First Drive: Lexus IS 300h Luxury Thu, May 23, 2013 19:05 BSTBEING left of the main field sometimes has its advantages. While BMW, Mercedes and Audi play safe with their respective designs, Lexus has increasingly chosen to offer … More »First Drive: Lexus IS 300h Luxury
BEING left of the main field sometimes has its advantages. While BMW, Mercedes and Audi play safe with their respective designs, Lexus has increasingly chosen to offer a more radical choice when it comes to looks and general aesthetics.This is most apparent with the Japanese car maker’s latest, third generation IS. Pitched …
Lexus takes top spot in survey Wed, May 1, 2013 12:05 BSTPREMIUM Japanese brand Lexus has taken first place in the annual Auto Express Drive Power survey, following four consecutive years as second-placed manufacturer.The results … More »Lexus takes top spot in survey
PREMIUM Japanese brand Lexus has taken first place in the annual Auto Express Drive Power survey, following four consecutive years as second-placed manufacturer.The results are based on the opinions and real-life experiences of more than 45,000 UK motorists.Steve Fowler, Auto Express editor-in-chief, said: “Lexus takes …
First Drive: Lexus LS Thu, Nov 22, 2012 12:05 GMTYOU COULD say that the LS is the definitive Lexus. It’s the model that Toyota first envisaged when drawing up plans for the brand in 1983.Build quality, ride quality, … More »First Drive: Lexus LS
YOU COULD say that the LS is the definitive Lexus. It’s the model that Toyota first envisaged when drawing up plans for the brand in 1983.Build quality, ride quality, comfort, performance and prestige were all prerequisites for the very first Lexus, and didn’t they do well – buy an early LS400 today and it’s likely that …
Silent Partner (Lexus LS600h 2007-2 … Thu, Nov 1, 2012 11:05 GMTENGINES – After years of offering buyers a regular LS petrol model, Lexus recently make the switch to exclusively selling a petrol-electric hybrid variant. The upside … More »Silent Partner (Lexus LS600h 2007-2 …
ENGINES – After years of offering buyers a regular LS petrol model, Lexus recently make the switch to exclusively selling a petrol-electric hybrid variant. The upside is improved economy over a 'normal' car, plus a welcome extra slug of thrust for when you want to overtake. Quiet around town, it's a surprisingly good compromise.EXTERIOR …
Electrifying Ownership Experience (Lexus … Wed, Aug 15, 2012 15:07 BSTENGINES – In general this RX was only ever a petrol range, with buyers offered large capacity motors. The ‘h’ in RX400h stood for hybrid, with this particular car’s rear … More »Electrifying Ownership Experience (Lexus …
ENGINES – In general this RX was only ever a petrol range, with buyers offered large capacity motors. The ‘h’ in RX400h stood for hybrid, with this particular car’s rear wheels powered by an electric motor – the fronts remained the responsibility of the 3.3-litre petrol unit. In practice the system worked well, with the …
First Drive: Lexus GS450h Wed, Jun 13, 2012 14:00 BSTLEXUS has been fighting an uphill struggle for the last few years as the effects of the global recession have taken their toll, but a company with Lexus’ depth of resources … More »First Drive: Lexus GS450h
LEXUS has been fighting an uphill struggle for the last few years as the effects of the global recession have taken their toll, but a company with Lexus’ depth of resources will always bounce back.Cue the revitalised GS line, designed to reenergise the company’s E-segment game with new styling, sportier specification choices …
Executive Choice (Lexus IS 2005-present … Mon, Mar 19, 2012 13:05 GMTENGINES – For many years Lexus was a petrol-only brand. Its shift into petrol-electric hybrids was a predictable one, but the compact IS remains outside the firm’s push … More »Executive Choice (Lexus IS 2005-present …
ENGINES – For many years Lexus was a petrol-only brand. Its shift into petrol-electric hybrids was a predictable one, but the compact IS remains outside the firm’s push into alternative power. Historically a petrol-only model, this generation was the first to come with diesel power. The former units are refined, but the …
Electric Experience (Lexus GS450h 2 … Wed, Feb 15, 2012 12:01 GMTENGINES – There’s only one choice of engine with the GS worth considering, and that’s the petrol-electric hybrid motor. Just like its bigger RX brother, Lexus is very … More »Electric Experience (Lexus GS450h 2 …
ENGINES – There’s only one choice of engine with the GS worth considering, and that’s the petrol-electric hybrid motor. Just like its bigger RX brother, Lexus is very keen to focus on the benefits of hybrid motoring, which means better than average fuel economy, modest emissions and a good turn of speed - all without a …
Infiniti EX37 vs. Lexus RX 450h Thu, Jul 28, 2011 10:45 BSTTwo premium 4x4s and not a German or a diesel engine in sight. More »Infiniti EX37 vs. Lexus RX 450h
Two premium 4x4s and not a German or a diesel engine in sight.
