Toyota and Lexus show off at Tokyo Auto Salon

You’ve seen the Toyota GRMN iQ Racing Concept (lucky you!), and now it’s time to divert your attention towards the rest of the Japanese automaker’s wares being shown off at the Tokyo Auto Salon.First up is the Toyota Prius G Sports Concept, which features the kind of gaping maw only the Mama Cylon could love. Rounding out Toyota’s offerings is the TRD Auris GT Concept, which we think actually

Chicago Show: Lexus ES 350 & RX 350 Pebble Beach Editions

Lexus introduced two limited versions of its ES 350 sedan and RX 350 crossover at the Chicago Auto Show. Both Pebble Beach editions of the RX and ES feature signature colors, extra options and unique badging and their production will be limited to 6,000 vehicles each.Available from mid-February, the RX 350 Pebble Beach Collection will be offered in three colors: Classic Silver Metallic, Obsidian

Lexus BS Compact Hatchback – Rendering

Just last week, Tokuichi Uranishi, a Toyota executive vice president, told German car magazine Auto Motor und Sport, that Lexus is interested in developing a compact hatch. “We can foresee a competitor to the BMW 1-Series” said Uranishi. This year, Lexus expects to sell around 55,000 units in Europe but its targeting annual sales of 150,000 units by 2015 and the addition of a lower priced (than

Lexus Announces Debut Of New Performance Accessory Line At SEMA

In addition to the presentation of nine projects tuned by the specialty-equipment industry, Lexus will also unveil an all-new performance accessory line at the SEMA Show on October 30. The Japanese firm didn’t give any details in its press release but expect something of the likes of Audi’s “S-Line” or BMW’s “M-Pack”. Also, Lexus added that the 400 HP IS-F will be available for test drives on the

Video: Lexus IS-F At The Laguna Seca

What a lovely day for p0rn0licious car videos here at Carscoop. Following our BMW M3 vs Bugatti Veyron and Ferrari F430 Scuderia video clips earlier today, here’s one featuring the all-new 400Hp Lexus IS-F. And it too, will lift you off your feet. The 1:20 minute long film includes awesome scenes from the California Taste of Lexus Event held back in August at the Laguna Seca Raceway.Via:

Lexus SC 430 Pebble Beach Edition

At the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Lexus Fashion Preview on Friday, Aug. 17, Lexus will unveil a limited edition version of its SC 430 Coupe-Convertible. Dubbed “Pebble Beach”, the special edition SC 430 will be available in a limited production of 360 vehicles with sales kicking off in late August. Don’t expect any surprises though as the basic difference between the SC 430 “Pebble Beach”

Lexus Manager Forecasts Plans For An IS Coupe!

While we were taking a second look at the official press release on the Australian market only IS 250X, we boringly sat down and read Lexus Australia divisional manager, John Roca’s comments on the specific version. Thank God we did cause to our surprise, Mr Roca had something quite interesting to say about Lexus’ future plans on the IS line-up. Here’s the contentious part from Mr Roca’s quotes:“

Lexus Australia Introduces Limited Edition IS 250X

Celebrating the milestone sale of more than 5000 IS 250′s in the land of Down Under Lexus Australia will release a limited edition model dubbed “IS 250X”. Due in showrooms in late July, the IS 250X will be available in only 260 examples. Despite its promising name though, the IS 250X’s unique features are limited to a set of five-spoke, 18″ alloy wheels, “X” badging and a one-off Vermilion (red)

5th Gear Tests The Lexus IS220d And Compares It To BMW’s 320d : Video

In this episode, 5th Gear’s Tom Ford took the new Lexus IS220d to Rome to test it out. Fitted with a 2.2-liter, 4cylinder turbo-diesel engine that pumps out 177Hp /130kw, the IS200d can go from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 8,9 sec while it reaches a top speed of 218 km/h (135mph). Its avg. consumption is just 5.4 liters/100km or 44 mpg. It’s sexy and it’s cheaper than the BMW 320d. But does all this

Lexus IS By Wald International

apanese tuner Wald International has presented a new sport package for the Lexus IS 200 / 350 models. The “Elegance” sport kit includes a new front spoiler, side steps, a rear wing, a rear skirt, and a dark grille/ while 19-inch polished alloy wheels. Wald International also offers a wide-range of alloy wheels including these 19-inch polished rims that look deliciously sexy on the IS. The end

Fabulous (…) Lexus LS460

First of all let’s get this straight; we may find this supped-up LS460 impressive, but under no circumstances fabulous. That’s just the name of the Japanese tuner who offers this bodykit consisting of front and rear spoilers and a subtle rear wing. And oh yeah, just to spice things up Fabulous also threw in massive 22’’ alloys in 245/30 tires up front and… 295/22 on the rear axle. -More images

Lexus RX 400h Ad Banned For Misleading Low-Emissions Implications!

