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Consumer Reports Reviews the 2013 Lexus LS 460

Consumer Reports have driven the updated 2013 Lexus LS 460, and were impressed with the sedan despite their dislike of the Remote Touch controller.

Kevin · February 5th, 2013

Smoking Tire Video Review of the Lexus LS 460 F SPORT

Matt Farah from The Smoking Tire has put together a lengthy video review of the Lexus LS 460 F SPORT, and it’s a honest take on the flagship sedan from a former first-gen LS owner.

Kevin · January 25th, 2013

2013 Lexus LS F SPORT Body Kit by Skipper Design

Japanese tuner Skipper Design has released some mods for the 2013 Lexus LS, starting with this front lip spoiler.

Kevin · January 18th, 2013

New Lexus LS Body Kit by Wald International

Japanese tuner Wald International is currently working on an Executive Line body kit for the new Lexus LS.

Kevin · December 17th, 2012

Artisan Spirits Releases Teaser of New Lexus LS Body Kit

Japanese tuner Artisan Spirits will be bringing a customized 2013 Lexus LS to the Tokyo Auto Salon this year.

Kevin · December 11th, 2012

Chromed 2013 Lexus LS in Florida

The very first chromed 2013 Lexus LS has been spotted at JM Lexus in Florida.

Kevin · December 3rd, 2012

Lexus LS-Based TMG TS 650 Revealed!

The long-rumored Toyota Motorsports TMG Sports 650 concept has been revealed prior to its debut at the Essen Motor Show this week.

Kevin · November 27th, 2012

Video Demonstration of Lexus LS Advanced Pre-Collision System

If the new LS's advanced pedestrian safety technology detects a potential collision, the car can be brought to a complete stop at speeds up to 24 mph.

Kevin · November 9th, 2012

New Lexus LS Commercials

Lexus USA has released two new commercials for the 2013 Lexus LS, and they’re pretty awesome.

Kevin · October 29th, 2012

LA Times Reviews the 2013 Lexus LS 460 F SPORT

David Undercoffler from The LA Times has reviewed the 2013 Lexus LS 460 F SPORT, praising the “timely and well-chosen design updates inside and out” and calling the car “a well-executed mid-life adjustment”.

Kevin · October 25th, 2012

SEMA 2012: Project Lexus LS F SPORT by Five Axis

Frequent Lexus tuner Five Axis will be bringing a modified LS 460 F SPORT to SEMA next week.

Kevin · October 24th, 2012

2013 Lexus LS Arriving at U.S. Dealerships

Weeks ahead of its expected November debut, the 2013 Lexus LS has started arriving at dealerships in the USA.

Kevin · October 21st, 2012

New Lexus LS F SPORT Video from Japan

The new 2013 Lexus LS debuted in Japan this week, and there’s a new LS 460 F SPORT video as part of the promotion.

Kevin · October 16th, 2012

Lexus USA Releases 2013 LS Pricing

In preparation of its November arrival at dealerships nationwide, Lexus USA has released pricing for the 2013 LS -- here's a breakdown of the full range.

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

Winding Road Reviews the 2013 Lexus LS 460L AWD

inding Road has reviewed the 2013 Lexus LS 460L, and praise the interior for its quietness and craftsmanship, calling it “decidedly warmer and more personable than the competition.”

Kevin · October 11th, 2012

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.

Kevin · September 16th, 2012

Desktop Wallpaper: 2013 Lexus LS F SPORT in Ultra White

After attending the 2013 Lexus LS launch event in San Francisco way back at the end of July, I headed back to the hotel where I was staying, only to find the Ultra White LS 460 F SPORT parked out front, perfectly positioned for a late-night photo shoot.

Kevin · September 12th, 2012

Update on Google’s Self-Driving Lexus RX 450h

Google has added a number of Lexus RX 450hs to their self-driving car fleet, and recently published an update on their official blog.

Kevin · August 28th, 2012

Six More Reviews of the 2013 Lexus LS

Last Friday, I linked to the first round of 2013 Lexus LS reviews, and now it’s time for six more reviews of the new Lexus flagship sedan.

Kevin · August 16th, 2012

More Official Photos of the 2013 Lexus LS 460

As I continue to work away on the second part of my 2013 Lexus LS preview, here’s a new round of official LS 460 photos.