Geneva 2011: Lexus LFA Nürburgring … Wed, Mar 2, 2011 13:02 GMTEven more power and exterior upgrades for Lexus' supercar. More »Geneva 2011: Lexus LFA Nürburgring …
Even more power and exterior upgrades for Lexus' supercar.
Lexus supercar birthday gift for Paris … Thu, Feb 17, 2011 11:35 GMTParis Hilton has been given a £330,000, 200mph Lexus supercar for her 30th birthday. More »Lexus supercar birthday gift for Paris …
Paris Hilton has been given a £330,000, 200mph Lexus supercar for her 30th birthday.
Lexus adds even more bling Tue, Nov 2, 2010 16:00 GMTNormally restrained luxury car maker brings five highly customised cars to the SEMA tuning show. More »Lexus adds even more bling
Normally restrained luxury car maker brings five highly customised cars to the SEMA tuning show.
Lexus announces UK recalls Thu, Oct 21, 2010 10:22 BSTShortly after Toyota's huge recall earlier this year, the company's luxury arm - Lexus - has announced two voluntary recalls. More »Lexus announces UK recalls
Shortly after Toyota's huge recall earlier this year, the company's luxury arm - Lexus - has announced two voluntary recalls.
Lexus CT 200h Thu, Oct 7, 2010 10:08 BSTFuel-sipping, CO2 smashing Lexus CT 200h arrives, but it's not without its compromises. More »Lexus CT 200h
Fuel-sipping, CO2 smashing Lexus CT 200h arrives, but it's not without its compromises.
Lexus IS 220d F-Sport Tue, Sep 21, 2010 09:15 BSTA 'budget' diesel version of the V8 Lexus IS F was always on the cards. It's far from a carbon copy though. More »Lexus IS 220d F-Sport
A 'budget' diesel version of the V8 Lexus IS F was always on the cards. It's far from a carbon copy though.
Tax dodging emissions from new Lexus … Mon, Sep 13, 2010 11:58 BSTLexus CT 200h promises 96g/km CO2 emissions and near 70mpg capability. More »Tax dodging emissions from new Lexus …
Lexus CT 200h promises 96g/km CO2 emissions and near 70mpg capability.
Lexus takes tenth JD Power title in … Fri, Jun 4, 2010 16:05 BSTLexus has once again topped the JD Power customer satisfaction survey for an incredible tenth time running. More »Lexus takes tenth JD Power title in …
Lexus has once again topped the JD Power customer satisfaction survey for an incredible tenth time running.
Super-exclusive Lexus LFA supercar sells … Thu, Jun 3, 2010 12:16 BSTLexus' first foray into the supercar marketplace has been a resounding success with all 500 of its 202mph LFAs selling out. More »Super-exclusive Lexus LFA supercar sells …
Lexus' first foray into the supercar marketplace has been a resounding success with all 500 of its 202mph LFAs selling out.
VW and Lexus show off electric bike … Thu, Apr 29, 2010 12:17 BSTTwo wheels instead of four as VW and Lexus show off bicycle concepts. More »VW and Lexus show off electric bike …
Two wheels instead of four as VW and Lexus show off bicycle concepts.
Lexus SUV 'could roll over' Wed, Apr 14, 2010 12:12 BSTLexus in America has stopped sales of its GX 460 SUV amid fears it could roll over. More »Lexus SUV 'could roll over'
Lexus in America has stopped sales of its GX 460 SUV amid fears it could roll over.
Small But Perfectly Formed (Volvo V50 …
ENGINES – Volvo can’t compete with the likes of Ford in terms of engine choice, but the V50’s modest selection ensures there should be something for all tastes. It’s … More »Small But Perfectly Formed (Volvo V50 …
ENGINES – Volvo can’t compete with the likes of Ford in terms of engine choice, but the V50’s modest selection ensures there should be something for all tastes. It’s worth noting that the small capacity motors – petrol and diesel – are deceptively good. During the latter part of the car’s life, the introduction of Volvo’s …