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May 16, 2012
Lexus Announces Voluntary Safety Recall of Certain 2013 Model Year GS 350 F Sport RWD VehiclesOn May 16, 2012, Lexus filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicating it will conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 650 – early 2013 model year GS30 F-Sport Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles to update the Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) electronic control unit (ECU) calibration. (more) |
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May 01, 2012
Toyota Sales Increase 11.6 Percent in April 2012TORRANCE, Calif. (May 1, 2012) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported sales of 178,044 units, an increase of 25.5 percent compared to April 2011 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis.(more) |
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April 06, 2012
Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New 2013 GS 450h, Updated 2013 RX 350, RX 450h and RX 350 F SPORT, and 2012 IS SedansTORRANCE, Calif. – April 6, 2012 – Lexus today announced the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the all-new 2013 GS 450h hybrid luxury sport sedan, the complete 2013 RX luxury utility vehicle line, and a price adjustment to the 2012 IS luxury sport sedan.(more) |
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April 04, 2012
2012 NY Auto Show - 2013 Lexus ES RevealTMS Group Vice President and Lexus Division General Manager Mark Templin reveals the 2013 Lexus ES and ES Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show, April 4, 2012.(more) |
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April 04, 2012
Lexus Unveils All-New 2013 ES 350 and First-Ever ES 300h Hybrid at New York International Auto ShowNEW YORK, April 4, 2012 – Lexus today unveiled the all-new 2013 ES lineup, including the ES 350 and ES 300h equipped with Lexus Hybrid Drive. Featuring a progressive new design and enhanced handling, the 2013 ES sedan is set to continue as a favorite of luxury car buyers.(more) |
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April 04, 2012
2013 Lexus RX 350 F SPORT Makes North American Debut at New York International Auto ShowNEW YORK, April 4, 2012 –Making its North American debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show, Lexus today revealed the all-new 2013 RX 350 F SPORT.(more) |
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April 03, 2012
Toyota Reports Sales of Over 200,000 Vehicles in March 2012TORRANCE, Calif. (Apr. 3, 2012) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported its best March results since 2008 with sales of 203,282 units, an increase of 11.2 percent compared to March 2011 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 28 selling days in March 2012 compared to 27 selling days in March 2011, TMS sales were up 15.4 percent over the year-ago month. (more) |
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March 29, 2012
Lexus Crafting a New Approach to Customer RelationshipsTORRANCE, Calif.., March 29, 2012 -- When Lexus was established 23 years ago, it was dedicated to providing the best customer service experience in the industry.(more) |
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March 28, 2012
All-New Lexus ES Luxury Sedan to Make World Debut at 2012 New York International Auto ShowTORRANCE, Calif., March 28, 2012 – Lexus will reveal the all-new ES luxury sedan on Wednesday, April 4th, in conjunction with the New York International Auto Show. (more) |
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March 22, 2012
Toyota Financial Services Unveils New Excess Wear & Use Protection PlanMarch 22, 2012 - Torrance, Calif. – When it comes to vehicle leasing, consumers may have questions about their financial responsibility for items such as dings, dents, scratches, and missing parts or equipment at the time of vehicle return. To provide added assurance and to enhance the lease experience for its customers, Toyota Financial Services (TFS) and Lexus Financial Services (LFS) is excited to announce the launch of the Excess Wear & Use (EWU) Protection Plan, the newest product to join the TFS/LFS portfolio. (more) |
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March 20, 2012
Passion for the Environment Prevails as $500,000 in Grants and Scholarships Awarded to TeensTORRANCE, Calif., March 20, 2012 – From Hawaii to New York, student teams were honored today for their innovative environmental programs and rewarded with a total of $500,000 in scholarships and grants. (more) |
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March 14, 2012
Lexus Ranks Highest of Any Luxury Brand in 2012 J.D. Power and Associates CSI StudyTORRANCE, Calif. (March 14, 2012) – Lexus ranked highest in customer satisfaction among luxury brands in the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Customer Service Index (CSI) StudySM for the fourth consecutive year. Lexus achieved an overall CSI score of 861 on a 1,000-point scale, 15 points above the segment average and the highest numerical score in the study, regardless of segment.(more) |
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March 06, 2012
2013 RX Luxury Utility Vehicle Unveiled at Geneva Motor ShowGENEVA – March 6, 2012 – Featuring the new bolder, signature Lexus spindle grille and upgraded interior, the new 2013 RX will continue to be the most popular choice in the luxury crossover segment it created over 10 years ago. (more) |
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March 01, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales Reports Increase in February 2012 Sales [Updated]TORRANCE, Calif. (March 1, 2012) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. reported monthly sales results of 159,462 units in February. With 25 selling days in 2012—versus 24 selling days in February 2011—sales increased 7.9 percent over the year-ago month on a daily selling rate basis (DSR) and 12.4 percent on an unadjusted raw volume basis. (more) |
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February 29, 2012
Lexus Launches New Facebook Page with Cover Photo and TimelineTORRANCE, Calif. (Feb. 29, 2012)—Today, Lexus is among a small group of brands to unveil a new Facebook® Page (www.Facebook.com/Lexus) that optimizes the new features by telling the brand’s story through a highly visual and organized timeline while still allowing Lexus enthusiasts to dialogue and interact with the brand.(more) |
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February 16, 2012
Lexus GS Takes on Curves of SI Swimsuit Model Tori Praver with TORI 500 Racing Game AppTORRANCE, Calif. (Feb. 16, 2012)—What do you get when you cross a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model with a hot new sports car? One cool app. (more) |
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February 15, 2012
Toyota Motor Corporation Vehicles Dominate J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Vehicle Dependability StudyTORRANCE, Calif., February 15, 2012 – Eight Lexus, Toyota, and Scion models captured segment awards in the 2012 J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study, a performance equal to all other vehicle brands combined and more than twice as many as the runner-up nameplate.(more) |
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February 14, 2012
Lexus Throws Sports Illustrated Swimsuit a CurveTORRANCE, Calif. (Feb. 14, 2012)—Admiring the curves of a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model is one thing, but actually driving it—that’s something only Lexus and its all-new 2013 GS sport sedan could do with style. (more) |
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February 13, 2012
CFDA/Lexus Eco-Fashion Challenge Unveils Winning Sustainable Collections at New York Fashion WeekNEW YORK (Feb. 13, 2012) — The winning designers of the 2nd annual Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)/Lexus Eco-Fashion Challenge unveiled their sustainable clothing and accessory collections on Feb. 9 at MADE at Milk Studios as part of New York Fashion Week. (more) |
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February 07, 2012
Lexus and Scholastic Announce Second Round of Winners in the 2011 - 2012 Lexus Eco ChallengeTORRANCE, Calif., February 7, 2012 – Sixteen student teams from 11 states have been named winners in the second round of the fifth annual Lexus Eco Challenge, an educational program and contest that inspires and empowers young people to learn about the environment and take action to improve it. Lexus will award a total of $500,000 in grants and scholarships throughout this year’s program.(more) |