Kevin · August 15th, 2012

Video: 2013 Lexus LS Manufacturing Process

Let’s take a visit into the Lexus Tahara plant in Japan to see the 2013 LS being built.

Kevin · August 14th, 2012

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.

Kevin · August 11th, 2012

Examining the 2013 Lexus LS Climate Concierge System

Lexus Magazine has a feature on the new Climate Concierge system in the 2013 LS, which uses the climate control, the heated/cooled seats, and even the steering wheel to maintain the correct temperature.

Kevin · August 6th, 2012

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.

Kevin · August 3rd, 2012

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

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.

Kevin · August 2nd, 2012

2013 Lexus LS Video from Japan

Lexus Japan has released a video of the 2013 Lexus LS, and it’s full of great footage.

Kevin · August 1st, 2012

First Official Video of the 2013 Lexus LS

Here’s the first official video of the 2013 Lexus LS.

Kevin · July 31st, 2012

A Closer Look at the 2013 Lexus LS F SPORT

Lexus has released a high resolution version of the first official 2013 LS F SPORT photo, which provides an excellent opportunity to examine the new car in detail.

Kevin · July 28th, 2012

More 2013 Lexus LS Spy Photos

Just hours after a photo of the 2013 LS F SPORT was released by Lexus, photos of the standard 2013 LS have surfaced on a South Korean message board Bobaedream.

Kevin · July 27th, 2012

Official Lexus LS F SPORT Photo Released

Lexus has released an official photo of the 2013 Lexus LS F SPORT on Facebook.

Kevin · July 27th, 2012

2013 Lexus LS F SPORT Revealed!

Only days away from its official reveal, Chinese website *XCAR* has published photos of what looks to be the 2013 Lexus LS F SPORT.

Kevin · July 26th, 2012

Lexus Releases 2013 LS Teaser Image

Lexus has released a teaser image of the 2013 LS.

Kevin · July 18th, 2012

New Lexus LS to Debut This Year?

Leftlane News is reporting that the new Lexus LS will debut “within the next few months”.

Kevin · June 22nd, 2012

Lexus LS Tops the Total Car Score Awards

The Lexus LS was named the top overall car in the first annual Total Car Score awards, which calculates points using a combination of scores from all the top automotive review and rating sites.

Kevin · May 29th, 2012

Sponsor: Vossen Wheels Introduces 22″ VVS-CV3 on Lexus LS 460

The following is a message from site sponsor Vossen Wheels, who have just introduced the 22" CV3.

Kevin · May 25th, 2012

Tokyo Auto Salon: Lexus LS with a Spindle Grille & Louis Vuitton Interior

Returning once again to the Tokyo Auto Salon, here’s a custom Lexus LS notable for its attempt at the GS spindle grille.

Kevin · January 26th, 2012

Crazy Toyota Aurion/Lexus LS Mutant Mashup

I can barely believe this Toyota Aurion/Lexus LS mod mashup.

Kevin · October 21st, 2011

2012 Lexus LS 460 Sport Special Edition

The Lexus LS 460 Sport will be getting its own special edition for 2012, with an Obsidian exterior and a unique two-tone black and topaz beige interior with contrast stitching & black leather trim.

Kevin · October 2nd, 2011

Mystery Lexus LS TMG Edition Packing 640+ Horsepower

More details on the mystery Lexus LS emerged today, as a leaked spec sheet reveals plenty about what’s under the hood.

Kevin · September 21st, 2011

Mystery Lexus LS Spotted at Nürburgring

A mystery Lexus LS has been spotted on the Nürburgring sporting some rather extreme performance modifications.

Kevin · September 17th, 2011

Lexus LS & RX Next in Line for F-Sport Model?

Motoring.com.au recently discussed the future of F-Sport with Lexus Australia’s corporate manager Peter Evans, and came away with an idea of which models will be next to receive the performance treatment.

Kevin · August 25th, 2011

Supercharged Lexus LS 460 Sport Drifting in the Rain

Nothing like Hot Version for some craziness, here's a supercharged Lexus LS 460 Sport drifting in the rain.

Kevin · July 22nd, 2011

Lexus LS 460 on 22″ Phantom Forged Wheels

Check out this Neckbreakr photoshoot of a Lexus LS 460 sitting on a set of 22" Phantom Forged wheels.

Kevin · June 28th, 2011

Lexus LS 460 Touring Edition Announced

Lexus USA has announced a Touring Edition of the LS 460 that borrows heavily from the LS Sport, taking all of its cosmetic appearance but none of its mechanical improvements (i.e. the Brembo brakes, revised suspension, paddle shifters).

Kevin · June 17th, 2011

Lexus Recreates Original LS 400 Commercial with LS 460

Welcome to the power of the Internet — after seeing a Lexus owner’s unsuccessful attempt to recreate the original Balance LS 400 commercial with his LS 460, Lexus and their ad agency Team One decided to try out the experiment themselves: There we have it, proof that the LS 460 is a worthy ancestor of …

Kevin · March 19th, 2011

Lexus LS 460 Owner Recreates Original LS 400 Commercial

Here’s a video of a Lexus LS 460 owner who decided to recreate the original “stacked champagne glasses” LS 400 commercial in his driveway — let’s all watch in absolute horror: It might have been a good idea for him to review the original commercial before setting out with his experiment: Never mind that there’s …

Kevin · March 18th, 2011

Lexus LS 460 Promotional Video

A couple weeks ago, I featured a video released for the launch of the third-generation Lexus LS, and now here’s something similar for the current LS 460: I’ve seen more LS 460s & 600hLs travelling through California these last three days than the rest of my life combined, same thing with the LS 430 and …

Kevin · March 16th, 2011

Lexus LS 460/600hL Replacement Grille by Wald

Here’s something interesting that I came across on the Wald website last week while looking at their new LS Sports Line Black Bison body kit — the Japanese tuner is also offering a LS replacement grille: I’ve been driving a LS 600hL for the last week, and have to say, this replacement grille would be …

Kevin · February 14th, 2011

Motor Trend Comparison: Lexus LS 460 vs. Audi A8 vs. Mercedes S400 Hybrid vs. BMW 740i vs. Hyundai Equus vs. Porsche Panamera

Motor Trend recently compared the Lexus LS 460 Sport with the Audi A8, Mercedes S400 Hybrid, Hyundai Equus, BMW 740i & Porsche Panamara, and ranked the LS fourth overall — here’s what they had to say about the Lexus flagship: Bad boy genes must be migrating up the Lexus line from the IS-F, or down …

Kevin · February 3rd, 2011

Old Lexus LS Sketch

I stumbled across this old 2004 sketch of what Motor Trend believed the current-generation LS & IS would look like: Not crazy about the yellow IS coupe, but I am impressed by how the pink-ish car resembles the current generation ES 350. Of course, the artist would have had the LF-S and LF-C concepts to …

Kevin · February 2nd, 2011

Lexus LS Sport by Platinum Motorsports

Check out this done-up Lexus LS 460 Sport by Platinum Motorsports: Even though I’m a big fan of the 19″ LS Sport wheels, these 22″ Agetro W150 rims don’t look out of place — pretty clean look with the Wald aero kit. [Source: Via: Club Lexus]

Kevin · December 22nd, 2010

Lexus LS L-Select Custom Color Combinations

L-Select, the Lexus LS customization program available in Japan, has a brand new website with some (very small) photos of potential color combinations: Iris Topaz Beige Scarlet Rose Olive Umber Snow White Blue Gray Dark Brown Both the Blue Gray & Dark Brown may very well be Alcantara, which is a very nice touch and …

Kevin · December 7th, 2010

All Pink Lexus LS 460L

While we’re on the topic of Lexus LS 460s with crazy paint jobs, here’s an absolutely unreal pink LS from Florida Memphis that takes it to a whole other level: Words fail me — be sure to check out the rest of photos on Club Lexus for the full effect.

Kevin · August 20th, 2010

The Golden Lexus LS 460

Earlier this year, we saw a chrome-wrapped Lexus LS 460 from Kuwait, and now here’s a golden edition from the very same country Abu Dhabi: Even if I could understand the desire to metallic-wrap a vehicle, I think the LS would be my very last pick for the process. Update: A friend of this car’s …

Kevin · August 20th, 2010

Lexus LS 460 Commercial: Opera

Here’s a clever LS 460 commercial from Lexus Germany: Captures the LS 460’s Mark Levinson system perfectly — there’s nothing quite like live music through those 19 speakers, in my experience.

