Lexus will reveal the all-new IS on Tuesday, January 15th at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Inspired by the acclaimed LF-CC and with some design cues of the LFA, the new IS has been completely redesigned, inside and out.

The Lexus press conference will be shown live online at www.lexus.com.

Lexus will hold the World Premiere of the new Lexus LS flagship sedan at a special invitation-only event in San Francisco，California on Monday, 30th July.

The 2013 LS range will include the all-new LS F SPORT.

More information about the new LS will be available at 8:30 p.m. PDT on the 30th July, following a live webcast of the reveal on Lexus.com and facebook.com/lexus.

Lexus Takes Three Segment Awards

June 20, 2012 - Lexus earned the honor as the highest ranking nameplate in the industry in the 2012 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS) with 73 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100). Lexus has ranked highest in the IQS study in 14 of the last 23 years, beginning with the brand’s first model year in 1990.

Lexus LS Places First for the Fifth Straight Year

Lexus also captured three segment awards in this year’s study, more than any other premium brand. These awards include the ES 350 for Entry Premium car; the RX for Midsize Premium Crossover SUV; and the LS for Large Premium Car. The ES 350 ranks highest in its segment for a second consecutive year. The LS earned the distinction of highest-performing model in its segment with just 50 PP100. This is the fifth year in a row that the LS had placed first in its segment and the 12th time in 15 years that the LS has been at the top of its segment.

Production Facilities Earn Top Honors

The Lexus production facilities also took Plant Assembly Line Quality Awards. The Cambridge South, Ontario, Canada plant (RX line) was honored with the Gold Plant Assembly Line Quality Award, while the Kyushu 2, Japan plant (IS line, ES 350, RX line) earned a Silver Plant Assembly Line Quality Award. Both plants had 24 PP100.

Lexus Segment Honors Chart

Toyota City, Japan, May 21, 2012-Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that its GAZOO Racing Lexus "LFA" placed first in the vehicle's respective class at the 40th 24-Hours of Nürburgring endurance race in Germany, held from May 17 through May 20 (local time).

Out of 169 participating vehicles in the finals, the LFA (car no.83) driven by Takayuki Kinoshita, Akira Iida and Juichi Wakisaka placed first in the SP8 class and 15th overall.

The LFA placed 32nd overall in the preliminary round on May 18, but performed well from the start of the finals to achieve 20th position overall and first in class. Although forced to make a pit stop due to contact with another vehicle, the LFA still managed to finish the race and take 15th place overall.

With aims of broadening the appeal of car racing, fostering more car enthusiasts, and developing human resources, TMC, as part of its initiatives to develop ever-better cars, participated with the GAZOO Racing team in this year's 24-Hours Nürburgring endurance race.

Toyota City, Japan, April 25, 2012 - Lexus announces that the "CT 200h" gasoline-electric hybrid five-door hatchback earned the Grand Prix award for highest safety performance among all vehicle models rated under the Japan New Car Assessment Program* (JNCAP) vehicle-safety evaluation tests. The CT 200h also received the Five-Star Award from the 2011 JNCAP and is the first vehicle model to receive the Grand Prix under the new overall safety performance assessment structure introduced in 2011.

The new assessment structure integrates vehicle occupant protection and pedestrian protection performance during collisions under a single assessment structure, providing an overall safety evaluation for automobiles with the assignment of one to five stars. The CT 200h received the maximum five-star rating for achieving the highest level of safety for vehicle occupants as well as for pedestrians. Vehicle occupant safety is attained through features including a highly rigid cabin, impact-absorbing body, Whiplash Injury Lessening (WIL) seats and eight airbags, while pedestrian safety is ensured in part through the use of a state-of-the-art body structure that helps to protect pedestrians from injuries.

Lexus - as a true global premium brand born in Japan - remains committed to providing vehicles that offer the utmost safety and peace-of-mind for both occupants and pedestrians.

*Since 1995, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and the National Agency for Automotive Safety and Victims' Aid have been disseminating information under the JNCAP on the safety of vehicles to promote the use of safe automobiles. The information comprises results of safety evaluations for commercially available vehicles based on tests including collision safety performance tests, pedestrian head and leg protection performance tests and braking performance tests.

