Lexus

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ANALYSIS - 2017 Lexus IS 300h

21 April 2017

The IS hybrid is one of those cars you don't often see, especially in the UK, which is a pity, as the IS 300h deserves to be far more popular than it is.

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Toyota's new TNGA based engines and transmissions

6 December 2016

Toyota Motor Corporation, now rolling out new vehicles - the fourth generation Prius hybrid and C-HR compact crossover - on its Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), announced it had developed advanced engines and transmissions and further evolved its hybrid systems and plans to use these new powertrain units in a "rapidly broadening range of vehicle models", starting in 2017.

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Driving the 168mph Lexus GS F

14 October 2016

Do we think of Lexus as a performance brand? Not usually. The LF-A was a few years ago now and the RC F is rarely seen on British roads. The newest F is the GS and while it will sell in only the tiniest of volumes, BMW and Mercedes-AMG buyers shouldn't dismiss it.

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Interior design and technology - Lexus RC

7 October 2016

Continuing just-auto’s review of interior design and technology trends, we take a closer look at the Lexus RC. The deeply contoured body shape of the RC (Radical Coupe) gives it an edgy, extroverted stance. Offered in a choice of two powertrains, ours came in the shape of a white RC 300h F Sport with a 2.5-litre petrol engine.

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INTERVIEW: Alain Uyttenhoven, Head of Lexus Europe

24 November 2014

Russia, Lexus' number one market in its European region, might be down, but UK sales are up strongly. On balance then, 2014 has been a good year, according to the brand's Head of Europe. Next, he promises more hybrids but no diesels. Why?

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Q&A with Takata: Occupant restraint systems

7 October 2013

Continuing just-auto's series of interviews with global players in the occupant restraints market, Matthew Beecham talked with Claus Rudolf, Vice President of Global Engineering at Takata Corp. Headquartered Tokyo, Japan, Takata's products are primarily sold in Japan, the Americas, Europe and Asia.

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INTERVIEW: Glen W DeVos, Delphi’s VP Engineering

22 July 2013

Delphi is a leading supplier of vehicle connectivity. Its expertise ranges from infotainment systems through Advanced Driver Assistance (ADAS) systems to semi-autonomous driving technologies. Vanessa Scholfield, editor of just-auto’s QUBE Connected Vehicles service spoke to Glen W DeVos, Delphi’s Vice President Engineering, Delphi Electronics and Safety and Global Director of Engineering, Infotainment and Driver Interface PBU, to discuss the latest trends and developments in the market and Delphi’s involvement in this rapidly expanding sector.

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Q&A with Lear Corporation: Vehicle seating

10 May 2013

Back in the 1970s, a car seat was a functional component with few or no added value features. Nowadays, with drivers spending more time in their car on longer commutes, they expect a comfortable ride. Matthew Beecham caught up with three top executives of Lear Corp to hear how the seat has become an integral part of the car’s overall design and appeal in the showroom. Here, Ryan Burns, Lear’s Vice President of Global Seat Engineering led the discussion with contributions from Karl Henn, Director of Seating Engineering and R&D and Mandy Sarotte, Vice President of Global Trim Sales.

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Indonesian motor show: new policies and more MPVs

14 August 2017

The Gaikindo Indonesian International Auto Show kicked off on Thursday at the International Convention Centre in the BSD satellite city just outside Jakarta.

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Toyota US sales up 3.6% in July 2017

2 August 2017

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) reported July 2017 sales of 222,057 units. With the one less selling day in July 2017 compared to July 2016, sales were up 3.6% on volume and up 7.8% on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota division posted July sales of...

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TMC Japan sales up 10.3% in June 2017

31 July 2017

Toyota Motor Corporation announces its production, domestic sales, and export results, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor, and Hino Motors for June 2017 and for January to June 2017. June 2017 Results Production in Japan Passenger cars:...

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Denso develops new safety sensors for Lexus LS

26 July 2017

Denso Corporation designs and develops the technology helping drivers safely navigate the roads. On 26 July 2017 the company announced two new products to be incorporated in the new 2018 Lexus LS, which will be released in Japan and the US after this fall. A...

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Toyota US recalls Lexus ES350 vehicles

18 July 2017

NHTSA campaign number: 17V415000 Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing Components: Steering Potential number of units affected: 1,761 Summary Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Lexus...

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Lexus enhances safety technology for Europe LS

10 July 2017

Toyota Motor's redesigned Lexus LS continues the flagship model line's role as a technology leader, now combining various safety systems with the aim of eventually eliminating traffic-related deaths. Many of the systems carry over from the previous model but have been updated.

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Toyota US sales up 2.1% in June 2017

4 July 2017

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA), reported June 2017 sales of 202,376 units. With the same number of selling days in June 2017 compared to June 2016, sales were up 2.1% on both a volume and daily selling rate (DSR) basis. For the first half of the year,...

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Toyota US recalls Lexus ES 350 vehicles

30 June 2017

Toyota Motor North America announced that it is conducting a safety recall of certain Model Year 2017 Lexus ES 350 vehicles in the US. Approximately 1,760 vehicles are involved. The right-hand side tie rod assembly in the involved vehicles may not have been...

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TMC Japan sales up 12.3% in May 2017

30 June 2017

Toyota Motor Corporation announces its production, domestic sales, and export results for May 2017, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor and Hino Motors. Production in Japan Passenger cars: Toyota - 199,924 units; YoY change - (-)7.8%; Daihatsu...

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Toyota US sales down 0.5% in May 2017

2 June 2017

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) reported its US, May 2017 sales of 218,248 units, a decrease of 0.5% from May 2016 on a volume basis. With one more selling day in May 2017 compared to May 2016, sales were down 4.5% on a daily selling rate (DSR)...

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Toyota US recalls 2016-17 Tacoma vehicles

2 June 2017

Toyota Motor North America, announced that it is conducting a safety recall of certain Model Year 2016 and 2017 V6 engine Toyota Tacoma vehicles in the US. Approximately 32,000 vehicles are involved.   The V6 engine crankshaft timing rotor in the...

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TMC Japan sales up 5.7% in April 2017

30 May 2017

Toyota Motor Corporation announces its production, domestic sales, and export results for April 2017, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor, and Hino Motors. Production in Japan Passenger cars: Toyota - 222,927 units; YoY change - 23.7%;...

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Lexus starts on hand crafted Europe export LC

22 May 2017

The first of Toyota's new Lexus LC luxury coupes for UK and Europe export went into production today (22 May) on an exclusive new assembly line in Japan.

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Toyota US sales down 4.4% in April 2017

4 May 2017

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) reported its US April 2017 sales of 201,926 units, a decrease of 4.4% from April 2016 on a volume basis. With one less selling day in April 2017 compared to April 2016, sales were down 0.7% on a daily selling rate (DSR)...

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TMC Japan sales up 10.2% in March 2017

27 April 2017

Toyota Motor Corporation announces its production, domestic sales, and export results, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor, and Hino Motors, for March 2017 as well as the fiscal year from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017. Production in...

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2017 Auto Shanghai motor show world premieres

24 April 2017

Auto Shanghai 2017 did not disappoint, with a vast number of concept, prototype and production model world debuts. The most important vehicle premiere will probably prove to be the Wuling Hong Guang S3, this being the first SUV for the number one brand in the world's largest market.

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2017 New York motor show - global debuts list

13 April 2017

There was no stand-out star at this year's New York International Auto Show, though for sheer novelty value, FCA's 840 horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Demon could be rightly thought of as the biggest attraction.

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Toyota announces record $1.33bn spend at Kentucky

10 April 2017

A $1.33bn spend - the highest of any automaker in Kentucky and the second largest in state history- will make Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky the first plant in North America to begin producing vehicles using Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA).

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Toyota North America sales down 2.1% in March 2017

4 April 2017

Toyota Motor North America reported its US March 2017 sales of 215,224 units, a decrease of 2.1% from March 2016 on a volume basis. With the same number of selling days in March 2017 compared to March 2016, sales were down 2.1% on a daily selling rate (DSR)...

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Lexus develops Lane Valet new feature

31 March 2017

Autonomous driving and Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) communications continue to evolve at a rapid pace, with Lexus leading the way. Today, the luxury automaker announces its commitment to the development of a new technology feature for all models: Lane Valet. This...

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TMC Japan sales up 16.1% in February 2017

29 March 2017

Toyota Motor Corporation announces its production, domestic sales, and export results for February 2017, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor, and Hino Motors. February 2017 Results Production in Japan Passenger cars: Toyota - 249,938 units;...

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Toyota launches Lexus in India

24 March 2017

Toyota Motor's luxury Lexus brand was launched in India today, bringing, the automaker said, "a new luxury experience, exceptional design and high quality to the world’s fastest-growing major economy".

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Arconic supplies aluminium for Toyota Lexus RX

20 March 2017

Advanced materials specialist Arconic has announced a multi-year supply deal with Toyota North America.

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Toyota US presents 2018 Lexus LC performance coupe

20 March 2017

The emotional designs and high-performance models issued by Lexus in the last few years prefaced a new chapter for the brand, one that begins now with the arrival of the 2018 LC flagship performance coupe. A concept car come to life, the Lexus LC combines...

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Lexus launches new LC luxury coupe in Japan

16 March 2017

Lexus has launched the LC luxury coupe across Japan on 16 March 2017 The LC is a flagship coupe which represents the evolution of Lexus as a lifestyle brand which surprises and moves consumers. The LC achieves a unique design, with a smooth and satisfying...

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Lexus LS 500h makes its world debut at Geneva show

9 March 2017

The 2018 Lexus LS 500h, the full hybrid version of Lexus’ new flagship sedan, was unveiled in Geneva. The model, which follows the world premiere of the twin-turbo gas V6-powered LS 500 at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in...

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2017 Geneva motor show - world debuts list

8 March 2017

All the world premieres from the 2017 Geneva motor show are listed below. The most important models this year were the Range Rover Velar, Kia Picanto, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Opel Crossland X & Insignia, Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo, SEAT Ibiza, Subaru XV, Volkswagen Arteon and Volvo XC60.

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Toyota US sales down 7.2% in February 2017

2 March 2017

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) reported its US February 2017 sales of 174,339 vehicles, a decrease of 7.2% from February 2016 on a volume basis. With the same number of selling days in February 2017 compared to February 2016, sales were down 7.2% on a daily...

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Lexus global sales surge 4% in 2016

2 February 2017

Lexus International announced it sold 677,615 vehicles during the 2016 calendar year. This robust sales performance represents a 4% increase over calendar year 2015 (652,451 units). The 2016CY sales performance is also the 4th consecutive record year of sales...

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Toyota worldwide sales increase 0.2% in 2016

30 January 2017

Toyota Motor Corporation announces its production, domestic sales, and export results for December 2016 and for CY2016, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor, and Hino Motors. December 2016 Results Production in Japan Passenger cars:...