t- and heavy-duty trucks, buses, and engineering machinery were launched. The 41.86kWh LF125P battery for microvans supports 2C constant current direct charging and delivers a charging time of only 18 minutes from 20% to 80% state-of-charge (SoC), with a warranty of 8 years or 600,000km. The 160kWh LM254 battery for light-duty trucks delivers a system energy density of 180Wh/kg, an energy efficiency of 85% at minus 20 degrees Celsius, and a range...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22

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 India posted a 61% growth over March 2024. The NX model experienced growth during the mon...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/09

SABIC presents new conductive NORYL GTX LMX resins for inline paintable automotive application On February 10, SABIC launched NORYL GTX LMX310 resin. It is well-suited for inline paintable automotive applications, such as service flaps for electric vehicles (EVs). This new grade addresses the challenges of larger, asymmetrically shaped service flaps that are common in hybrid and fully electric vehicles. NORYL GTX LMX310 resin is an unfilled, cond...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/11

and comfort, and optimized rolling resistance to support the vehicle’s approximately 600km range. These tires are available globally in 6 dimensions across 20-, 21-, and 22-inch sizes. For the Panamera, the company has provided the Potenza Sport tires in 21-inch sizes and supplied custom Blizzak LM005 winter tires in 20-inch sizes, making its first winter original fitment for Porsche. All these bespoke tires are developed and manufactured in E...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/07

ams OSRAM reveals gen 3 of OSLON Black Flat S LEDs for automotive forward lighting ams-OSRAM AG (ams OSRAM) has presented a new 3rd generation of the OSLON Black Flat S LEDs, designed for automotive headlamps, daytime running lights, and front fog lamps. The new Gen 3 product has the latest UX:3 chip, delivering a 16% increase in brightness per chip (from 395lm at 1A/25°C in Gen 2 to 460lm). Its package’s compatibility with metal-core (aluminu...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/19

gh handling performance both in dry and wet conditions and control performance at high speed. The tire sizes adopted are 255/35 ZRF20 for the front, and 325/30 ZRF21 for the rear. In addition, Bridgestone will provide POTENZA SPORT without Run-Flat technology, POTENZA RACE for circuits, and BLIZZAK LM005 for winter as optional tires. (From a press release dated August 19, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/26

GM to end Duramax 3.0L I6 LM2 turbodiesel production, replace with 3.0L I6 LZ0 engine General Motors is set to end production of the Duramax 3.0L I6 LM2 turbodiesel engine at the Flint Engine Operations Plant in September, with August 9 being the last day for ordering the optional engine for the 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2024 Chevrolet Suburban, 2024 GMC Yukon, and 2024 Cadillac Escalade. Introduced to the GM full-size SUV lineup in the 2021 model ye...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/10

(MLIT) sent a summary of the cases to authorities in those countries and requested them to recheck the compliance with the standards. The six models are the past production models of the Prius α, the Lexus RX, and the Camry, and the current production models of the RAV4, the Harrier, and the Lexus LM. The Prius α was certified in the U.K., and the other five models in Belgium. The authorities that certified each vehicle model will recheck the c...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/02

ne 3, MLIT indicated eight new cases involving seven vehicles through their on-site investigations, which were not certified in accordance with the prescribed procedures. Tested using parts that differ from mass production etc., for production models (RAV4, Noah, Voxy, Landy (Suzuki) / Harrier and LM) Reuse of tested Fr bumper and numerical processing to keep the collision speed within the specified limits (rounding down to the second decimal pl...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/31

els and 5G-capable antennas are all-new. While the naturally aspirated 5.3-liter V8 L84 gasoline engine, rated at 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque, and naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 L87 gasoline engine, rated at 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque, from the 2024 model year will remain, the 3.0-liter I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax engine will be replaced by the 3.0-liter I6 LZ0 turbodiesel Duramax. The GM 10-speed automatic transmission will be the sole t...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/30

on ZEEKR’s new EV models, showcased at the Auto China event in May 2024. The ZEEKR MIX 5-seater electric MPV, which is set to be launched in Q4 of 2024, is outfitted with ams OSRAM’s OSLON Compact PL products for the design of high and low beam lamps. These LEDs offer a brightness of up to 460 lm/chip and outstanding thermal management. The ZEEKR 009 electric luxury van is equipped with ams OSRAM’s SPL series of edge-emitting laser (EEL) d...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/01

