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World Premiere of New Lexus Concept at Paris Motor Show Along with Euro Debut of LS 600h F Sport

Lexus is planning the world premiere of a never-before-seen concept study at the upcoming 2012 Paris Auto Show, which opens for the press on 27 September and for the public, from September 29 through October 14.

The Japanese automaker, which as you may remember, is also going to show an evolution of the LF-LC Hybrid Sports Coupe Concept at the Australian International Motor Show in late October, said it will reveal more details and possibly the first images of the new study on September 17.

New Mega Gallery of 2013 Lexus LS 460, 600h L and 460 F Sport

To better compete with the finest that Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Jaguar have to offer in the full-size luxury sedan segment, Lexus put its fourth generation LS under the knife.

But you probably already know that since the 2013 model year version of the Japanese brand's flagship was officially revealed at the end of July.

R&T Video Showcases the 2013 Lexus LS460 F Sport in Red

Here's a quick question for you: when you stumble upon a video titled "Driven: 2013 Lexus LS 460 F Sport", what's the first thing that comes to mind about the content of the clip? A review of the Japanese brand's newest model, right?

Well, while the 2013 Lexus LS 460 F Sport is indeed the star of Road&Track's latest short video clip, unfortunately, there's no review of the car. At least not on film since the magazine points towards its webpage for the first drive article.

Lexus Talks us Around the Changes on the 2013 LS Sedan

While Lexus stopped short from announcing prices and a specific launch date, the Japanese carmaker has pretty much revealed everything else about its redesigned 2013 LS sedan that will go on sale in the States this fall.

However, if you prefer to hear what’s new about the LS from Lexus itself, the company released a video with Bill Camp from Lexus College that walks and talks us around the luxury sedan.

Lexus Shares Video from the 'Chic' Presentation of the New LS, Plus a Clip on the Model's History

Designer Jonathan Adler and Barneys Creative Ambassador Simon Doonan were on hand to reveal the refashioned 2013 Lexus LS during a 'chic' event at the “Lexus Laws of Attraction” exhibit in San Francisco on Monday night.

Instead of calling in the media, Lexus invited more than 500 guests from the San Francisco arts and design community to show the redesigned premium saloon.

Lexus Gives the 2013 LS Sedan a Little More Character with a Thorough Facelift

At long last and after more leaks than the proverbial bucket, Lexus came out with all the official details and pictures of its redesigned for the 2013 model year LS flagship sedan series, which was unveiled on Monday during a special happening in San Francisco.

While based on the fourth generation model that has been in production since 2006, the refreshed LS sedan gains a more dynamic exterior look along with a restyled interior and notable changes under the sheetmetal to fend off the German competition that comes in the form of the Audi A8, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

For the 2013MY, the LS line-up includes the LS 460, LS 460L (LWB), LS 600hL hybrid, and the first-ever LS 460 F Sport variant . The LS 460 and LS 460L are available in both RWD and AWD versions while the LS Hybrid is offered with a full-time AWD system.

New Photo Gallery of 2013 Lexus LS460 and LS460 F-Sport Sedans

The wall surrounding the 2013 Lexus LS has completely broken with some 30 or so high-resolution photos of both the regular LS 460 and the F-Sport variant of the same model flooding the web-o-sphere.

Taking into consideration the fact that the current generation of the LS has been with us since 2006 with Lexus performing a mild makeover in 2009, when the company announced that it was preparing a new model, we believed that it would be just that and not another facelift.

The exterior redesign is concentrated exclusively on the two ends of the car with the front gaining a version of the Japanese brand's spindle grille, new headlamps (very similar to the ones found on the outgoing Hybrid model), reshaped fenders and a new hood that includes a bulge running along the middle.

U Spy: Real Life Pictures of Refreshed 2013 Lexus LS Sedan in Non-F Sport Trim

While we remain short on details, we have little complains when it comes to photos of the 2013 Lexus LS limousine.

For our third post on the new LS during the past 24 hours, we have to thank Carscoop reader Lloyd who discovered these scoop pictures of the Japanese model sitting right under a Toyota Venza on a transport truck in South Korea.

Here's what Lloyd told Carscoop: "Another tip on the 2013 LS. Although the 2013 Lexus LS has been leaked, new spy photos of the non-F-Sport version with little camouflage have surfaced online from South Korea."

From what we can tell, he is probably right about the car not being an F-Sport model. The styling differences between the sported-up and the regular 2013 LS seem to be limited to the bumpers and alloy wheel designs.

Lexus Drops an Official Image of the Redesigned 2013 LS Sedan

Lexus wasn't supposed to reveal the new 2013 LS sedan before Monday, July 30, but the release of two images from a Chinese website on Thursday appears to have convinced the Japanese company to give us another look at the full size sedan.

Looking at all three pictures, it becomes increasingly evident that what we have here is a mid-life makeover and not an all-new model with Lexus giving the LS a more dynamic fascia featuring the brand's spindle grille a restyled rear end.

Scoop: Is this the "New" 2013 Lexus LS Sedan?

A Chinese website has dropped two -allegedly official- images of the new 2013 Lexus LS sedan, only a few days in advance of the premium model's world premiere at a special event in San Francisco on Monday, July 30.

We cannot say with certainty whether the pictures are real, but if they are, then it would seem that the 2013 LS is a light facelift and not an all-new version of the Lexus flagship model, as we were originally led to believe.

The model pictured here is the new LS 460 F Sport that Lexus has confirmed and which features a styling package with different front and rear bumpers, side skirts, and a rear diffuser with prominent tailpipes.

Lexus Drops a Smokey Teaser of All-New 2013 LS Flagship Sedan

Hot on the heels of the announcement that the next generation of the LS sedan will break cover during a special event in San Francisco on Monday, July 30, Lexus has now released the first official teaser image of its luxury model that will take on the Audi A8, BMW 7-Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class, also due for a replacement.

The photo shows blue-tinted streaks of smoke that outline the shape of the new LS, which will be marketed as a 2013 model in North America.

Lexus to Reveal All-New LS Flagship Sedan on July 30, will Include F-Sport Version

With a very short statement, Lexus announced on its official website that it will hold the world premiere of its new LS flagship sedan at a "special invitation-only event" in San Francisco on Monday, July 30, (current, 2012MY LS pictured above).

The Japanese carmaker added that the new 2013 LS will be offered as the LS 460, LS 460 L long wheelbase, LS 600h L hybrid sedan and the all-new LS 460 F SPORT.

How to Turn a Lexus LS 400 into a Convertible on the Spot

Reinforced A-pillars and pyrotechnically charged roll hoops are obviously not on the menu for this second-generation Lexus LS 400 Cabriolet, which was created in a matter of minutes during a DIY coachbuilding lesson at the 2012 StanceWars event in Belgium this past weekend.

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