lexus Media Site: Latest Press Releases
Latest Press Releases
Lexus LS430 – The Most Secure New Car On Sale In The UK
Lexus has been awarded the security accolade at the 2002 What Car? awards for the third year running.
Lexus Ready To Rumble!
This summer a very special Lexus SC430 will be showing a clean pair of exhaust pipes to the snarling field of 210mph racing cars.
Lexus Cruise Into The Future
For Lexus, it’s every Hollywood hopeful’s dream come true: a featured role alongside Tom Cruise in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming summer blockbuster.
Moonlight By Lexus
Picture the scene, the silvery blue light of a full moon reflecting on the misty rocks and murky breakwater of the Costa Paradiso in Sardinia, while out of the shadows the distinctive sleek lines of a Lexus SC430 glint in the moonlight.
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Driver Biography – Thomas Erdos
Thomas Erdos’ racing career shows his talent to be in the best traditions of Brazilian drivers.
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.
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.
ABG Motorsport – Team Profile
Few teams can match the breadth and depth of success enjoyed by ABG Motorsport across the past decade.
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.
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.
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.
