Spy Shots: Lexus readying race-prepped LF-A?
Click above for high-res gallery of Lexus LF-A spy shotsThe LF-A is one of those cars that seems like it will never get to market. We've gone through two different LF-A concepts already, plus an LF-A Roadster, and the high-performance luxury sport coupe isn't even on sale yet. Spy photographers from KGP have caught another new version of the LF-A near the famed Nurburgring in Germany, this one apparently decked out in full racing regalia. The most tell-tale sign that this is likely not a road-going...

Lexus files trademarks for IS Coupe
The image above is only a rendering we found on the interwebWe've been hearing about a possible Lexus IS coupe for what seems like eons, and by most accounts, it's likely to hit the streets sometime around the turn of the decade. A convertible is supposedly in the works too, but until now, there's been limited proof that Lexus was planning to offer the two-door version of its entry-level sedan. However, the crew at my.is has been scouring U.S. and Canadian trademark applications and has come up with...

Spy Shots: Lexus LF-A V10 engine bay
Photos of the engine of Lexus’ upcoming halo model, the LF-A, have been snapped by photographers as the car competed over the weekend at the Nurburgring 24 hour endurance challenge in Germany. During a pit stop engineers opened up the hood and also changed the tires, giving us full view of the engine bay and brake assembly. Lexus is yet to reveal any specs for the car but most suggest it will be powered by a high-rev 5.0L V10 with at least 500hp on tap. While these latest shots only reveal the...

Lexus LF-A Supercar Starts the Production
The supercoupe from Toyota was presented at three different auto shows. Its’ first presentation was in fall 2005 in Tokyo and then they projected the future car will cost about $100,000. Now, when the production of Lexus LF-A Supercar started, the company says its price will be $225,000. The car is made in the same style as Ferrari F430 Spider, though several characteristics of Lexus are higher. 2007 Ferrari was selling for $211,525, so, even the price of the Supercar overcomes the Italian Spider...

Lexus LFA to debut next month in 24 hour race
Toyota has confirmed via its Japanese press site that its upcoming Lexus LF-A supercar will contest the Nurburgring 24 hour endurance challenge – dubbed the 36th ADAC Zurich 24h Race 2008 – in Germany next month. This will be the first public debut of the new supercar although details about the final production model are expected to be kept secret.A prototype of the racing-spec LF-A was spotted recently at the Nurburgring and as these spy images reveal the car has a number of new features never...

Can John Hennessey Succeed Where Lexus Fell Short On The IS-F?
Although Hennessey Performance Engineering may be best known for its extreme Vipers, owner John Hennessey and his crew haven't limited their scope to Detroit iron, tuning Fords, BMWs, even Bugattis.Now the Texas tuner is expanding its sights once again, and Lexus may be in the crosshairs.In an interview with Inside Line, John Hennessey dropped some broad hints as to his next project: "We have a new IS-F coming in next week. Our plan with that car is to test some headers, exhaust and air induction...

SUV without apologies: Sophisticated performance, luxurious interior excites in new Lexus LX 570 | detnews.com | The Detroit News
For 2009, Lexus made its vastly improved top-of-the-line SUV more luxurious. Lipstick on a dinosaur? Far from it -- no matter what some groups may shout in an overly shrill voice. SUVs still serve a purpose. They still have unmatched capabilities and still can do things crossovers and cars can only dream about. During January's heavy snowfall, I hopped into the new Lexus LX 570 and burrowed my way down the road without a problem. The full-time four-wheel drive ate up snow and ice like "Survivor Man" in...

Lexus RX 400h offers quiet ride, ample power
During the first 100 miles in the 2009 Lexus RX 400h, the first thing you have to get used to is starting it. It's strange to turn the key and nothing seems to happen with this luxury hybrid. When in electric-only mode, the RX 400h makes only the slightest of sounds. However, don't mistake it for a namby-pamby underpowered econo-crossover. It's far from it. Lexus, Toyota Motor Co.'s luxury brand, mated its hybrid system with a 3.3-liter V-6 208 horsepower that allows a quick launch, highway passing...

2008 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2010 Lexus RX
The new model of the luxury car from Toyota will be presented in several months at 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. The third generation Lexus RX will go to the dealerships in the beginning of 2009. According to the facts from the Japanese manufacturer this model is going to be a little bigger than the previous one and its wheelbase is going to be longer. 2010 Lexus RX has 3.5-liter V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission which increase horsepower and torque. The Los Angeles Auto Show booklet has...

Spy VIDEO: Lexus LF-A sounds as mean as it looks
Click above for a high-res gallery of the race-prepped Lexus LF-AWith the recent spate of spy shots and the announcement that Lexus would be would be campaigning the LF-A at the 24 Hours of Nurburgring race, it was just a matter of time before we were afforded the opportunity to see the Lexus supercar in action. The short video after the jump gives us a couple fly-bys of the LF-A blowing down a straight expanse of tarmac and ends with the camo'd mule pulling into the pits with a few squeaks from the...