Lexus Announces Voluntary Safety Recall for 2006-2012 IS Models
Lexus USA has announced a voluntary safety recall for the 2006-2012 IS.
Kevin · January 30th, 2013
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Will There Be a Next-Generation Lexus IS F?
While at the Detroit Auto Show, Lexus IS chief engineer Junichi Furuyama discussed the next-generation IS F with Car Advice.
Kevin · January 24th, 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
Motor Trend Reviews the 2012 Lexus IS F
The Ignition web video series from Motor Trend has just featured the 2012 Lexus IS F, and presenter Carlos Lago does an excellent job explaining just what makes the very first Lexus F model special.
Kevin · September 20th, 2012
Interview with Lexus IS F Chief Engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi
A crew from Club Lexus attended the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb earlier this month, and had a chance to chat with IS F Chief Engineer, Yukihiko Yaguchi, about the future of the Lexus F brand.
Kevin · August 29th, 2012
Details on the 2013 Lexus IS F Suspension Changes
For the third year in a row, Lexus has revised the IS F suspension with the 2013 model, focusing on further improvements to turn-in response and dynamics.
Kevin · August 27th, 2012
Next Generation Lexus IS F to use Turbocharged V6?
Autoblog has gotten into the rumor game with talk that the next-generation Lexus IS F will use a twin-turbo V6.
Kevin · August 17th, 2012
Video: Ken Gushi & the Lexus IS F CCS-R Climb Pikes Peak
From the weekend race at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, here’s footage of Ken Gushi and the IS F CCS-R on their run up the mountain
Kevin · August 15th, 2012
Lexus Magazine Interview with IS F Chief Engineer
This past weekend, Lexus Magazine had a chance to interview IS F chief engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi as he watched his latest creation, the IS F CCS-R, participate in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Kevin · August 14th, 2012
Two More Lexus IS Fs Spotted at Nürburgring
This may be the third day in a row for photos of the next-generation Lexus IS F development mule currently running around Nürburgring, but Motor Trend has some new information worth sharing.
Kevin · July 19th, 2012
More Photos of the 2014 Lexus IS F Convertible Test Mule
There’s more spy photos of the next-generation Lexus IS F convertible development mule.
Kevin · July 17th, 2012
2014 Lexus IS Mule Spotted at Nürburgring!
A next-generation Lexus IS mule has been spotted at the Nürburgring, and Edmunds Inside Line has some photos.
Kevin · July 16th, 2012
Pikes Peak Hill Climb Rescheduled for August 12
Ken Gushi and the IS F CCS-R have been confirmed for the new date.
Kevin · July 5th, 2012
Pikes Peak Hill Climb Postponed Due to Colorado Wildfire
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, originally scheduled for next weekend, has been postponed until late summer due to wildfires in the Colorado Springs area.
Kevin · July 2nd, 2012
Lexus IS Commercial: Famous Curves
Next up in the Lexus marketing blitz is this IS commercial from Lexus USA.
Kevin · June 18th, 2012
Twitter Q&A Tomorrow with Lexus IS F CCS-R Driver Ken Gushi
Just a quick note — Lexus IS F CCS-R driver Ken Gushi will be on Twitter tomorrow at 2pm ET/11am PT to answer questions about his upcoming race at Pikes Peak.
Kevin · June 18th, 2012
Lexus IS F CCS-R Trial Run on Pikes Peak
As an example of what we can expect from the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in July, here’s some in-car footage of Ken Gushi taking a test run up the mountain in the Lexus IS F CCS-R.
Kevin · June 15th, 2012
Interview with Lexus IS F CCS-R Driver Ken Gushi
In my latest article for Lexus Magazine, I interviewed pro-drifter Ken Gushi, who will be piloting the Lexus IS F CCS-R in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in July.
Kevin · June 15th, 2012
First Test Run of the Pikes Peak Lexus IS F CCS-R
Here’s Lexus USA VP of Marketing Brian Smith to discuss the IS F CCS-R scheduled to race at Pikes Peak in July.
Kevin · June 11th, 2012
Lexus IS F CCS-R to Race in Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Lexus has announced that the Lexus IS F CCS-R will compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on July 8, 2012.
Kevin · June 6th, 2012
Fox Marketing Lexus IS F & IS-C Get Crushed
The last few days have not been kind to Lexus automobiles — first it was the Belgian hacksaw attack on a LS 400, and now we have two SEMA show cars built by Fox Marketing being destroyed due to federal regulations.
Kevin · May 28th, 2012
The World’s Most Powerful Lexus IS F?