Our friendly British advertising watchdog has done it again by banning a Lexus magazine advert for the RX 400h on the grounds of false claims! For those of you with a hefty memory, the British Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) had banned Ford’s “Focus Zetec Climate” TV ad last year due to complaints from two viewers who said that it was misleading.The magazine ad for the Lexus RX 400h was

Lexus IS Coupe-Cabrio: The Missing Link?

All kinky and wet? Too bad, cause the Lexus IS CC you’re looking at above is nothing more and nothing less than a CGI (Computer Generated Image), scanned from Japanese car magazine, “Car-Top”, and based on pure speculations. Bummer. Before we start sinking in our chair in shame, we’ll happily accept your props for the worst possible way to start an article concerning a scoop. Still haven’t

Lexus Sues Porn Web Site For Illegal Name Use!

Seem like Lexus Cash and her girlfriends Tasty Martina, Voluptuous Valerie and ginger haired Heidi finally ticked off Lexus’ parent Toyota Motor Company who filed a federal suit in Detroit yesterday, May 31, 2007, alleging LexusCash broke trademark laws by using “Lexus” as the name of a pornographic Web site and its star.Mama Toyota had warned those “bad people” back in December, 2006 by sending

Detroit Auto Show: Lexus IS-F

And the moment we’ve all been waiting for: Lexus finally joins in on the super-fast luxury compact sedan craze that began with the German trio (BMW M3, Audi RS4 and Mercedes C-Class AMG) followed by the American loner, the Cadillac CTS-V. Dubbed IS-F, Lexus’s sport sedan wears a 400 Hp+ 5.0-litre V8 engine with power transmitted to the rear wheels via an eight-speed “direct sport-shift

Lexus LX 570: First image shows up online

I know its only a matter of hours before we get our hands on the full press kit but I thought I’d share with you the first image of Lexus’s larger than life SUV. Making its premiere in New York, the all-new LX 570 is powered by the Toyota Tundra’s 5.7-liter V8 381Hp. While it looks much better than current google-eyed version we certainty won’t fall in love with it.

NY Preview: Lexus LX 570

Isn’t it funny how manufactures manage to talk their way into convincing you that even if they present a bucket on four wheels, that bucket beholds all the amenities and style you’d expect from the maker? Undoubtedly, the all-new 381Hp 5.7 V8 powered LX 570 looks so much better than the current LX 470, but I laugh when Lexus uses the terms “L-Finesse”, fuel-economic and minimal-emissions. Really,

Lexus Announces Increased Prices for 2010 Models, Updated LS600h L Starts from $109,675

The 2010 model year brings a price increase for most Lexus models, ranging from $300 for the IS 250 and IS 350 to $900 for the GS 450h and SC 430. The company also announced pricing for its updated flagship limo, the 2010 LS 600h L that starts from $109,675 including a delivery, processing and handling fee of $875.The new LS 600h L hybrid sedan benefits from a subtle makeover that includes

Lexus Appoints London Dealership as Dedicated European Sales Center for LFA Supercar

If you live in Europe and want to buy the all-new Lexus LFA V10 supercar, then the only option you have is to head over to the Japanese firm’s Park Lane showroom in London that has been selected as the center for all European LFA sales. Lexus has opened a special VIP selection room in the Park Lane dealership where LFA customers can discuss their requirements with Devshi Varsani who is the firm’s

Lexus LFA Special Edition Officially Revealed – As if this NEEDED to Happen…

Lexus feels the need to release a sub-model of its LFA. As if the car needs any more attention drummed up; enough people are drooling over this piece of engineering arrogance as it is.Officially referenced as the SPECIAL EDITION (and not Nurburgring Edition) in the press release , it’ll be available in Black, Matte Black, “Whitest White”, or Orange.The LFA SE will come with canards and a fixed