When the Lexus LS debuted in 1989 at the Detroit auto show, it sent shivers down the spines of Mercedes-Benz and BMW engineers and catapulted the brand into the consciousness of luxury limousine buyers. Fast-forward 28 years and the fifth-generation model has to pull off a similarly monumental feat as […]
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Lexus tops 2016 J.D. Power Custer Service Index survey in Australia
Lexus has taken out the top spot in the most recent J.D. Power customer service index survey, with results showing an overall improvement from luxury manufacturers in regard to customer satisfaction while servicing their vehicle. Overall, in Australia, customer experiences have moved in a positive direction for the third year […]
2017 Lexus LS flagship previewed before Detroit show debut
Lexus has confirmed it will be unveiling the all-new LS large luxury sedan at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in January. Not much is revealed about the new model at this stage, with Lexus simply stating that it will be a “world-class car for more than 90 countries”. […]
2016 Hyundai Genesis vs Lexus GS 350: V6 luxury car comparison
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT It takes a long time to make a name for yourself, as Lexus will tell you. The brand was created in 1989 with an audacious goal by Toyota to capture the prestige market dominated by BMW and Mercedes-Benz at the time, and build the ‘world’s best […]
2017 Lexus IS 200t, 350, 300h now on sale; revised design, more standard kit
Lexus Australia has announced the 2017 update for its IS 200t, IS 350, and IS 300h mid-size luxury sedans, bringing added standard features and revised technical and design elements. All models, spanning from the Luxury, F Sport, and Sports Luxury, now come standard with Lane Departure Warning +, sway warning, […]
Lexus GS F & RC F updates add adaptive suspension, new colour options
Lexus Australia has announced updates for the GS F and RC F V8 sports cars, adding its latest adaptive variable suspension technology. Also called AVS, the system uses an on-board computer to constantly monitor and control the damping force at each wheel, and adjust according to the conditions and driver-selected […]
Lexus planning hydrogen vehicle, to arrive by 2020 – report
Lexus has announced it will buck the electrification trend and instead focus on hydrogen-powered vehicles, the first of which is set to hit the road by 2020. Speaking with UK publication Auto Express, Alain Uyttenhoven, head of Lexus Europe, said the brand has a few problems left to fine-tune before […]
Mercedes, BMW sales drop in US, Jaguar Land Rover rise
Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo have reported strong growth in sales figures in the US for the year 2016, while rivals like Mercedes, BMW and Lexus have struggled to gain traction in the market. While overall growth of the automotive market has lost momentum, premium manufacturers like Jaguar Land Rover […]