Luxury is what every mom wants on a solo road trip. For busy moms, there’s nothing quite as good for the soul as a solo road trip. With the kids safe at home with Dad, you have no one to be accountable to… except yourself! So when I was preparing for a solo road trip…
2022 Lexus NX: A Compact Luxury SUV Straight from the Future
Lexus understands the importance of a good makeover. When you’ve done a pretty darn good job building a car — just like when you found that one haircut you just adore — it can be hard to change. But the introduction of the Lexus NX proves that, sometimes, the best thing for you is a whole…
With Lexus Teammate, Hands-Free Driving Is a(n Occasional) Reality
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just let your car do all your driving for you? Lexus Teammate just made that (occasionally) possible. I say ‘occasionally’ because there are limits. Like the name suggests, Lexus Teammate wants you to be part of its team, with both driver and car working together to create a…
2021 Lexus 250 AWD: The New ES Mid-Size Luxury Sedan Isn’t Just Smart, It’s Thoughtful, Too
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,…
The Family-Friendly Lexus ES Gets a 300h F Sport Makeover for 2022
Family-friendly luxury gets a sporty new look. The Lexus ES is heading into its seventh generation for 2022, which means it’s time to freshen up a luxurious tradition. And for this brand, that means new swaths of technology, interior and exterior design, dynamic handling, and the first ever Lexus ES300h F Sport trim. And yes,…
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”…
Celebrities. Smackdowns. Supercars: Behind the Scenes at Lexus 0-60 Celebrity Driving Competition
Who wouldn’t want to hang out at the track with 6 famous competitors driving Lexus performance cars? And get an inside track on who will win a Lexus LC 500 Convertible for a year? We certainly did! For two full days of driving and racing action at the Fontana Auto Club Speedway in California, we got…
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….
Everything You Need to Know About Last Minute End-of-Year Car Shopping in 2020
The end of the year can be a great time to get a killer deal on a new car. Holiday incentives from the manufacturers in the form of rebates, low APRs, and lease deals can help keep hundreds to thousands of dollars in your pocket during end of year car shopping. The dealers are motivated…
On the Track or in the Suburbs, the Lexus RC F Is Just Plain Fun
Track or highway, the RC F can do it all—in style. Lexus might make a track-ready trim of the RC F that competes in the Nürburgring 24 Hours and the SportsCar Championship in the USA, but you can buy this car for everyday driving—and it will make you fall in love with your commute. I…