March 28, 2012 - Lexus will reveal the all-new ES luxury sedan on Wednesday, April 4th, in conjunction with the New York International Auto Show.
The sixth-generation ES model introduces a progressive new design featuring the Lexus signature spindle grille and a new dynamic driving experience.

Lexus announced today that the world premiere of the new RX 450h and RX 450h F SPORT will take place at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show on 6th March 2012.
The RX 450h is a key model in recent years for Lexus and a car with a very important role to play for the brand in the future.

CAR magazine's Ben Barry test-drives the Lexus LF-A on Germany's famous Nürburgring circuit and is clearly very impressed, awarding it a 5 star review and noting that "the standard LF-A is an incredible car with some incredible packaging".

Find out more:
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Drives/Search-Results/First-drives/Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-2012-CAR-review/

Motor Trend's Nate Martinez writes "this Lexus has what it takes to make M and AMG quiver", deciding the 2012 Lexus IS F is a new performance sedan favorite.

Find out more:
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1202_2012_lexus_is_f_first_test/

LF-LC named 2012's best concept vehicle by the Eyes On Design Awards at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Find out more:
http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/01/lexus-lf-lc-ford-fusion-win-auto-show-design-awards/

Toyota City, Japan, December 22, 2011—Lexus announces that it will unveil the “LF-LC” 2+2 sport coupe—a concept vehicle taking the new Lexus design direction one step further—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 9, 2012 (U.S. Eastern time).

Challenged by the Lexus Center in Japan to design a future hybrid sport-coupe concept, the company’s Calty design studio in Newport Beach, California, United States sought to advance the redefinition of Lexus with emotive, avant-garde beauty and unequalled technology.

The LF-LC features Advanced Lexus Hybrid Drive, delivering both driving performance and fuel efficiency.

Lexus will unveil a new concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 9, 2012. Designed by Calty, the company's design studio in Newport Beach, Calif., the concept showcases the new design direction embraced by Lexus.

Toyota City, Japan, November 29, 2011 – Lexus announces that the "CT 200h" gasoline-electric hybrid five-door hatchback has received a maximum five-star rating in automobile safety testing and evaluation for 2011 carried out under the Japan New Car Assessment Program* (JNCAP). The rating is based on a new overall safety assessment structure introduced this year.

The new assessment structure integrates vehicle occupant protection and pedestrian protection performance during collisions under a single assessment structure, providing an overall safety evaluation for automobiles with the assignment of one to five stars. The CT 200h was awarded five stars for achieving the highest level of safety through features including a highly rigid cabin and impact-absorbing body, state-of-the-art technology in the form of a body structure that lessens injuries to pedestrians, and the vehicle's Whiplash Injury Lessening (WIL) seats and eight airbags.

Lexus will continue to pursue the highest levels of safety performance.

*Since 1995, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and the National Agency for Automotive Safety and Victims' Aid have been disseminating information under the JNCAP on the safety of vehicles to promote the use of safe automobiles. The information comprises results of safety evaluations for commercially available vehicles based on tests including collision safety performance tests, pedestrian head and leg protection performance tests and braking performance tests.

The New York Times reported that Toyota and Lexus brands lead in resale value for 2012 models, according to Kelley Blue Book. A 2012 Toyota would retain 41.5% or its original value, and a Lexus 37.9%, in contrast to 35.5% for the average vehicle.

Read more:
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/16/toyota-and-lexus-are-back-on-top-in-kelley-blue-book-resale-value-survey/

Lexus will reveal the new generation GS 350 on Thursday, August 18th in conjunction with the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

The fourth-generation GS model introduces a more defined and emotional L-finesse design philosophy featuring a new signature front grill design and styling cues that will soon be seen on future Lexus vehicles. The new GS has also been engineered to provide a more engaging and dynamic driving experience and highest levels of refinement.

