Lexus is today celebrating a major milestone for its IS model, having produced 1 million units since its inception just under two decades ago. Lexus penned the IS during the 90s in response to ever-growing sales of European mid-size executive sedans like the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes […]
Lexus IS 250
2015 Lexus CT 200h, IS, ES model updates announced
Lexus Australia has revised specification and standard equipment for the CT 200h, IS, and ES 2015 model year update, increasing overall value for the lineup. Starting with the entry-level CT 200h, all variants receive one-touch indicators and an updated Remote Touch controller for ease of use, with the introduction of […]
GP EXEC track day at Wakefield Park (video)
It was a drenching wet day at Wakefield Park for one of GP EXEC’s fully catered exclusive track day events. Even so, it didn’t stop every driver from thoroughly enjoying themselves, including us. GPEXEC often run track day events, most of which take place on a racing circuit in NSW. […]
Custom Lexus IS show cars headed to SEMA, 2JZ conversion
Lexus has plans to exhibit up to nine show cars at next week’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas. One of the cars will be the winner of the IS design challenge which was set up earlier this year. Robert Evans was the winner of the contest, with a design proposal […]
2013 Lexus IS 250 review (video)
Lexus’s best-selling model in Australia has been refreshed, reinvigorated, and reinstated with the pure driving enthusiasts the nameplate originally connected with. The new 2013 IS 250 is sharper, more dynamic, and better equipped than the previous version, while prices have remained very competitive. Could this be the best all-round premium […]
2013 Lexus IS range on sale in Australia from $55,900
Lexus has announced the new 2013 Lexus IS range in Australia, including the IS 250, IS 300h hybrid, and range-topping IS 350. All variants are available in F Sport guise. Although it may look similar to the outgoing model, Lexus is describing the new range as an all-new vehicle. It […]
Lexus ‘NX 200t’ to debut new 2.0L turbo, engine set for IS 250
With many carmakers turning to turbocharging to improve economy and reduce emissions, Lexus is set to be the next on the agenda, with a new 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder. Toyota Motor Corp. will begin producing a new 2.0 turbo which will first appear in a Lexus later in 2014/early 2015. The […]
2014 Lexus IS covers 1.6 million kilometres in testing (video)
With the local launch of the all-new 2014 Lexus IS range just a few months away now, Lexus is finishing up development and final evaluations of its prototypes. The company has just reported it has covered a whopping 1.6 million kilometres (1,000,000 miles) in testing. Lexus engineers have been given […]