New Lexus HS 250h Coming to Japan
An updated Lexus HS 250h is set to launch in Japan by the end of the month.
Kevin · November 19th, 2012
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Mystery Lexus LFA AD-X Prototype Spotted!
A new Lexus LFA prototype has been spotted at the Nürburgring in Germany.
Kevin · October 10th, 2012
Camouflaged Next-Generation Lexus IS Spotted in Europe
The next-generation Lexus IS has been spotted again, this time in a eye-deceiving swirl-pattern body wrap.
Kevin · October 4th, 2012
More Photos of the Camouflaged 2013 Lexus LS
Club Lexus has posted a second batch of next-generation LS spy shots.
Kevin · May 24th, 2012
Next-Generation 2013 Lexus LS Spotted in Southern California?
A camouflaged car looking to be the next-generation Lexus LS has been spotted in Southern California.
Kevin · May 23rd, 2012
Next-Generation 2014 Lexus IS Mule Spotted!
New spy photos of the next-generation Lexus IS today, by way of Autoblog.it.
Kevin · April 16th, 2012
Examining the 2013 Lexus ES Interior
One day after the new 2013 Lexus ES was revealed, let’s return to the photos and take a closer look at the interior.
Kevin · February 22nd, 2012
Examining the Lexus LF-LC Concept
Twelve hours after Road & Track leaked a low-resolution video revealing the LF-LC concept set to debut at January’s Detroit Auto Show, Lexus has released a much clearer photo of the 2+2 coupe.
Kevin · December 21st, 2011
2013 Lexus GS Revealed!
Just two days before its official unveiling, the 2013 Lexus GS has been spotted without camouflage by Chinese spy photographers.
Kevin · August 16th, 2011
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.
Kevin · August 13th, 2011
2012 Lexus GS F Sport Revealed?
Here's something interesting: Australian website *The Motor Report* was sent images that are reportedly from a [Lexus Australia](http://www.lexus.com.au/) customer survey meant to gauge interest in the next-generation GS -- the images look like screen captures, and show both the standard and *F Sport* GS in multiple colors.
Kevin · July 13th, 2011
2012 Lexus GS Spotted?
New spy shots have emerged on Facebook that just may be a camouflaged version of the 2012 Lexus GS -- let's take a look.
Kevin · June 25th, 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
New Black Lexus LFA Spotted!
A shiny black Lexus LFA has been spotted in Japan: I’m thunderstruck — that’s one sinister supercar.
Kevin · July 21st, 2010
Mystery Lexus LFA Prototype Video
New video footage has surfaced of the mysterious Lexus LFA prototype which was captured by spy photographers last week: Upon viewing the vehicle in motion on the streets of Southern California, more questions arise: is the quiet sound indicative of the media speculation that this is a plug-in hybrid prototype? Are the aft-mounted radiators from …
Kevin · May 1st, 2010
Lexus LFA Plug-in Hybrid Spotted?
Spy photographers have captured a strange looking Lexus prototype that almost looks like a plug-in hybrid LFA: The outer shell looks cast-off of an old LFA prototype, and has camouflaged section on the front left fender that could indicate a electric plug, though this area has also been used as an additional gas tank on …
Kevin · April 27th, 2010
Red Lexus LFA Spotted
At long last, the production Lexus LFA has been spotted in something other than black or white: Some screenshots, because I can’t resist:
Kevin · March 29th, 2010
Lexus CT 200h Photo Leak
Earlier today, Lexus released a teaser image of the upcoming CT 200h hatchback’s rear tail light—and now we have another photo, this time from the front and extremely blurry—I tried brightening it up a bit: If this photo is accurate, the production model looks to have a more traditional grille and the Lexus Hybrid LED …
Kevin · February 12th, 2010
Production Lexus LF-Ch Spotted!
It’s been rumored that the production Lexus LF-Ch would see its debut at the Frankfurt Geneva Auto Show in March, and now Autoblog has the first spyshots that may very well prove the point: For comparison, here’s a similar photo of the LF-Ch concept: It looks like the aggressive wheel arch has been retained, though …
Kevin · January 19th, 2010
2010 Lexus GX 460 Photo (Plus New Information)
The quality may not be great, but here’s our first look at the front end of the 2010 Lexus GX 460: Well, it was expected that the next-gen GX would mirror the LX 570’s design, and that looks to be very much the case. In fact, the GX wears the overall design better than the …
Kevin · October 30th, 2009
Lexus LFA Uncovered!
Only hours before its official launch at the Tokyo Motor Show, a video has been posted showing the uncovered Lexus LFA in all its glory: Not only that, two Lexus LFAs has been spotted in Miami by NAGTROC member Adrey, presumably for a press launch tomorrow: {embed=“site/gallery” gallery_id=“1391”}
Kevin · October 20th, 2009
2010 Lexus GX 460 Interior Leaked!
A photo of the 2010 Lexus GX 460 interior has leaked (click for a larger image): The most noticeable element of the new interior is the massive touchscreen, but what’s most impressive is the improved usability and simplicity—compare the new GX interior with the current LX: All in all, it’s a very nice display of …
Kevin · October 18th, 2009
White Lexus LF-A Spotted!
The news never stops when it comes to Lexus & Germany—it’s not enough that the LF-Ch and refreshed versions of the LS, GS, and IS debuted, but now a practically-production LF-A has been photographed at Nürburgring (click for larger versions): Although the expertly-applied white tape does hide the final details, this is the best look …
Kevin · September 17th, 2009
2010 Lexus GX Spy Shots!
Even with the introduction of next-generation Lexus GX right around the corner, there have only been spy shots of the closely-related Toyota Prado—that is, until the real deal was caught out in the California desert yesterday. First, a couple photos from Edmunds: Also, some additional photos from Leftlane News: Not much detail is given away, …
Kevin · September 11th, 2009
New Lexus LFA Spy Video
Stop everything and watch this video of the close-to-production Lexus LFA howling round Nürburgring: This car looks and sounds demonic, very exciting when you consider how close this will be to the real thing. Can not wait to see the production LFA. (Thanks Roberto!)
Kevin · May 19th, 2009
More Lexus LFA Spy Shots
More Lexus LFA photos are making their way online—World Car Fans has posted some additional images showing the supercar prototype at Nürburgring with its rear wing fully extended and the redesigned rear window air scoops visible: The LFA concepts have always been impressive, but this polishing towards production has the supercar looking better than ever. …
Kevin · May 12th, 2009
New Lexus LFA Spy Shots
A reworked Lexus LFA has been spotted, sporting some vinyl camouflage and looking much closer to production than ever before: Most of the changes over the last-seen mule are in the more aggressive front-end, but the whole vehicle looks more polished and sleek. Motor Authority also has some spy shots, including this brief look at …
Kevin · May 11th, 2009
Lexus IS Convertible Spotted
A Lexus IS convertible coupe has been spotted out in the wild, and was photographed by an unnamed German magazine. Here’s a blown-up image, for a better look: As for the accompanying text, there’s some horsepower number ranging from 177 to 423, which translates right across the entire IS lineup, from the 220d to the …
Kevin · February 25th, 2008
Surprise Lexus Convertible to be shown at Detroit Auto Show
How it was kept quiet, I do not know, but Autospies has blown cover on a surprise Lexus concept to be revealed at the Detroit Auto Show. There’s a number of guesses as to what’s hiding under that blue tarp: IS convertible? LF-A convertible? The new SC? Something entirely different? One thing’s for sure, there’s …
Kevin · January 12th, 2008
Car Magazine Spies the Lexus LF-A
Including three spy-photos of a practically-production version, Car Magazine has hit with some Lexus LF-A news: As the engine rules in F1 have changed, so has the powerplant under development for the LF-A. It now has a V10 petrol engine of just under 5.0 litres capacity, said to develop a muscly 500bhp for 200mph performance. …
Kevin · October 30th, 2007
Spy Shots: 2010 Lexus GX 470/4Runner?
Leftlane News has posted spy shots of either the 2009 Toyota 4Runner or the 2010 Lexus GX, you can take your guess picking which. In all honesty, with those extended tail lights, it looks more like a transformer in mid-change — a very effective camouflage job, indeed. The rear looks widened, and even a bit …
Kevin · October 16th, 2007
Lexus Working on GS Facelift?
A taped-up GS was recently seen in Europe, sporting a revised front bumper, which could indicate that there’s a refresh in the pipeline. The changes are admittedly subtle, and focus around the bottom grille, which has been reduced in size and given some extra height. The openings around the grille have been deepened as well. …
Kevin · August 23rd, 2007
Are We Looking at the New Lexus JX?
Edmund’s Straightline Blog has some interesting analysis of the recent 2009 RX spy shots, suggesting that it’s not a RX at all, but an all-new model, the Lexus JX: What’s a JX 460? It’s yet another luxury sport ute, but unlike the softly sprung RX, the JX will be a performance-oriented crossover along the lines …
Kevin · August 10th, 2007
More Information on the 2009 Lexus RX
Today is full of next-gen RX news, this time from Auto Express. There’s the rather swell artist rendering (shown above), along with some speculation on the spy shots released last week: At first glance, it looks like any other RX, but close inspection reveals that the rear lights no longer sit flush with the bodywork. …
Kevin · August 8th, 2007
2009 Lexus RX in the Wild
The redesigned Lexus RX, scheduled for release in 2009, has been caught on camera for the first time, but not without a healthy amount of camouflage cladding that’s very successful at keeping most of the particulars a secret. There are a few details that can be discerned, the most obvious being the significant drop in …
Kevin · August 8th, 2007
Spy Shots of the Next Gen RX
WorldCarFans has scored some spy shots of next generation Lexus RX SUV, which give some hints of what to expect in the vehicle’s future. Judging by the ill-fitting body panels and the extensive taping, the vehicle will be expanding in width and length. The cut bumpers and rear doors would indicate a shift in the …
Kevin · July 31st, 2007
Additional Footage of the LF-A at Nürburgring
We’ve all seen the Edmunds video of the prototype LF-A tearing up Nürburgring, but this additional footage, posted by Viper Productions on Youtube, really shows off the confirmed V-10 engine: Seems much faster than in the Edmunds video, it’s practically a black roaring blur. Now, the only question is, when is this blasted car going …
Kevin · July 11th, 2007
Lexus IS-F Prototype Filmed on the Streets of LA
You can forgive the shakiness of this cameraman, it’s not every day you see a IS-F prototype sitting at a stoplight: What stands out most for me are the wheels, they’re absolutely fantastic and easily my favourite design from Lexus yet. Still can’t say I’m feeling those massive side vents though. But the one thing …
Kevin · July 11th, 2007
Lexus LF-A Spotted at Nürburgring
World Car Fans has some fresh-off-the-track spy shots of the upcoming Lexus LF-A, which now sports a shop class spoiler and some honest-to-goodness rear view mirrors: The V-10 super car has stayed quite close to its original concept, with the only noticeable differences being the aforementioned spolier and some minor bumper and light housing differences. …
Kevin · June 12th, 2007