Check out this slick little video from AutoExpress’ as they pin the beastly yet beautiful Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG up against the new 2008 BMW V8 M3 Sedan and the Lexus IS-F.
You will notice, there are a tonne of photos with the lights in the event turned on, I stuck around for a while after last call and dodged security guard after security guard until 45 minutes later 2 of them cornered me and literally walked me out of the show.
Final album from my trip to LA to photograph the modified rides at the 2008 Hot Import Nights. Slammed mustangs, DUB chargers, 300c, 50 Cent's Pontiac G8, Lexus, Mercedes, Scion's, Subaru's, Acura's, Hondas, Nissan's and more.
Taking on BMW\342\200\231s up-coming M3 and Mercedes\342\200\231 future C 63 AMG, the new IS 500 is certainly appreciated by sport-saloon fanatics. We haven't seen or heard much about it lately, but it appears as though the V8-powered Lexus IS 500 is still an ongoing project. This prototype spotted on the N\303\274rburgring is clearly no ordinary IS 350 given its deep front air dam, extra large boot lid spoiler and two pairs of exhaust pipes.
Hot in the wheeltracks of the storming IS F comes another new Lexus, the IS 250 SR. This sporty addition to the IS range expresses its performance credentials with a full body kit and 17-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels on the outside.
Lexus has introduced a new “F” designated IS model. “F” branded Lexus cars will be the sporty vehicles aimed squarely at the BMW “M”, Mercedes “AMG” and Audi “R” and “RS”.
We recently had the chance to snap up some shots of the Lexus IS F at the Boston Auto Show.Check out our gallery for the Lexus ISF here or on our Flickr Page.
Lexus was looking for something special when they contacted FiveAxis tuning to add their touch to their new performance vehicle the Lexus ISF for the Sema Auto Show.
The first hints that Lexus might sell an exotic sports car came exactly two years ago here at Detroit with the unveiling of the first LF-A concept. That car’s primary goal was to introduce the “L-finesse” design direction to the world, but public excitement pushed the brand to take their toy to the track.
The IS-F is an all-new high-performance version of the popular Lexus IS 250/350 sport sedans. It will feature unique styling and a substantial boost in power from a V8 powerplant that will captivate performance car enthusiasts when it goes on sale next year. In addition to the IS-F, Lexus will unveil an exotic sports concept.
Japanese buyers are now ready to by the Toyota Vanguard SUV set to full the space between the 2008 Toyota RAV4 and a little bit bigger Highlander. Will it ever cross the Pond?
The new Mercedes E-class may have got the looks, but does it have what it takes to take on its fiercest competitor from Bavaria, and the Japanese luxury sedan.
Barbara: I first drove the Lexus flagship LS 400 about 14 years ago. It was luxurious, comfortable and fast, all the things I’d expect from a top-of-the line luxury sedan.
It might be time to start calling the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study "The Lexus Report." For the fifth straight year, Lexus was the top-ranked nameplate.
We've seen many of these tests, but I am not sure if they were so large and extensive. Nevertheless, a great comparison test by Car and Driver that will leave you speechless.
Lexus a luxury division of Toyota will be taking the already sporty IS sedan and supertuning it to compete with the likes of BMW M3. The IS-F series will be their entry to the automotive of sports.
Lexus unveiled the all-new 2008 LX 570 full-size luxury utility vehicle at a press conference today at the 2007 New York International Auto Show. The all-new third-generation LX will feature more technological advancements to provide added power, luxury, safety, roominess and both on- and off-road capability over the award-winning LX 470 it replaces.
DETROIT - Bob Carter, the chief of Toyota's Lexus division, stepped forward at the Detroit auto show this week to introduce the company's first fire-breather - a
500-horsepower V-10 sports car, the LF-A.
Canadian Motorsports Expo ran February 29, March 1 & 2, 2008 at the Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd, Toronto, Ontario.
Covering all aspects and disciplines, Canadian Motorsports Expo had something for everyone. It is a one-stop shopping experience. Parts, accessories, safety equipment, collectibles, free 'how to' seminars, racing history, fan forums, celebrity appearances, autograph sessions and more wait all at the 2008 Canadian Motorsports Expo.
Ron Fellows was also in attendance.
Lexus today unveiled the IS-F luxury sedan at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The all-new 2008 IS-F will target the BMW M3 and Audi RS4, delivering more than 400 horsepower and 350 ft.-lbs. of torque from a 5.0-liter V8 engine. It will eventually be offered as a two-door coupe, as well.