Just this morning, Car No. 79 completed the Nürburgring 24 hour race with a podium finish. Good for 2nd place of the SP8 class and finishing 37th overall, this race prepped Lexus LFA was the only one fielded in the "Green Hell" to take on Germany's finest. Unfortunately heavy rain and fog hampered conditions forcing a red flag status for several hours.... Read more
A few months back, we discovered photos of what looked to be F SPORT Parts for the upcoming 3rd Generation IS. As the New IS officially debuted in Japan today, so did the official introduction new dress up parts. Like the new GS and LS, new IS buyers in Japan will have the choice of F SPORT PARTS for the new IS in TRD or Modellista form.... Read more
To coincide with the announcement of the New IS in Japan, a series of new videos have been posted up Lexus Japan's official YouTube channel. Two videos are short films of the New IS and IS F SPORT in action while the latter is focused on the "Amazing Shots" project, a new TV commercial for the 2014 IS. These new videos are integral to the new "Amazing in Motion" marketing campaign that Lexus has recently launched.... Read more
Today, Lexus Japan announces the debut of the 2014 Lexus IS in the Japanese Domestic Market. With anticipation growing for the latest IS line, more details and options have surfaced since the Texas press preview a few months back. Being that JDM Lexus are strictly custom ordered, more options and colors are available in the home market. ... Read more
Well, not exactly a mountain, but a speed bump. In an LFA terms, a speed bump is basically a mountain it must conquer. With just 4.5" of ground clearance, extra care is taken to ensure that the carbon fiber underside escapes harm. Luckily for one Norwegian Lexus LFA owner, he was able to move his "mountain". ... Read more
It's no surprise Biggie Smalls a.k.a Notorious B.I.G. loves his Lexus as it's been mentioned in many verses and featured in his videos over the years. If Biggie were alive today, a stretch Lexus would probably be his vehicle of choice to transport himself and the Junior M.A.F.I.A. clique. We've seen many stretch Lexus LS limousines over the years and most recently an LS 600hL Landaulet in Monaco, but never an 85" stretch Lexus LS 600hL limo!... Read more
It may sound far off but 2017 is less than 4 years away. According to Car & Driver, the Lexus LF-LC will be one of "The Cars Worth Waiting For" for 2014-2017. The LF-LC is a luxury hybrid coupe concept conceived by the in-house designers at CALTY in Newport Beach, CA. It's said that the LF-LC will be the Aston Martin DB9 fighter everyone has been longing for.... Read more
Back in the day when navigation was done by Thomas Guide maps and the preferred method of communicating was AIM, the 2nd Generation Lexus GS came about. The GS quickly became the Japanese luxury sport sedan Gen X and young Gen Y'ers sought after. One enthusiastic man and his GS eventually became the inspiration for a majority on Club Lexus, his name is Martin Kraft.... Read more
One word to describe the IS F CCS-R, "Awesome!" says renowned Japanese journalist Mr. Manabu Kawaguchi. A.k.a. "Manablog", he has sampled the latest version of Yaguchi-san's pet project at the birthplace of Lexus F, Fuji Speedway. The Circuit Club Sports Racer is lightweight version of the IS F (nearly 700 lbs. less) but with full racing gear.... Read more
Lexus growth continues with strong numbers for the month of April. Several new 2013 vehicles helped boost sales from the previous years as well as increased Certified Pre-Owned sales figures. Lexus Hybrids dominate the charts in the industry for luxury hybrids sales. 2 of every 3 luxury hybrids are Lexus.... Read more
