You can thank the car gods at Lexus for all the things you want in a luxury sedan. When you’re over your mom car — just completely over it — and ready to move on to something that is all about you, look for something that looks at life the way you do. As in,…
USED: 2016 Lexus GS F Review: A Performance Sedan For the Girl Who Falls For Bad Boys
But a girl still needs luxury and security. That is not negotiable. If you’re looking for a car that will meet all your creature comfort needs, the Lexus GS F is probably not the car for you. But if you’re the type who loves the thrill of pushing the limits and breaking the rules (slightly, of course)…
What Drives Her: Toyota’s Chief of Marketing Lisa Materazzo’s Journey from Finance to Automotive Marketing
Editor’s note: Since this story first published, Lisa Materazzo was appointed to group vice president of Toyota North America. She loved cars, but chose finance. Then Toyota called. “The DMV told my dad that if the bought one more car he’d have to get a dealer’s license,” Lisa Materazzo, vice president of marketing at Lexus, said….
USED: 2016 Lexus NX300H Review: Entry-Level Hybrid Luxury With No Compromises
Miles of California smiles, and never stopping for gas This is a repost of an original review by Robin Hutson After a summer of family road trips in different hybrid SUVs in Florida and California, we finished on a high note: the Lexus hybrid crossover NX300h. Because it is classified as a crossover and not a…
10 Full Size 3 Row Luxury SUVs That Will Make You Feel Like a Boss Babe
This Isn’t Your Momma’s Station Wagon Remember when you were young and your mom or dad said, “Come on, kids; let’s go,” and you all piled into the back of your station wagon — sans seatbelts and safety — and headed out on the open road? Well, ma’am, those times have come and gone,…
Paddle Shifters: Fun or Phony?
The skinny on this performance feature that gives an automatic transmission the feel of a manual. When I first heard about paddle shifters it sounded too good to be true: Little metal tabs on either side of the steering wheel that let you shift through the car’s gears as you drive, giving you the best…
Used 2015 Lexus GX 460 Review: A True Luxury SUV
Taking my book and the Lexus GX 460 SUV on the road. As I contemplated what car I wanted, and needed, for a four day romp through the greater New York area and New Jersey to launch my new book: Writing The War: Chronicles of a WWII Correspondent, my first choice, naturally was a Jeep….
Pointing My Lens at the Lexus NX 450h+ Plug-In Hybrid
New lines and details on the redesigned NX invite a lot of exploration. To a photographer, certain things stand out immediately when looking at a car for the first time. So it was fun to explore the 2022 Lexus NX, which has been redesigned for more elegance and more sustainability. The NX 450h+ AWD plug-in…
The Lexus NX Just Got An Amazing Makeover, Making it the Lexus to Drool Over
Technology, convenience and modern elegance make it much better, inside and out. I loved the Lexus NX the first time I drove it, which was more than a few years ago. I was struck by its good looks, agile drivability and great value for the money. Lexus has done it again, packing the redesigned 2022…
What on Earth Is Stellantis? Your Guide to the Wild World of Automotive Brands and the Corporations That Own Them
Keeping track of automotive brands can be a hassle. There have been so many mergers, divisions, and closings among the car world that it can throw anyone for a loop—even experienced automotive journalists. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what someone means when they say “the Big Three” or why you’ve heard the name “Stellantis”…