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Seems like these LFA Nurburgring Package videos have been dropping daily. But leave it to Chris Harris to top them all. Sure, the record-setting lap was impressive, but Harris’ commentary as he rips round the ‘Ring is what makes this so awesome. It feels like listening to an old friend relay the experience.

When we think of automotive safety, we tend to think of things like airbags, traction control and crumple zones. But that’s because we’re not uber-powerful corporate executives or out partying in the Democratic Republic of Congo. If we were, we’d want to be rolling in a Lexus  LS570 pimped out by Alpine Armoring.

If you speak Japanese, you’ll be able to understand exactly what lucky journalist Manabu Kawaguhi says as he drives along Germany’s famous no-holds-barred highway. But even if your Japanese is as limited as ours–we can count to eight and drink Asahi–you’ll enjoy it, because the fantastic V10 speaks a universal tongue.

When the LFA debuted back in 2009, there was a lot of static about how Lexus’ uber-exclusive halo car could only be leased. But that was basically just a way to insure American examples found their way into the hands of true fans–and not folks just looking to flip supercars for profit.

It’s really hard not to love Jeremy Clarkson. And the Forza 4 team had a stroke of genius when they had the legendary Top Gear host lend his trademark wit to the vehicle introductions for the latest installment of the series.

Like a lot of auto geeks, I’ve got a thing for car commercials, and Lexus has produced some killer ads. So I’ve assembled a few of the editorial staff’s favorites here–but one defied our searches. Check them out, and discover which video we couldn’t track down.

The lads at Top Gear aren’t the only Brits who flog supercars on camera. Here the Autocar gents give us their take on the LFA Nurburgring Package. Why do they think Lexus’ wicked halo car is in danger of turning into a London bus? Hit the jump to find out.