As it turns out, the double Lexus LFA owner from Bahrain that I featured last month also owns what may be the most powerful IS F in the world.
Kevin · May 9th, 2012
Examining Lexus IS F Sport Performance
Here’s a thorough twelve-minute video that details the various levels of the Lexus IS F Sport family, with in-depth analysis from race car driver Joe Bacal.
Kevin · April 24th, 2012
Video: Lexus IS F Engine Installed in Toyota 86
While only partially Lexus-related, this mashup of the Toyota 86 with the IS F's 5.0L V8 is pure wild.
Kevin · March 30th, 2012
Lexus IS F in Scion Cement Gray
At the request of Lexus USA, VIP Auto Salon took a brand new 2011 IS F and repainted it in Scion Cement Gray.
Kevin · March 13th, 2012
Flickr Find: Lexus IS F Smoke & Burnouts
This Lexus IS F photo by Nick Schultz is just about perfect.
Kevin · March 1st, 2012
Motor Trend Reviews the 2012 Lexus IS F
The mechanical improvements made to the 2011 Lexus IS F continue to impress in 2012, with the latest review from Motor Trend calling the super-sedan “a legitimate mauler of Munich’s (and Stuttgart’s) current best”.
Kevin · February 16th, 2012
Race-Spec Lexus IS F Drifting Fail
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.
Kevin · January 23rd, 2012
Next-Generation Lexus IS Photochops from Japan
Shamiz, our source for Japanese magazine rumors, can come through again with these Best Car renderings of four possible next-generation IS variants.
Kevin · November 22nd, 2011
Flickr Find: Black Lexus IS F at Night
Photographer Zandro of Zandbox Photo has put together a stunning set of Lexus IS F night shots.
Kevin · November 17th, 2011
Lexus IS F CCS-R Competes in Nürburgring VLN 10 Race
Just last week, I shared a video of the Lexus IS F CCS-R racing concept at an event in Japan — now here’s footage of the same vehicle taking part in the VLN 10 race at the Nürburgring a couple weeks back.
Kevin · November 16th, 2011
Lexus IS F CCS-R Video
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.
Kevin · November 11th, 2011
Lexus New Zealand Releases IS F Red Edition
Lexus New Zealand is releasing an IS F Red Edition with a special Starlight Black & Red Leather color combo that’s limited to just 10 lucky owners.
Kevin · November 8th, 2011
Lexus IS F Crushed for Illegal Street Racing
I wish I didn't have to share this video of California Police crushing a nearly brand-new Lexus IS F for illegal street racing, but sometimes the only way to deal with tragedy is to share it with others.
Kevin · October 17th, 2011
2012 Lexus IS F Red Leather Interior
Was just surfing around on the Lexus USA website and spotted some photos of the new 2012 IS F's red leather interior.
Kevin · October 13th, 2011
TRD Releases Lexus IS F Circuit Club Sports Parts
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.
Kevin · August 30th, 2011
2012 Lexus IS F Information
Next up in the 2012 announcements is the Lexus IS F, which has received yet another suspension update, with stronger stabilizer bars, new bearings and a slightly revised suspension -- giving the chassis better low-speed ride quality and less overall body roll.
Kevin · August 17th, 2011
Flickr Find: Lexus IS F in Miami
Miami-based AM Photography has put together a superb Flickr photo set of this silver Lexus IS F.
Kevin · July 29th, 2011
Lexus IS F on 20″ Vossen VVSCV3 Wheels
Here's another great photoshoot from Vossen -- this time featuring a Lexus IS-F on Vossen VVSCV3 monoblock wheels with a matte silver finish
Kevin · July 6th, 2011
Crave Online Reviews the 2011 Lexus IS F
Crave Online has published a sparkling review of the 2011 Lexus IS F, declaring that it could be "the most important model for Lexus since the original models of 1989".
Kevin · June 20th, 2011
Lexus IS-F Towing a Giant Cow
I received this photo in my email with absolutely no explanation, but I'd say the image speaks for itself.
Kevin · May 27th, 2011
Poll: Lexus IS Coupe, Sedan, Hybrid Sedan or Convertible? IS-F Coupe or Sedan?
There's a good chance that when the next-generation Lexus IS arrives, it will be offered in all possible variations: coupe, sedan, hybrid sedan and convertible. This got me thinking -- which one would you choose? Let's vote!
Kevin · May 26th, 2011
TTAC Reviews the 2011 Lexus IS-F
I've really been enjoying the Lexus reviews over at The Truth About Cars, and the latest review of the 2011 IS-F by Jack Baruth is no different.
