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Latest Press Releases

27 August 2002

Senior Management Changes At Lexus GB

Lexus GB Director, Stuart McCullough, is leaving his position within the UK organisation to take up responsibility for the development of the strategic direction of the Lexus business across Europe.

2 July 2002

Start Summer In Style: Lexus IS200 From £199 Per Month

Start this summer in style with the popular IS200 sports saloon now available from just £199 per month.

8 May 2002

Lexus Announces New General Manager, Operations

John Thomson has recently joined Lexus (GB) Ltd as General Manager, Operations, reporting to Lexus Director Stuart McCullough.

29 April 2002

Lexus Best For Customer Satisfaction

Lexus’ reputation for providing the best customer service in the world has been supported by the latest J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction Awards.

12 April 2002

Lexus Announces New After Sales Manager Lexus GB is proud to announce the appointment of Steve Penson, After Sales Manager, Lexus (GB) Ltd. Taking up his new role on 15 April 2002, Steve will report

1 March 2002

Geneva Motor Show 2002 Press Pack

Geneva Motor Show 2002 Information.

7 February 2002

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.

5 February 2002

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.

11 January 2002

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.

21 December 2001

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.

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.

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).

11 September 2001

Lexus At The Frankfurt Motor Show 2001

Lexus at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2001.

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.

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