OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY JULY 17, 2023
Jul 17, 2023
The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading
The EV Baby and Its Bathwater Gone
Jul 16, 2023
(Reuters) - For many electric vehicles, there is no way to repair or assess even slightly damaged battery packs after accidents, forcing insurance companies to write off cars with few miles - leading to higher premiums and undercutting gains from going electric.And now those battery packs are piling up in scrapyards in ... Continue reading
LEXUS SIGNS GOLF SENSATIONS HINAKO SHIBUNO AND AMARI AVERY AHEAD OF U.S. WOMEN'S OPEN
Jul 5, 2023
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., July 5, 2023 -- Lexus is thrilled to announce the addition of 24-year-old Japanese golfer Hinako Shibuno and 19-year-old phenom Amari Avery to its roster of sponsored golf champions. The pair's sponsorship begins tomorrow at the start of the 2023 U.S. Women's Open Championship, held at the iconic ... Continue reading
Toyota: Post-Purchase Car Evolution Accelerating Efforts to Enhance Car Value
Jun 22, 2023
Upgrade Service Now Available for Prius U Grade in Japan Toyota City, Japan, Jun 22, 2023; Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that it has started offering an upgrade service in Japan that allows customers to swiftly evolve their cars in line with technological innovation as part of its efforts to enhance ... Continue reading
2023 Lexus UX 250h F Sport Premium Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Jun 22, 2023
The smallest SUV Lexus sells is based on the Toyota Prius. For 2023, all UX models feature a hybrid drivetrain that combines a 2-liter four-cylinder gas motor with a pair of AC motors for a net output of 181hp. ... Continue reading
2023 AMERICAN-MADE INDEX From CARS.COM - TESLA LANDS TOP SPOTS
Jun 21, 2023
GM, Ford, Honda and Toyota Claim Most Vehicles on 2023 Index — Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com™ today revealed the 100 vehicles on its 18th annual American-Made Index. Cars.com’s automotive experts independently evaluate vehicles contributing the most to the U.S. economy for manufacturing, parts sourcing and em ... Continue reading
Toyota Research Institute Unveils New Generative AI Technique for Vehicle Design
Jun 20, 2023
New Technique Gives Designers Added Capabilities by Incorporating Engineering Constraints Into Generative AI Models LOS ALTOS, Calif. (June 20, 2023) – Toyota Research Institute (TRI) today unveiled a generative artificial intelligence (AI) technique to amplify vehicle designers. ... Continue reading
Jun 5, 2023
TOKYO, Jun 05, 2023 On June 5th, Lexus premiered the all-new LBX. Presented to media at an event in Milan, Italy, by Chief Branding Officer Simon Humphries and Lexus President Takashi Watanabe, the new model will be introduced to Europe, Japan and selected markets worldwide from Q4 2023. ... Continue reading
Jun 4, 2023
El Foldo: "Toyota acknowledged CARB’s leadership in climate policies and its authority to set vehicle emissions standards under the Clean Air Act. ... Continue reading
Want To Buy An Electrified Vehicle Now? - Too Bad
May 21, 2023
This report comes right before the Environmental Protection Agency’s public hearing this week on its proposed standards for light-duty cars. The proposed car standards cover model years 2027 to 2032 and are expected to lead to clean, electric cars making up as much as 67 percent of new passenger vehicles sold in the ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup May 14-20, 2023
May 21, 2023
Larry's news picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Electric Vehicle Highway Use-Fee Leveling Into Law +VIDEO
May 18, 2023
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott signed an electric vehicle fee into law. ... Continue reading
Eco Button in a Toyota or Lexus Can Make a World of Difference
May 18, 2023
It can feel overwhelming thinking how to do your best to minimize your impact on the environment. Did you remember to recycle? Turn off the lights when you left a room? Compost your leftovers? In a world of more than 8 billion people, it turns out that even making the smallest changes can make a positive collective imp ... Continue reading
Are You Nuts? Cars With Urgent Recalls Remain Unrepaired in U.S.
May 17, 2023
More Than 2.5 Million Vehicles with “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside” Orders Need Fixing f May 1, CARFAX data shows. Ten states have more than 70,000 of these vehicles driving on their roads, with California leading the way. ... Continue reading
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