News By Topic: Lexus

3rd Annual CFDA/Lexus Eco-fashion Challenge Winners Announced

Sep 11, 2012

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), a non-profit trade association, and Lexus once again challenged emerging designers to develop proposals for a sustainable clothing or accessory line with the environment in mind. At an event at MADE Fashion Week last night in New York, attended by many well-known desi ... Continue reading

Lexus Captivates Audiences with the 2013 ES Marketing Campaign

Sep 5, 2012

Lexus is launching a compelling and progressive marketing campaign to introduce the 2013 Lexus ES, its top-selling sedan. The entirely new ES represents the latest step forward in Lexus design -- including next-generation technologies in connectivity and safety, as well as the first-ever ES hybrid. ... Continue reading

Total Quality Report - Volkswagen Has Best Total Quality, Toyota Fewest Problems, See Complete List Of Winners

Aug 28, 2012

San Diego August 27, 2012; Strategic Vision announces results of its 2012 Total Quality Index™ (TQI) study. With the industry best of only 17% of owners reporting problems, Toyota Motor Sales corporation had the lowest reported problems, resulting in Strategic Vision's lowest “Problem Impact Measure” (PI ... Continue reading

Outstanding Performance for Toyota and Lexus Vehicles in German Environmental Car List

Aug 27, 2012

Toyota and Lexus vehicles took six out of the top 10 spots overall as the most environmentally friendly vehicles in the recently published Environmental Car List. The Lexus CT 200h came in second overall joined by five Toyota models, including the iQ, Yaris Hybrid, Auris Hybrid, Prius and Prius+ in the 2012/2013 report ... Continue reading

2013 Lexus GS 450h Illustrates Dynamic Hybrid Performance

Aug 24, 2012

TORRANCE, CALIF. (August 23, 2012) -- The all-new Lexus 2013 GS 450h continues to be a leader in the hybrid-powered luxury sport sedan category it created six years ago. Combining bold, dynamic styling, precise handling, 338 total system horsepower, and a spacious interior, the GS 450h offers the best of all worlds wit ... Continue reading

NICB Names 10 Most-Stolen Vehicles for 2011

Aug 21, 2012

DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 20, 2012; The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released Hot Wheels − its list of the 10 most-stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, ... Continue reading

2013 Lexus GS 350 Review By Steve Purdy

Aug 10, 2012

2013 LEXUS GS 350 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau I attended the launch of the new GS350 last November in Las Vegas where one of the opportunities to experience the car involved hot laps on a short road racing course with both a BMW 5-Series and a Mercedes E-Class for comparison. In terms of handling, ... Continue reading

2012 Lexus CT Hybrid 200h Premium Review By Carey Russ

Aug 10, 2012

…yes a hybrid can be fun to drive, if it's a Lexus CT 200h.! DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Lexus CT 200h Premium "Performance-oriented luxury hybrid hatchback." What's wrong with this phrase? Nothing, if the car so described is the Lexus CT 200h. Which has been a surprising success, unlike the mostly- ... Continue reading

Lexus Reveals The New LS

Jul 31, 2012

Lexus today reveals its new LS model range, comprising the LS 460, LS 600h and, for the first time in its history, an F Sport version of its flagship model. ... Continue reading

Toyota to Expand Lexus RX Production in Canada

Jul 24, 2012

$100 Million Investment to Create Approximately 400 Jobs North American Job Announcements Total 1,500 This Year ERLANGER, Kentucky July 24, 2012; Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC) announced today that it will invest more than $100 million and hire approximately 400 team members to increase Lexus production ... Continue reading

Lexus To Unveil New LS Flagship Sedan

Jul 9, 2012

Lexus will hold the World Premiere of the new Lexus LS flagship sedan at a special invitation-only event in San Francisco on Monday, July 30. The 2013 LS will be available as the LS 460, LS 460 L long wheelbase, LS 600h L hybrid sedan and the all-new LS 460 F SPORT. ... Continue reading

Toyota Adds 2010 Lexus RX To Floor Mat Recall List

Jun 29, 2012

2010 Lexus RX added to potential floor mat interference campaign TORRANCE, Calif. (June 29, 2012) -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it has amended its recall from late 2009, adding two models to address the potential for unsecured or incompatible floor mat entrapment of the accelerator ped ... Continue reading

2013 Lexus LX570 Review By John Heilig

Jun 29, 2012

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS : 2013 Lexus LX570 Model: 2013 Lexus LX570 Engine: 5.7-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 283 hp @ 5,600 rpm/403 lb.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 112.2 in. Length/Width/Height: 197.0 x 77.6 x 73.4 in. Tires: P285/50R20 Cargo volume: 15.5/41.0/83.1 cu. f ... Continue reading

Lexus To Serve As The Official Vehicle Of The 2012 U.S. Women's Open

Jun 27, 2012

Lexus, one of the top automotive luxury brands in the U.S., is serving as the "official vehicle" of the 2012 U.S. Women's Open in Kohler, July 5-8. With this distinction, Lexus is providing a fleet of nearly 240 Lexus vehicles to be used by the players and United States Golf Association (USGA) officials. The U.S. Women ... Continue reading

2012 Lexus IS C 350 Convertible Review By John Heilig

Jun 25, 2012

2012 Lexus IS C 350 Model: 2012 Lexus IS C 350 Engine: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 306 hp @ 6,400 rpm/277 lb.-ft. @ 4,800 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 107.5 in. Length/Width/Height: 182.5 x 70.9 x 55.9 in. Tires: P225/40R18 Cargo volume: 10.8/2.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading