the event.
A Visit to Lexus Downtown in Toronto
Three months ago, I attended the grand opening of the Lexus Downtown dealership in Toronto and was very impressed by the facilities, so I decided to set up a visit.
Into the Wild: Photos of the 2013 Lexus RX F SPORT
While in Oregon to test-drive the 2013 Lexus ES, I had a chance to take the new RX 350 F SPORT out for a quick run.
Lexus GS 350 Summer Road Test Update: Six Weeks
I'm now six weeks into my summer-long road test of the 2013 Lexus GS 350, and with this increased familiarity, I've put together a list of ten things that have stood out so far.
Photo Gallery: Lexus GS Night Light Parking Lot
One month into my extended summer road test, I wanted to share this set of parking lot night shots with the 2013 Lexus GS.
Driving the 2013 Lexus ES
After a morning of presentations, which I summarized in my earlier ES article, it was time to start driving, and first up was an Obsidian ES 350.
2013 Lexus ES Preview
Earlier this month, I was invited to Newberg, Oregon, to try out the all-new sixth generation Lexus ES.
Photo Gallery: Lexus GS 450h in Dana Point, California
With the Lexus GS 450h now arriving in dealerships, I decided to revisit some photos I took last year during a brief drive down the Pacific Coast Highway.
Photo Gallery: 2013 Lexus GS 350 Visits a Derelict Gas ...
For my first photo gallery with the GS 350, I scoured the city of St.Catharines for a derelict building -- eventually, I lucked out and found this abandoned gas station.
Spending the Summer with the 2013 Lexus GS 350
Last weekend, I made the trip to Lexus Canada and picked up a 2013 GS 350 AWD for a long-term summer road test.
In Conversation with Lexus General Manager Mark Templin...
Earlier this month at the New York Auto Show, I had an opportunity to sit down with Mark Templin, Group vice-president & general manager of Lexus USA.
2013 Lexus ES 350 & ES 300h Live Photo Gallery
It’s been a little over a week since the 2013 Lexus ES debuted at the New York Auto Show, and I’m just now getting through my photos.
Lexus Meet in Toronto Tomorrow
Just a quick note: I’ll be attending the local Lexus meet at the Lexus of Richmond Hill dealership in Toronto tomorrow.
Driving the 2012 Lexus CT 200h
Last week, I picked up a 2012 Matador Red Mica Lexus CT 200h from Lexus Canada for a road test, and so far, I’ve been really enjoying my time behind the wheel.
Live Photos of the 2013 Lexus RX 350 F Sport
Lexus Magazine has just published some photos of the RX 350 F Sport photos that I took last week at the New York Auto Show.
Live Coverage from the New York Auto Show
For the next two days, the New York International Auto Show opens its doors to the media, and I'm here at the Javits Center to bring you live Lexus coverage from the show floor.
The Desert Challenge: My Weekend with Joe Bacal & ...
For a weekend in January, I became an official member of Joe Bacal’s JTGrey racing team, who are entering the 2012 SCORE off-road season with a brand new LX 570 race truck. The following is the final installment of a three part series detailing my experience.
Lexus Magazine: 2013 Lexus LX 570 Changes
For my latest column in Lexus Magazine, I talk with Paul Williamsen of Lexus College about some new features of the restyled 2013 LX 570.
Photos from the Lexus LF-LC Reveal
For my first installment of Lexus LF-LC photos from the Detroit Auto Show, let’s go back to the Monday reveal in the Riverview Ballroom.
Happy New Year!
2012 is going to be a big year, both for Lexus and this website — not only is there nine new or updated models to look forward to, but as Lexus Enthusiast enters its fifth year of publication, there’s also going to be some big new site developments to watch out for.
Lexus Magazine Article: 2011 Year in Review
For my latest Lexus Magazine article, I picked my five most important Lexus news stories of 2011, with a bonus mention of the Lexus concept set to debut in Detroit.
Happy Holidays!
As we gear up for the festive season, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish all of my readers a safe and happy holidays!
2013 Lexus GS 350 Quick Drive
After some issues with my photos, I’m ready to get back into my review of the 2013 Lexus GS with some quick impressions on the GS 350.
2013 Lexus GS Review Part Three: Investigating the Inte...
So far, my review of the 2013 Lexus GS has covered the mechanical improvements and examined the new exterior styling, so today, let’s look at largest leap forward compared to the previous model — the interior.
2013 Lexus GS Review Part Two: Examining the Exterior D...
Moving on from all the technical talk, it’s time to take a closer look at the major changes to the exterior design of the next-generation Lexus GS.
2013 Lexus GS Review Part One: Tackling the Technical
In a presentation I attened just prior to getting behind the wheel of the new Lexus GS, Chief Engineer Yoshihiko Kanamori, outlined the four key objectives for the car's development team.
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2013 Lexus GS First Drive Reviews
Over the past three weeks, Lexus has been bringing in automotive journalists from all over the world to the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, California, for the global press launch of the all-new fourth-generation GS.
Liveblogging Lexus at SEMA
The SEMA Show opens today, and I'm here in Las Vegas to cover all the Lexus announcements, and there's going to be plenty -- the next-generation GS *F Sport* package, the Five Axis Project GS, VIP Auto Salon's hyper IS-C & Joe Bacal's new LX Racer will all debut today at the Lexus display.
Lexus Enthusiast Site Redesign!
Good morning, and welcome to the all-new, all-improved *Lexus Enthusiast* website!
Lexus to Debut SEMA Cars from Five Axis & VIP Auto...
SEMA starts next Tuesday in Las Vegas, and as part of the tradeshow, Lexus USA will be debuting the 2013 GS 350 F-Sport along with show cars from Five Axis & VIP Auto Salon.
