Lexus has announced pricing for its 2013 CT 200h model, increasing its MSRP to $32,050 excluding an $895 destination and handling fee.

In an unusual move, Consumer Reports is prompting Lexusto fix a flaw with its ES and GS models that could leave people trapped in the trunk. 

Despite advancements in hybrid power-trains and electrification technology, gasoline engines remain the predominant choice in passenger cars because of continued efficiency improvements, most recently through the increased use of direct injection technology. But are you gambling when buying a car with DI, which still has its fair share of concerns and problems? 

An alternative fuel vehicle, the Lexus GS450h is also a major alternative to the conventional V8-powered German luxury sedan. With exceptional fuel economy, luxury and solid power, it’s the subject of this week’s Five-Point Inspection.

The 2013 Lexus ES is the latest car to garner a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Lexus just offered up some early test drives of the Lexus IS in prototype form, and now the brand has confirmed that the car will debut during the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.

Chief project engineer engineer Junichi Furuyama had but one question for the journalists selected to evaluate a selection of 2014 IS test mules: has Lexus succeeded in building the next 3 Series?

The new Lexus LS600h is a thing of beauty, blending performance, eco-friendliness, and luxury into one machine.

Lexus’ plan for more coupe models has already been revealed, and now Autocar is reporting that the LF-CC has been confirmed for production. 

The Lexus LF-LC Blue concept has just made its North American debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, following up on the Japanese automaker’s LF-LC concept which was unveiled earlier at the Detroit Auto Show.

For the third consecutive year, Mini sits on top of the J.D. Power Sales Satisfaction Index among mass-market brands, while Lexus takes the top spot for the second consecutive years among luxury brands. 

Based on the  Lexus LS 460, Toyota’s motorsports division TMG has just unveiled the Sports 650 concept ahead of its debut at the upcoming Essen Motor Show. 

It’s not uncommon for car buyers to consider a purchase based on how valuable the vehicle will be in the future. Here’s a list of the top 10 cars that will retain the most of their original purchase value after five years, according to Kelly Blue Book.

Those looking for a car with strong resale value can’t go wrong with Toyota. The Japanese automaker was awarded the title of Best Resale Value by Kelly Blue Book for the 2013 model year, while Toyota luxury division Lexus took top honors in the Luxury division.

Lexus will bring its eye-catching LF-LC concept to the Los Angeles Auto Show for its North American debut later this month.

Hoping to put its long saga of recalls and reports of unintended vehicle acceleration to bed, Toyota has agreed to pay $25.5 million in order to settle a U.S. shareholder class action lawsuit.

Manual transmissions have always been idolized and are generally reserved for the ultimate sporty-cars, but how does a stick shift compare to its automated counterpart?

Compared to its German rivals the Lexus product portfolio doesn’t have much depth and lacks any vehicles with true sex appeal, though that’s about to change says marketing boss Brian Bolain.

With the end of the year upon us, it’s time to get your votes ready for our Reader’s Choice awards. Have your say and cast a vote for your favorites in six different categories of cars, including our overall Reader’s Choice Car of the Year.

A trademark Lexus filed in Australia might hint at the production version of its LF-CC coupe first seen in Paris earlier this year.

Lexus race car driver Akira Iida tweeted a photo yesterday, referring to it as his next challenge but saying little more.

It’s no secret that Lexus has been evolving its sporty side as of late, and now the Japanese luxury brand wants to drive the message home with a new marketing push that will draw attention to the performance capabilities of its cars.

“A V8 engine will fit, you could make that assumption,” says Lexus marketing boss Brian Bolain, speaking of the new LF-CC Concept at the SEMA Show last week.

Toyota has recently filed for a trademark on the nameplates NX 200t, and NX 300h, which further suggests that the Lexus is working on a small crossover to fit in below the RX.

The extremely rare Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition is out in Las Vegas at the 2012 SEMA Show, surprisingly making its US auto show debut.

The next generation Lexus IS is overdue for an update, and our spy photographers have just caught the 2014 IS out testing. 

How good does the Lexus LS F Sport by Five Axis look? Let’s just say not too many folks were paying a lot of attention to the LFA Nurburgring edition it was parked next to at the SEMA Show today.

Debuting last month at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the Lexus LF-CC is now enjoying its North American debut at the 2012 SEMA Show.

With the Five Axis Lexus LS F Sport undoubtedly stealing the show at the Japanese automaker’s booth – even more so than the Nurburgring Edition LFA – it would be excusable to miss the supercharged GS F Sport located outside.

Teased ahead of its debut at the 2012 SEMA Show, the Five Axis Lexus LS F Sport takes the Japanese automaker’s all-new flagship sedan to a whole new level.

