Not too long ago we reported that a heavily camouflaged prototype which could be the next IS was spotted driving the streets of SoCal. Just recently the guys at Gmotors.co.uk tipped us with new photos of what could be the Next IS with less of a disguise. The photos show the swirly vinyl camouflage that […] More »

With the current expansion of the F marque across the Lexus lineup the IS Convertible finally gets the F SPORT package treatment. So does this mean a 416HP 5.0L V8 IS F Convertible is on the horizon? Not quite, but we can only hope for a true F version in the future.

It’s not photoshopped and no you aren’t seeing things. Several sources have spotted a distinct black IS Convertible running around Nürburgring with IS F gear! A few months ago, we found out there were rumors about Lexus creating a true BMW M3 fighter which would include a sedan, coupe and a convertible.

I would love to shake the hand of the guy who managed to fit a 12 cylinder 1GZ-FE under the hood of this IS. Mostly, I’m impressed from an engineering aspect. Even though the 1GZ is a V12, it only makes about 310hp. If he was shooting for power, something a 2JZ would probably be […] More »

Don’t let the title scare you, but it’s the truth. SEMA project cars go to car heaven once they reach the end of useful life. In the case of these two Lexus SEMA project cars built by Fox Marketing, Autoguide confirmed that the Glasurit Sunset Orange IS F (a feature 2008 Lexus SEMA project vehicle) […] More »

It’s unbelievable to think that the IS F was introduced over 5 years ago at the 2007 North American Int’l Auto Show in Detroit. This first Lexus F car was introduced with 6 exterior and 2 interior colors. Ultrasonic Blue Mica (8U1) with Alpine leather interior was the one. During our recent visit to the […] More »

First off, I find the origins of VIP-style cars hilarious. The story goes that Yakuza members began to fear that their preferred rides–giant, black German luxury sedans–made their presence too obvious.