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SHOWROOM windows don’t come more special than Harrods – and Lexus has bagged four of them. From now until 15 January Knightsbridge shoppers will be among the first to enjoy a close-up view of the new CT 200h as part of a four-window Lexus display. Intrigued shoppers will be able to ‘get up close’ to [...]

LEXUS has published specifications and prices for its new full hybrid powered CT 200h model. A first for the UK’s small luxury market, the CT 200h is available in three trim levels, namely SE-I, SE-L and SE-L Premier which all come with alloys wheels and bluetooth connectivity. Prices start at £23,485 for the SE-I model and [...]

PREMIUM marque Lexus is launching two voluntary recalls in the UK affecting three of its most popular models. The maker has found that its IS, GS and RX models have been affected by brake master cylinder and fuel pump problems. The news is a reminder of the accelerator and brake problems which resulted in a mass [...]

TOYOTA’S huge success with the Prius hybrid presents Lexus with a prime sales opportunity for the CT 200h. 2 million Prius have now been sold – and it is with these buyers Leuxs feels the real potential lies. The intention is thus not for the CT 200h to be seen as a direct rival to [...]

Two words send a shiver down my spine: You’re On. They arrive via direct message on Twitter from Lexus PR chief Scott Brownlee and I know immediately what they’re referring too – the Lexus LFA, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, with me at the wheel.  Cue involuntary sweating, palpitations that have nothing to do [...]

LEXUS is to recall 3238 GS and LS models, including hybrid versions, to fix what it describes as a rare engine issue. It has been found the valve spring strength can degrade over time, leading to failure. If it breaks, says Lexus, the engine will misfire and start to run roughly. New valve springs are [...]

THE LFA made a dramatic debut at the Festival of Speed on Friday – and we were behind the wheel! I was lucky enough to take the helm of the ultra-exclusive V10-engined Lexus supercar in front of the crowds sweltering in the heat on the south coast at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Just before [...]

IF you’re heading to the Goodwood Festival of Speed on Friday keep your eye on the track around 1pm. That’s when I’ll be attempting to guide this monster up the hill climb – the Lexus LFA! My run is due between 12.45pm and 1.30pm and the bad news is it looks like rain… The 552bhp, [...]

LEXUS remains the most satisfying brand for car owners with a 10th consecutive J.D. Power survey win. With an 846-point score out of 1000, Lexus is considerably ahead of its next-closest challenger, Honda. Jaguar comes in a praiseworthy 3rd, with Mercedes-Benz 4th and – in a well-deserved result after recall troubles – Toyota in 5th. [...]

LEXUS has announced the posh LS is the latest Toyota Motor Corp car to be issued with a worldwide recall note. Around 40 UK owners will be contacted for their local dealer to check their car. The fault surrounds the Variable Gear Ratio Steering. In certain conditions when manoeuvring at low speed, the wheels return [...]

IT’S all about fast cars in this week’s Car Dealer video with the new Porsche GT2 RS getting top billing. Our man Alex Goy has also been taking a look at the very fast, and very orange, BMW M3 GTS and chuckles at a Volvo safety demonstration that went a little bit wrong. And lastly [...]

TOYOTA has announced the latest global recall campaign does not affect models sold in the UK. This is because right-hand drive Land Cruiser models are set up differently so British buyers have escaped the recall hitting headlines in other countries. For left-hand drive Land Cruisers (and their Lexus equivalents), the recall fixes issues with the [...]

LEXUS has benchmarked the CT 200h against the Audi A3 following Europe-wide customer research. The brand’s first premium compact 5dr hatch is thus aiming straight at A3 and BMW 1 Series territory. Chief engineer Osuma Sadakata told Car Dealer Magazine this led to a sportier development focus than other Lexus – including the imitation of [...]

LEXUS is setting its sights on 30 year old professionals as key targets its all new hybrid CT 200h. Chief engineer Osuma Sadakata revealed to Car Dealer Magazine that development studies have specifically targeted such buyers. The are younger than the Lexus norm. This will mean a much wider customer pool for the brand’s car [...]

LEXUS has revealed full production images of its new premium compact hatch due later in 2010. The Lexus CT 200h will be the sector’s first full hybrid model and is already hinting at ‘class leading CO2 emissions’. Using a 1.8-litre petrol engine mated to an electric motor, the 5-door hatch can even run in full [...]

LEXUS has confirmed the production version of the Lexus CT 200h will receive its world debut at the Geneva Show. The Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series rival will be the only full hybrid in the posh hatch sector. Not that we’re hearing much more on the car at this stage – other than it [...]

LEXUS reports formal signs of interest in the mighty LFA supercar already exceed total production. More than 500 people are close to committing the staggering £336,000 cost of the hand built carbonfibre car. That exceeds the total number that will be built, ever – and have come in just three months since the car was [...]

THIS is a list of traders currently looking to buy models from this manufacturer. If you want to be included in this list click here to find out more. Lexus Twickenham Dave Cooper / Steve Gurr 07831 704134 07921 408983

LEXUS Park Lane is currently showing the ONLY example of its mighty £300k LFA supercar in the whole of Europe! Car Dealer Magazine visited the unveiling last week, where the Japanese car firm revealed its exclusive sales process for the 560bhp supercar to us. In the mould of Mercedes’ exclusive SLR McLaren and Maybach product [...]

LEXUS has pulled the covers off its 200mph Ferrari challenging supercar here at the Tokyo Motor Show. The LFA will be strictly limited to 500 units and will cost an absolutely staggering £336,000. Using a 4.8-litre V10, it punches out 552bhp, revving to a stratospheric 9000rpm red line. With a 1480kg kerbweight, this gives it [...]