Toyota Motor North America Reports December 2020, Year-End Sales
Jan 5, 2021
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported December 2020 sales of 249,601 vehicles, an increase of 20.4 percent on a volume basis and up 7.5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis compared to December 2019. For calendar year 2020, TMNA reported sales of 2,112,941 vehicles, a decrease of 11.3 percent on a vol ... Continue reading
There Have Been Some Bright Spots In This Dismal Year
Jan 5, 2021
A look at my "Best Of The Year" ... Continue reading
Toyota's Global Sales and Production Up Year-on-Year in November for Third Consecutive Month
Dec 29, 2020
SalesResults in November were driven primarily by sales in China and Japan, and global sales were up approximately 2 percent year-on-year.China The market remains solid, and in addition to regional motor shows and other events to attract customers to dealers, sales of the Camry, RAV4, and Lexus brand vehicles, and othe ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2020
The U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have released the 2021 Fuel Economy Guide. The Guide provides detailed fuel economy estimates for model year 2021 light-duty vehicles, along with estimated annual fuel costs and other information for prospective car buyers. ... Continue reading
2020 Lexus RC 300 F Sport Review - Flash and also Dash
Dec 20, 2020
2020 Lexus RC 300 F Sport Review Flash and also Dash by Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel The Flash. Even standing still, this 4 seat coupe Lexus beast has the lines and look of a SpaceX shuttlecraft. ... Continue reading
2020 Lexus LS 500 AWD Review by John Heilig
Dec 17, 2020
Lexus Review: REVIEWED MODEL: 2020 Lexus LS 500 AWD SPECS, ENGINE: 3.5-liter twin turbo V6 TRANSMISSION: 10-speed automatic with paddle shifters HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 416 hp @ 6,000 rpm/442 lb.-ft. @ 1,600-4,800 rpm WHEELBASE: 123.0 in. ... Continue reading
DIRECT4 NEXT-GENERATION LEXUS SELECTRIC DRIVE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
Dec 14, 2020
Last year as part of its new global electrification strategy, Lexus debuted the futuristic LF-30 concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show, which thrilled attendees with its visionary design and imaginative technologies. The new strategy, called ‘Lexus Electrified’, targets a fundamental leap in vehicle performance, hand ... Continue reading
Don't Buy an Auto in 2020's "December to Forget"
Dec 11, 2020
New data from car-buying app CoPilot makes it clear shoppers should wait into 2021 for most vehicle types. In fact, this is the worst time for Americans to buy a vehicle since 2012. ... Continue reading
Used Car Review - 2018 Lexus NX 300h - Hybrid SUV By John Heilig
Dec 5, 2020
There’s decent power from the 2.5-liter hybrid power plant. Handling is equally good. We had a few “instances” on one commute and the NX allowed us to escape unscathed. ... Continue reading
Come'on Man, Follow The Science - EV's Will Only Help China Not The Climate
Dec 1, 2020
Bull Shit EV's Only Loved By Ignorant Politicians, China Claque, Wall Street Cons and Car Execs ... Continue reading
2020 Lexus RC F Review by Rob Eckaus +VIDEO
Nov 30, 2020
When thinking about a coupe with a V-8 engine in the front, whether a grand tourer or a muscle car, does the Lexus RC F come to mind? Or a different car and a different country? Currently the starting horsepower figure among these sports and performance cars, is 400hp and stays under $100k for the competition in mind. ... Continue reading
2020 Lexus GS F 4-Dr Sedan Review by David Colman
Nov 23, 2020
The Sublime Sedan By David Colman Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL The executive hot rod has a long proud history. Back in the 1950s, Lincoln created this hybrid with its V8 powered sedans that proved so potent they won their class in the daunting Mexican Road Race. ... Continue reading
2020 Consumer Reports Auto Reliability Survey Mazda Tops List Of Reliable Cars SUV's And Pickups
Nov 20, 2020
Mazda, Buick and Honda are among the brands that made gains in the latest Annual Auto Reliability Survey from Consumer Reports (CR), the mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to creating a fairer, safer, and more transparent marketplace for consumers. But Ford and Lincoln struggled with the introduction of ne ... Continue reading
NHTSA Recall Summary - November 16, 2020
Nov 16, 2020
RECALLS, Chevrolet Bolt Battery Fire Risk, Lexus Toyota Fuel Pump Failure, Range Rover, Nissan, Chevrolet, GMC, Kawasaki, Keystone, Frightiner, Winnebago, To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading
2021 Lexus NX 300 F Sport Review by Mark Fulmer
Nov 10, 2020
2021 Lexus NX 300 F Sport Review by Mark Fulmer Creature Comforts with Power to Spare by Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel The 2021 NX F SPORT gets its name from the performance systems that include dynamic handling and enhanced responsiveness, front and rear dampers, and a sport-tuned suspension. If that's not enough there ... Continue reading
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