Kevin · May 26th, 2011
Brilliant Lexus LFA & IS-F Desktop Wallpaper
While going through Lexus UK's Flickr photos from their recent LFA/IS-F track meet, I came across this super-fantastic image that just had to be made into a desktop wallpaper.
Kevin · May 24th, 2011
Lexus LFA vs IS-F in Drag Race
Lexus UK attended the VMAX Overboost event at the Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground in Leicestershire this past weekend, and decided to have some fun by putting their #016 LFA up against the IS-F.
Kevin · May 17th, 2011
Lexus IS F to Race in Superstars Series This Weekend
When the second round of the Superstars Series Touring Car Championship kicks off this weekend with a race at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia, Spain, Lexus fans will have a new team to cheer for — Diego Romanini & MN Motorsport have entered the race with a IS F, where it will be the …
Kevin · May 6th, 2011
Helicopter Chase Scene with Lexus IS F
What do you get when you combine “a gorgeous girl, an arrogant rich boyfriend, a helicopter chase, and a Wald Lexus IS-F with custom forged 3-piece wheels and custom exhaust”? This short film by In Sixth Gear: Laughed out loud at the little hand flip there at the end — brilliantly done. (Thanks Franklin!)
Kevin · May 5th, 2011
Matte Black Lexus IS F From Russia
This video of a matte black Lexus IS-F from Russia is a must-watch, if only for the video quality (though I do recommend turning the sound off if you’re watching at work or easily offended): Although I’ve never been a huge fan of the Wald Black Bison kit, the look is toned down considerably by …
Kevin · April 27th, 2011
Lexus IS F Racing the Fuji Speedway
The Fuji Speedway is a an central part of Lexus‘ new sporting history, with the F-Sport performance brand named after Japan’s most famous racetrack — here’s a nicely done IS F video that shows every twist and turn of the course: Love the slide around the :55 mark — must have watched it five times …
Kevin · March 31st, 2011
Custom Lexus IS F Wallpaper by Jason Collin
The minute that photographer Jason Collin shared his photos of a custom Lexus IS F with me, I knew we had to feature this images as a wallpaper — check this out: Select Resolution: 1920×1080 | 1680×1050 | 1440×900 | 1280×1024 | 1280×800 | 1024×768 As for details on the IS F, here’s what Jason …
Kevin · March 10th, 2011
Next-Generation Lexus IS F?
Along with their photochop of the next-generation Lexus IS, Best Car also tried their hand at the future IS F (click for a larger image): From the Japanese blurb, it looks like Best Car is suggesting the engine output will remain unchanged in the next-gen IS F, which is something I doubt very much. It …
Kevin · February 23rd, 2011
Lexus IS Precision Tour Dates
After taking December & January off, the Lexus IS Precision Tour will be starting back up in February with stops at some of the USA’s best tracks — here’s a full listing: Auto Club Speedway Fontana, California Saturday, February 19, 2011 Infineon Raceway Sonoma, California Saturday, February 26, 2011 Texas Motor Speedway Fort Worth, Texas …
Kevin · January 28th, 2011
Tokyo Auto Salon: Lexus Desktop Wallpapers
Lexus UK has published some high-resolution images featuring three of the cars shown at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon — here they are in all the usual desktop wallpaper sizes: Lexus CT 200h F-Sport with Modellista Body Kit Select Resolution: 1680×1050 | 1440×900 | 1280×1024 | 1280×800 | 1024×768 Lexus IS-F CCS-R Racing Concept Select …
Kevin · January 17th, 2011
Tokyo Auto Salon: Lexus IS-F Club Performance Accessory by TRD
In addition to the IS-F CCS-R concept, Lexus is also displaying the IS-F Club Performance Accessory at the Tokyo Auto Salon, which is sporting performance parts from Toyota tuner TRD — once again, here’s some photos from AutoGuide’s prolific Colum Wood: Here’s the full list of accessories: Dino over at SpeedHunters also posted a photo …
Kevin · January 14th, 2011
Lexus IS-F CCS-R Racing Concept at Tokyo Auto Salon
Lexus has unveiled the IS-F CCS-R racing concept at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon — here are some photos from Autoguide’s Colum Wood: The IS-F CCS-R, or IS-F Circuit Club Sports Racer, is tuned for the track, with a gutted interior, a roll-cage, and plenty of carbon fiber, which was used for the front splitter, …
Kevin · January 14th, 2011
Lexus IS F Nürburgring 24h Race GT5 Documentary
One of the videos included with the PS3 game Gran Turismo 5 is this 30+ minute documentary detailing GT5 creator Kazunori Yamauchi’s experience driving a Lexus IS-F in the Nürburgring 24h race — get comfortable and hit play, it’s worth it: In the end, Yamauchi-san and the World Car Award team finished 59th overall — …
