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New Lexus LC 500h with Multi Stage Hybrid System

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Following the world premiere of the V8-powered LC 500 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January 2016, Lexus introduced its hybrid variant, the new LC 500h. The LC is a new flagship 2+2 performance coupe for Lexus’ global model range, and will go on sale in the US in Spring 2017. Earlier post.)

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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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Future Cars: Concept EVs for 2023 and Beyond

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Lexus EV Sports Car. 2016) has had as many twists and turns as a Halloween corn maze. Lexus looks ready to move into EV supercar territory. Lexus Sports Car. Details are sketchy, but if the photos of the Lexus EV sports car are any indication, this thing is going to be awesome. With a 0-60 mph time of 3.2

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Google teaching autonomous vehicles to share road safely with cyclists

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Google currently has 24 Lexus RX450h SUVs and 34 prototype vehicles on the road with autonomous driving capability. 15 June 2016: Another Google AV in Austin was rear-ended. The speed of the other vehicle at the time of the collision was approximately 3 mph. More than 100 riders pedal around autonomous car near Google’s campus.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Road Test: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-in Hybrid. News: BMW iX EV.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

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mpg on a 140-mile freeway run using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. Road Test: 2016 Nissan Maxima. Road Test: 2016 Lexus GS F. Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined. Running on 91 octane, over 249 miles we averaged 26.2 mpg, and 33.0 Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury AWD

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mpg, but in a 180-mile all-freeway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph we averaged 32.9 Competing in the premium compact sedan category, the 2021 Cadillac CT4 has some stiff competition including models from Acura , Audi , BMW, Genesis , Infiniti, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz. Road Test: 2016 Acura ILX.