New Lexus LFA Driver Development Program in November
Good news for anyone that’s ever wanted to drive the Lexus LFA — I’ve just been told that Lexus USA will be hosting another LFA Driver Development program at the Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California, from November 2-5th.
Lexus Magazine Article: Lexus GS Detail Shots
My latest Lexus Magazine article is now live — this month, I take a photographic tour of the new Lexus GS interior, with a focus on the smaller details that really impressed me.
2012 Lexus CT 200h F-Sport in Nebula Gray Pearl
When I spotted a 2012 Lexus CT 200h F-Sport during the Pebble Beach Concours a couple weeks back, it was notable for two reasons — not only was it my first look at the F-Sport option package, it was also showing off the new Nebula Gray Pearl exterior paint.
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2013 Lexus GS 350 Wheel Options
Also part of the 2013 Lexus GS display in Pebble Beach were examples of the available wheel options for the new model
2013 Lexus GS 350 Interior Color Options
Earlier today, I shared the exterior colors of the 2013 Lexus GS, and now here’s the interior options, starting with the four leather hues.
2013 Lexus GS 350 Exterior Color Options
Following the 2013 GS 350's Thursday debut in Pebble Beach, Lexus set the prototype up in a tent for this weekend's Concours d'Elegance, and included in this display was examples of all the next-gen GS exterior color options.
2013 Lexus GS 350 Video Presentation with Akio Toyoda a...
It was a crazy day today at the Lexus GS event in Pebble Beach, and what better way to continue my coverage than by featuring the introduction video with Lexus USA General Manager Mark Templin and, surprise of surprises, Toyota President Akio Toyoda.
2013 Lexus GS Pebble Beach Event Live Coverage
Check out my live coverage of the 2013 Lexus GS official debut in Pebble Beach. I'll be updating throughout the event, starting now.
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2013 Lexus GS Official Debut Tomorrow!
With less than 24 hours before the much-anticipated reveal of the 2013 Lexus GS in Pebble Beach at Parc du Concours, I wanted to give everyone a breakdown of your options for following the action online.
Lexus Magazine Column: Undercover GS
The next generation Lexus GS is almost here, and to mark the occasion, I've put together a brief timeline of all the car's public appearances (accidental or otherwise) for the latest edition of my monthly *Lexus Magazine* column.
2013 Lexus GS Pebble Beach Party Invites
The Pebble Beach reveal of the 2013 Lexus GS 350 is just two weeks away now, and as I prepare to make the trip to California for the unveiling, Lexus has also extended me an opportunity to invite five readers (plus up to three friends) to the debut.
Lexus: The Relentless Pursuit
Seven years after its original hardcover release, a revised edition of Chester Dawson's book Lexus: The Relentless Pursuit has been released as a paperback, and I have the distinct pleasure of being featured as one of the back cover quotes.
Lexus Magazine Column: The Contenders
I have an exciting announcement -- starting this month, I'll be a regular monthly columnist for Lexus Magazine!
Poll Results: What should be the next Lexus F Model?
I've closed the books on our last poll: What should be the next Lexus F Model?
786 of you voted, and here's what the results look like.
Driving the 2011 Lexus IS 350 AWD
Last week, I picked up a 2011 Lexus IS 350 AWD from Lexus Canada HQ for a road test, and so far, I've found it a very easy car to drive fast. I don't know if it's the AWD system or the memory of the LFA driving school, but there's some serious confidence happening in this car.
Is the Lexus LFA Really a Sales Failure?
Every once and a while, I'll read a review or article about Lexus and notice an inaccuracy -- usually a minor technical point or some obscure historical fact. Mistakes happen, no problem.
What's unusual is to see an article built on nothing but mistakes, where even elementary facts are ignored -- but that's what I found with Nelson Ireson's Motor Authority editorial on how the Lexus LFA is a failure.
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The Lexus LF-Gh Launch Event, Revisited
Lexus has released a short video from the LF-Gh launch event in NYC, which includes a smart interview with Marketing National Manager Brian Bolain: One thing that’s been emphasized from all Lexus executives is how the LF-Gh is not just a preview of the next-gen GS, but an indicator of where the Lexus design will …
Brian Fox Talks about His Supercharged Lexus CT
Here’s a short Lexus Magazine video featuring Brian Fox (of Fox Marketing) talking about his custom Lexus CT 200h on display at the NY Auto Show: I was there when this video was put together, and at one point, the super-tall Mr. Fox was sitting in the CT with his head sticking out the sunroof …
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 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 …
Lexus LF-Gh Desktop Wallpaper: Set to Attack
Out of the few hundred photos I took of the Lexus LF-Gh last week, this photo closeup of the grille & headlight was one of my favorites — so I made it into a desktop to share: Select Resolution: 1920×1080 | 1680×1050 | 1440×900 | 1280×1024 | 1280×800 | 1024×768 Pretty mean looking — it …
NY Auto Show: Lexus LF-Gh Concept Photo Gallery
With so many Lexus LF-Gh photos already floating around, I thought it might be a good idea to focus on the smaller details of the latest Lexus concept, especially when they’re so visually interesting: The side profile was my favorite angle — by increasing rear headroom & available trunkspace, Lexus has moved to give the …
NY Autoshow: Supercharged Lexus CT by Fox Marketing
From the candy-apple-gold-green color and the wild fender flares right down to the personality behind the build, the supercharged Lexus CT 200h by Fox Marketing featured at the New York Auto Show was packed with character — check out these photos: Brian Fox, the man behind Fox Marketing, is a straight-up wildman, and you can …