Lexus News
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The 2013 Lexus GS was a huge step in the right direction for the brand's style and image, scrubbing away what had become a rather boring look and replacing it with dramatic, edgy lines. The 2013 Lexus ES looks to follow in its footsteps, though in slightly muted form. Not as focused as the GS's design, the 2013 ES, shown here in photos captured in China and posted to the XCar forum, found via Lexus Enthusiast, gets the GS-like grille and front-end treatment, more sculpted rear fenders, and a clean, if somewhat plain, rear. Inside, the next ES looks to keep things a bit more tame, with much...
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Lexus Tops 2012 J.D. Power Dependability Study, Chrysler Comes LastThe results are in for this year’s J.D. Power and Associates U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study and it appears that Lexus has come out on top in the final standings. Rounding out the five highest-ranking brands are Porsche, Cadillac, Toyota and Scion, respectively. At the other end of the...
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2013 Lexus RX Leaked Ahead Of Geneva Motor Show DebutLexus recently confirmed that it would be unveiling its full range of F Sport and hybrid vehicles at March’s 2012 Geneva Motor Show, including two new models set for launch this year. The two new models are the facelifted 2013 Lexus RX and a brand new RX F Sport based on the RX 450h hybrid...
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Lexus’ First Super Bowl Ad Unleashes The ‘Beast': VideoFollowing 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...
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2013 Lexus GS Range Gets TRD TreatmentThe 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...
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Images Of A Lexus LFA Involved In A Crash Hit The WebWith a 552-horsepower V-10, an exhaust note that could humble some race cars, and a pricetag that makes other supercars look cheap, it’s safe to stay that the Lexus LFA is one confidence-boosting machine. Sadly, that confidence can often translate into owners thinking they’re far better...
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After showing its revised 2013 LX 570 at the Detroit Auto Show last week, Lexus has now released the all-important pricing details on its latest luxury SUV. Pricing on the 2013 Lexus LX 570 will start at $80,930, an increase of $1,475 on the 2012 model or a rise of about 1.9 percent. Note, this price does not include the $875 destination charge. Key among the upgrades on the new model are styling changes, which consist of new lights, fore and aft, revised bumpers, and a new wheel pattern for the standard 20-inch wheels. The turn signals have also been added to the side mirrors, and the body...
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Super Bowl Ads: Audi Highlights Headlights, While Lexus Unleashes The BeastAudi 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 To Expand Lineup In Effort To Regain U.S. Sales CrownAfter losing its sales crown in the crucial U.S. luxury auto market to BMW and Mercedes-Benz for the first time in 11 years, Lexus is now eyeing an expansion of its fleet with several new and sporty models. Already scheduled for introduction this year are nine new or updated models including the...
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Lexus LFA Roadster Makes Surprise Showing At Drift Event: VideoDespite reports surfacing late last year claiming Lexus had canceled plans for a production version of its stunning LFA Roadster Concept due to economic uncertainty, a never before seen topless LFA finished in white was spotted at a drift event in Japan coinciding with the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon...
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2012 Lexus LF-LC Concept: 2012 Detroit Show VideoDesigned solely as a styling exercise, Lexus' futuristic LF-LC coupe will likely influence the design of Lexus models for years to come.
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Lexus LF-LC Live On Display At The 2012 Detroit Auto ShowThe Lexus LF-LC is a rarity among modern auto show concepts: it's an actual concept. It's not intended to directly preview any production model, and it's certainly not a thinly-veiled production-ready car. It's also pretty daring in its details. And it's a hybrid. Beyond that, there's not a lot to...
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Like its corporate cousin, the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser, the Lexus LX 570 has undergone a minor facelift to inject some life into the big SUV for the 2013 model year. The key changes are some minor styling revisions to the exterior though the interior, too, gets an upgrade. The 2013 LX 570, which makes its debut this week at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, gets a new look at both the front and rear, with designers adding new lights featuring LED detailing, revised bumpers, and a new wheel pattern for the standard 20-inch wheels. Turn signals have also been added to the side mirrors, and the body...
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Lexus LF-LC Concept Debuts At 2012 Detroit Auto ShowThough the 2013 Lexus GS sedan has already taken the Lexus brand in a new--and we think positive--design direction, the future beyond the GS is being previewed this week with the new LF-LC Concept, penned in the company's Calty design studio. "The concept we're showing here in Detroit continues the...
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2011 U.S. Luxury Market Recap: It's Good To Be GermanGerman brands enjoyed the biggest growth in the luxury market last year, capturing market share surrendered by Japanese luxury brands.
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Lexus Prices The All-New 2013 GS 350Lexus has upped the content of its all-new GS 350, but has held the price at 2011 model year levels.
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Lexus Teases New Design Concept For Detroit Auto ShowWith the new GS sedan wearing some attractive sheet metal, it may just be time for an updated IS range, and conveniently, Lexus has just released the second teaser for its upcoming design concept that previews the future direction of the company's design ahead of its Detroit Auto Show debut. Could...
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New Lexus LX Coming To Detroit Auto ShowLexus will introduce a new version of its LX full-size SUV in Detroit, but Toyota will give its comparable Land Cruiser the year off.
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With the winter months now upon us in the northern hemisphere it’s now more important than ever for readers experiencing sub-zero temperatures to ensure their vehicles are properly equipped to handle the harsher conditioners. If you happen to live in areas where winter usually means driving in thick snow or even black ice, not having winter tires may mean the difference between life and death as this video from tire manufacturer Yokohama reveals. Using a pair of Lexus CT 200h hatchbacks, one equipped with winter tires and the other with regular summer rubber, Yokohama testers proceed to...
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Lexus Considering U.S. ProductionWith the yen continuing to strengthen automakers are finding it increasingly difficult to build cars at a profit in Japan. The situation is becoming so dire that Lexus is considering building more cars outside of Japan, a move it has so far resisted due mainly to pride. Note, the automaker...
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Lexus Customers Most Satisfied With Dealers In Luxury SegmentThe latest J.D Power Sales Satisfaction Index study reveals that Lexus has the most satisfied customers of any brand in the luxury segment.
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2013 Lexus GS 450h Expected To Rate At More Than 30 MPGFor 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...
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2013 Lexus GS 250: Forbidden FruitLexus will launch a 2.5-liter V-6 version of it's GS luxury sedan, in selected markets, next June.
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