Kevin · August 12th, 2010

More on the Lexus Engine Recall

Lexus USA will be formally submitting their recall of approximately 138,000 Lexus vehicles next week with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall will apply to certain 2006, 2007 & 2008 GS, IS, and LS models equipped with 4.6 and 5.0L V8 and 3.5L V6 engines. Here’s the full breakdown: GS 350: 2007-2008 GS …

Kevin · July 2nd, 2010

Potential Lexus Engine Recall

Toyota has announced today that they may be recalling 270,000 Lexus cars after discovering a problem with the 4.6L V8 and 3.5L V6 engines used throughout the lineup — from the Wall Street Journal: The auto maker has found a problem with the valve spring of 4.6 liter V8 engines and 3.5 liter V6 engines …

Kevin · July 1st, 2010

Lexus & the 2010 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

Old news now, but last week Lexus placed fourth in the 2010 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study with 88 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100), coming in just one PP100 behind Mercedes and two PP100 under Acura. In light of some recent quality issues, this result stands as quite an accomplishment for Lexus — even more …

Kevin · June 21st, 2010

Reader Review: Lexus LS 460 Sport

TLE reader Heimdall222 has put 1,800 miles on his brand new 2010 Lexus LS 460 Sport — here are his impressions of the sport-infused flagship sedan. The 2010 LS 460 Sport is my second Lexus, following a GS 350, and I’ve also owned several Infinitis. The basic Sport Package is, of course, what converts a …

Kevin · June 10th, 2010

Lexus LS Generations Desktop Wallpapers

This week’s Autocar review of a 1990 LS 400 reminded me of a desktop wallpaper I’ve had sitting on my computer for quite some time: Select Resolution: 1680×1050 | 1440×900 | 1280×1024 | 1280×800 | 1024×768 I had featured a very similar image some time back, which still stands as one of my favorite Lexus …

Kevin · June 5th, 2010

Lexus LS Recall Video Demonstration

Here’s a video demonstrating the steering issue that made the current Lexus LS recall necessary: All in all, this LS steering issue looks to be relatively non-critical — something that should be fixed and deserving of a recall, to be sure, but of minor importance to anyone outside of the affected owners. Still, good on …

Kevin · May 27th, 2010

Lexus LS Recall FAQ

Lexus has officially issued a recall on late 2009 & certain 2010 Lexus LS vehicles equipped with the Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) system. This recall affects the LS 460, LS 460L, LS 600h, and LS 600hL, but no other Lexus models. All owners affected by the recall will be contacted via mail when the …

Kevin · May 23rd, 2010

Lexus LS to be Recalled for VGRS Issue

Lexus is preparing to issue a recall of Lexus LS models equipped with Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS): This matter has been under investigation by TMC since March this year who have received approximately 10 complaints in Japan. No accidents have been reported relating to this issue and we have received no reported cases of …

Kevin · May 19th, 2010

Ad: TOM’s Lexus LS 460GT Body Kit

If you’re a Lexus LS 460 owner looking to go big on customizing your ride, Carson Lexus has just the thing: a rare full TOM’s LS 460GT body kit with custom fenders and a full exhaust: Separately, the body kit, fenders and exhaust retail for $12,189 USD, but by using the coupon code “LEXENT”, you …

Kevin · April 8th, 2010

Automobile Magazine Reviews the 2010 Lexus LS 460L

Providing views of the 2010 Lexus LS 460 L from several perspectives, Automobile Magazine has published an editors’ review of the Lexus flagship. Four editors, ranging from online to senior positions, provide their opinions—to begin, web producer Evan McCausland described the new AWD model’s snow handling prowess: Given the LS has always been the ultimate …

Kevin · March 25th, 2010

Road & Track Reviews the 2010 Lexus LS 460 Sport

Road & Track has posted their driving impressions of the LS 460 Sport, which features a sport-tuned air suspension, Brembo brakes, and the Sport Direct Shift (SPDS) transmission from the IS-F, all intended to give the Lexus flagship a more performance-oriented demeanor: Seemingly small changes add up to big differences out on the road—especially if …

Kevin · March 1st, 2010

Lexus LS 460L Named Consumer Reports 2010 Top Pick

Consumer Reports has announced its annual Top Picks for 2010, and the Lexus LS 460 L was named Best Overall Car and the #1 luxury sedan for the third consecutive year. The LS retained its top score of 99 out of 100 in Consumer Reports road tests, making it the highest-rated vehicle ever tested by …

Kevin · February 23rd, 2010

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