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Miscellaneous
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.

BTCC
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).

Miscellaneous
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.

BTCC
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).

Miscellaneous
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.

BTCC
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.

BTCC
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.

Motor Shows
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.

Motor Shows
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.

Miscellaneous
25 August 2000

Success For Lexus

This autumn, three new additions will join the highly successful Lexus range in a year that has seen phenomenal growth.

Miscellaneous
21 August 2000

Lexus (GB) Ltd Announces Price Realignment

Lexus (GB) Ltd has announced today a 10% price realignment on its current range of cars. This includes all three versions of its highly successful IS200 and medium executive GS300 models together with the LS400 flagship model.

Motor Shows
11 January 2000

Lexus IS300 For USA

Lexus will expand its award-winning line of luxury automobiles and sport utility vehicles with the all-new IS300, which will make its world debut at a press conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Jan. 7, 2000 at 11:25 a.m. PST.

Miscellaneous
29 December 1999

Lexus Is The Grandest Brand In 1999

Prestige car brand Lexus has eclipsed a host of formidable rivals to become the fastest growing car company in the UK in 1999.

Motor Shows
15 October 1999

Lexus At The 1999 London Motor Show

At this year’s London Motor Show, luxury car brand Lexus displays all three of its models – the IS200, the GS300 and the LS400 – on its stylish stand in Hall 2.

Miscellaneous
15 October 1999

Lexus Grows Steadily In The European Market

Exactly 10 years ago, a new prestige car brand made a remarkable leap into the luxury car segment. Lexus positioned itself as a completely new brand with a unique philosophy.

Miscellaneous
30 July 1999

New Lexus IS200 Is The Most Secure Car In The UK

Not only is the new Lexus IS200 a car to be bought by the heart, it’s also one to be bought by the head according to influential consumer car magazine What Car?

Miscellaneous
28 July 1999

From Question Mark To Benchmark

It is often said that what is happening in America today happens here 10 years later. If so, then the fact that Lexus is celebrating its tenth anniversary from the Number One slot in the US luxury car market is a prediction Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Jaguar and Audi should fear.

Miscellaneous
17 May 1999

New Small Lexus Unleashed

The waiting is nearly over. On 20 May the new Lexus IS200 will go on sale to the UK public promising contemporary looks, fun handling, fully loaded specification and ultra competitive prices.

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