Derek Fung
Lexus cancels electric IS replacement
Lexus has ended development of an IS-sized EV, leaving it without a competitor for the BMW i3 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class EQ.
29 Days Ago
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William Stopford
Lexus planning rival for BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class EVs – report
The next-generation Lexus IS will reportedly switch to electric power, and wear styling inspired by the aggressive LF-ZC concept.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
The time I drove a Bathurst legend… and almost put it into the wall
Our deputy news editor recounts the time he borrowed a genuine Holden Dealer Team Torana A9X from Peter Brock’s legendary race team.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
Lexus IS not dead yet as ageing sedan gets yet another facelift
The 12-year-old Lexus IS has received its most substantial interior update yet, plus a revised front-end, to help keep it fresh.
10 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Lexus IS500 Climax Edition: V8 sedan bids farewell on a high
Lexus says sayonara to the V8 sedan with the IS500 Climax Edition, a limited edition of 500 cars for the home market.
1 Year Ago
Marton Pettendy
Lexus delays its next-gen EVs to 2027 – report
Toyota's luxury brand will reportedly push back its all-electric replacement for the Lexus IS sedan by a year.
2 Years Ago
Josh Nevett
Lexus IS 500 special edition is a V8-powered throwback Australia won't get
Lexus has given its flagship sports sedan an attention-grabbing makeover to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the IS nameplate.
2 Years Ago
Jade Credentino
WA Police Force parading seized Lexus to warn speeding drivers
The Western Australian Police Force has made an example of a speeding driver by seizing his Lexus IS to warn others of the perils of speeding.
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Multiple Lexus models recalled
Lexus is recalling a total of 14,301 vehicles because the fuel tank vent tube assembly may crack and leak fuel, leading to a vehicle fire.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Lexus Australia keen for electric IS successor, more images revealed
Lexus Australia says it would like to bring an electric sport sedan here as more images are released of what appears to be an EV successor to the IS.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Every car discontinued in 2021
In 2021, we lost two brands and 18 nameplates in the Australian market, and there were a handful of other discontinuations worth noting.
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Lexus IS sedan, RC coupe, CT hatch axed from November 2021
Lexus is getting ready to farewell one of its best-known badges in Australia, with the IS one of three models facing the axe in November.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
2022 Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance V8 unveiled for the USA
The days of the small V8 performance sedan might be limited, but those living Stateside have a new option on the menu: the Lexus IS500.
5 Years Ago
James Wong
2021 Lexus IS price and specs
The 'reimagined' Lexus IS line-up will arrive in Australia from November 6, with prices starting at $61,500 before on-road costs.
6 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Lexus IS500 trademark points to V8 flagship sedan
Based on trademark filings in the US there could be a V8-powered version of the heavily revised Lexus IS in the works.
6 Years Ago
Mike Costello
2021 Lexus IS breaks cover early
What appears to be the official Lexus IS has been leaked on Instagram just 24 hours before its launch.
6 Years Ago
