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KDDI, AT&T to connect Toyota and Lexus vehicles in US with 4G LTE starting in the fall

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Toyota and Lexus are bringing connected car capabilities to their vehicles in the United States. Toyota Motor North America, KDDI and AT&T will collaborate to enable 4G LTE connectivity for all new model Toyota and Lexus cars and trucks. Unlimited data plans offered by AT&T for eligible Toyota and Lexus vehicles.

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Toyota Motor continues rollout of Otto-Atkinson engines with 2016 Lexus IS 200t

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Lexus is entering the 2016 model year with a three model strategy for its IS sport sedan: IS 200t, IS 300 AWD, and IS 350. Lexus developed the turbocharged engine in house, first integrated it into the NX luxury utility hybrid for 2015 model year, and modified it for IS 200t. The former IS 250 and IS 250 AWD are discontinued.

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating. Luxury Car Chassis.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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Lexus knows its loyal owners want improvements, but nothing too radical. So when they are ready to get their next car, the Lexus RX 450h F Sport will certainly not disappoint, and in many ways impress them with the changes from their previous model. Hybrid Efficiency in a Premium SUV. Hybrid Sophistication. Refined dual motivation.

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2016 Toyota Prius, 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid Driven, Free Tesla Model X: Today's Car News

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Today, we have the first official images and details of the 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid, first impressions of the 2016 Lexus RX hybrid, and Tesla's offer of a free Model X electric crossover to existing owners who refer friends. The 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid finally appears, with a claimed 55 mpg combined.

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Toyota Motor Europe hybrid sales up 45% year-to-date; targeting 50% hybrid take-rate by 2020

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Toyota Motor Europe (TME) reported that sales of hybrids have increased 45% so far this year compared with the same period in 2015—which was already a record year. 31% of Toyota Motor Europe’s customers have opted for a hybrid powertrain in 2016; 41% in Western Europe alone. —Karl Schlicht. To date, 1.5

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Toyota and Servco Pacific pilot test new car share application in Hawaii

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Toyota and Servco Pacific Inc. The suite of software and services is an important part of Toyota’s Mobility Services Platform (MSPF) which will offer various functions to enable a more convenient mobility experience. Since January 2017, Toyota has been working with Getaround on the car-sharing pilot program in San Francisco, Calif.,

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