Lexus brings future concepts to Monterey Car Week On August 13, Lexus announced models and activities it will be presenting at Monterey Car Week. The LF-ZC (Lexus Future Zero-emission Catalyst) will make its North American debut beside an imposing BEV mobility flagship concept, the LF-ZL (Lexus Future Zero-emission Luxury). The LF-ZC and LF-ZL feature a next-generation fully digital intelligent cockpit that provides intuitive, quick access to ess...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/15

Lexus brings latest designs to Monterey Car Week 2023 in Pebble Beach, California On August 10, Lexus announced it will highlight the latest additions to its lineup at Monterey Car Week 2023, showcasing vehicles that offer bold design, electrification, and intuitive technology in Pebble Beach, California.The Lexus display will highlight the Lexus RZ Sport Concept and 2024 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series. Making its first U.S. appearance, the Lex...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/11

Lexus, India announces high-end upgrades in LC500H luxury coupe On May 25, Lexus launched the LC 500h, a 4-seater luxury coupe with high-end upgrades for INR 23.9 million. The company has now adapted the 12.3-inch-wide touch-screen display (21CY multimedia) and has moved it 86 mm toward the rear of the vehicle to allow natural touchscreen operation. The center console switch layout has its switches now arranged in a longitudinal layout and the pa...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/25

pted for the roof of the all-new GR Yaris launched by Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota). This is the third round of Toyota vehicles that have used Mitsubishi Chemical’s SMC, following on from its adoption for the rear door frame of the Prius PHV and door and luggage room inner panels of the Lexus LC500 and LC500h. This SMC is a type of intermediate material for carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRPs). The SMC can be processed into components i...

News  Updated at: 2020/11/24

Bridgestone supplies TURANZA and POTENZA tires for Lexus LC 500 Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) announced that it has been supplying TURANZA T005 RFT and POTENZA S001L RFT for the Lexus flagship coupe, LC 500 Convertible, LC 500h and LC 500, as original equipment (OE) tires. TURANZA T005 RFT balances sporty driving stability performance and high-quality ride comfort. POTENZA S001L RFT ensures driving stability with newly developed rubber wh...

News  Updated at: 2020/10/30

Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP tire adopted for new Lexus LC500 Convertible French tire maker Michelin announced that its Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP tire has been adopted as original equipment for Toyota Motor Corporation’s new Lexus LC500 Convertible. The Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP is a run-flat tire that has adopted a compound developed for endurance races, and offers enhanced wear resistance and grip performance. The tire has adopted Du...

News  Updated at: 2020/10/26

Toyoda Gosei’s weatherstrips adopted for Lexus LC 500 Convertible On August 28, Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. announced that it has supplied its weatherstrips for Toyota Motor Corporation’s Lexus LC 500 Convertible. In particular, the roof side rail weatherstrips on the sides of the windshield fulfill both sealing and drainage functions using Toyoda Gosei’s proprietary technologies when the power roof is closed. (From an article in the Nikkan Jido...

News  Updated at: 2020/08/31

Pioneer’s sound system adopted for Lexus LC500 convertible Pioneer Corporation (Pioneer) announced on July 15 that its sound system has been adopted as standard equipment for Toyota Motor Corporation’s Lexus LC500 convertible. The sound system was highly rated for its sound control when the roof is opened and closed. The sound system, Lexus LC convertible premium sound system, has adopted the technology of TAD, an audio system brand of Pionee...

News  Updated at: 2020/07/17

Toyota amends fuel pump recall to include 1.8 million vehicles in U.S. On March 4, Toyota announced that it is amending a safety recall involving fuel pumps, originally announced on January 13, 2020 in the U.S, so as now to involve approximately 1.8 million vehicles in total.The subject vehicles are equipped with a fuel pump which may stop operating.Toyota brand vehicles include 2018-2019 model year Toyota Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Sequ...

News  Updated at: 2020/03/10

Toyota postpones announcement of new SUV due to cancellation of Geneva Motor Show Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has postponed an announcement of its new SUV that was planned to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Because the Motor Show was canceled immediately before the opening date due to the COVID-19 outbreak, exhibiting companies held a virtual press day to unveil their new models and concept cars online. Toyota has not yet decided when...

