A Lesson in Lexus Design
Forbes writer Matthew de Paula has published an excellent interview with Tokuo Fukuichi, chief of
January 31st, 2013
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Japanese Tuner Combines Lexus LFA & Toyota GT-86
Japanese tuner DAMD created a fusion between the Lexus LFA and the Toyota GT-86 for
January 18th, 2013
Toyota Considering Aston Martin Purchase?
It’s only remotely related to Lexus, but rumors suggest the current owners of Aston Martin
November 12th, 2012
Toyota 75th Anniversary Exhibition in Japan
The Toyota Automotive Museum in Japan has just opened a special exhibition celebrating the 75th
October 29th, 2012
Lexus CT 200h Places Second in Rallye Vert de Montréal Race
A Lexus CT 200h driven by Sebastien Kroetsch has placed second in Rallye Vert de
October 7th, 2012
Lexus LFA & Toyota 2000GT Together Again
While on display at the Luxury + Super Car Weekend in Vancouver a couple weeks
September 21st, 2012
Lexus Compact Crossover Spotted?
Shortly after the announcement that Lexus would debut a new concept car at this month’s
September 10th, 2012
BMW & Toyota Extend Strategic Partnership
Earlier today, Toyota & BMW signed on to an extended technical partnership that builds on
June 29th, 2012
Lexus Minivan by Wald International
Japanese tuner Wald International has performed some badge engineering, converting the JDM Toyota Vellfire into
June 28th, 2012
How a Lexus LFA Gets Delivered
Speaking of Lexus LFAs being delivered, there’s an interesting feature over on the Toyota Driver’Seat
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
May 18th, 2012
Lexus LFA to Race in 24 Hours of Nürburgring This Weekend
This weekend is the legendary 24h Nürburgring race, and Gazoo Racing will be there racing
May 16th, 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
March 30th, 2012
Lexus LFA Lap with Toyota Racing Driver Alex Wurz
Former F1 driver, double Le Mans winner, and current Toyota Racing driver Alex Wurz took
February 23rd, 2012
Fortune Magazine Profile of Akio Toyoda
Fortune has a nice profile on Akio Toyoda and his effect on Toyota’s culture, including
February 9th, 2012
Automotive News Feature on Akio Toyoda
Automotive News has a tidy little video profile on Toyota President Akio Toyoda.
December 12th, 2011
Poll Results: Should Lexus get its own version of the GT 86?
Last week, I opened up the question: Should Lexus should get its own version of
December 9th, 2011
Poll: Should Lexus get its own version of the GT 86?
With the automotive web buzzing about the new Toyota GT 86/Scion FR-S, it’s probably a
December 2nd, 2011
Crazy Toyota Aurion/Lexus LS Mutant Mashup
I can barely believe this Toyota Aurion/Lexus LS mod mashup.
October 21st, 2011
New Gazoo Racing Concept Powered by Lexus Hybrid Drive
Although it's not really a Lexus, this sports car concept by Gazoo Racing does share
June 24th, 2011
Slammed 2004 Lexus GS 300
Owned by Club Lexus member Anthony, this GS is sporting Varrstoen ES 1.1.2 wheels, with
June 20th, 2011
NASA: No Issues with Toyota Electronics
After a ten-month study, the USA’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) & NASA have
February 9th, 2011
Hiromu Naruse on the First-Gen Lexus IS Development
Stumbled on an insightful speech given by the late Hiromu Naruse, Master Test Driver of
November 16th, 2010
Red Lexus LFA in Toyota City
Last month, the red Lexus LFA made an appearance in Toyota City, Japan — here’s
November 5th, 2010
Insane Lexus IS/Toyota Crown/Honda Civic Mashup
Take a Lexus 2IS rear-end and a Toyota Crown front-end and meld them with the
August 13th, 2010
Lexus LFA & Toyota 2000GT Meet in Germany
While one white Lexus LFA was doing donuts in Japan, another white LFA made an
August 3rd, 2010
New Black Lexus LFA Spotted!
A shiny black Lexus LFA has been spotted in Japan: I’m thunderstruck — that’s one
July 21st, 2010
NHTSA Update on Lexus Sudden Acceleration Investigation
According to the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. Department of Transportation has analyzed a number
July 13th, 2010
Lexus LFA & Toyota 2000GT Photoshoot
While looking for a article photo earlier today, I stumbled across this image from Japanese
February 15th, 2010
Interview with Toyota Canada’s Stephen Beatty
I had a chance at last week’s Toronto Auto Show to have a quick chat
February 15th, 2010
Lexus HS 250h to be Part of Toyota Prius Brake Investigation
Taking the upmost caution in the face of increasingly ridiculous media attention, Toyota has announced
February 5th, 2010
A Note on the Recent Toyota Recall
In order to head off the emails I’ve been receiving over the last couple days
February 3rd, 2010
2010 Lexus RX 450h Long Term Report: Week 1
Last week, I took the delivery of my first long-term road test vehicle from Lexus
December 21st, 2009
2010 Lexus HS 250h Canadian Preview
To mark the Canadian release of the Lexus HS 250h, Lexus Canada invited media from
October 15th, 2009
Lexus Considering Mini Competitor?
With the LF-Ch likely to be reach production as Lexus’ entry into the C-Premium market,
September 14th, 2009
Lexus Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Today marks the 20th anniversary of Lexus! On this very day in 1989, opened the
September 1st, 2009
Spending Time with the 2010 Lexus HS 250h
Recently, I had a chance to get a quick look at a Lexus HS 250h
August 31st, 2009
Even More Leaked Toyota Prado/Lexus GX Photos
Turns out that I missed a set of next-generation Toyota Prado/Lexus GX spy shots: Ignoring
July 16th, 2009
Lexus LFA Goodwood Videos
Today saw not one, not two, but three new videos of the Lexus LFA at
July 15th, 2009
More 2010 Lexus GX 460 Photos
Looks like today’s the day for next-gen Lexus GX photos—the Toyota4Arab forums has a closer
July 2nd, 2009
Ward’s Looks at Lexus Manufacturing
One of the defining characteristics of Lexus has always been the care taken in assembling
June 30th, 2009
Will the new Lexus dedicated hybrid be a Prius?
Not to post it up only to shoot it down, but there’s a small blurb
February 25th, 2008
Lexus RAV4 on the way?
According to the Automotive News, Lexus’ on-again/off-again infatuation with a RAV4-based X3 competitor has swung
February 4th, 2008
Lexus Dedicated Hybrid to Debut at Next Year’s Detroit Auto Show
During a media reception last night at the Detroit Auto Show, Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe
January 14th, 2008
Lexus Scores High with Customer Retention
Lexus has ranked second in JD Power’s 2007 Customer Retention Study, retaining 63% of its
December 7th, 2007
Video of the Toyota Driving Simulator
A video demonstration of the Toyota Driving Simulator has been posted on Youtube: Bit disappointed
November 28th, 2007
Toyota Builds New Driving Simulator
Toyota has built a new driving simulator at their Higashifuji Technical Center in Japan, and
November 27th, 2007
Lexus General Manger Bolts to The Blue Oval
Jim Farley, general manager of Lexus and brother of Chris Farley, has been lured to
October 11th, 2007
The Lexus Body Kit Series: GX 470
At first, the latest part in my Lexus Body Kit Series seemed to be taking
September 11th, 2007
Toyota Sells One Million Hybrids
Toyota announced that they have now sold 1 million hybrid vehicles worldwide, ten years after
June 7th, 2007