The Lexus ES started out as the company’s mid-size luxury sedan complimenting the LS flagship when Lexus said hello to the world in 1989. Six generations later, the ES has become Lexus’ best selling model in the brand’s largest and second largest market, the USA and China respectively. The ES …
Read More »BMW and Lexus to develop new flagship supercar?
In case you haven’t already know, BMW and Toyota signed an agreement in late 2013 to jointly develop a new platform for a sports car, which will be shared by the two companies. What we do not know, as yet, is exactly what kind of sports car the two automobile heavyweights …
Read More »Lexus 2.0 turbo-four to be used in GS 200t and RC 200t
Lexus’ newly developed 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine made its first debut under the bonnet of the new NX compact SUV last week. While it’s been known the Lexus IS would be the next model in the brand’s lineup to receive the new turbo-four in the form of the IS …
Read More »2015 Lexus NX specification announced
Lexus has marked its first entry into the highly competitive compact crossover segment with the official launch of the Lexus NX today at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show. The Lexus NX, created for urban and active lifestyles, features an edgy and emotional design evolved from the controversial Lexus LF-NX concept. The bold …
Read More »2015 Lexus NX compact SUV officially unveiled
The highly anticipated Lexus NX compact crossover has finally broken cover. Evolved from the controversial Lexus LF-NX concept introduced at the Frankfurt International Motor Show and the Tokyo Motor Show in 2013, the NX is Lexus’s first entry into the luxury compact crossover segment. Designed under the development concept “Premium Urban …
Read More »Lexus NX compact SUV leaked ahead of Beijing debut
Hot on the heels of a teaser image released by Lexus on the upcoming NX compact SUV, new photos have been leaked onto the internet by French publisher L’automobile Magazine. The leaked photos were believed to be taken during a studio photo shoot for promotional materials. They clearly show the rear …
Read More »Lexus teases production NX compact SUV ahead of Beijing debut
Lexus has released a teaser image of the production version of the all-new Lexus NX compact SUV ahead of its premier at the 2014 Beijing International Autoshow. Based on the LF-NX concept which debuted last year to rapturous reception, it is clear that Lexus has successfully translated the edgy design …
Read More »Lexus supercar servicing: Inside the LFA Centre of Excellence
The last example of Lexus’ legendary supercar, the LFA rolled out of the factory about a year and a half ago. While production of the ultra exclusive supercar has now stopped, the company still maintains a global network of advanced service centre to look after the 500 units scattered around …
Read More »Refreshed and better value 2014 Lexus CT 200h on sale now
Lexus has introduced the revitalized 2014 Lexus CT 200h with a simplified model line-up to bring it in line with other model range. Gone is the previous model Prestige variant, with Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury remaining. The good news is, there is no price rise across the line-up, with …
Read More »Lexus RC F prototype spotted in California, yet again!
Just last week, two black Lexus RC F pre-production models were spotted cruising along a busy stretch of Californian highway. This week, another RC F prototype has been caught undergoing road test on the streets of California. Unlike the half-painted prototypes spotted last week, the striking Ultrasonic Blue RC F …
Read More »2014 Lexus ES Review – ES 350 Sports Luxury
After taking a seven-year sabbatical, the Lexus ES is back in Australia. Now in its sixth generation, the company hopes the new model will rekindle the flame with loyal Lexus customers who bought 7,000 ES between 1992 and 2006 – 2500 of which still returns to Lexus dealers for regular …
Read More »Lexus RC F pre-production model spotted in California
Two pre-production Lexus RC F models have been spotted undergoing road testing on a stretch of freeway in California. With minimal camouflage, the black RC F prototypes were seen cruising on the fast lane of the busy freeway by a member of Club Lexus. The RC F will be the halo …
Read More »Lexus RC F GT3 unwrapped – could spawn Le Mans racer
Lexus has unwrapped a racing version of its RC F performance coupe at the 2014 Geneva International Motor Show. The RC F GT3 concept has been developed to meet GT3 international racing standards. Weighing just 1,250 kg, the RC F GT3 features a modified version of the RC F’s V8 engine, …
Read More »2014 Lexus IS 300h Review
The Lexus IS 300h completes the last piece of the jigsaw in the Japanese premium marque’s hybrid offerings. Every model in the Lexus’ line up now has a petrol-electric variant, as the brand hopes for hybrid models to make up half of its total sales. The IS 300h is the …
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