"The new GS will be a significant model evolution and represents a change for the Lexus brand" said Karl Schlicht, General manager of Lexus Product & Marketing Planning division "Our customers worldwide will soon discover even greater levels of driving pleasure, refinement and comfort "

The Lexus press conference will take place on Thursday, August 18th at 4:15 p.m. PDT at Parc du Concours near The Lodge at Pebble Beach, California, USA

At the Australian International Motor Show, held in Melbourne, the Lexus LF-Gh hybrid concept won "Car of the Show" based on voting by the public.

Details:
http://www.pressroom.com.au/press_release_detail.asp?clientID=3&prID=4442&navSectionID=2

Lexus is the highest ranking brand in the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS), with four segment awards earned by the Lexus ES, GS, GX and LS.

Details:
http://www.lexus.com/about/news/index.html#/view-0/model-0/page-1/article-Lexus_Earns_Four_Segment_Awards_in_J_D__Power_and

A Lexus LS 600h L has been selected to serve as the official Royal Wedding car on the occasion of the marriage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco to Ms. Charlene Wittstock on Saturday 2nd July 2011.

Details:
http://www.lexus.eu/about/news-and-events/2011/monaco-wedding/index.aspx?modelname=LS600hl&WT.ac=HP_slide_Monaco_Wedding

The Lexus CT 200h has been designated a "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the USA.
The car has also been awarded the prestigious Euro NCAP five-star rating by the European New Car Assessment Programme.

Details:
http://www.lexus.com/about/news/index.html#/view-1/model-1/page-1/article-All_New_Lexus_2011_CT_200h_Receives_Top_Safety_Pic
http://www.lexus.eu/about/news-and-events/2011/ct200h-euro-ncap/index.aspx

On June 25th and 26th, the 39th running of the 24 Hours Nurburgring race will be held at the Nurburgring circuit in Germany.
Two Lexus LFAs from the GAZOO Racing Team will participate in this time-honored endurance race.

Details: http://gazoo.com/racing/english/grmn/nur2011/index.asp

Based on current expected part procurement, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) provides notice, as below, regarding the current expectation for its future production.

1. Timeline for production recovery
   • Production is expected to normalize in stages, starting in June, on global basis, rather than starting in July in Japan and in August outside Japan
     as announced on April 22, 2011.
2. Expectation for production in near future
   • Production until June 3, 2011 still remains the same as announced through April 22, 2011.
   • Production is, depending on the region and the vehicle model, expected to be carried out at approximately 70% of normal in June, on global basis.

TMC is carefully monitoring the situation in each region and for each vehicle model and is every day working its hardest to identify every way to restore production as much as possible. However, it is possible that during this period of adjustment in production, reduced production levels may have a significant impact on TMC's business results.
The estimates above concerning TMC's future production are based on TMC's judgment and assumptions based on current circumstances and information currently available to TMC, and may differ from TMC's actual production situation in the future.

If there are any new developments concerning these matters, TMC will display the new information on its homepage and make additional disclosures as appropriate.

Thank you all very much for being here today, in spite of the very short notice and your busy schedules. First of all, I would like to pause briefly in memory of those who perished in the recent earthquake disaster, and to offer my sincere sympathies to the surviving victims.
On April 18, we restarted production at all of our domestic plants. As we now have a better idea of such things as when we will be able to normalize production, because we wanted to get the word out soon, we made today's announcement. In both Japan and overseas, in general, we expect to return to pre-earthquake-disaster levels of production in around November or December.
In Japan, we are currently operating at about 50 percent. We will mark that as the low point from which we intend to increase production as much as possible from around July. Although it will depend on the vehicle model, we expect to return production on all lines and of all models to normal sometime around November or December. As for production outside Japan, we are currently producing at about 40 percent. Because the shipping of parts abroad requires time, the timing of the start of normalization of production overseas will be one month later than in Japan, or around August. Afterward, just as with production in Japan, although it will depend on the region and the model, we expect to return production to normal sometime around November or December.
To all the customers who made the decision to buy a vehicle made by us, I sincerely apologize for the enormous delay in delivery. To maintain such customers' loyalty and understanding,Toyota Motor Corporation and its dealers are prepared to offer unprecedented customer service. To our dealers, suppliers and other related parties, I feel terribly sorry for the hardships we may have caused you. Please know that we are now considering supportive structures.
The Great East Japan Earthquake was different than others in terms of the breadth of the regions that it affected. The damage touched the economy, the whole of Japan and all businesses. Immediately after the earthquake, Toyota, like others, sent its employees into the disaster zone to join forces with our plants, dealers and suppliers to take steps toward recovery. I, too, visited the affected areas several times. I saw people's efforts first hand, and I was filled with confidence that their hard work would make possible a quicker recovery of production.
Because the automobile industry has such a broad base, its effect on others is widely felt. Believing that the sooner the better, our entire company has been working to bring production back to normal. To those of you, I seek your understanding and support.
Thank you.

