Japanese luxury automaker Lexus has announced an earlier landing at the US markets in order to achieve an “early 2011” on sale target. And with this announcement, the CT 200h will make its first North American debut in two weeks at the New York International Auto Show.

Lexus’ statement means that the 2012 CT 200h will go on sale in Japan, Europe and North America at about the same time. It has also been reported that Lexus has applied for trademarks on the CT 300h and CT 400h nameplates in the United States and Canada, which leaves the door open for more CT-family offerings in the future.

“When the all-new Lexus CT…

Toyota may be facing some quality issues right now, but that didn’t stop its Lexus division to reportedly push forward with a BMW M5 competitor of its own, as well as a replacement for its aging SC hardtop convertible. Both models should be on the market by mid-decade.

Internet rumors involving Lexus’ impending GS-F high-performance sedan have been swirling for years now, but the luxury division appears though that it is finally moving forward with the super saloon.

If the latest reports are indeed true, the GS-F will finally hit the market in 2013. The GS-F will use a version of the LFA’s 4.8L V10, although slightly tweaked to make the vehicle…

Lexus has confirmed that its Lf-Ch inspired CT 200h hybrid car will debut in Geneva this coming March. The auto brand’s latest upcoming dedicated hybrid will be aimed primarily at the European small luxury car market.

Although Lexus hasn’t released many details about their new hybrid , they said that it will be the “first and only full hybrid model in the premium compact segment.” The car was first expected to eventually reach North America after Lexus had applied for trademarks on the CT 200h, CT 300h and CT 400h nameplates in the United States and Canada – leading us to believe the car would be coming to the U.S. market.

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Lexus has just announced that the interest of the Europeans in the LFA has been increasing. The formal requests for the 522-horsepower Lexus LFA has already surpassed that vehicle’s expected production run.

The Lexus LFA is powered by a 4.8 liter V10 engine, and boasts a low weight with its carbon fiber body. It is capable of accelerating from zero to sixty-two miles per hour in just 3.7 seconds.

Lexus already indicated that only 500 units of the LFA would be produced. Orders for the car, on sale in 56 countries, will be accepted before the summer begins.

Lexus is set to compete with the Mercedes E63 AMG, the BMW M5, and the Cadillac CTS-V with its upcoming GS-F, recent reports said.

All of the competition already has packed up over 500 horsepower with their 416-hp 5.0 liter V8 from IS-F. Lexus, however, knew that they could still beat that. As reported by Best Car, Lexus will be fitting the new GS-F with a slightly modified version of the 4.8 liter V10 that is used in the LFA supercar.  The tweaked engine produces 560 horsepower and 480 Nm of torque, bringing the GS-F close with the 556hp Cadillac, the 518 hp E63, and the 555hp M5.

The new GS-F model…

A lot of potential LFA buyers were shocked by the leasing policy released by Lexus last week, but the Japanese automaker is not done yet. This week, Lexus announces that European customers can buy the car outright.

Lexus reasoned that they want to prevent speculative purchasing, and inflated second-hand resale of the vehicle by maintaining ownership of all 150 US- and Canada-bound units by coming up with the two-year leasing policy. But the automaker did not say anything about their different strategy on the European continent.

Lexus’ LFA is equipped with a 4.8 Liter V10 and can go from zero to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds before hitting top speed of 235…

Set to be one of the hottest supercars that you will ever own—not! Lexus has just announced that the limited 500 units of the LFA will only be for lease.

Lexus is aware of the automotive entrepreneurs that buy limited edition vehicles only to have them re-sold at a much higher price that’s why they came up with the idea of leasing the LFA.

“If someone buys it the first month and then decides to sell it, that could be damaging for the ownership experience,” according to Brian Smith, Vice President of Sales and dealer development for Lexus. He added, “If it is not controlled and hits the speculation market, all bets…

Brace yourself, China, as the 2010 Lexus GX 460 SUV will soon be zooming into at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November 23rd.

The redesigned GX is expected to feature a 4.6 Liter V8 engine in replacement of its predecessor’s lackluster 4.7 Liter V8 engine which comes up with 263 horsepower. The new engine, which was the same engine used in the Tundra, can churn up 310 horsepower and 327 pound feet of torque. The GX’s engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

As the GX is expected to be virtually identical to the new Land Cruiser, expect the current body-on-frame platform will also remain. The exterior will certainly be dapper…

In the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota will be revealing an almost production version of the Lexus LF-A two seater sports car. Toyota has been developing the LF-A for a couple of years now, but it was delayed due to performance problems and the global recession.

The two seater LF-A supercar will be powered by a V10 engine. The V10 engine is said to put out 4.8L, producing at least 500 horsepower. It will be rear wheel drive and will come standard with a paddle-shift transmission. Toyota set an internal goal of a sub 7 minute 30 second Nürburgring lap time for the LF-A, but it remains to be seen in…

Lexus has just recently revised the styling and features of its luxury sedan the ES 350. The ES 350 was given a new front and rear fascia and added new safety features and upgraded the interior.

The ES 350 will still be powered by a 272-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 with dual variable valve timing and a six-speed automatic transmission. Mechanically there were no changes made to the ES 350.

Features that separate the new 2010 ES 350 apart from the outgoing 2009 model are its revised headlamps and a new grille design. Also added was a chrome lower body side molding and side mirrors with integrated turn signals set the exterior design apart.…

Lexus has just currently revealed the 2010 model for the LS 600h. Even though its not a complete revamp, the 2010 model does sport updates both front and rear, giving the car a much fresher look. Lexus has only revealed the changes for the LS hybrid but it is reported that the entire range will also be updated.

The 2010 Lexus LS will be receiving revised front and rear fascias, as well as a slightly updated interior. Up front, the 2010 LS sports a new bumper and revised headlights, in addition to new side mirror-mounted turn signals.

The LS 600h L hybrid model will also be getting a new front grille almost…

Lexus has currently unveiled its most current LS 600h L model for the 2010. Based on the latest images provided by Lexus the 2010 model sports an updated front and gear providing the car with a fresher look. Even if Lexus has not completely provided all the information about the LS 600h it is expected the changes will be for the entire range.

The 2010 Lexus LS will be given a revised front and rear fascias and a moderately updated interior. In the front the 2010 LS sports a newly designed bumper and headlights, it was also give a new side mirror mounted turn signals.

The LS 600h L hybrid model will…

With the release of teaser sketch earlier, Lexus has released a single teaser image of the its concept car that will be shown in the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. The hatchback that will be named the LF-Ch is intended to give the Toyota owned company a better share of the European market.

Based on the sketch the LF-Ch will be a sporty hatchback that will be going head to head with the likes of the BMW 1-Series, Audi A3 and the Volvo C30. However, it is still unclear whether the LF-Ch will be sold as a three door or a five door hatch back.

The LF-Ch will clearly be offered with at…