News  Updated at: 2020/03/09

Lexus announces local production under parts and components category in India On January 31, Lexus announced that it has reaffirmed its commitment to India by announcing local production, under the parts and components category, an enhanced product portfolio and the expansion of its guest experience center network. The first model to be produced in India will be the popular world-class ES 300h, which features uncompromising performance and state-...

News  Updated at: 2020/02/03

Toyota recalling 696,000 vehicles in U.S. over faulty fuel pumps On January 13, Toyota announced the recall of 696,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to defective fuel pumps can fail and cause engines to stall, increasing the risk of a crash."Toyota is currently investigating this issue and will be developing a remedy," Toyota said in a statement. "All known owners of the affected vehicles will be notified by first-class mail by mid-March."The recall c...

News  Updated at: 2020/01/15

Lexus debuts LC 500 Convertible at Los Angeles Auto Show The Lexus LC 500 Convertible made its global debut at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, highlighting a blend between performance and luxury. Its powertrain consists of a 5.0-liter V8 engine mated to a ten-speed automatic transmission. The rigidity of the LC 500 Convertible’s body structure is enhanced by an aluminum rear suspension tower brace. Other braces are located below the body, and a...

News  Updated at: 2019/11/21

JTEKT to showcase at 2019 Shanghai Auto Show JTEKT Corporation announced that it will run a booth at 2019 Shanghai Auto Show. It will introduce low fuel consumption, environmental, and future technology meeting the needs of Chinese market. It will present RP-EPS, its new electronic power steering system, hub units, and TORSEN through the use of LEXUS LC500 cut model. It will also provide an experience of automated drive technology by VR. Furtherm...

News  Updated at: 2019/04/11

(NAIAS) in Detroit. With a special emphasis on the autonomous driving markets, JTEKT innovations such as their recently developed lithium ion capacitor will be featured along with its new hands-on / hands-off steering technology. Some of its latest technology will be displayed in a full-size Lexus LC500 cutaway featuring a Rack Parallel (RP) Electric Power Steering System, Torsen Type-B Differential, and JTEKT's Koyo brand of Gen-3 Wheel Hub Uni...

News  Updated at: 2018/01/12

Chevrolet, Honda lead 2018 North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year nominees On July 6, nominees for 2018 North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year were announced, with Chevrolet and Honda leading with three vehicles each among 12 passenger cars, 20 utility vehicles and 3 trucks.In September, the nominees will be reduced to a list of semifinalists by 60 automotive journalists from the U.S. and Canada, and then further evaluated i...

News  Updated at: 2017/07/07

Mitsubishi Chemical's carbon fiber SMC adopted for new Lexus LC500 Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Mitsubishi Chemical) announced that its carbon fiber sheet molding compound (SMC) has been adopted for the door and luggage room inner panels of Toyota Motor Corporation's new Lexus LC500 and LC500h. The new Lexus LC500 and LC500h are the second round of Toyota vehicles that use Mitsubishi Chemical's SMC following the first round in which the SMC w...

News  Updated at: 2017/06/16

Advics' 6-pot calipers adopted for Lexus LC On March 27 Advics, Co., Ltd., a brake system manufacturer, announced that its 6-pot opposed aluminum brake calipers have been adopted for Toyota Motor Corporation's new Lexus LC500 and LC500h. The 6-pot brake caliper is the world's first to use a "center pin torque receiving structure." It dampens sound generated during braking. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on March 29, 2017)...

News  Updated at: 2017/03/29

Toyota's new exhaust catalyst reduces precious metal usage by 20% On February 22, Toyota Motor Corporation announced the commercial availability of a new, smaller catalyst that uses 20% less precious metals in approximately 20% less volume, while maintaining the same exhaust gas purification performance. The design, developed by Toyota and Denso Corporation, is the world's first integrally-molded Flow Adjustable Design Cell (FLAD) substrate, with...

News  Updated at: 2017/02/23

Lexus reveals redesigned 2018 LS at North American International Auto Show On January 9, Lexus revealed its all-new, fifth-generation LS flagship sedan for 2018 at the North American International Auto Show. The 2018 LS will launch in the U.S. at the end of 2017, and be available in approximately 90 countries.Longer and lower than the sedan it replaces, the all-new LS is built on the company’s all-new global architecture for luxury vehicles (GA...

News  Updated at: 2017/01/10