NHTSA Expands Airbag Probe To 12.3 Million FCA, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, and Mitsubishi Vehicles
Apr 23, 2019
The NHTSA said today that it is expanding a probe into potentially defective air bags to 12.3 million vehicles. More than just Takata ... Continue reading
2019 Volvo XC40, 2019 Lexus UX 250h And New Forza F1 Podcast In This Month's Letter From Europe
Apr 21, 2019
Letter from Europe by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Dear Reader, I thought it time for a quick update before I dash off to London-protesters permitting. So far the plan is London-Monaco-Maranello-Bologna and then back to SF. ... Continue reading
2019 Lexus ES 350 F SPORT Wins Best Mid-Size Luxury Car Award
Apr 18, 2019
2019 Lexus ES 350 F SPORT Wins Best Mid-Size Luxury Car Award at the 2019 Texas Auto Writers Association Auto Roundup DENTON, TEXAS (April 16, 2019) — After two days of test drives by dozens of journalists, the 2019 Lexus ES 350 F SPORT was awarded first place in the Mid-Size Luxury Car category at this year’s Texa ... Continue reading
F to the Max: 2020 Lexus RC F and RC F Track Edition
Apr 4, 2019
For the 2020 model year, the Lexus RC F coupe is lighter, more capable and more eye catching than ever before. A wide range of enhancements expands its performance envelope while updates to the overall design further refine the appearance of the broad-shouldered coupe. ... Continue reading
NHTSA Safety Recalls Announced April 1, 2019
Apr 1, 2019
The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Volkswagen, Hyundai, Alfa Romeo, RAM, Lexus, BMW, Mclaren, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Freightliner, Jayco, Buses, Trailers, RV's . ... Continue reading
IIHS Cars For Teens - Updated Recommendations +VIDEO
Mar 31, 2019
IIHS tightens criteria for recommended used vehicles for teens ARLINGTON, Va. — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is applying more stringent criteria to its list of recommended used vehicles for teens, as recent safety improvements have percolated down to lower-cost used cars, SUVs, minivans and pickups. ... Continue reading
Mar 27, 2019
March 27, 2019; LMC reported that in 1996, the first-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK played a big part in popularizing the retractable hard-top design that other convertibles would go on to emulate. European sales of the convertible bodystyle subsequently peaked during the mid-noughties, with over 400,000 sold in 2004, as ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2019
Arigatou gozaimasu Akio Toyoda San; For over 60 years Toyota has been growing its manufacturing presence in the United States, and today the company announced it will exceed its 2017 pledge to invest $10 billion over five years with a new commitment to reach nearly $13 billion over the same period. Part of that commitm ... Continue reading
Lexus and Toyota Top Charts in KBB’s 2019 5-Year Cost to Own Awards
Mar 4, 2019
Lexus Awarded Best Luxury Brand February 27, 2019 In the 2019 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Awards, Lexus took home the title of ‘Best Luxury Brand’, while four Lexus and three Toyota vehicles topped their segments. KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Awards take into consideration the total cost of vehicle ownership well ... Continue reading
Feb 28, 2019
- Lexus celebrates its 10 millionth vehicle sold globally - The pioneering brand surpasses 1.45 million luxury hybrid-electric vehicles sold - 2018 sales performance achieves multiple best-ever records TOKYO, Feb, 25 2019; Today Lexus announced its 10 millionth vehicle sold, a landmark achievement that came shortly aft ... Continue reading
Feb 25, 2019
2018 LEXUS NX 300h In the Sonoran Desert with Los Tres Amigos By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Though I often brag about how much I like winter - the shoveling of snow and the beauty of the season - it is nice to get away for a bit. We’ve come to admire the aesthetics and culture of the desert southwes ... Continue reading
Feb 21, 2019
Japanese-brand automakers generate 1.52 million jobs throughout the U.S. The study, entitled “The Contribution of the Japanese-Brand Automakers to the United States Economy,” provides a comprehensive look at the robust, longstanding investments by Japanese-brand automakers in the U.S. economy and U.S. workforce. No ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2019 Lexus ES350 F Sport Review by David Colman - E15 Approved +VIDEO
Feb 15, 2019
As the ES model line begins its third decade of production, it is fitting that this most popular Lexus family sedan has really made a clean break with the past. The ES350 we recently drove boasted not only a new front-wheel-drive chassis platform (designated GA-K), but also a more powerful 302hp 2GR-FKS V6 engine drivi ... Continue reading
J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS)
Feb 13, 2019
Vehicle Dependability Significantly Improves for Most Automakers On a day when people traditionally demonstrate their love for another person, consumers’ affection for their three-year-old vehicles is equally apparent in the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS), released today. ... Continue reading
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