Kevin · January 11th, 2011
Two Lexus IS-Fs to Join Superstars Series
Two Lexus IS-Fs will be joining the surging Superstars Series touring car championship — from Touring Car Times: Lexus is set to become the tenth manufacturer represented on the Superstars grid for 2011. The team MN Lexus Racing has announced plans to enter a pair of Lexus IS-F in the championship this year. The Italian …
Kevin · January 5th, 2011
2011 Lexus IS F Competes in Car & Driver’s Lightning Lap
The 2011 Lexus IS F took part in Car & Driver’s annual Lightning Lap at the Virginia International Raceway, and found that the freshly revised sedan has really stepped up its game: Three years back, an IS F turned a less-than-impressive 3:14.0. We said then, “A little attention to springs and damping might make this …
Kevin · January 2nd, 2011
Matte White Lexus IS-F
These Matte White Lexus IS-F photos from Import Bible are the next instalment of my unofficial Vinyl Wrap week: Matte white is funny — white is hardly the most reflective paint color to begin with, but that extra opacity just gives the surface a subtle boost that I really like. (Thanks for the idea, Mark!)
Kevin · December 10th, 2010
Lexus IS F Gets Wrapped in Matte Black
For whatever reason, I have a bunch of matte finish Lexus to show you this week — first off is this time-lapse video of a white IS-F being converted to matte black: I’ve really come around to the idea of wrapping a car, it’s just a larger version of putting a screen protector on your …
Kevin · December 7th, 2010
Lexus to Join Australia’s V8 Supercars Racing Series?
Fans of the Australian V8 Supercar series may one day see a Lexus lined up beside the Holdens and Fords: Toyota’s luxury brand Lexus could be on the V8 Supercar grid in 2012 under the category’s new Car of the Future rules, which aim to remove the stranglehold that Holden and Ford have on the …
Kevin · November 18th, 2010
Lexus IS Precision Tour in New York
If you’re anywhere near Monticello Motor Club in New York, I have some excellent news — this Saturday, Lexus USA is kicking off the IS Precision Tour, which means track-time with both the 2011 IS 350 & IS F! There will be six two-hour sessions throughout the day, and one lucky participant from each group …
Kevin · November 8th, 2010
2011 Lexus IS F Instrument Panel in Action
I’ve been curious to see the Lexus IS F’s new instrument panel in action, and this video shows just that: I like the trailing light that follows the tach needle — it’s a nice visual cue of the current revs. I wasn’t sold on this new display right away — in photos, it can look …
Kevin · October 7th, 2010
Motor Trend Drives the 2011 Lexus IS F
Peter Lyons recently had some track time with the 2011 Lexus IS F, and talks up the changes in the new model year quite nicely: Although the powertrain and the car’s 3800-lb curb weight remain the same, the suspension settings have been totally recalibrated…An unexpected byproduct of this revision is the car’s more compliant ride, …
Kevin · September 17th, 2010
Behind-the-Scenes Look at New Lexus IS Commercial
The latest IS commercial from Lexus USA required a stunt car driver, a mathematician, a composer, and a whole lot of precision — check out the full story in this behind-the-scenes video: It was clear from the actual commercial that the IS was actually playing the drums, but it’s always amazing to see just how …
Kevin · September 8th, 2010
More 2011 Lexus IS F Details
Lexus Europe has released further details on the 2011 Euro-spec IS F, which will be getting a number of exterior & interior design changes for the new year: 5.0 litre V8 is now Euro 5 compliant The HID headlights will get getting the arrowhead LED daytime running light strip New Starlight Black exterior color Dark …
Kevin · August 31st, 2010
2011 Lexus IS F Gets LFA-Style Instrument Panel
The 2011 Lexus IS F was also revealed as part of Lexus Japan’s big website update yesterday, and it looks like the super-IS will be getting a variation of the LFA’s instrument panel: Let’s zoom up a bit: Here’s an alternative view, once again zoomed up due to image size: From the looks of it, …
Kevin · August 26th, 2010
2011 Lexus IS F Details
After adding a limited slip differential last year, Lexus continues to improve the IS F in the 2011 model year by refining the power steering and improving the suspension: To improve responsiveness and ride comfort, in addition to providing the driver with more control, engineers revised the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system and suspension. With …
Kevin · July 20th, 2010