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Tony Hawk Jumps Over Lexus LFA in Video

Lexus apparently loaned an LFA supercar to skateboarding legend Tony Hawk for a few days, but after seeing the shenanigans that Hawk does with the rare Lexus, they may reconsider sending him another loaner vehicle.

2013 Lexus LX Gets Wet in Gorgeous Video

Lexus‘ new design language is catching attention. The spindle grille and more aggressive styling is serving to take what was becoming a bland-looking brand into a newly vital luxury line.

Lexus RX450h Joins Google Autonomous Vehicles Fleet

Lexus RX450h Joins Google Autonomous Vehicles Fleet

A car that drives itself might seem cool — until you realize it’s probably a Toyota Prius. What if you prefer something a more upscale automated chauffeur? It seems Google feels the same way by giving a Lexus RX450h the autonomous treatment.  The vehicle was spotted testing in Southern California and seems to be sporting a…

2014 Lexus IS Test Mule Spy Photos

2014 Lexus IS Test Mule Spy Photos

Looking like a botched body-kit, our photographers have snapped several spy photos of the next-generation Lexus IS. A test mule for the next-generation 3 Series fighter, there’s not a lot than can be seen from this new model, sporting a hacked-up version of the current car’s bodywork. What we do know is that when the…

2013 Lexus ES Swaps Camry for Avalon Platform to Improve Global Appeal

2013 Lexus ES Swaps Camry for Avalon Platform to Improve Global Appeal

Unveiled at the New York Auto Show last week, the 2013 Lexus ES has an all-new look, along with the company’s new trademark grille. Underneath that new look, however, is something that’s even more unique, the platform from the upcoming Toyota Avalon. Previous Lexus ES models were based on Toyota’s Camry, and while the new…

Lexus LFA II Rumors: Twice the Car, Twice the Price

Lexus LFA II Rumors: Twice the Car, Twice the Price

The Lexus LFA is undoubtedly a supercar, but many criticized its lofty $375,000 price tag. When compared to its performance rivals that figure seems downright excessive. After all, for $225,000 you can land a Ferrari 458 Italia or for $90,000 there’s the Nissan GT-R. Then again, at this level you’re paying as much for exclusivity…

Top 10 Cars of the 2012 NY Auto Show

Top 10 Cars of the 2012 NY Auto Show

Over the past few years Lexus has been referred to as a Japanese Buick, with the number one reason being the ES front-drive luxury sedan – a car that drew direct comparisons with the not-quite-Cadillac GM premium brand. To erase those comparos the new 2013 ES gets a more stylish exterior with a GS-themed front…

2013 Lexus GS Named IIHS Top Safety Pick

2013 Lexus GS Named IIHS Top Safety Pick

The IIHS tests our cars safety standards through a series of simulated crash tests, and joining the list of top saftey picks is the 2013 Lexus GS. To be a top safety pick, a vehicles must garner a ‘good’ rating in each of the companies safety tests. The car goes through 40 mph head on collisions, side…

2013 Lexus RX, IS and GS 450h Pricing Announced

2013 Lexus RX, IS and GS 450h Pricing Announced

Lexus has announced pricing for its recently updated 2013 RX series, the all-new 2013 GS 450h, and the 2012 IS models. The hybrid variant of the new GS model will start at $58,950, while the 2013 RX350 will have a base MSRP of $39,310. The hybrid RX 450h will start at $45,910 while the RX…

Lexus GS Q1 Sales Pass 2011 Total Sales

Lexus GS Q1 Sales Pass 2011 Total Sales

While Toyota celebrated all-time record Prius sales and Camry had its best March ever, luxury division Lexus enjoyed “a solid month” according to Mark Templin, Lexus Division group vice president and general manager. A total of 20,140 Lexus vehicles were sold in the month of March with 2,558 of those being the new GS. “The new…

Lexus RX 350 F Sport All Show, No Go: 2012 New York Auto Show

Lexus RX 350 F Sport All Show, No Go: 2012 New York Auto Show

Successful sales and popularity characterize the Lexus RX line of crossovers, but one area they have never excelled is, well, acceleration — or any aspect of performance driving.  Lexus hopes to change all that by offering its RX 350 F Sport, which just debuted at the New York Auto Show where Mark Templin, Lexus group vice president…

2013 Lexus ES300h First Look, Video: 2012 NY Auto Show

All new for 2013, the Lexus ES has been completely revamped starting with a bold new grille with more angler and fewer curves. The result is more of the new GS from the front and more of the flagship LS from the sides and back. Powering the new ES is a familiar 3.5-liter V6, although…

2013 Lexus ES300h Has 200 HP and 39 MPG Combined: 2012 NY Auto Show

2013 Lexus ES300h Has 200 HP and 39 MPG Combined: 2012 NY Auto Show

Lexus introduced its all-new ES300h hybrid with a fuel-efficient 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine at the New York Auto Show today. Attaining a combined 39-mpg rating, Lexus boasts tech innovations in its 2.5-liter in-line four-cylinder engine like low-friction components, a variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) technology and a 12.5:1 compression ratio, the in-line four-cylinder combines with Lexus Hybrid…

2013 Lexus ES Debuts With Hybrid Drivetrain: 2012 New York Auto Show

2013 Lexus ES Debuts With Hybrid Drivetrain: 2012 New York Auto Show

Lexus debuted its new volume-seller midsize 2013 ES350 and ES300h hybrid cars today at the New York Auto Show featuring the same re-visited styling we’ve seen on the rest of its lineup. “The Lexus ES brought new levels of refinement, sophistication and quality to the entry luxury segment when it entered the market in 1989 and…

2013 Lexus ES Teased Again on Twitter

2013 Lexus ES Teased Again on Twitter

Lexus decided to release a teaser of their new 2013 ES model ahead of its New York Auto Show debut, and the marketing machine continues rolling with yet another teaser, this time posted up on Lexus’s twitter account. We first got a better look at the new ES 250 when it was spotted out in…