2011 Lexus IS F Sport Review & Test Drive

‘SUPER HIGH PERFORMANCE WRAPPED IN LUXURY’ 

If you crave super-high-performance with a sporty and luxurious interior, then look no further than the 2011 Lexus IS F small sedan.  As the first production model to wear the brand’s ‘F’ marquee, the IS F offering a thrilling, fun-to-drive experience with all of the luxury and amenities that Lexus brings to the fore.

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Lexus Teases New Concept For Detroit Auto Show

We’ve all heard the joke that Lexus, translated into Japanese, actually means “Buick.” While cars like the IS-F are surprisingly quick and agile, the brand is still associated more with luxury and comfort than with performance. Even the unattainable LFA has done little to give Lexus credibility among enthusiasts, probably due to the car’s limited availability and stratospheric price. Sure it’s fast, luxurious and high-tech, but is it really worth over four times the price of a Nissan GT-R? Read more…

Aston Martin, Toyota CEOs Swap Rides On The ‘Ring

If you ask us, a good CEO should have more than a passing knowledge of his company’s products, and should be able to demonstrate them competently. In the early 1990’s, a television series called “TV Nation” put this to the test, and challenged CEOs of major corporations to demonstrate their products on live TV. The only one who agreed was Ford’s CEO, Alex Trotman, who changed the oil in a Ford Explorer on camera. Read more…

2011 Lexus IS 350C F-Sport Review & Test Drive

‘ADDING HIGH PERFORMANCE TO LUXURY’ 

The F Sport Special Edition builds on the IS 350C and takes the fun of driving the luxurious hard-top convertible up a notch.  The racing inspired F Sport accessories on this car were precision engineered specifically for the car allowing Lexus to provide performance without compromise.

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2011 Lexus CT 200h Premium Hybrid Review & Test Drive

‘LEXUS SCORES ANOTHER LONG RUNNER’ 

The all-new 2011 Lexus CT 200h hybrid is Lexus’s fifth hybrid and second dedicated hybrid.  While all other hybrids from auto manufacturers, including Lexus and Toyota have been either hybrid sedans or sport utility vehicles, the all-new CT 200h is a versatile compact, five-door sport wagon that continues the brand’s commitment to unparalleled quality, sophistication and technology.

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2013 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid Revealed w/ Promo Video

Lexus has taken the wraps off of the new 2013 GS 450h Hybrid this week for the Frankfurt Motor Show. The GS450h looks almost identical to the 2013 GS 350 that we showcased a few weeks ago only the new Lexus Hybrid features three-lamp headlights, blue-tinted Lexus emblems and 17-inch wheels. The interior is laced with bamboo wood trim and a hybrid LCD display.

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Video: World’s Greatest Drag Race

The guys at Motor Trend take 11 of the best “drivers cars” to an empty airstrip for the world’s greatest drag race. Why in the world would Motor Trend do this? Well, because they can as Angus MacKenzie explains. What are the world’s best “drivers cars” according to Motor Trend equaling an 82-cylinder, 5000 horsepower and $1.5 million drag race? Here is the full list of cars (in winning order) and drag video in its entirety below. Enjoy!

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It’s Official: The Lexus LFA Laps The Nürburgring In Under 7:15

Last week we brought you an unconfirmed report that a Lexus LFA, equipped with the $70,000 Nürburgring Package, lapped Germany’s Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7:14. It turns out that report was false; the car actually took 7:14.64 seconds to get from bridge to gantry, documented in the video below. Nonetheless, that’s a monumentally impressive time, and Akira Iida’s skill at wrestling the car through the corners at speed is a sight to behold. Read more…