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Lexus India RX sales surge 18% year-to-date
On October 7, 2025, Lexus India announced that its RX SUV posted an 18% sales increase for January–September 2025 compared to the same period last year. In September, RX sales grew 38% Y-o-Y. Across the portfolio, Lexus SUVs led by the NX, RX, and LX delivered a 58% growth in September compared to last year, accounti
Toyota to end Lexus ES production in U.S., import next-gen from Japan
Toyota Motor Corp. plans to consolidate production of its Lexus brand cars in the U.S. into a single location from two in the face of high tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and resultant pressure of cost increases. A Nikkei Asia report on September 9 said the move is aimed at strengthening U.S. production o
Lexus, world premieres new midsize sedan IS
Lexus world premiered the new IS on September 9. It will go on sale in various markets starting in early 2026.
This model is available in two versions: IS350 and IS300h (only the FR IS300h will be released in Japan). The IS350 is available with an 8-speed automatic transmission, FR, or a 6-speed automatic transmissio

Lexus Sport Concept debuts at Monterey Car Week
On August 15, Lexus debuted its Lexus Sport Concept at The Quail during Monterey Car Week.
Sport Concept features design that is progressively styled, future-focused yet authentically sports car.
This inspiring concept’s wide, low-profile two-door form blends dynamic and emotional elements into vision for next-gene

Toyota reports operating income down 10.9% in April-June quarter of 2025 amid U.S. tariffs and currency effects
On August 7, Toyota announced its consolidated sales revenues for the first 3 months of fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 (April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026) increased by 3.5% year-on-year (YoY) to JPY 12,253.3 billion.
Operating income decreased by 10.9% YoY to JPY 1,166.1 billion. Exchange rate fluctuations reduc
Lexus NEV manufacturing site breaks ground in Shanghai
On June 27, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization (SHEITC) announced the groundbreaking of a Lexus New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturing site in Jinshan District, Shanghai.
The site is the first finished vehicle project of a Japanese automaker to be settled in Shanghai and the first site o

Lexus, Nissan top 2025 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, infotainment remains problematic
On June 26, J.D. Power released its annual 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), which records the number of problems in 10 key areas cited by owners in the first 90 days of ownership.
While half of the top problems industry-wide remain infotainment issues, results improved slightly in 2025, though owners are having
Toyota prices in U.S. to rise by USD 270 in July, Lexus by USD 208
On June 21, Toyota Motor Corp. said it will raise prices for some vehicles sold in the U.S. by an average of USD 270 starting in July. Prices for Lexus models will also increase by an average of USD 208.
While Toyota’s decision follows President Trump’s imposition of a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto parts,
Lexus 2026 RZ debuts in North America with more electric performance
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

Auto Shanghai 2025: Toyota premieres all-new bZ7 and Lexus ES
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),

Auto Shanghai: Lexus unveils all-new ES
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

Auto Shanghai 2025: Lexus to unveil all-new ES at Auto Shanghai 2025
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

Lexus India Reports 19% Growth in FY 2025
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
LEXUS presents the world premiere of the New “RZ” in Brussels
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

Targa Telematics, Italy partners with Toyota Motor Europe to expand connected car services across Europe
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
Toyota establishes New Energy company in Shanghai
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