What does takumi craftsmanship mean to Lexus?
Within each Lexus production facility, there is no greater honour than to be called a takumi. Yet equally, there is no greater responsibility.
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Crafted for Lexus: car organiser and travel tote
Our browse through the Crafted for Lexus collection continues with Tembea’s practical car organiser and travel tote.
Under the skin of the Lexus RC F Track Edition
The limited production version of the updated Lexus RC F adds high-end, race-derived upgrades to boost performance without sacrificing luxury. We find out more.
New documentary explores the skills of takumi craftspeople
A new Lexus documentary asks whether the skills of devoted craftspeople can survive in a world increasingly powered by artificial intelligence.
Lexus reaches ten million global vehicle sales
Lexus has sold its ten millionth vehicle, adding to the momentum that has seen the brand break multiple sales records around the world in 2018.
2019 Lexus UX review: what the press say
The UK motoring press has been giving their verdict on our latest car. Read what they said in our 2019 Lexus UX review article.
The Lexus guide to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
What does Total Cost of Ownership, or TCO, mean to employers offering company cars? How is it calculated and how do Lexus vehicles measure up?
Crafted for Lexus: leather bow tie
We continue our examination of the Crafted for Lexus collection with Shinji Iwamoto’s bow tie, made from the same leather seen in the Lexus LC.
Lexus LC: four bold new looks from the aftermarket
Some people have an overwhelming desire to personalise their vehicle. But is it possible to improve the award-winning design of the Lexus LC? We present four cases to ponder.
Crafted for Lexus: World Clock
Our exploration of the Crafted for Lexus collection begins with Masafumi Ishikawa’s innovative dodecagonal timepiece for world travellers.
A pair of European premieres for Lexus in Geneva
Lexus brings the new LC Convertible concept and competition-inspired RC F Track Edition to the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.
Six ground-breaking ideas from Lexus Design Award finalists
The six Lexus Design Award finalists for 2019 move into the prototype stage with their ground-breaking ideas aimed at solving tomorrow’s problems today.
New Lexus models revealed with artisanal makeovers
Japanese automotive styling house Artisan Spirits has recently revealed its new aero packages for the latest Lexus UX, ES and RC models.
Nick Cassidy: racing for Lexus on two continents
We caught up with Super GT driver Nick Cassidy during the 24 Hours of Daytona, to find out how endurance racing in America compares with the Japanese series.
