Lexus News

October 30, 2007 – Las Vegas - Lexus today unveiled F-Sport, its first-ever performance accessory line available for the IS 250, and the IS 350. The line was premiered at the 2007 Special Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, where the appearance marked the division's first official participation ...    Read more

October 23, 2007 -- Torrance, CA - The 2008 Lexus IS F high-performance sedan is the first production model to wear the brand's new "F" marque. Based on the robust IS sport sedan platform, the 2008 IS F will deliver 416 horsepower from a specially engineered 5.0-liter V8 engine and ...    Read more

Toyota has committed itself to being a leader in hybrid technologies. It has also committed itself to providing hybrid versions of nearly all its products in the future. Toyota, along with its 1/X plug-in hybrid concept, will use this year's Tokyo Auto show to showcase its LF-Xh hybrid ...    Read more

What is it about today's auto journalist? It seems that they are all looking for the next failed car manufacturer or division sell off. Motor Trend posts that Lexus may be in trouble. Which makes no sense. On the surface, things for Toyota's luxury brand appear good. It is, ...    Read more

For anyone who doesn't understand the phrase "high tech", you simply have to step into your cars and you will quickly understand the concept. New cars, especially the luxury models, are coming with all sorts of eye-opening goodies. The 2008 Lexus LS (pictured), for example, is the latest to get ...    Read more

Torrance CA - October 2, 2007 - The holidays are right around the corner and what better way to ring them in than with the ultimate holiday gift? The Neiman Marcus 2008 Lexus IS F Special Build Sedan debuts as this year's fantasy car in the renowned Neiman Marcus Christmas ...    Read more

September 12, 2007 -- Torrance, CA - Teachers and students looking for a new challenge have a significant opportunity available to them.Today, Lexus announced the launch of the Lexus Environmental Challenge, a program designed to educate and empower students to take action to improve the environment. This all-new program encourages ...    Read more

August 29, 2007 -- Torrance, CA - The Lexus RX 400h, launched in 2006 and featuring Lexus Hybrid Drive technology, set a new benchmark for environmental compatibility in a luxury-utility vehicle. Lexus is the only luxury brand to offer three hybrid vehicles, the RX 400h, the GS 450h sport sedan, ...    Read more

August 15, 2007 -- Pebble Beach, CA - Lexus will debut the 2008 Lexus SC 430 Pebble Beach Edition retractable hardtop convertible to commemorate its on-going partnership with Pebble Beach Company.With a limited production of 360 vehicles, the fifth special-edition Lexus SC will be unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours ...    Read more

BMW, Jaguar, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche were big winners in last month's J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Awards. The award defines "how gratifying a new vehicle is to own and drive," according to Power. The survey measures a car owner's delight with the design, content, ...    Read more

July 27, 2007 - Torrance, CA - Lexus announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2008 RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle, SC 430 luxury hardtop convertible, GX 470 premium luxury utility vehicle, IS 250/350 luxury sport sedans, ES 350 luxury sedan, and LS 460 premium luxury sedan. ...    Read more

Campbell, CA : July 27, 2007 -- PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice.com, the online source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, and AutoPacific, the industry source for owner satisfaction rankings, today announced the results of their second annual Motorist Choice Awards for model year 2007. The big winners for this year's awards ...    Read more

Toyota has made its hybrid intentions well-known lately, and is spreading the eco-groovy vibe of its new technology to its Lexus luxury division. A hybrid version of the RX has already been out for a few years, as well as a hybrid derivative of the GS sport sedan. Now, along ...    Read more

April 4, 2007 -- New York - Lexus unveiled the all-new 2008 LX 570 full-size luxury utility vehicle at a press conference today at the 2007 New York International Auto Show. The all-new third-generation LX will feature more technological advancements to provide added power, luxury, safety, roominess and both on- ...    Read more

Ever wonder what the world's best car for a year is? Well, first off, the award's the "World Car of The Year."To be a contender, a vehicle has to be in production and sold in at least five countries on two continents during 2006. Vehicles are selected and then voted ...    Read more

Lexus has announced it will unveil its all-new LX 570 SUV at the New York International Auto Show next month. Though not as well known its smaller RX sibling, the LX was nonetheless Toyota’s first entry in the luxury SUV segment. The current LX, with its 4.7 liter V-8 engine, ...    Read more

You might think that if you drive a luxury car, there is no chance in heck that your baby will be recalled for any reason. Think again.Luxury cars are not exempt. Remember, just like that Toyota Corolla or that Honda Civic you used to drive back in high school, human ...    Read more

Automotive News reports over at Autoweek that Toyota’s luxury brand Lexus is considering expanding its lineup.States brand manager Bob Carter, "Lexus does not intend to stop growing. We have not reached our limit."Vehicles Lexus is looking into include: ...    Read more

Anyone who saw the movie, Minority Report, starring Tom Cruise remembers those cool cars. It turns out that they were Lexus concept cars.The story goes that the movie producers approached Lexus to create “the car of 2054.” And the engineers, bless them, did what was asked. They created the cab ...    Read more

Torrance, CA - January, 2007 – Torrance, CA - Lexus announced this month that the manufacturers suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2008 RX 350, the top-selling luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV).For 2008, the RX 350 receives exterior enhancements that include a freshened front-grille design and new exterior chrome door ...    Read more

Remember when Paul McCartney sang, "Baby, you can drive my car." Well, the question now is what baby is it? Paul McCartney's signature edition RX400h Lexus hybrid SUV was sold at auction.Lexus made the SUV and promoted it together with McCartney as part of his U.S. tour. It was then ...    Read more

Picture the scene: Two ladies who lunch exit a tony restaurant in, oh, let’s say Palm Springs sometime later on this year. They hand their keys to the valets, who rush off in search of their cars.One of them—let’s call her Marjorie—spots the valet returning with her 2005 Mercedes 600 ...    Read more

Readers of a certain age may recall books from their childhood in which the future was painted in glowing terms (and we don't mean cars with tiny nuclear reactors in them, although that was envisaged as a possible fuel source at one time). There would be domed cities, hovercars—look, Ma, ...    Read more

Is the jury still out on the Lexus brand in Japan? As the nameplate reaches its half way point of its second year in the Japanese market, it appears the answer to that question is yes. Sales were below the target by 25 percent which even Lexus says that its ...    Read more

Toyota’s luxury brand Lexus will soon be welcomed into the Malaysian market.The brand has been around for only about 17 years. In 2005, it sold more vehicles in the United States than any other luxury competitor, foreign or domestic, a total of 302,895 units, says the Business Times. And, according ...    Read more