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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chromed 2013 Lexus LS in Florida
The very first chromed 2013 Lexus LS has been spotted at JM Lexus in Florida.
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.
Video Demonstration of Lexus LS Advanced Pre-Collision ...
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.
New Lexus LS Commercials
Lexus USA has released two new commercials for the 2013 Lexus LS, and they’re pretty awesome.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2013 Lexus LS Video from Japan
Lexus Japan has released a video of the 2013 Lexus LS, and it’s full of great footage.
First Official Video of the 2013 Lexus LS
Here’s the first official video of the 2013 Lexus LS.
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.
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.
Official Lexus LS F SPORT Photo Released
Lexus has released an official photo of the 2013 Lexus LS F SPORT on Facebook.
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.
Lexus Releases 2013 LS Teaser Image
Lexus has released a teaser image of the 2013 LS.
New Lexus LS to Debut This Year?
Leftlane News is reporting that the new Lexus LS will debut “within the next few months”.
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.
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Tokyo Auto Salon: Lexus LS with a Spindle Grille &...
Returning once again to the Tokyo Auto Salon, here’s a custom Lexus LS notable for its attempt at the GS spindle grille.
Crazy Toyota Aurion/Lexus LS Mutant Mashup
I can barely believe this Toyota Aurion/Lexus LS mod mashup.
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.
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.
Mystery Lexus LS Spotted at Nürburgring
A mystery Lexus LS has been spotted on the Nürburgring sporting some rather extreme performance modifications.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Motor Trend Comparison: Lexus LS 460 vs. Audi A8 vs. Me...
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 …
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 …
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]
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 …
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.
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 …
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.
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …