This is an impressive statement from the famously snarky presenter–especially given how much he used to bash Lexus in the past. But hey, things can change right? And this isn’t the first time Clarkson has praised Lexus.

At the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, Lexus showcased the LF-NX HV and the compact crossover concept received extremely positive feedback from the automotive press. Later that year, at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, Lexus again showed off the LF-NX. But this time, the focus was on previewing the brand’s first turbocharged engine.

That’s right, the engine for the latest Lexus performance car is already here–and it’s been running harder than ever. Lexus wasn’t shy in pushing the engine through the high attitudes of Pikes Peak and long brutal hours of Thunderhill. At this point, it’s clear , this new power plant is track proven.

As I stepped out of the LFA at the local Cars & Coffee, a young boy walked up to me and said, “I am so jealous that you are driving this $400k supercar!”  I smiled and responded, “This is an awesome car but it’s not mine; I am just driving it for the weekend.”  “Oh […] More »

With its F-Sport program, it’s clear Lexus is aiming to make the marque as associated with aggressive styling and spirited driving dynamics as it is with refined luxury. The jewel in the division’s crown is obviously the LFA, but since the release of the IS F in 2007, the company has released F-Sport variants of […] More »