The 2018 SEMA Show was held last week in Las Vegas, and this year car manufacturers had a big presence, showing off the tuning potential of their latest models. One of the highlights was an Australian Kia Stinger police car. SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) is one of the world’s […]
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2019 Lexus UX on sale in Australia from $44,450
Lexus Australia is announcing the all-new Lexus UX compact SUV, coming in as the new entry-level model for the brand aside from the base variant of the CT 200h. Three powertrain options are being launched here, spanning from the UX 200, UX 250h 2WD, and UX 250h AWD. These are […]
2019 Lexus CT 200h update announced for UK
Some updates have been revealed for the introduction of the 2019 Lexus CT 200h in the UK, giving the hybrid luxury hatch yet another refresh. The new model is mainly about equipment and specification updates. Firstly, power continues with the 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol and electric motor hybrid system from the […]
2018 Lexus RC F 10th Anniversary Edition review (video)
In a world of turbochargers, smaller-capacity engines, hybrid-electric, and fully electric cars, it’s actually refreshing – especially for those who appreciate the finer things in life – to see at least one mainstream carmaker is continuing to offer a raw, high-revving, naturally aspirated V8. We don’t like our chances, but […]
Lexus ES 300h, Mazda6, Mercedes A-Class get 5-star ANCAP rating
A range of new vehicles recently hitting the Australian market have been awarded the full five-star ANCAP safety rating, following analysis of crash test data passed over from Euro NCAP. Cars include the 2018 Mazda6, the new Lexus ES 300h, and the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Starting with the Mazda6, the […]
Sporty Lexus LX 570 S added to Australian lineup
Lexus Australia is adding a rather racy new variant to the LX lineup, called the Lexus LX 570 S. It’s available with the petrol engine only and comes in as the new flagship. As you can probably tell, the LX 570 S features a cool bodykit with a bespoke front […]
2019 Lexus RC on sale in Australia later this year
The 2019 Lexus RC sports luxury coupe will arrive in Australia later this year, the local arm has just confirmed. It will bring in a range of refinements and design tweaks to freshen up the sleek two-door. Unveiled earlier this year, the new RC adopts a facelifted exterior design, with […]
2019 Lexus ES 300h on sale in Australia from $59,888
The striking 2019 Lexus ES has been announced for Australia, underpinned by the all-new TNGA platform, with a fresh design inside and out. Just two variant lines of this seventh-generation model are being presented in Australia, including Luxury and Sports Luxury, in only ES 300h hybrid form. This streamlines the previous […]