Press Release: 17 January 2003 Lexus has announced plans to sell a limited edition, performance-enhanced version of its GS 300 luxury sport sedan in April. The GS 300 L-tuned will be sold as a dealer-fitted package featuring sports suspension, steering and exhaust systems, a larger wheel and tyre package and unique exterior styling enhancements. A prototype GS 300 L-tuned was unveiled at the recent ... Read More

Press Release: The Lexus LS 600h L sedan was the first vehicle to bring fuel-efficient gasoline-electric hybrid technology to the prestige luxury segment when it went on sale for the 2008 model year. After receiving revised styling and telematics systems for 2010, Lexus’ flagship hybrid sedan carries over virtually unchanged for 2011 with the exception of the discontinuation of the optional ... Read More

Press Release: Designed to fill the gap between the ES and LS, the Lexus GS was introduced by Toyota’s luxury department, Lexus, in October of 1991. Also called the Toyota Aristo, the GS was a series of mid-size luxury sports sedans that were styled by the famous Italdesigns Giurgiaro firm. Based on the platform and running gear of the Toyota Crown, ... Read More

Press Release: Quick and smooth acceleration combined with the luxurious amenities bestowed upon the Lexus GS 350 and GS 460 make the mid-size luxury sport sedans synonymous with refinement. After receiving several technology enhancements in 2010, the GS 350 and GS 460 receive standard Smart Stop Technology for 2011 as an additional measure of consumer confidence. The braking system enhancement will ... Read More

Press Release: Lexus has re-set value benchmarks in the six-cylinder prestige and luxury segments with a new Sports grade IS300 model and a significant feature upgrade for IS200 Sports. The new IS300 Sports is designed to enhance appeal to younger buyers and increase choice within the Lexus line-up – increasing the IS line-up to four models. It is part of an overall specification ... Read More

Press Release: Liberating the Beast Within: Lexus Unleashes V8-Powered IS 430 ProjectDecember 29, 2003 — Los Angeles, CA –Lexus unveiled a one-off example of its IS 300 luxury sport sedan powered by a 4.3-liter V8 engine from a Lexus GS 430 in November 2003. Seeking to demonstrate the potential of the IS 300, Lexus commissioned Rod Millen Special Vehicles (RMSV) to ... Read More

Press Release : Toyota’s luxury division unveiled its newest sport-luxury compact sedan in 2001, the Lexus IS 300. Sharing its engine with the larger GS 300, the IS was built with rear-wheel drive and carried a 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine that achieved 215 horsepower. The engine operated with VVT-i. During its first season, only a five-speed automatic transmission was offered, but ... Read More