Cadillac dropping diesel engine option for Escalade lineup The 2024 Cadillac Escalade is no longer available to order with the LM2 turbodiesel engine, with the final production week for diesel-powered variants of the 2024 Escalade scheduled for September 16. The upcoming refreshed 2025 Cadillac Escalade will offer only a standard gasoline engine. The 2025 Escalade was initially expected to offer the improved 3.0-liter I6 LZ0 turbodiesel Duramax e...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/27

C Yukon AT4 variant will be available with a revised version OEM’s 3.0L Duramax in-line 6 turbodiesel. This same, revised unit also appears under the hood of the 2023 and newer Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2025 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2025 Tahoe. Compared to its predecessor (3.0L I6 LM2), the new engine (3.0L I6 LZ20) features new steel pistons with revised combustion bowls, a retuned turbocharger compressor, new fuel injectors, a...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/26

Lexus India launches LM 350h MPV On March 15, Lexus India launched the Lexus LM 350h, an ultra-luxury flagship MPV in four-seat and seven-seat configurations. It comes with a 2.5L inline 4-cylinder engine which produces a combined power output of 184kW and is teamed with a low-resistance nickel-metal hydride battery. The E-Four technology (all-wheel drive system), places a motor at the front with 134-kW output, and rear 40-kW output axles for nea...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/15

icles, advanced robotics, and many other industries.  At CES, Lumotive will showcase its LCM products alongside partners already integrating the company's breakthrough optical semiconductor solutions into their products. LCM chips, including Lumotive's newest commercial offering, the ultra-compact LM10 chip, deliver unprecedented performance and flexibility by utilizing nano-patterned metamaterials to manipulate light with unmatched speed, preci...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/22

Panasonic Automotive Systems announces new 48-inch display for automotive rear seats Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (Panasonic Automotive Systems, Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama City) held a briefing on December 13 for its 48-inch display that has been supplied for the rear seat of Toyota Motor Corporation’s new “Lexus LM”. With cooperation from Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd. (Toyota Auto Body), which develops and manufactures the vehicle, Pana...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/14

Nihon Michelin Tire’s “Primacy SUV+” tire adopted for new Lexus LM Nihon Michelin Tire Co., Ltd. (Nihon Michelin Tire) announced that its “Michelin Primacy SUV+” tire has been selected as original equipment for Toyota Motor Corporation’s all-new “Lexus LM”. The Primacy SUV+ tire was developed for SUVs to improve safety and comfort. It also offers excellent grip performance on dry roads, braking performance on wet roads, quietness ...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/30

Auto Guangzhou 2023: Lexus launches 4- and 6-seater variants of next-gen LM 500h MPV On November 17, at the Auto Guangzhou 2023, Lexus officially launched the 4- and 6-seater variants of the next-generation LM 500h luxury MPV, with respective starting prices of CNY 1.55 million and CNY 1.25 million. Equipped with a 2.4T hybrid system, the Direct4 electronic dynamic 4WD system, and the Direct Shift 6-speed automatic transmission, the next-generati...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/24

Sharp’s rear operation panel adopted by Toyota for 4 new vehicle models Sharp Corporation (Sharp) announced that its newly commercialized “Rear Multi Operation Panel” has been adopted by Toyota Motor Corporation for the new “Alphard”, “Vellfire”, “Century”, and “Lexus LM”. The panel fitted on the right or left of the rear seats allows passengers to operate in-vehicle devices, such as the setting and adjustment of the seat, a...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/22

Toyoda Gosei to supply heated armrest for new Lexus LM Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei) announced that Toyota Motor Corporation’s new “Lexus LM” has adopted its automotive interior parts including an armrest with a heater, a front grille, and an “LED floor graphic lighting”. The Lexus LM will be the first vehicle equipped with a heated armrest made by a Japanese automaker. To respond to the needs for the reduction of power consumpt...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/25