1989-1994 Lexus LS

Lexus history: a lesson in luxury

From a twinkle in Eiji Toyoda’s eye to an industry-shaking arrival in 1989, we chart the early history of Lexus and development of the defining LS 400 luxury saloon.

Off on a Tangent: meet the first Lexus Design Award winner

Ahead of a collaboration with Lexus at the London Design Festival, we interview Tangent founder, and the winner of the first-ever Lexus Design Award, Hideki Yoshimoto.

Lexus Meets: a place to shop, eat and drive

We visit Lexus Meets, a new brand experience concept in Tokyo that is part boutique, café and vehicle experience centre.

INTERSECT Tokyo: Home to the world’s coolest bathroom?

We were given a guided tour around INTERSECT Tokyo, where people can experience the Lexus brand without getting behind the steering wheel.

Drinking Japan’s most expensive green tea

We visited the Yorozu Tea Salon in Fukuoka, Japan, to experience the modern Japanese tea ceremony and drink some very expensive brews.

Lexus Design Dome: where high tech meets handcrafted

We took an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look inside the Lexus design headquarters in Japan, where the Lexus LC convertible became a reality.

What happens in a Lexus Hybrid Health Check?

We’ve bought a 13-year-old, 143,000 mile Lexus RX 400h to investigate the reliability and longevity of self-charging hybrid technology. Its first test is a Hybrid Health Check.

Which? Awards 2019: Lexus crowned Britain’s Best Car Brand

Lexus has been named Best Car Brand in the 2019 Which? Awards, in recognition of its industry-leading technology and the high quality of its vehicles.

Lexus ES manga: Tim Kong interview

Tim Kong’s Lexus ES manga piece is certainly from the realms of fantasy. We interviewed him to find out why the ES saloon is being chased by a dragon.

Lexus LC manga: Daniel Atanasov interview

What was the inspiration behind our striking Lexus LC manga piece? We interviewed the artist who created it, Daniel Atanasov, to find out.

Manga celebrated at British Museum exhibition

Manga mania is sweeping the UK this summer, with two high-profile events celebrating the history and craftsmanship of this distinctive Japanese art form.