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Technology/Autonomous VehiclesVisiting the LFA Centre of Excellence
The Lexus LFA was not built as a viable business plan. Even though they sold them for almost $400,000, Toyota was losing money on every car that left the factory. Production stopped in 2012, with exactly 500 cars built. For Toyota tough, the LFA venture does not stop here. They …
NewsToyota: Over 6 Million Hybrids Sold
Just nine months after delivering its 5 millionth hybrid vehicle, Toyota announced it has already sold more than 6 million hybrid vehicles. Recall that the first Toyota Prius hybrid was first released back in 1997. The Prius is thier best-selling hybrid car in the world, having surpassed 3 million units …
NewsAJAC’s 2014 Canadian Car of the Year Awards
Twelve “Best New” category winners were announced today by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, better known as AJAC. The twelve “Best New” categories cover the full new-model spectrum, including “Best New Small Car,” “Best New Luxury Car,” and “Best New SUV/CUV.” Most mainstream categories are further divided by price, …
NewsThe 8 Finalists for "The Most Beautiful Car Of The Year"
This is an annual competition which invites users to vote for the "Most Beautiful Car of the Year." This title was created in 1987 and is given to a vehicle that must be registered by the manufacturer and on sale in the year of the award. The vehicle list price …
NewsLexus GX to get Facelift for 2014
The 2014 Lexus will get a facelift judging by some leaked images appearing online. The full size SUV is expected to adopt Lexus’ spindle-shaped grille along with other modest changes to the body. The current model was introduced in 2009 and hasn’t been updated since, aside from a suspension tweak.
RecallsToyota recalls 242,000 Prius, Lexus hybrid cars worldwide
TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it is recalling about 242,000 of its Prius and Lexus hybrid vehicles due to problems with their braking systems. The recall applies to about 233,000 Prius vehicles made between March and October 2009 and about 9,000 Lexus HS250h models made between June and …
NewsToyota Recalls Over 1 Million Vehicles
Toyota is facing down another massive vehicle safety recall in which over 750,000 versions of the 2003 and 2004 Toyota Corolla have been found to suffer from a defect in their airbag safety systems. Concerned that airbags - a crucial component of crash safety - would not actually deploy in …
New ModelsLexus Unveils the New 2013 LS Model Range
•Flagship sedan now reflects the bold new Lexus exterior and interior design direction •World-leading refinement, luxury and innovative advanced technology •Enhanced driving dynamics including an all-new F SPORT model Lexus today unveiled the new 2013 LS model range, including the LS 460, LS 600h and all-new F SPORT. Equipped with …
NewsToyota to Expand Lexus Production in Canada
- Lexus RX Hybrids to be Made in Cambridge, Ontario; 400 new jobs - Toyota Production Capacity in Canada to Climb To 500,000 Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC) announced today that it will invest more than $100 million and hire approximately 400 employees to increase Lexus RX production at …
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