Tokyo, Japan, April 22, 2011-Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that its production operations,
which were negatively affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, are expected to normalize around November or December 2011.

In Japan, depending on vehicle model, normalization* of production is expected to start in July,
with normalization completing around November or December.

Outside Japan, depending on region and vehicle model, normalization of production is expected to start in August,
with normalization completing around November or December.

"To all the customers who made the decision to buy a vehicle made by us, I sincerely apologize for the enormous delay in delivery.
Immediately after the earthquake, Toyota, like others, sent its employees into the disaster zone to join forces with our plants,
dealers and suppliers to take steps toward recovery. I, too, visited the affected areas several times,"
said TMC President Akio Toyoda at a press conference today announcing the normalization timeline.
"I saw people's efforts first hand, and I was filled with confidence that their hard work would make possible a quicker recovery of production."


*As measured in terms of the annual production plan.

Due to parts supply difficulties following the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake in Japan,
Toyota plans the following adjustments to its North American production.

Production at North American plants is to be suspended on Mondays and Fridays between April 26 and June 3.
Also, production from Tuesdays through Thursdays will be carried out at approximately 50% of normal.

In Canada, production will be suspended for the week starting May 23, and in the United States, for the week starting May 30.

No decisions have yet been made regarding production after June 3.

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) offers its most-sincere sympathies to those affected by the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake.

As TMC continues to address its production situation in Japan following the disaster,
it has decided that vehicle production from May 10 to June 3 will proceed at approximately 50 percent of normal.
TMC will decide on production after this period after assessing the situation of its suppliers and other related companies.

Today's decision follows TMC's previously announced decision to produce vehicles at all its Japanese vehicle-production facilities
from April 18 to April 27 at approximately 50 percent of normal and for all production facilities to enter their annual spring holiday through May 9.

TMC deeply apologizes to its customers for not being able to build every vehicle to meet their desired specifications due to limited parts.

New York, United States, April 13, 2011-Lexus will display the "LF-Gh" concept car at the 2011 New York International Auto Show to be held for the press from April 20 to April 21 and for the public from April 22 to May 1.

The LF-Gh, a next-generation mid-size grand touring sedan, incorporates Lexus Hybrid Drive technology and breaks new ground within the Lexus L-finesse^*1 design philosophy. The authentic and powerful proportions of the vehicle embody the ideals of Lexus: the joy of driving and the essence of premium cars.

The advanced and resolute face-featuring a boldly designed spindle-shaped front grille positioned below the headlamps in keeping with Lexus styling-exudes uniqueness and gives a clearer expression of the Lexus configuration.
The new grille, which enhances the performance of the radiator grille and brake-cooling duct, as well as improves aerodynamics, gives a tantalizing glimpse at the future direction of the Lexus face.

The Lexus Hybrid Drive simultaneously achieves superior output and environmental performance while taking Lexus to the next level in terms of driving performance, quiet ride and high fuel efficiency with reduced CO₂ emissions and cleaner exhaust gases.

*1

Created by combining "leading-edge" and "finesse"

Due to parts supply difficulties following the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake in Japan,
the following adjustments have been made to North American production.
Production at the North American vehicle-production plant is to be halted on April 15, 18, 21, 22 and 25.
Production at virtually all North American engine and parts plants is also to be halted on the same dates.
No decisions have yet been made regarding production after April 25.

