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Lexus to get Turbo-Charged Four-Cylinder Engine in 2014?

Last week at the Paris Motor Show, Lexus announced a new 2.5-liter hybrid engine that is set to be introduced into the lineup — now Toyota has released a couple more details.

Kevin · October 1st, 2012

Akio Toyoda Names His Favorite Non-Toyota Cars

Although its link to Lexus is tenuous at best, I still have to mention this Automotive News article about Toyota president Akio Toyoda’s favorite cars made by his domestic rivals.

Kevin · May 22nd, 2012

Akio Toyoda’s Matte Black Lexus LFA

Bertel Schmitt of The Truth About Cars happened upon a very special Lexus in Toyota’s Tokyo headquarters — sitting in the lobby was a matte black LFA belonging to none other than Toyota President Akio Toyoda.

Kevin · May 18th, 2012

Growing the Distance Between Lexus & Toyota

Lexus does not want to be "an upgraded version of Toyota".

Kevin · May 7th, 2012

The Story Behind the Lexus Spindle Grille

Automotive News journalist Hans Greimel has written an in-depth article about the genesis of the new Lexus Spindle Grille.

Kevin · May 3rd, 2012

Insights from a Lexus Insider: Karl Schlicht Goes to Europe

Karl Schlicht, the former general manager of global Lexus product & marketing planning, discusses his move to Toyota Europe.

Kevin · April 10th, 2012