lexus Media Site: Latest Press Releases

Latest Press Releases

1 March 2004

Next Generation GS: Design Finesse

Representing the first iteration of a new, wholly innovative design philosophy and language unique to Lexus Design – the next generation GS sports sedan is also unveiled at the 2004 Geneva Motorshow.

1 March 2004

RX400h: A New Driving Experience

With the unveiling of the revolutionary RX400h 4-wheel drive Sport Utility Vehicle at the 2004 Geneva Motorshow, Lexus today introduces the world’s first hybrid, petrol/electric powered car to the European premium automotive segment.

1 March 2004

Towards A Global Lexus Marque

Initially established within the Toyota Motor Corporation as an entirely separate marque, the Lexus Division finally achieved total, worldwide development autonomy within the group with the creation of the Lexus Development Centre in June 2003.

6 January 2004

Lexus At The 2004 Detroit Motor Show

Lexus has unveiled two significant new models at the North American International Auto Show. Taking centre stage at Detroit are the all-new GS sports saloon and the production version of the hybrid power RX400h prestige SUV.

2 December 2003

Lexus Leasing Charter Signals An End To ‘Invisible Sales’

Business drivers whose companies obtain their Lexus cars on lease will in future be able to enjoy the same “full Lexus luxury experience” that retail customers enjoy – if the lessor is a participant in the groundbreaking Lexus Leasing Charter programme.

28 November 2003

Award Winning Magazine For Award Winning Cars

Other prestige car companies must wonder what they have to do to beat Lexus. Not only do the cars win award after award for quality and customer satisfaction, now the Lexus magazine is winning trophies too.

30 October 2003

The New Lexus LS430: The Advance To Automotive Perfection

The new Lexus LS430, the third generation of Lexus’s flagship, represents an important step closer to the goal of every luxury car manufacturer; automotive perfection.

23 October 2003

New LE Model Joins The Lexus IS Range

The enduringly popular Lexus IS range is being made all the more desirable this autumn with the introduction of new LE (Limited Edition) versions.

16 October 2003

Lexus News In Brief

The impressive sales performance of the new Lexus RX300 reached new heights in September, with registrations in the first five months of UK sales already establishing a new annual record.

8 October 2003

Lexus Held In Highest Esteem By UK Dealers

The relationship between Lexus and its UK network of centres is stronger, more effective and more rewarding than for any other manufacturer.

1 September 2003

New Lexus LS430 To Be Shown At Frankfurt Motor Show

The new Lexus LS430, the third generation of the Lexus flagship model, builds on more than a decade of luxury car development, adding an ’emotional and advanced’ design concept, dynamic performance and more advanced technology.

7 August 2003

Lexus Grooms RX300 For Police Service

The new Lexus RX300 has already delivered outstanding results since reaching the UK market in May, helping to drive Lexus’s sales to record levels in July and outperforming its key rival petrol-powered luxury SUVs.

7 August 2003

Lexus RX300 Beats All Rivals In Record July Market

Lexus has recorded its best July sales figures yet as the new RX300 sustains its powerful market performance.

1 July 2003

The New Lexus GS300 And GS430 Sport

The powerful and elegant Lexus GS series is being given a new performance dimension with the introduction of the GS300 and GS430 Sport models, unique to the UK market.

27 June 2003

Lexus Reveals We Are A Nation With Hurry Sickness

How would you spend your time if you had an extra hour each day? With your nose in a novel, soaking in a hot bath, listening to music and sleeping rather than sex according to The Precious Time poll in association with Lexus published in The Observer this Sunday, 29 June.

19 June 2003

Simpson Takes On Re-Marketing Role At Lexus

Increasing emphasis on maintaining industry-leading residual values for Lexus cars in the UK is reflected in the internal appointment of Andy Simpson as the company’s first National Corporate and Re-marketing Manager.

5 June 2003

New Lexus RX300 Delivers Immediate Sales Success

Lexus’s all-new RX300 luxury SUV has achieved exceptional sales results, less than a month since it reached British showrooms. In May almost 400 were registered, a performance that outstrips all its key market competitors.

22 May 2003

The New Lexus RX300: Changing The Way An SUV Should Be

Five years after the original Lexus RX300 created the luxury sport utility segment and became a best seller with more than 500,000 units sold worldwide, the new generation Lexus RX300 further raises the segment benchmarks.

29 April 2003

Lexus Introduces The HPX Concept Car At The New York International Auto Show

Lexus introduced its latest concept vehicle today at the New York International Auto Show.

22 April 2003

New Lexus RX300 Set To Hold High Value

The new Lexus RX300 luxury SUV, due for launch in May, may have a higher top speed than its predecessor but it looks certain to be even slower to depreciate.

17 April 2003

Lexus: Three Years At Number One

For the third year in succession Lexus has claimed the Gold Award as the best-performing manufacturer in the J.D. Power and Associates UK Car Customer Satisfaction Study

8 April 2003

Lexus Still Makes Best Impression On Fleet Managers

Lexus has scored strongly in fleet managers’ approval ratings for a second consecutive year, taking first place in no fewer than 14 categories in the annual Fleet Operators Attitude Survey 2002.

3 April 2003

Lexus To Unveil New Concept Vehicle At New York Auto Show

Lexus will unveil an innovative concept vehicle, created to introduce a new trend in sport utility vehicle design, at a press conference at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, 16 April, 2003.

27 March 2003

Lexus RX300 Sets New Standards In Luxury SUV Segment

Ever since the original Lexus RX300 was launched, the competition has been playing a game of catch-up. The RX300 was the original luxury SUV, delivering levels of comfort and convenience other manufacturers were soon eager to copy.

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