Lexus GS News
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The 2020 Lexus GS F rides off into the sunset as a wonderful sport sedan that makes great noises.
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Lexus GS dead after 2020, goes out with a Black Line Special Edition
The mid-size Lexus GS sedan won't return for 2021 due to declining sales, but it will go out in style with a Black Line Special Edition.
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10th Anniversary 2019 Lexus GS F and RC F have arrived
Ten years ago, Lexus decided to kick up the performance factor of its luxury-focused lineup. The IS F ushered in a new era for the Japanese automaker, and the F brand family has only grown over the course of the last decade. To celebrate 10 years of F performance, Lexus has created 10th Anniversary...
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2019 Lexus ES revealed, will likely replace GS
Lexus on Tuesday unveiled a redesigned ES that's set to rewrite everything that comes to mind when one normally thinks of the popular mid-size luxury sedan, so much so that it may even fill the role of the GS whose sales pale in comparison to the current ES. The new ES reaches showrooms in...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Time flies: 10th anniversary editions of Lexus RC F, GS F coming this summer
The "F" doesn't stand for "fast," but that's sure how it feels. This year, 10 years after Lexus launched its performance sub-brand with the Lexus IS F, the automaker is celebrating the anniversary of the F brand, named after the Fuji Speedway in Japan, where much of the development takes place...
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Lexus fears the sedan's extinction due to crossovers and SUVs
Lexus is taking the threat of crossovers and SUVs very seriously. The Japanese luxury brand fears the sedan may not be long for this world if the traditional body style doesn't begin to offer buyers something different from a crossover or other utility vehicle, according to Automotive News...
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For going on a decade now, Lexus has been on a mission to convince enthusiast buyers who might gravitate toward European cars that it, too, can build world-class sports cars and sports sedans. It started with the 2008 IS F, a would-be BMW M3 competitor that showed promise but just couldn’t really challenge the best performance four-door of the day. Then came the 2012 LFA. This $375,000 carbon fiber V-10-powered supercar was breathtakingly quick and proved that Lexus, a brand known for stodgy but comfortable sedans and crossovers, truly knew what performance felt like. However, the LFA...
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2014 Lexus GS 350 Gets Eight-Speed Auto, Other Updates
Lexus’ GS 350 has only been on sale for a year but the car is already receiving its first round of updates, just in time for the start of the 2014 model year. The highlight is the addition of an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters instead of the previous six-speeder. The...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Lexus Bringing Supercharged GS 350 F Sport To SEMA Show
In 2011 the new GS 350 F Sport debuted at SEMA, and now Lexus is using the show to display a supercharged version.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Lexus Unveils GS 350 F Sport Safety Car
The Lexus GS 350 F Sport Safety Car will make its debut at the Muscle Car Masters taking place in September at the Eastern Creek Raceway in Sydney, Australia.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Lexus Explains The All New GS 450h: Video
For years, hybrid automobiles were purchased by those who cared more about fuel economy than driving. While a Toyota Prius or a Honda Insight may be frugal (especially for long commutes), neither serves up anything resembling entertainment value when the road gets twisty. Times are changing, and...
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2014 Acura MDX Spied, Audi A3 Sedan, SRT Viper GTS-R: Today's Car News
In preparation for its comeback later this year, the 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R has completed its first track session. Initial impressions are that the car responded well and it was a pretty good first test. Nothing major broke mechanically and the cars felt stable. The new Viper will compete in the...
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With a stylish new look and improved performance, there's not much to criticize on the new 2013 Lexus GS 450h.
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2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport Recall Due To ECU Glitch
Lexus has issued a recall on its latest 2013 GS 350 F Sport sedan due to a known-issue concerning one of the car’s multiple ECUs, which could lead to problems with the steering. Only around 650 models are affected by the latest recall, all of them 2013 models equipped with rear-wheel drive...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2013 Lexus GS 350 To Pace Long Beach Grand Prix
The 2013 Lexus GS 350 will be the pace car for the 2012 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
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2013 Lexus GS Named An IIHS Top Safety Pick
The 2013 Lexus GS has been named by the IIHS as a Top Safety Pick, becoming the third Lexus model to earn the award under the revised test standards.
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2014 Lexus GS F Rumors Build As Planning Chief Talks
The idea of a super-sporty Lexus GS F, built after the model of the IS F but on the new 2013 Lexus GS platform, is nothing new--rumors have circulated for at least half a year now. But they may have more substance than previously thought. At the least, there appears to be strong support for the...
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Lexus’ First Super Bowl Ad Unleashes The ‘Beast': Video
Following the success of last year’s Star Wars-themed Super Bowl ad from Volkswagen, it seems every automaker looking to capture the attention of American car shoppers is ramping up their efforts for this year’s event. One of these is Lexus, which is running its first-ever Super Bowl ad...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
The company responsible for much of Toyota’s motorsports efforts as well as its official performance upgrades, Toyota Racing Developments (TRD), has recently been expanding its portfolio to include some Lexus models. Last year we saw a number of TRD-branded parts offered for the Lexus IS F, most of them based on the parts fitted to the IS F Circuit Club Sports track car concept. Now TRD has announced the availability of more parts, this time for the recently launched 2013 Lexus GS range. In the U.S. the parts can be fitted to either the GS 350 or GS 450h models, enhancing the cars not...
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Who Builds The Fastest Accelerating Hybrid? Probably Not Porsche
Come January 23 we’ll know which is the world’s fastest accelerating full hybrid vehicle. The contenders are almost certainly to be the 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid and 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid, though the upcoming 2013 Lexus GS 450h could be a dark horse. Officially, the fastest...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Super Bowl Ads: Audi Highlights Headlights, While Lexus Unleashes The Beast
Audi will try to build on the success of last year's Super Bowl ad, while Lexus enters the Super Bowl ad world for the very first time.
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Lexus Prices The All-New 2013 GS 350
Lexus has upped the content of its all-new GS 350, but has held the price at 2011 model year levels.
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2013 Lexus GS 450h Expected To Rate At More Than 30 MPG
For a roomy five-seat sedan packing 338 horsepower and capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds, the new 2013 Lexus GS 450h is remarkably fuel efficient. Lexus’ own mileage estimates for the car are 29/34 mpg city/highway or 31 mpg combined. To put that into perspective, the Lexus...
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Lexus Working On GS With Downsized Hybrid Drivetrain?
Lexus recently took the wraps off its new 2013 GS 450h and although the automaker is yet to announce any mileage figures, the latest hybrid luxury sedan is expected to be roughly 30 percent more fuel efficient than the one it replaces. That means we could be seeing a combined gas mileage of around...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran