In a survey by authoritative US-based Kelley Blue Book (KBB) website, Lexus was voted the Most Trusted Luxury Brand in the 2013 edition of KBB’s Brand Image Awards. The voting data is gathered via KBB’s Brand Watch study, which analyses buyers who carry out new vehicle research at www.KBB.com. The …
Read More »Lexus LF-LC Confirmed for Production
A piece of news that will surely delight all Lexus fans, and probably many others, Lexus has today confirmed that the LF-LC concept car will enter production. The Lexus LF-LC concept first made its local debut at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The stunning coupe was introduced …
Read More »Report: Lexus to Discontinue IS F
According to a report from USA Today, Lexus has decided to pull the plug on the IS F sports saloon. Having experienced disappointing sales – only 486 units sold in the US last year – the IS F will be dropped from the new 2013 IS lineup, elevating the IS350 …
Read More »Lexus ES relaunches in Australia later this year
Lexus has confirmed it will reintroduce the ES sedan to the Australian market after a seven-year hiatus. Since its introduction in 1992, nearly 7,000 ES300 models were sold in Australia. It is also Lexus’ second-highest selling model globally. Like all previous ES, the new model is based on a Toyota …
Read More »New Lexus Entry-Level Crossover to Debut later this year
Lexus has hinted that the company’s planned entry-level crossover could debut as early as November this year. Speaking to Drive, Lexus International executive vice president Kazuo Ohara said the new crossover could be revealed sometime around the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, which will be held in November. Without giving out …
Read More »Warranty Direct’s Engine Reliability Index – Germans Among the Worst
To us here at ForceGT and many of our readers, a car is more than an A to B mode of transport. They have soul and character. They bring joy to us on those weekend country runs. However, to the majority of the car buying masses, it’s a different story. …
Read More »2013 Tokyo Auto Salon: Toyota 86 Body kit round-up
Just how many different styles of body kit can the Toyota 86 (Scion FR-S) have? The 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon had the answer – too many! From subtle add-on kit to widebody transformation and even a LF-A replica, the Toyota 86 is really a tuner’s playground. Let’s meet the candidates …
Read More »2014 Lexus IS makes Global Debut in Detroit
Following the release of the 2014 Lexus IS first official photos last week, the boldly styled compact executive from Lexus has been revealed in all its glory with the release of new photos of the whole IS range. Making its global debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show (January 14-27), …
Read More »2013 Lexus IS first official photos
These are the first photos of one of Lexus’ most important models, the all-new Lexus IS (read our review here). Set to go on sale globally this year, the bold new sedan looks stunning, especially from the front, with Lexus’ new commanding spindle grille and L-shaped Daytime Running Lights – …
Read More »Next-Generation Lexus IS Sneak Preview Ahead of Global Debut
As the next-generation Lexus IS is all set to make its global debut at the upcoming 2013 Detroit Motor Show (14-27 January), anticipation for the first glimpse of Lexus’ most important model has never been so high. Thanks to Taiwan tabloid Apple Daily, a new cutaway image of the 2013 …
Read More »Lexus Execs Planning for a New Halo Model
As the 500th and last Lexus LFA rolled out of the production line, Lexus is said to be already looking at building the company’s next halo car. “If we want to build a more emotional brand, then we need a halo car”, said Lexus Executive Vice President Kazuo Ohara. Although …
Read More »Lexus ends LF-A production
Lexus has announced that production of the company’s supercar, the Lexus LF-A, has ended with all 500 units sold. The 4.8-litre V10 sports car entered into production in December 2010, with twenty being built every month. The 500th LF-A rolling off the production line last Friday. It will be put …
Read More »All-New 2014 Lexus IS to Debut at 2013 North American Auto Show
After numerous speculation, renderings and spy shots, Lexus has finally announced that its all-new 2014 IS compact executive sedan will make its global debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The new Lexus IS is totally redesigned inside and out, with design cues heavily influenced by …
Read More »Lexus LF-CC confirmed for production. Arrives in 2015
Fans of the gorgeous Lexus LF-CC can rejoice now. A Lexus insider has confirmed that the coupé has been green light for production and should arrive in showrooms in 2015. This comes after Lexus trademarked the ‘RC350’ moniker recently. The LF-CC will be built on the same rear-wheel drive platform …
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