22 November 2001
Changes At Lexus GB
Simon Frith, General Manager of Operations for Lexus GB Ltd, is to leave the company to join the RRG dealer group. He will join RRG as Operations Director based at Salford Quays.
Toyota Press Team Press Releases on lexus Media Site
Toyota Press Team
12 October 2001
Yes Sir, That’s My Baby!
Proof that an individual’s character is evident in their work can be found in the Lexus IS200. A sporty, rear wheel-drive saloon, it is no surprise to learn that the “father” of it, Chief Engineer Nobuaki Katayama, enjoys a bit of oversteer, but even he had never driven an IS200 like the one raced in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).
24 September 2001
Lexus IS300 And SportCross – Redefining Compact Luxury Saloons
From its launch at the beginning of 1999, the Lexus IS200 successfully challenged the best compact saloons in Europe, to create a new standard in one of the most competitive market places in the industry.
19 September 2001
No Lexus GB Entry In 2002 BTCC
Lexus GB announced today that it would not be entering an official team in the 2002 British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).
9 August 2001
Lexus Announces Pricing Of The Much-Awaited IS300 And Enhanced Specification For IS200
Lexus (GB) is pleased to announce highly competitive pricing on the much-awaited IS300 saloon and SportCross.
3 August 2001
Lexus Tops For Security And Reliability
Lexus scoops top place for the third consecutive year in the league table for What Car? Security Supertest 2001.
24 July 2001
Car Security Is Not A Grey Area
Grey import cars may have superficial attractions but good anti-theft systems are not among them. The plain truth is a Grey import is easier to steal.
5 July 2001
Lexus Top Performing Prestige Brand In The UK
The Lexus phenomenon continues to gather pace. Figures just released for the first six months of 2001 show that Lexus is the fastest growing prestige brand in the UK with sales up 31.66 per cent over last year.
1 July 2001
SC 430 Launch Pack (July 2001)
The new Lexus SC430, the first-ever convertible model from the marque, made its European debut at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show in March and will be on sale in the UK in July.
2 May 2001
Lexus Appoints New Corporate Sales Manager
Lexus GB has appointed Mark Waite as new Corporate Sales Manager, taking on his new role from 30 April 2001.
23 April 2001
All New Headquarters For Toyota And Lexus GB
After much anticipation, Toyota and Lexus will move to their purpose-designed new headquarters at Burgh Heath, Surrey on Monday 30 April.
12 April 2001
Lexus Number One for Customer Satisfaction
Lexus has been awarded the first place Gold award for customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power and Associates 2001 UK Customer Satisfaction Study.
2 April 2001
Driver Biography – Thomas Erdos
Thomas Erdos’ racing career shows his talent to be in the best traditions of Brazilian drivers.
2 April 2001
Driver Biography – Kurt Luby
Kurt Luby was just 12 when his competition career began, driving karts. His talent quickly shone through and he took the British junior championship title in 1977 and 1978.
2 April 2001
Lexus IS200 – The Technical Story
ABG Motorsport was determined to find the best car it could when it set about preparing an entry for the British Touring Car Championship.
2 April 2001
ABG Motorsport – Team Profile
Few teams can match the breadth and depth of success enjoyed by ABG Motorsport across the past decade.
2 April 2001
British Racing Debut For Lexus IS200 In 2001 BTCC
The Lexus IS200 will make its British motor sport debut in the 2001 theaa.com MSA British Touring Car Championship.
19 February 2001
Lexus Shows Three New Cars At Geneva Motor Show
At the Geneva Motor Show, from 27 February to 11 March, Lexus will show three additions to its range: the IS300 saloon, the IS300 SportCross and the SC430.
9 January 2001
Lexus Introduces Two New Models In Detroit
At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit – Jan. 9, 2001, Lexus announced the expansion of the IS line-up with the versatile IS300 SportCross, as well as the final production version of the SC430 hardtop convertible.
27 November 2000
Lexus Sports Coupe Sold Out For 2001
Following the UK debut of the Lexus sports coupe concept at the Birmingham International Motor Show, Lexus GB has filled its 2001 production availability with over 200 deposits taken.
17 November 2000
Lexus LS430 Redefining Automotive Perfection
The new LS430 is the best luxury car in the world. A bold claim, but one its predecessor 10 years ago did not need to make as others proclaimed it as such.
20 October 2000
Lexus GB Sells Six SC430 Coupés In One Day
The new Lexus SC430 convertible coupé does not go on sale in the UK until the middle of next year, but after just one day at the British International Motor Show Lexus GB had taken six firm orders with deposits.
10 October 2000
British International Motor Show Marks Important Expansion Of Lexus’ UK Line-Up
This year at the British International Motor Show, just 10 years after it first shook up the luxury car market, Lexus showcases its largest selection ever of new models.
