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Electric Lexus RZ Sport Concept making first US appearance at Monterey

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The Lexus display at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering at Monterey Car Week 2023 (17-20 August), will highlight the Lexus RZ Sport Concept—most recently seen at Tokyo Auto Salon—and the 2024 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series. Earlier post.)

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Lexus Brings Inspiration Series for ’24 LC 500

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While there is value in writing about a luxurious two-door coupe planned for very limited production, we’re really just taking this news as an opportunity to run a photo of the perpetually gob-smacking Lexus LC 500. Hardtop versions adopt the convertible’s underfloor braces while also adding a carbon fiber roof. And he’s right.

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Toray To Supply Toyota and Fuji Heavy With Carbon Fiber For Auto Bodies

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FHI) with carbon fiber for car bodies later this year—the first use of carbon fiber for auto bodies mass-produced in Japan. Toyota reportedly will use carbon fiber for the hood and roof of the Lexus LFA, a luxury sports car to be produced starting in December.

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Lexus reveals second version of LF-LC hybrid sports car concept; Advanced Lexus Hybrid Drive develops 500 hp

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Lexus Australia revealed the second version of the Lexus LF-LC hybrid concpet, which made its debut at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year ( earlier post ), the new LF-LC Blue. Lexus LF-LC Blue. The Advanced Lexus Hybrid Drive features an Atkinson cycle combustion engine mated to an advanced high-energy battery pack.

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Toyota wins Altair Enlighten Award for weight savings; CFRP inner panels on Prius Prime, Lexus LC 500

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The award program honored Toyota’s use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) inner panels on the Prius Prime liftgate and Lexus LC 500 side doors and luggage hatch. The Lexus LC registered a 47% weight savings on its side door and 40% reduction on its luggage hatch, compared to conventional steel structures.

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2022 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Review – Still Got It

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The Lexus LC rides on an aging platform, but you wouldn’t necessarily know it to drive it. Well, the much-maligned older version of the Lexus/Toyota infotainment system might give it away. Not only that but dropping the top of this Lexus doesn’t result in a lot of compromises. At least this Lexus is aging gracefully.

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News: 2023 Toyota and Lexus New Products

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Toyota and Lexus held their annual new product showcase the first week of June at their Plano, Texas, headquarters. This overview, in alphabetical order, is a glimpse of what Toyota and Lexus have coming out in the next few months. Lexus New Stuff. Lexus RX 350, 350h, 450h+ and 500h. Lexus’ coming all-electric SUV.

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