On May 19, Lexus announced that the enhanced 2026 RZ made its North American debut. The battery electric luxury SUV features comprehensive revisions for more power and greater range. The 2026 RZ is assembled at Toyota’s Motomachi plant in Aichi, Japan and is expected to go on sale later in 2025.
The 2026 RZ features

On April 23, Toyota Motor announced at Auto Shanghai 2025 that it will be expanding its battery electric vehicle (BEV) lineup in China as part of its multi-pathway approach toward achieving a carbon-neutral society.
Toyota unveiled the all-new bZ7 BEV, developed locally by Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC),

On April 23, Lexus unveils the all-new ES sedan at its world premiere at the Shanghai Motor Show. A phased rollout across various regions is scheduled to begin in the middle of 2026.
The all-new 8th-generation ES stands as a forerunner in Lexus's next-generation electrification lineup. It aspires to deliver a refined

On April 16, Lexus announced that it will unveil the all-new ES on April 23rd at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (press days: April 23-24, trade days: April 25-26, public days: April 27 – May 2) and released a teaser image showing some of the unique design elements.
The all-new ES, a global

On April 8, Lexus India announced a 19% growth in sales for the fiscal year 2024–25 ending March compared to the previous fiscal year. In the first quarter of 2025, it recorded a 17% year-on-year increase, with the NX model leading the sales momentum, followed by strong demand for the LM model.
In March 2025, Lexus I

On March 12, LEXUS introduced the new RZ, a dedicated battery EV (BEV) model, in Brussels, Belgium. It expanded the lineup with the high-output motor-equipped RZ550e F SPORT, three models are to be offered: two AWD models and one FWD model. The release is planned to gradually roll out across various regions beginning

On March 5, Targa Telematics partnered with Toyota Motor Europe as an OEM connected data partner to expand its range of digital solutions for connect cars, integrating data from Toyota and Lexus vehicles across Europe.
The partnership allows Targa Telematics to directly integrate connected fleet data into its platfo

According to multiple press releases dated February 20, Lexus (Shanghai) New Energy Co., Ltd. was established in Shanghai on February 18.
Information from the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System (NECIPS) shows that the new company, with a registered capital of JPY 107.1 billion (approximately equi

On February 13, J.D. Power released its 2025 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), based on responses from 34,175 original owners of 2022 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership, which shows that problems after three years of ownership have reached the highest level since 2009.
The results were not unexp

On February 5, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it will sign a comprehensive partnership agreement with the Shanghai municipal government in China regarding carbon neutrality. In addition, Toyota has decided to establish a new wholly-owned company in Jinshan District in southwest Shanghai to develop a

On December 23-24, Toyota is reported that it will establish a new plant to produce Lexus brand electric vehicles in Shanghai, China.
The new plant will be built and operated by Toyota independently. Toyota aims to start operating the new plant around 2027.
Based on multiple sources

On December 23, Lexus India announced its participation in the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 with three specialized zones. The Hybrid Zone will showcase Lexus' advanced green technology, emphasizing its commitment to environmentally sustainable mobility solutions. The Lifestyle Zone, focused on Lexus’ Overtrail Pr

On November 15, Lexus announced that the Lexus RZ electric lineup is now offered in three grades, including a new entry-level grade (RZ 300e, RZ 450e AWD), Premium (RZ 300e Premium, RZ 450e Premium) and Luxury (RZ 300e Luxury, RZ 450e AWD Luxury). The 2025 RZ is built on the e-TNGA platform at the Motomachi Plant in

On November 15, Lexus announced an addition to its Lexus TX line in the U.S., built on the GA-K platform at the TMMI plant in Princeton, Indiana.
The 2025 TX adds the F SPORT Handling grade, available only on TX 350 AWD, with a unique front fascia and rear valance. The TX is now offered in seven grades: Standard, Pre

On October 10, Toyota announced that Lexus brings new enhancements to the LX and introduces the LX 700h, featuring the brand's newly developed hybrid system built to take on tough terrain. A phased rollout across various regions is scheduled to begin in late 2024.
To preserve the LX's legendary reliability, durabilit