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Lexus hasn’t been spared from the tuning scene with some uniquely tuned cars on display at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon. Kicking things off is this Lexus IS-F CCS-R Racing Concept where CCS-R stands for Circuit Club Sports Racer. As the name suggests, the IS-F CCS-R is a track tuned …

We have seen the Lexus in numerous colors, the latest one being the dark grey that first made appearance at the 2010 SEMA show. Now a new skin has emerged. This time the new paint job is this vibrant orange as seen in the photos below. The supercar is being …

November is the time to head down to the Fuji Speedway if you happen to be in Japan during this time. Not only do you get to catch a few trackdays at this famous circuit, but also the chance to attend two of the biggest car events in Japan – …

Since its debut, the current Lexus IS has always been regarded as a serious contender for the sport compact executive segment long dominated by the Germans. The replacement model will not see the light of day until at least 2014. However, Best Car magazine has come up with a photo …

We have seen different colours of the Lexus LF-A making appearance in many major motorshow and car events. First it was the pearl white LF-A making waves worldwide at its first launch, then it was the matte black LF-A touring major car events and later the vibrant red LF-A appearing …

The Australian V8 Supercar Series is to Australia what the DTM is to Germany and the SuperGT is to Japan. For the past decade the grid has consisted of only Ford Falcon’s and Holden Commodore’s. However things are about to change in 2012 as the series plans to open up …

When Lexus and Yamaha teamed up together to tune the acoustic of the LF-A V10 engine, we knew the Lexus supercar wasn’t just a supercar. It’s a musical wonder. “The LFA’s acoustics, induction system and exhaust notes have been specially tuned to deliver an awesome “soundtrack” that expresses the car’s …

The folks at 7Tune.com managed to scoop these two bright and shiny Lexus LF-A testing at the Fuji Speedway in Japan recently. The nature of the test was not revealed but it was reported that Toyota’s test drivers and engineers were involved in some serious high speed flying lap around …

Last month, a red Lexus LFA made an appearance in Toyota City, Japan. Here’s a couple videos from the event. I must admit I just never get tired of listening to the sound of the LF-A’s silky smooth V10 engine.

The Lexus LF-A has been sending waves of tsunami through the supercar-dom since its launch. From its free revving V10 to immaculate built quality and outrageous price tag, the LF-A is arguably one of the most fascinating sports cars to come out of The Land of the Rising Sun. It’s …

Lexus has staged a world premiere of the CT 200h F Sport at the Australian International Motor Show (AIMS). As an addition to Lexus’s F Sport model line-up, the luxury hybrid hatchback features a number of enhancement over the standard model. For those unaware, the CT 200h is a full …

The premium small hatch market is about to be shaked up next year, with the impending launch of the new Lexus CT200h. This is the first dedicated hybrid premium hatch in the market, designed and built from the ground up as a hybrid.  The CT200h is not just a hybrid, …

At a Lexus event in Japan recently, Lexus put on a demonstration that redefines the meaning of automotive orchestra with the LF-A. During the LF-A’s development the high revving V10 engine in the LF-A has had its sound track tuned by a team of sound engineers from Yamaha to achieve …

A lap of the famous Nurburgring with Takayuki Kinoshita.