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
Today, Lexus has launched a new global marketing campaign entitled "Amazing in Motion". The new global tag line represents Lexus new approach for design. In Lexus' commitment to creating more emotional designs, a series of projects will be launched encompassing film, photography and technology to help illustrate motion artistically. ... Read more
The first of the magazine comparisons are coming in and the new 2014 Lexus Intelligent Sport is starting to make some noise. On a recent Car & Driver Sport Sedan comparo, they put the BMW 335i M SPORT and the Cadillac ATS 3.6 Sport against the all-new 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT. Thanks to the 2014 IS' newfound agility and feel, the IS 350 F SPORT has made its way to the top!... Read more
Ex F1 Driver, Two Time Le Mans Winner and Toyota Hybrid TS030 Driver Alex Wurz does a great video overview of the new 2014 Lexus IS 300h. Mr. Wurz talks about the similarities of his Toyota Hybrid TS030 Race Car and the dynamics of the new Lexus IS 300h at the Circuit Paul Ricard in the South of France. ... Read more
Lexus has released the U.S. pricing for the long anticipated 2014 Lexus IS. Lexus has somehow managed to reduce the price by 2.1% from the outgoing model and offer $1,400 in options which are now standard in the new IS. The 2014 IS 250 RWD will have a starting MSRP of $35,950 and top out at $41,700 for an IS 350 AWD.... Read more
As the 2014 Lexus IS production starts in Japan, build specs for the Canadian 2014 IS have surfaced. Although pricing has yet to be released, the spec sheets show several model options for both IS 250 & IS 350, RWD & AWD models.... Read more
As anticipation rises, news of the 2014 IS line-off has official started in Japan. The 3rd generation Intelligent Sport will be built exclusively at TMC's award-winning Tahara Plant. A recent photo posted by the staff of Akio Toyoda at the line off party confirms this recent event.... Read more
The "global premier of a new hybrid model" has been introduced this past weekend as the GS 300h at the 2013 Auto Shanghai. This high efficiency hybrid GS model joins the 4th Generation GS line up as the 2nd hybrid variant and the 4th model overall. This new GS 300h will only be available in select Asian and European Lexus markets.... Read more
Today TMC President & CEO Akio Toyoda announced production of the new Lexus ES in North America. The very popular Lexus ES will be built at a newly expanded section of the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Georgetown, Kentucky. This is the second high volume Lexus model built outside of Japan with the RX being the first in Canada.... Read more
