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On this day in history: April 19
  • 1989: Chevrolet announces that a Corvette ZR-1 will be offered for the 1990 model year.
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News2024 Lexus IS Proves You Can’t Have Too Much Selection
The Lexus IS received a major overhaul for the 2021 model year, but the current generation (third) actually dates back to 2014—and it shows when you look at the cabin. A decade later, the sporty luxury sedan offers more selection than ever, always with the hope of challenging Germany’s big …
NewsLexus IS 500 F SPORT Adds Launch Edition With Unique Features
Lexus made quite a few compact sports sedan enthusiasts happy last month when it announced the new 2022 IS 500 F Sport Performance . A special Launch Edition is also planned and we can now tell you that it will be limited to just 50 units in Canada. This model …
NewsAll-new 2022 Lexus IS 500 Marks the Return of the 5.0L V8
Building on the next-generation 2021 Lexus IS , the company is adding a new high-performance model with a 5.0-litre V8 engine for the 2022 model year. Directly inspired by the IS F from the late 2000s, the new IS 500 F Sport Performance becomes the first member of the F …
NewsLexus Rumoured to Unveil Three F Models Later in 2021
While continuing to focus on hybrid vehicles, Lexus is reportedly on the verge of injecting a serious dose of power and performance into its lineup. According to Japanese publication Best Car Web , the brand will unveil three new F models in November. The one we’re most interested in is …
New ModelsHow Much Does the New 2021 Lexus IS Cost?
Lexus has officially announced Canadian pricing for the redesigned and slightly re-engineered 2021 IS compact luxury sedan, which also benefits from the new Lexus Safety System+ 2.5. The base IS 300 RWD F SPORT Series 1 starts at $42,950. It features a 2.0-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder engine (241 horsepower, 258 pound-feet …
NewsChevrolet, BMW Have the Best Car Seats, Study Finds
Chevrolet and BMW top J.D. Power’s 2020 Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study released a few days ago. Surprised? The former leads all mainstream car brands with four award-winning vehicles. The Sonic, Impala and Equinox are segment winners, while the Silverado is among the three best pickups/vans. On the luxury side, …
New ModelsAll-new 2021 Lexus IS Actually Doesn’t Change Much
The current-generation Lexus IS dates back to 2014, so the new 2021 model unveiled today in a virtual premiere was kind of a big deal. However, it turned out to be kind of a dud. Before going any further, you need to know that Lexus and parent company Toyota last …
NewsLexus IS gets aggressive mid-cycle refresh
Lexus has given the IS an aggressive mid-cycle refresh while ensuring while ensuring it "has kept the essence of car's exterior appearance intact." The car's first design overhaul since the third-generation IS was introduced in 2013, the new look includes a completely reworked front fascia with larger air intakes accenting …
New ModelsA Turbo Engine For The 2016 Lexus IS
These days, a lot of manufacturers are trading their large engines for smaller displacement mills fitted with turbochargers. The latest to follow this trend is Lexus with its midsize sedan, the 2016 IS , which will now come in 200t trim. This car comes with a turbocharged 4-cylinder displacing 2 …
NewsLexus IS sedan gets turbocharged 4-cylinder for 2016
Lexus is dropping the 2.5-litre V6 from its IS sedan for the 2016 model year, replacing it with a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder to go along with two 3.5-litre V6 powerplants. According to the brand, it will no longer offer the 250 or 250 AWD variants of the Lexus IS, instead …
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