Lexus IS JDM Models – Japan Receives Exclusive High-Performance Sedans While America associates Lexus autos with softly-sprung luxobarges isolating passengers from any engagement, select models in their home Japanese market tell different stories. By forbidden fruit status alone, all breeds special appeal from exclusivity. But Lexus goes further crafting specially enhanced variants of their IS…
Spotlighting Lexus 2nd Gen IS350 Balancing Sport Sedan Capability When Lexus launched in 1989 as a spinoff luxury division from parent company Toyota, the bold maneuver initially questioned whether adequate separation distanced itself stylistically and reputation from economy car roots. But wider subsequent model ranges broadened appeal attracting customers seeking refined reliability absent from some…
Fastest Japanese Cars Ever Produced – While Japanese auto manufacturers no longer chase top-speed crowns like during the 1990s horsepower wars, several historic production models from the major Japanese automakers have delivered face-melting, license-losing velocity complementing their precise handling. Below we highlight the fastest and often most powerful cars from key heavy hitters Toyota, Honda,…
Toyota JDM car is one of Japan’s largest and most renowned car manufacturers. The company has produced many Japan-only vehicles over the years catered specifically to their domestic market aka JDM (Japanese domestic market) cars. In this post, we’ll explore the history of Toyota JDM cars and some of their most iconic and popular models…
The Lexus Rally car brand conjures images of refined sedans and luxury SUVs rather than racing in the dirt and mud. But Lexus models, especially the sporty IS compact rear-wheel drive models, have proven adept rally cars in various amateur and lower-tier professional events over the years. Although never formally factory-supported, customized Lexus IS models…
The rear-wheel-drive Lexus GS ranks among Japan’s premier luxury sports sedans. Originating from the Toyota Aristo, GS models cater specifically to executive buyers wanting excitement and prestige. Let’s examine exclusive JDM GS variations since the series’ 1991 debut. V8 Power Pairs With Refinement Lexus broke conventions by introducing a V8 sports sedan to rival German…