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: Lexus CMO Lisa Materazzo’s Journey from Finance to Automotive Marketing
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. Growing up, her dad was car fanatic and so were her two brothers, so it’s no surprise she…
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…
Ballin’ on a Budget: 9 of the Best Luxury Cars Under $40k
Luxury Cars Under $40k Are Not a Figment of Your Imagination! It’s true, there are luxury cars under $40k! You can get top of the line technology, style and features without spending your entire salary. And there are vehicles that fit every family. Want softest leather seats with built in massage? Check. Need a 3rd…
10 Luxury SUVs You’ll Want Santa to Deliver with a Big Red Bow
Dear Santa, all I want for Christmas is a luxury SUV. What are you dreaming about this holiday season? How about a luxury SUV parked out front with a big red bow? We say, yes, please! Besides, the holidays are a great time to get some good deals on the 2020 models we love. You’ll…
7 Sexy Sports Cars to Fulfill Your Need for Speed
Sexy sports cars are not just for the boys. More and more women are getting behind the wheel fulfilling their need for speed. After all, we are just as worthy of the thrills and exhilaration of driving cars that turn heads. While we’d never recommend speeding behind the legal limits, we do suggest finding those wide-open…
The 2021 Lexus IS 350 AWD F Sport Is an Athletic 4-Door Sport Sedan that Will Thrill Your Socks Off
It’s OK to say I love a car, right? Because the 2021 Lexus IS 350 AWD F SPORT sedan stole my heart. When one of the smoothest, sexiest sports cars on the market is an inspiration for the new 2021 Lexus IS, you know it’s going to be a winner. From the virtual launch of…
9 Things I Loved About The Lexus UX 250h, An Urban Hybrid Crossover
The Lexus UX 250h is designed with the city-dweller in mind. I had the chance to test drive all three Lexus SUVs over the summer: the RX 350 (which also comes in a 3-row longer version), the NX 300, and the smallest, the “urban crossover” in the lineup: the UX 250h. The UX was my…