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Flash Drive: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e EV

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e EV Breaking Into the EV World Lexus has offered hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric models for many years, but never one that is powered only by electricity. Those days are over with the introduction of the all-new, all-electric 2023 Lexus RZ 450e compact SUV.

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Toyota launching redesigned Harrier (Lexus RX) in Japan; hybrid model following in January

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Toyota Motor Corporation will launch the redesigned Harrier crossover SUV (Lexus RX in overseas markets) in Japan on 2 December, with a hybrid model scheduled for release on 15 January 2014. The hybrid model, powered by a 2.5-liter liter engine and hybrid system achieves fuel efficiency of 21.8 mpg US , 4.6

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News: Toyota and Lexus Reveal 15 Upcoming EVs

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To say “thank you,” Toyota and Lexus staged one of the most significant events in Mega Web’s history on Dec. During a press conference on its battery EV strategies, Toyota and Lexus revealed 15 new upcoming production and concept battery electric vehicles, including sports cars, SUVs, sedans and commercial vehicles.

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Cadillac to return to Australia as EV-only brand to fight Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Polestar, Volvo and Lexus

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Still, the arrival of Cadillac signals the intention of the iconically American brand to take on the world’s best luxury brands, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volvo and Lexus. The post Cadillac to return to Australia as EV-only brand to fight Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Polestar, Volvo and Lexus appeared first on EV Central.

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Toyota and Lexus roll-out low-cost automated braking safety packages on RAV4 Hybrid and RX crossover

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At separate press conferences Wednesday and Thursday at the New York Auto Show, Toyota will reveal the RAV4 Hybrid SUV, while Lexus unveils its all-new fourth-generation RX luxury crossover SUV. Pushing these systems across our lineup, as quickly as possible, can help protect people in the event of a crash. Lexus Safety System +.

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Toyota’s new telematics service features interactive voice response, third-party apps; Toyota Open Vehicle Architecture

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Toyota Motor Corporation will this summer in Japan begin rolling out “T-Connect”, a new telematics service, along with compatible navigation systems and a smartphone app. The service registers user preferences, and will suggest preferred stores and events along the predicted route.

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Toyota Launching G Sports Conversion Series; Includes Hybrids

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Toyota plans to begin a gradual rollout in Japan in mid-2010 of its newly developed “G Sports” (G) sports conversion car series. Toyota says that it intends to help foster a motorsports culture by also actively participating in grassroots motorsports events, Formula Nippon and SUPER GT in Japan, and NASCAR in the United States.