Lexus IS News
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The current generation Lexus IS is only in the middle of its product life cycle, a lightly refreshed version having been introduced only a couple of months back, so it’s safe to say that the next-generation of the popular four-door is still some years away. According to a new report, the next generation Lexus IS will arrive in 2013 as a 2014 model and we can expect it to be sportier than ever. That’s because the new car is expected to ride on a stretched version of the platform underpinning the upcoming rear-wheel drive ‘joint-sports coupe’ from Toyota and Subaru. The...
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2011 Lexus IS F Sport Preview
The new 2011 Lexus IS range made its official world debut back in September at the 2010 Paris Auto Show, where we were treated with not only the regular IS 250 and IS 350 models but also the high-performance IS F. Now, we get our first look at the sharper F-Sport equipped models, which are...
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2010 Paris Auto Show Preview: 2011 Lexus IS-F
Last week we were graced with the first images and details of the facelifted 2011 Lexus IS range and today we have details for the high-performance IS-F model. Joining the rest of the IS range at next month’s 2010 Paris Auto Show, the new 2011 Lexus IS-F will feature subtle styling tweaks, a...
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Lexus Announces 2010 IS350C F-Sport Special Edition
Only 100 units of the 2010 IS350C F-Sport will be produced.
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Stripped Out Lexus IS F Circuit Club Sports Concept Makes Debut
The buzz is still wearing off the Detroit Auto Show but Japanese automakers are already at it again, this time at the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon taking place in Japan this week. Similar to Las Vegas' annual SEMA event, the Tokyo Auto Salon is a hotbed for aftermarket and performance tuners showing off...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
It's Friday. Here's Cloris Leachman With A Lexus IS 250
You know what? It's been a long week. Between the river of news pouring out of Detroit and the unbearably cold winter temps, it's a miracle we're alive. So while we could sit here and feign interest in Mark Walhberg's oilwell-cum-Porsche cabriolet, we've already covered the guy twice in the past...
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The hot-lap was part of a four-hour enduro race in a prepped Lexus IS-F.
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Fox Marketing Rolls Out Supercharged 2010 Lexus IS 350C
The 2009 SEMA Auto Show will kick off on November 3 in Las Vegas.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Official Warning Issued To Toyota And Lexus Owners To Pull Floor Mats Immediately
A recall will be issued by Toyota for a number of Lexus and Toyota brand vehicles over a floormat that can cause stuck accelerators.
Nelson Ireson -
Lexus Rolls Out Tennis Ball IS 350 At U.S. Open
Earlier this year Lexus presented a golf-ball-dimpled LS 460L.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Lexus IS-F joins British police ranks
Automakers and law enforcement seem to have a knack for joining together, especially when it comes to high-performance pursuit vehicles that give the car companies free publicity and provide the authorities with some much needed 'cool' factor. Continuing in the tradition of the Lamborghini Gallardo...
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Everyone in the industry is feeling the burn of a long, slow summer, but few are feeling as keenly as Lexus. Perhaps that's because the luxury import carmaker had so far to fall, having been the dominant force in American luxury cars for most of the past decade. But there's a plan afoot to help turn things around even as the market continues to falter. How? By shifting its focus to the entry-level luxury segment, reports Automotive News. The idea is to catch younger buyers that might not be ready to commit to a top-end vehicle, but want more than the mainstream carmakers offer. The core...
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Lexus IS C production struggling to keep up with demand
In the midst of its U.S. marketing blitz for the 2010 IS C, Lexus is working hard to build enough cars to meet consumer demand. Currently about 1,200 cars are leaving the Kyushu factory each month, but according to a Lexus official, that's just barely enough. The IS-C was introduced last October at...
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Report: Lexus IS F Convertible planned for early 2011 launch
Despite there being no plans yet for an IS Coupe or a high-performance F version of the new IS C Convertible, officially, a new report has surfaced and claims that a Lexus IS F Convertible is in the works. Coupe and convertible versions of the IS-F would be welcome by fans, and it would also likely...
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Lexus bringing LF-A, IS-F race cars to Goodwood Festival of Speed
For the true enthusiast, there are few events that satisfy as completely as the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Both concourse and racing event, Goodwood offers the best of both worlds in an environment steeped in history and tradition. Lexus will be taking advantage of this year's Festival to show off...
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Report: Convertible Lexus IS-F greenlighted, soft-top SC possible
Just two months ago the new 2010 Lexus IS Convertible went on sale in Japan, and with it came talk of a coupe version as well. That started rumors that Lexus could make IS-F versions of both, and a new report today confirms those plans. The report also includes hints of a possible soft-top variant...
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Lexus exec hints at sporty IS Coupe
With Lexus now offering a Convertible version of its IS, the question remains: is a sporty IS Coupe ever going to be launched? Considering that an IS Coupe would likely share much in common with the IS Convertible, including most of the engineering work, chassis modifications, body work, and...
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Though over a year has elapsed since the Lexus LF-A was first spotted in testing, and it's been almost a year since it last ran the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, the crew at Lexus are prepping the perpetual prototype for yet another running of the ADAC Zurich 24h Race, and now they've released photos of the race car that'll be hitting the track. Last time around the car used the day-long race track outing to give the LF-A's systems a real stress test, to iron out the bugs in the chassis and tuning and to further develop their own technical capabilities. This year the plan focuses on the same...
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Lexus IS C gets F-Sport makeover
Lexus recently expanded its F-Sport Performance Accessories line to include parts for the GS sedan and IS AWD, and this week the company revealed full details for new parts for the IS C convertible that has just gone on sale. Previously the performance range was only applicable for the IS 250 and...
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Video: Lexus unveils IS C advertising campaign with four new commercials
When carmakers start tossing around terms like 'mischievous' and tapping into online markets for their cars, it's clear they're targeting a younger audience. And that's exactly what Lexus is doing with its new campaign for the 2010 IS C retractable hardtop convertible. Partnering with ABC.com...
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Lexus predicts 1,600 IS Convertible sales per month, starting price below $40,000
Lexus' much anticipated IS Convertible went on sale in Tokyo today, a car that the Toyota luxury division has been working on for the past year or so in order to compete with similar offerings from BMW and Audi. With the new convertible, Lexus has revealed that it will be hoping to steal away sales...
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Lexus releases F-Sport Performance Accessories for GS and IS Convertible
Lexus announced at today’s Chicago Auto Show that it will expand its F-Sport Performance Accessories line to include parts for the GS sedan, IS AWD, and the all-new IS C convertible. Previously the performance range was only applicable for the IS 250 and IS 350 sedans but Lexus has always...
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Wald Lexus IS-F 'Black Bison' detail photos released
Japanese tuning house Wald International has a wide range of styling and performance kits for nearly every Japanese-made car on the market. It's no surprise, then, the company has turned its hand to one of the most recent high-performance sedans to issue from Lexus, and the resulting restyle shows...
Jeremy Weber