With upgraded 6-piston brakes, the 2025 Lexus IS 500 Ultimate Edition may be the closest we ever get to the return of a V8-powered IS F. 

As part of its silver anniversary, the 2025 Lexus IS is gaining a decent amount of new standard features, plus a special package limited to just 180 units. 

The refreshed 2026 Lexus IS may borrow styling elements from the LBX while adding a brand new hybrid powertrain.

To be fair, all of these things would (dramatically) raise the IS 500’s pricing. But, since it’s already so close to perfect, why not try a few more upgrades? In a world shifting to smaller displacement engines with turbochargers, not to mention electrification and the cultural prevalence of SUVs, the Lexus IS 500 F Sport […] More »

The Lexus IS 500 is undoubtedly a satisfying machine, but there are a few minor complaints owners have about it.

Thanks to depreciation, one can pick up a nice used GS these days for cheap, but is it a better option than a brand new Lexus IS?

Both the 2024 Lexus RC and IS have received a few updates for the new model year as both soldier on with increasingly shrinking competition.