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2016 Lexus RX Review

Lexus essentially pioneered the luxury SUV segment with the launch of the original RX in 1998. It was such a hit, especially in North America, that it inspired similar competitors from rival marques. Today, the crossover is Lexus’ best-selling model in the brand’s 26-year history. With global sales of more …

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Lexus NX driving on ice… Literally [video]

In a world first, Lexus has crafted a functional set of Ice wheels and tyres to celebrate the winter holidays. The ice wheels were created by a team of specialists and took 3 months to research, design and test. Hamilton Ice Sculptors were tasked with creating the wheels due to their …

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Lexus F Performance Racing to race RC F GT3 in 2016

Lexus today announced its motorsports partnership with racing driver Paul Gentilozzi and newly formed F Performance Racing to field the RC F GT3 in a soon to be announced sports car series. This new racing venture is part of the Lexus’ global motorsports effort that will see the Japanese luxury …

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Lexus LF-FC concept previews next-gen LS flagship

Lexus has pulled the wraps off its visionary LF-FC concept at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show today, offering a peek into the design and technology of the Japanese luxury marque’s next generation LS flagship sedan. Heavily styled with Lexus’ “L-finesse” design philosophy, the LF-FC concept features an evolved version of …

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Lexus reveals functional Cardboard Origami Car

When you think of Origami you tend to think of the Swan, Crane or flower. However, we bet a Lexus IS doesn’t come to mind. And that’s just what the people over at Lexus have built, an functional IS sports sedan comprised of over 1700 pieces of recyclable corrugated cardboard. …

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Lexus teases new concept ahead of Tokyo debut

Lexus has announced it will present a “daring” new concept car at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show next week. Accompanying the announcement is a top view of the concept’s striking L-shaped headlight clusters and daytime running lights. The brand’s trademark spindle grille is also visible from the shadowed image. While Lexus …

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Lexus releases details on the 348kW 2016 GS F

Lexus has just released details on their latest addition to the ‘F’ performance series, the GS F Sedan. The new sports sedan boasts a high revving 5.0-litre v8 engine producing 348kW and 527Nm of torque. The redline on the GS sits at 7,300-rpm which is sure to provide an exhilarating …

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Turbo-powered Lexus IS 200t arrives Down Under

Lexus Australia has launched the turbo-powered IS 200t, which replaces the IS 250 in the range priced from $57,500 plus on-roads. Following its unveiling in the NX 200t compact SUV, Lexus has turned its 2.0-litre four cylinder turbocharged petrol engine 90 degrees for its debut in IS’s north-south, rear-wheel drive …

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All-new 2016 Lexus RX set for Australian launch in November

Lexus has confirmed the all-new, fourth-generation Lexus RX is set for an Australian launch in November. The new 2016 RX features a bold new exterior styling and a revamped interior, with all models getting a new spindle grille with chrome-plated border, triple L-shaped LED headlights (F Sport and Sports Luxury) …

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