Lexus building IS F convertible

Recent sales figures of the Lexus IS250 C and IS350 C convertibles have given the Japanese carmaker great optimism. As a result, Lexus is thinking of offering a convertible version of its IS F sports sedan. This is according to reports from Wards Automotive. Read more

New Lexus LS460 SZ Performance Version

According to AutoBlog, Japanese Magazine, Best Car states that Lexus is working on a new performance version of its luxury LS460 sedan. The mag reports that the car will not carry the ‘F’ designation, which certainly seems a strange choice to make, as its other performance car, the IS F does. Read more

Detroit Auto Show: 2010 Lexus HS 250h hybrid photos

Lexus are not stupid; they have timed the launch of their 2010 HS 250h to perfection. As we are now in a global crisis drivers want to find ways in saving money and a hybrid vehicle is just one way. The new environmentally friendly vehicle was on show at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. Read more

2010 Lexus RX450h hybrid SUV on Video

Now we like the looks of the 2010 Lexus RX450h hybrid SUV, especially the interior. The video below shows you the 2010 Lexus RX450h being looked at by a reporter at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show and must say we cannot wait for this to go on sale. Read more

2009 Lexus IS250C at Paris 2008 Motor Show

So what is different from the Lexus IS250 to the upcoming IS250C, well there are only two doors and oh yes, the roof has been taken away as well. The new 2009 Lexus IS250C which was spotted at the Paris 2008 Motor Show will be in our showrooms by summer 2009. Read more

Lexus unveils LS460 AWD at Moscow Auto Show

Moscow Auto Show 2008 has already got of to a great start with the launch of some great cars; one such car has to be the new Lexus LS460 AWD. This is the all-wheel-drive version of their popular saloon car.

Moscow have never been ones to embrace larger vehicles, you only have to look at their history with the BMW 7-series and the Mercedes S-Class. However Lexus are hoping that by offering the LS460 with an AWD version, then the Russians might embrace the vehicle. It seems as if the Japanese are taking the fight to the German’s in Russia.

Lexus have used the same four-wheel-drive system that they use in their LS600h, along with the eight-speed automatic transmission as well. The engine used will be the 4.6-liter V8, which is used in the standard model. This will produce 381 hp.

The LS460 AWD is fitted with a Torsen rear LSD. The torque is split 40/60 for normal driving conditions, but if you wish to drive the car harder then 70 percent of the power will go to the rear wheels. This allows for more speed and greater handling.

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Lexus IS 250 SE L hands on review: Test driven and my thoughts

Yesterday I test drove the Lexus IS 250 SE L which is a car I never thought I would actually be interested in, being someone that has always been a BMW man Lexus has never entered my brain. My friend and myself was talking about this car quite a lot and yes was saying to him that it does not interest me in the slightest, but to ease his mind and knocking something before trying it decided I should really go and see what this car is all about.

The Lexus IS 250 SE L is a very nice car to look at indeed and if you like all the gizmos then you will have a smile from ear to ear, looking around at the car showroom we saw two different types of the Lexus IS 250 SE L and that was the manual and the automatic Read more

2008 Lexus IS F Test Drive: can it compete with BMW and Mercedes

You have to agree the 2008 Lexus IS F certainly looks a nice car, and those lucky guys over at AutoBlog got the chance for a test drive. For those of you who thought that the 2008 Lexus IS F has awesome looks, then you will be pleased to know that the car handles just as good as it looks.

The new 2008 Lexus IS F does have some stiff competition, as it is set to take on the BMW M3 and the Mercedes C 63 AMG. For the full in-depth review of the test drive, head over to AutoBlog.

Lexus’ New Premium ICE Package Raises The Bar For In-Car Entertainment

In-car entertainment is nothing new, but Lexus has raised the standard with their new ICE package for the RX-range SUVs. The premium ICE comes rocking two eight-inch widescreen WVGA monitors. These monitors are securely mounted on the back of the front seats and come with an integrated slot-loading DVD, RCA inputs, USB ports and SD card slots. Read more