WhatCarUK reports that Lexus is gearing up to release their next generation IS Coupe for the 2014 model year very soon. Much like the last generation’s IS convertible, the all-new IS Coupe will be based on the IS sedan. But it is also said be taking styling cues from the LF-CC Coupe that debuted at [...]
Lexus officially announced the pricing for its newly redesigned IS compact sport sedan, which starts at $35,950 for the base model, while in contrast, the top-level IS3550 complete with all-wheel drive starts at $41,700. The 2014 Lexus IS can be powered by either a 2.5L V6 good for 204hp and 185 lb-ft of torque or [...]
In an effort to create jobs and to reduce production costs, Toyota has officially announced that they’ll be manufacturing the Lexus ES350 in Georgetown, Kentucky after investing $360 million to produce 740 new jobs at the plant. “Lexus was founded in the United States, so it is only fitting that we are bringing the production [...]
Rumors of a compact Lexus SUV to compete against the likes of the BMW X1 and Audi Q3 have been circulating for quite a while. Now though, word is that this rumored compact SUV will be production-ready by the time next year’s 2014 Geneva Auto Show rolls around, according to a report by AutomotiveNews Europe. [...]
Jeremy Clarkson would have a hissy fit if he ever found out about this. AutomotiveNews Europe reports that Toyota’s hybrid models gaining popularity throughout diesel-happy Europe. Annual sales of Toyota and Lexus hybrids have reportedly topped the 100,000 mark for the first time last year. That is a 29% increase from 2011. And I find [...]
Today Lexus unveiled the completely redesigned 2014 IS Sport Sedan to the public at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Inspired in part by the LFA, the new IS was developed in reverse, as IS chief engineer Junichi Furuvama explains: “The conventional approach involves developing each individual aspect in the hope that [...]
After the debut of the new 2014 Lexus IS sedan yesterday, Lexus went out on the limb on Facebook earlier today and wrote this status: “Do you remember the ’02 IS 300 Sport Cross with its style, utility and performance? Will we bring it back? Watch the 2014 IS premiere on Facebook in 6 days [...]
Lexus has released pictures of the new 2014 Lexus IS Sedan. The official release of the photos comes after a short leak earlier today. While no technical specs have been revealed by Lexus, the brand does tell us that the IS range will now include the IS 250, IS 350, IS 300h with Lexus Hybrid [...]
I’m sure most of you readers remember Lexus’s TV ad spot, which featured their latest virtual driving machine, designed to simulate real-world scenarios for future research and development in automotive safety. That said, in lieu of the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show taking place in Las Vegas, NV, Toyota Motor Corporation and Lexus have decided [...]
Now that production of the limited-edition Lexus LFA supercars has ended, the luxury brand from Toyota is trying to figure out how to keep its lineup sexy and sporty. Check out more news on the Lexus LFA. Production of the Lexus LFA, a $375,000 supercar, ended on Dec. 14. Only 500 units were produced all of [...]
