John Coyle is a longtime auto journalist and editor who contributes to Corvette Forum, Ford Truck Enthusiasts and LS1Tech, among other auto sites.

Lexus Techs Save Hawk Caught in Grill of GX 460

Generally, you figure if you hit a creature at 60MPH, it’s a goner. But one lucky red-tail hawk in Texas managed to survive just that! Of course, some patient Lexus techs also had a hand in this crazy story.

By: | October 20, 2011


From Fantasy to Reality: The History of the Lexus LFA

The LFA’s decade-long development is fascinating story of ambition, innovation, tragedy, and triumph. It’s an aspirational machine, meant to fuel dreams and inspire–even if few of us will ever get to drive it. Watch Lexus’ halo car go from fantasy to reality.

By: | October 18, 2011


California Cops Crush Lexus IS-F for Street Racing

Apparently, the owner of this Lexus IS-F was caught street racing and had his car crushed. While this seems completely unreal, we know California police have done this before. But in the other crush videos, all the cars still had their wheels, and here they’re missing, along with some other components. Video after the jump.

By: | October 17, 2011



New Car Test Drive Previews the 2013 Lexus GS 350

Lexus has always been about exceeding expectations. Two decades ago, the LS 400 proved a Japanese company could craft a world-beating luxury car–and now the 2013 GS 350 is poised to take its place in the company’s inspired history. That’s good news for Lexus fans, because the stakes have never been higher.

By: | October 13, 2011


Alpine Armoring’s LX570 Looks (Actually) Bulletproof

When we think of automotive safety, we tend to think of things like airbags, traction control and crumple zones. But that’s because we’re not uber-powerful corporate executives or out partying in the Democratic Republic of Congo. If we were, we’d want to be rolling in a Lexus  LS570 pimped out by Alpine Armoring.

By: | October 12, 2011


LFA Nürburgring Package Ripping on the Autobaun

If you speak Japanese, you’ll be able to understand exactly what lucky journalist Manabu Kawaguhi says as he drives along Germany’s famous no-holds-barred highway. But even if your Japanese is as limited as ours–we can count to eight and drink Asahi–you’ll enjoy it, because the fantastic V10 speaks a universal tongue.

By: | October 12, 2011



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