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Lexus reveals its first electric vehicle for the US—steering yoke not yet included

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Lexus on Wednesday unveiled the 2023 RZ, the luxury brand's first dedicated EV, and the first Lexus electric model to be sold in the United States. kwh battery pack affording 225 miles of range, and dual-motor all-wheel drive.

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Toyota to introduce 30 BEV models by 2030, boost battery spending to ¥2T

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In a media briefing in Tokyo, Toyota Motor president Akio Toyoda said that Toyota Motor will roll out 30 battery EV models by 2030, globally offering a full lineup of battery EVs in the passenger and commercial segments. Akio Toyoda with future Toyota and Lexus BEVS. Lexus RZ. trillion (now $US13.2 trillion (now $US13.2

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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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Hummer EV review, Lexus RZ yoke, Fisker battery warranty, Tesla going big: The Week in Reverse

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Which two automakers agreed to co-develop the basis for “millions” of affordable EVs? Which EV startup switched its manufacturing plan—and country? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 8, 2022.

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Lexus LS 500h performance luxury hybrid makes its world premiere at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show; Multi Stage Hybrid System

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Lexus unveiled the 2018 Lexus LS 500h, the full hybrid version of its new flagship sedan, in Geneva. The LS 500h is equipped with the new Lexus Multi Stage Hybrid System, which provides enhanced responsiveness and linear acceleration, particularly when accelerating from a full stop. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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The Toyota FT-Se Concept Probably Isn’t the Next MR2

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Hideaki Iida, the project manager for the Gazoo Racing (GR) Design Group and designer of the FT-Se, has informed the outlet that his concept utilizes some of the same hardware as the& Lexus LF-ZC that’s already been confirmed for production. We're going to release the Lexus model in 2026 and this one afterward," he said. "We

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Kelley Blue Book finds average EV price in US down 5.4% in January due to Tesla price cuts

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The most affordable vehicles—compact cars, compact SUVs and subcompact cars— had incentives between 3% to 4%, which is above industry average. Mercedes-Benz and Lexus showed the most price strength in the luxury market, transacting between 1.4% over sticker price last month.

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