It has been decided vehicles will be produced at all its Japanese vehicle-production facilities from April 18 to April 27.
Production volume is planned to be approximately 50 percent of normal.
Afterward, all production facilities will enter their annual spring holiday through May 9.
A decision on post-holiday production will be made after assessing the parts supply situation.
This development follows production resumed on March 28 at Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc. in Fukuoka Prefecture.

I offer my prayers to all those who lost their lives in the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake and its ensuing aftermath, as well as my sympathy to the survivors and their families.

Not only is the struck region one of our production bases, those directly hit and vastly affected include our dealers, suppliers and numerous other partners.

I went to Miyagi Prefecture on March 27. Seeing the devastation with my own eyes brought home to me the depth of destruction and the atmosphere of sadness caused by the disaster. Seeing the situation for myself made me more determined to continue to provide useful support.

I visited government offices in Ohira Village and in Taiwa Town, which have supported our business activities in their locales.
I also went to Sendai Port, to our dealerships and to our factories that produce vehicles and parts.

Although time was limited, through visiting the affected area and seeing people there trying step-by-step to get over the agony of their losses, I became strongly determined to return smiles to the faces of the people in the Tohoku region by reviving manufacturing there as soon as possible.

We believe that returning as quickly as possible to daily life can play an important part in bringing the hope of a better tomorrow - at our plants, our team members once again working together, supporting each other and creating a positive atmosphere and, at our dealerships, warm and friendly staff once again welcoming customers.

We at Toyota will continue doing all we can to be of assistance to the people affected.

March 29, 2011
Akio Toyoda, President
Toyota Motor Corporation

In addition to the resumed production of replacement parts (started on March 17)
and parts for overseas production (including knockdown) assembly (started on March 21),
from March 28 Lexus will resume production of hybrid vehicles (HS 250h and CT 200h) for which worldwide demand is strong.

For the time being, we are monitoring the production progress while carefully assessing the parts supply.

At the moment it has been decided to continue the domestic vehicle-production halt at Lexus production plants until March 26.
We have yet to decide when vehicle production will resume.

It has been decided to continue its domestic vehicle-production halt at Lexus production plants until March 22.
We have yet to decide when vehicle production will resume.

Separately, in an effort to aid the repair of vehicles already in the market,
we are planning to restart production of replacement parts on March 17.
And to keep production lines moving overseas,we are planning to restart production of
parts for overseas production (including knockdown parts) on March 21.

Due to the current events in Japan, it has been decided to suspend production at all Lexus plants, from Monday, March 14th to 16th.
It is because we place utmost priority on ensuring the safety of all team members including
our suppliers, as well as confirming the safety of their family members.

I offer my prayers to all those who lost their lives in the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake and its ensuing aftermath, as well as my sympathy to the survivors and their families.

Not only is the struck region one of our production bases, those directly hit and vastly affected include our dealers, suppliers and numerous other partners.

With life the number-one priority, we want to do all we can to contribute to the relief efforts.

Determined to provide hope for not only those suffering and forced to undergo extreme hardships, but also for the region overall, we will do our utmost toward the realization of recovery.

March 14, 2011
Akio Toyoda, President
Toyota Motor Corporation

CT 200h (with options)

Toyota City, Japan, January 12, 2011—Lexus announces the launch in Japan today of the hybrid-only "CT 200h^*1", its first entry in the premium-compact segment.

Paving the way for a new Lexus era, the CT 200h is a five-door hatchback combining the vitality of agile driving with advanced environmental performance and dynamic, sporty styling to create an experience that excites and motivates both drivers and passengers.

Its high level of body rigidity, supported by performance dampers, a newly developed suspension and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for driver control achieves both agile handling and riding comfort. The Drive Mode Select feature allows drivers to switch between different acceleration and steering sensitivities and gauge displays as wanted. Top class fuel efficiency is also attained through effective harnessing of a 1.8-liter Atkinson cycle combustion engine^*2 and Lexus Hybrid Drive technology.

Furthermore, keeping vehicle height low emphasizes the vehicle's low center of gravity, lending to a silhouette suggesting dynamic movement.

*1

"CT" stands for "creative touring" and "200h" refers to hybrid-vehicle performance equal to that of a conventional 2.0-liter vehicle

*2

Compared to premium-compact vehicles of similar engine displacement