The numbers have been tallied and the data compiled in Consumer Reports’ latest Auto Reliability Survey. Toyota has a lot to be happy about but Ford has taken a tumble.

Lexus has announced its full lineup of vehicles heading to the 2012 SEMA Show, and joining the previously announced LF-CC Concept and LFA Nurburgring Edition, is the Five Axis LS 460 F Sport we previewed, a custom GS 350 F Sport by VIP Auto Salon, a standard LFA, and the IS F CCS-R race car. 

Last year, Lexus tuning partner Five Axis showed off what it could do with the then-all-new 2013 GS. This year, at the 2012 SEMA Show, Five Axis will continue its tradition of building exquisite models with an all-new 2013 Lexus LS.

Lexus is aiming to boost its hybrid lineup sales in North America above its currently level of around 10 percent. As a result, expect plenty more hybrid offerings from the Japanese automaker in the near future.

It may not be the exquisite LF-LC Blue concept that just debuted in Australia, but Lexus will be heading to the 2012 SEMA Show with its LF-CC Coupe concept that was revealed last month at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.

Believe it or not, the Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition has never been seen at an American auto show. That will all change in the next few weeks however as the Japanese automaker is bringing its special edition LFA model to the 2012 SEMA Show.

Following up on the Lexus LF-LC concept that debuted earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show, the Japanese automaker just unveiled its LF-LC Blue concept in Australia.

Lexus recently announced pricing for the 2013 LS model lineup, and if you’re one of those wishing to splurge on the F Sport model which starts at $81,990, TRD has some goodies for you. 

Lexus has announced pricing for its all-new LS family of vehicles, with the LS 460 in rear-wheel drive form priced from $71,990, not including an $895 destination fee.

Back in August, Lexus announced its ‘ Unleash the LFA‘ sweepstakes, where one lucky winner would get a trip to Salinas, California and spend a day at The Skip Barber Racing School before hopping into the LFA with professional driver Scott Pruett.

Lexus ES and GS luxury sedans are being singled out for emergency trunk release mechanisms that may break, leaving occupants inside trapped says a new report by Consumer Reports.

Adorned with aggressive looks and F Sport badging, the performance line version of the Lexus RX350 is easily more attractive than its more subtle mainstream model. Looking at it you will immediately think: this is not your sister’s crossover.

The third in Lexus’ line of one-off LFA supercars – the AD-X appeared in spy photos today cruising around the Nurburgring.

Unconventional to say the least, Lexus pitted its LFA Nurburgring Edition supercar against an Eclipse 500 jet in a race yesterday.

With an almost never ending list of myths and rumors, few vehicles are as misunderstood as the hybrid.

Auto enthusiasts probably know the airplane versus supercar schtick pretty well at this point. It’s old hat. Or is it?

At the recent 2012 Paris Motor Show, Lexus unveiled its LF-CC Concept which lead many to conclude that it was the Japanese automaker’s future IS Coupe model.

Four new 2013 models just joined the IIHS’ Top Safety Pick list: the Dodge Dart, Hyundai Santa Fe, Lexus ES and the Subaru XV Crosstrek.

Unveiled today at the Paris Motor Show, the LF-CC Concept is a look into the near future of the Lexus brand.

Just shy of confirming it, Lexus has previewed the upcoming GS Coupe at the Paris Motor Show today with the reveal of the LF-CC Concept.

Designing and engineering a flagship supercar such as the Lexus LFA is no easy task as chief engineer Tanahashi Haruhiko will gladly tell.

After releasing the first photos of its LF-CC coupe yesterday, Lexus is further showcasing its stylish two-door future with a video detailing the many angles of its latest concept car.

It’s every driver’s nightmare to lose grip in slippery conditions, but is that a good enough reason to buy a new car with all-wheel drive?

As a sign that Lexus aims to get aggressive with its third-generation IS sports sedan, the automaker has announced a new concept car that previews the styling of that model ahead of a planned debut at the Paris Motor Show.

With the oil crisis of the ‘70s many predicted the death of the V8 engine, but it has continued to solider on. With Chrysler and Infiniti execs recently commenting that there’s no place for eight-cylinder cars in the future of their respective brands, this time, are the V8 engine’s days finally numbered?

What is better than watching a Lexus LFA power around Laguna Seca raceway? How about watching 16 LFA’s doing it, all at the same time. 

Lexus recently unveiled the redesigned ES and ES hybrid, and now the Japanese luxury brand has released the first commercial for the new car. 

Lexus is bringing the all new LS 600h F Sport to the 2012 Paris Motor Show for its European debut, alongside a mystery concept car, the details of which are still hidden.

It’ll be another year and change before the production Lexus LFA Roadster hits the road, but why wait?

Long focused solely on luxury, Lexus has been branching out and exploring its sporty side as of late and may take another bold step to grow its enthusiast backbone.