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Driving the 2013 Lexus ES

After a morning of presentations, which I summarized in my earlier ES article, it was time to start driving, and first up was an Obsidian ES 350.

Kevin · June 4th, 2012

The Lexus LFA Visits Jay Leno’s Garage

After a false start in 2009, Jay Leno has finally gotten behind the wheel of a Lexus LFA.

Kevin · March 9th, 2012

2013 Lexus RX Photo Gallery Leaked

Just moments after posting the official Lexus teaser photo of the 2013 RX 450h F Sport, I discovered that photo galleries of RX 350, RX 450h, & RX F Sport were already making the rounds.

Kevin · March 2nd, 2012

Lexus Magazine Article: 2011 Year in Review

For my latest Lexus Magazine article, I picked my five most important Lexus news stories of 2011, with a bonus mention of the Lexus concept set to debut in Detroit.

Kevin · December 29th, 2011

Japanese Lexus GS 350 F Sport Lighting

While the North American Lexus GS 350 F Sport package won’t be equipped with fog-lamps, that won’t be the case in other parts of the world.

Kevin · November 22nd, 2011

2012 Lexus IS 350 F-Sport Video

Here’s a quick look at a 2012 Nebula Gray Pearl Lexus IS 350 with the full F-Sport treatment.

Kevin · September 26th, 2011

2011 Lexus RX 350 Recalled for VDIM Issue

Lexus has issued a recall for a small number of RX 350s equipped with Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) systems. The issue stems from improper calibration of the hydraulic control valves, which may cause the front right wheel to function incorrectly during ABS (Antilock Braking System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) activation

Kevin · August 3rd, 2011

Lexus IS F on 20″ Carbon Fiber Strasse Forged Wheels

Here's a photoshoot with a carbon-fibered Lexus IS F on 20" Strasse Forged S8 carbon fiber wheels

Kevin · July 27th, 2011

2012 Lexus GS 350 Confirmed for Pebble Beach, First Reviews Hit the Internet

Lexus has confirmed that the 2012 next-generation GS 350 will be revealed in August at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and along with this announcement are early driving reviews from Inside Line, Autoweek & more!

Kevin · July 22nd, 2011

Lexus GS 450h on 20″ Vossen VVSCV3 Wheels

Here’s something pretty cool — Club Lexus moderator 1SICKLEX and his Lexus GS 450h have been featured in the latest Vossen Wheels photo shoot.

Kevin · July 21st, 2011

Lexus: The Relentless Pursuit

Seven years after its original hardcover release, a revised edition of Chester Dawson's book Lexus: The Relentless Pursuit has been released as a paperback, and I have the distinct pleasure of being featured as one of the back cover quotes.

Kevin · July 17th, 2011

2012 Lexus GS to Debut at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

Auto Guide is reporting that the next-generation Lexus GS will be making its debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, August 21st.

Kevin · July 15th, 2011

Lexus IS 250 on 19″ Linea Corse 818 Wheels

Canibeat has a nice photo feature on a Starfire Pearl Lexus IS 250 with a nice set of 19″ Linea Corse 818 wheels.

Kevin · July 15th, 2011

Dan Neil Reviews the Lexus CT 200h

Auto journalist (& future TV show host) Dan Neil has reviewed the Lexus CT 200h for the Wall Street Journal, and it's hardly a positive affair -- Neil tears into the hybrid hatchback from all angles, from the handling & performance to the styling, all in the name of being a car enthusiast.

Kevin · July 11th, 2011

Nürburgring Inspired Lexus CT 200h Concept from Australia

Once again, Lexus has chosen the Australian market to debut a new variant of the CT 200h -- this time, it's a concept inspired by the Nürburgring racer we saw back in May.

Kevin · July 5th, 2011

Lexus UK Releases IS 250C Limited Edition

Lexus UK had two product announcements this week. First up is the special edition IS 250C with two-tone black & red leather interior, which will be limited to only 50 units.

Kevin · June 30th, 2011

New Lexus “Engineering Amazing” Marketing Campaign

Lexus USA has pushed out a brand new marketing campaign today - let's get to the videos right away, starting first with the actual commercial and followed by some further background material.

Kevin · June 13th, 2011

Looking at Lexus Sales in Japan

While there's no question that the Tōhoku earthquake has affected Lexus production, Bloomberg has used some sleight-of-hand reporting in their recent article about the brand's Japanese sales, making it appear much worse than it really is.

Kevin · June 8th, 2011

The Story of New York City’s 6 Lexus RX Taxis

The New York Times is running an article about a group of six New York City taxi drivers that have traded in the usual taxicabs for Lexus RXs.

Kevin · May 17th, 2011

Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Videos

The Lexus LFA Nürburgring edition debuted this week at the Geneva Motor Show, and here’s Colum Wood from AutoGuide to give us a brief overview of the track-modified supercar: The LFA looks great up on that stage, here’s a deeper look: Although there’s been plenty of coverage of the orange LFA special edition (Autoblog has …

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