Flexing some muscle: Lexus proves fast learner with entry in high-performance class
The top-selling luxury carmaker in America is learning German. The 2008 Lexus IS F marks Toyota Motor Corp.'s entrance into the high performance sports car segment, taking on the likes of BMW's M Series and Mercedes Benz's AMG line. This is just the first. The future, no doubt, will bring more F's into the Lexus fold. How fortuitous for us. The IS F has the parts and pieces to run with the competitors on the Nurburgring. Big Brembo brakes, a V-8 and skads of gee-whiz technology. Lexus is learning the...

Lexus IS-F: World-class speed, from the lap of luxury
Toyota invented the name "Lexus" for its luxury division back in 1986 because the word sounded pleasant and memorable. The same could be said for the 2008 IS-F high-performance sport sedan, truly one of the most memorable cars ever to bear the Lexus logo. Before the Lexus brand was born, the luxury division was known sub rosa by its code: "Circle-F." Later, the "F" code came to represent a vehicle tweaked by an elite squad of performance geeks suffering from over-stimulated adrenal glands. You might say...

LA AUTO SHOW: It's Official. Lexus To Unveil 2010 RX And 09' LS AWD At The LA Auto Show
Lexus will stage the world premiere of the all-new 2010 RX 450h hybrid and RX 350 luxury utility vehicles at a[source]

Lexus exec details future model roll-out
With sales expected to top more than a million units worldwide within the next two to three years, Lexus is planning a host of new models to help keep the momentum going. First up is the replacement for the RX crossover, due early next year, but after this comes a host of new ‘F’ performance models including a production version of the LF-A supercar concept as well as a new entry-level model. Lexus will expand its F range to include a performance version of the GS sedan and possibly the full-size LS...

By Being Evolutionary With The New RX Is Lexus Vulnerable To A REVOLUTION?
Maybe they simply ran out of ideas.That is the only explanation I can come up with in trying to describe some of the new car designs being sold by the manufacturers.Case in point, the new Lexus RX models.As the best selling model for Lexus, the RX is certainly important to the overall bottom line at Lexus – one would think that any tinkering with a winning design would create an even better design.Evolutionary details abound……revolutionary ideas?  Not this time around.I...

Lexus Performance Driving School: Dates are available and the price is right
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Lexus IS F.The introduction of the IS F proved that Lexus was serious about taking on its Germanic counterparts, but it's taking another page out of the BMW and Audi playbook by beginning to offer a high-performance driving experience to prospective owners. The Lexus Performance Driving Academy has announced dates and locations for 2008, giving attendees a choice of two courses to suit their needs and pocketbooks.The first course consists of a two-hour session...

Lexus IS-F: World-class speed, from the lap of luxury
Toyota invented the name "Lexus" for its luxury division back in 1986 because the word sounded pleasant and memorable. The same could be said for the 2008 IS-F high-performance sport sedan, truly one of the most memorable cars ever to bear the Lexus logo. Before the Lexus brand was born, the luxury division was known sub rosa by its code: "Circle-F." Later, the "F" code came to represent a vehicle tweaked by an elite squad of performance geeks suffering from over-stimulated adrenal glands. You might say...

Just In Time For Vacation: Lexus Teams Up With Fairmont For Eco-savvy Traveling
Eco-savvy travelers can now enjoy luxury, style and a commitment to sustainability when they visit two premier hotels. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Lexus are partnering to unveil two "Lexus Hybrid Living Suites" geared for eco-conscious visitors,  with the first to launch at The Fairmont San Francisco, followed by TheFairmont Washington, D.C. in conjunction with Earth Day 2008.    Guests can sleep, eat and drink sustainably in these unique suites, with every aspect of...

Just In Time For Vacation: Lexus Teams Up With Fairmont For Eco-savvy Traveling
Eco-savvy travelers can now enjoy luxury, style and a commitment to sustainability when they visit two premier hotels. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Lexus are partnering to unveil two "Lexus Hybrid Living Suites" geared for eco-conscious visitors,  with the first to launch at The Fairmont San Francisco, followed by TheFairmont Washington, D.C. in conjunction with Earth Day 2008.    Guests can sleep, eat and drink sustainably in these unique suites, with every aspect of...

IIHS Ranks Lexus As An "Also Ran" In 2009 Top Safety Picks
Seventy-two vehicles earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick[source]