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Lexus introduces significant update of UX 300e EV

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Lexus announced the global debut of the new UX 300e, a significant evolution of the brand's first production BEV model. In 2020, Lexus launched UX 300e as the brand’s first production BEV model. In 2022, this was followed by the introduction of the Lexus RZ, a dedicated BEV model.

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Lexus LF-ZL concept previews production EV due in 2026

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Lexus used the 2023 Tokyo auto show to unveil a concept previewing its upcoming EV flagship. Called the Lexus LF-ZL (for "Lexus Future Zero-emission Luxury"), the concept is an SUV measuring 208.6

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Lexus passes cumulative global sales of 2M electrified vehicles; HEVs and BEV

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Lexus announced that the luxury brand eclipsed the milestone of 2 million global sales of electrified vehicles—hybrids and battery-electric—at the end of April 2021. In 2020, 33% of the Lexus models sold globally were of the electrified variety. Since the launch of the RX400h hybrid in 2005, Lexus has continued to expand.

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Toyota and Google Cloud partner to bring AI-powered speech services to Toyota and Lexus vehicles without the cloud

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Toyota and Google Cloud announced an expanded partnership that brings together Toyota and Lexus next-generation audio multimedia systems and Google Cloud’s AI-based speech services. The partnership highlights the AI and machine learning innovation brought forth in the latest Toyota and Lexus infotainment systems.

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Drive Notes: 2024 Lexus TX

The Truth About Cars

Up today: The 2024 Lexus TX 350. Pros The infotainment system that Toyota/Lexus moved to recently is easy to use and easy to read. There is the usual level of Lexus comfort, except for one thing -- see the "cons" section. The engine was heard a bit more than is usual in Lexus products. It's roomy.

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Lexus brand will lead Toyota on Tesla’s Gigacasting techniques

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Toyota luxury brand Lexus will lead the Japanese automaker into the use of Tesla’s Gigacasting techniques, after a handful of companies have announced plans this year to invest in transitioning to the technology for future electric vehicle (EV) production.

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Drive Notes: 2024 Lexus GX 550 Premium AWD

The Truth About Cars

Today I am testing a 2024 Lexus GX 550 Premium AWD that may have just come from the national launch event. I say that because this one is a pre-production unit. So it's not quite fully sorted. Still, a short loan this week has been instructive. Price, by the way? Pros This is a torquey little f-- ahem.

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