Toyota recalls one million 2020-2022 Toyota, Lexus vehicles in U.S. over air bag sensors On December 20, Toyota announced it is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2020-2022 Toyota and Lexus models in the U.S.  Approximately 1 million vehicles are involved in this recall, including the 2020-21 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid; 2020-22 Camry and Camry Hybrid; 2020-21 Corolla; 2020-21 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid; 2020-21 RAV4 and RAV4...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/21

rid will be available in the U.S. by the end of 2023.Powered by a high-capacity lithium-ion battery paired with a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine (shared with NX), the 2024 RX 450h+ hybrid system has an estimated 35-mile driving range rating on electric power with a combined 83 MPGe rating. The RX450h+ comes equipped with a Level 1 vehicle-charging cable for 120V outlets and all models are equipped with a J1772 (Type 1) socket for at-home and...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/03

All-new 5th generation Lexus RX launched in Indonesia; gasoline, HEV, PHEV powertrain choices available Announced on February 21, 2023, Lexus has officially launched the all-new RX in Indonesia with a choice of new powertrains, namely HEV and PHEV. The latter is also officially marketed for the first time in the line-up Lexus Indonesia products. RX itself was first marketed in Indonesia in 2009 with a gasoline variant in the RX 350 model. Meanwhi...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/24

Lexus launches new generation RX SUV in China On February 14, Lexus announced the launch of the new generation RX, a mid-size luxury SUV, in China. It is available in 6 variants, priced between CNY 405,000 and CNY 619,000.The new RX features a spindle body and a driver-oriented cockpit designed based on the concept of "Tazuna" (Japanese for "rein"). The vehicle measures 4,890mm long, 1,920mm wide and 1,695mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,850mm.Thre...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/17

Lexus opens reservations for new generation RX SUV in China On January 10, Lexus announced that it opened reservations for the new generation RX, a mid-size luxury SUV, in China. It is available in 6 variants, priced between CNY 409,000 and CNY 625,000.Built on the latest Global Architecture-K (GA-K) platform, the new RX features low center of gravity, high rigidity, and low weight. It is fitted with Lexus’ iconic spindle grille and a driver-or...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/20

Lexus introduces all-new 2023 RX luxury crossover in U.S. On September 9, Lexus introduced the all-new 2023 RX luxury crossover in the U.S. in six grades: Standard, Premium, RX-first Premium+, Luxury, F SPORT Handling and RX-first, F SPORT Performance.The 2023 RX rides atop the new, more robust Global Architecture-K (GA-K) platform, which is 198-pounds lighter and has a center of gravity that is 0.6 inches lower versus its predecessor.Although th...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/10

Lexus introduces fifth generation Lexus RX in Europe On August 29, Lexus announced that the new fifth-generation RX comes with a line-up of three different electrified powertrains in Europe. At the core of the brand’s offering in Western Europe, the RX 450h+ is the first RX to adopt Lexus‘plug-in hybrid technology. The RX 350h hybrid electric is positioned as an efficient alternative to lower displacement diesel and petrol powertrains. Lexus...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/30

Lexus makes world premiere of all-new RX On June 1, 2022, Lexus has premiered its all-new luxury crossover, the RX (prototype), online to the globe.The new RX, now in its fifth generation, uses an enhanced GA-K platform. The center of gravity has been lowered by 15 mm compared to the previous model by reducing vehicle weight and lowering the floor. While overall length is the same as the former model, the wheelbase is 60 mm longer and the tread i...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/01

May Mobility to launch AV shuttle service in Ann Arbor, Michigan On September 21 at the ongoing Motor Bella industry event in Detroit, May Mobility, Mcity at the University of Michigan, and economic development group Ann Arbor SPARK announced they are launching a free autonomous vehicle (AV) shuttle service in Ann Arbor, Michigan.The shuttle service, named A2GO, will begin providing rides on October 11 in five autonomous on-demand cars, including...

News  Updated at: 2021/09/23

emand autonomous shuttle service in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The service is part of Phase 2 of the Grand Rapids Autonomous Vehicle Initiative and shifts from a fixed route system to a flexible system that operates within a new service area.The shuttle service is comprised of four May Mobility Lexus RX450h vehicles and one wheelchair-accessible Polaris GEM with May Mobility’s autonomous technology. The vehicles operate with a 1.36-square-mile se...

News  Updated at: 2021/08/17

Toyota Mobility Foundation, May Mobility inaugurate autonomous shuttles in Indiana On June 22, the Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), Energy Systems Network (ESN) and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), joined with May Mobility, a leader in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and shuttle operations, to launch a free autonomous shuttle service in Central Indiana. The free service, a part of TMF’s Together in Motion Indiana, began ...

News  Updated at: 2021/06/23

otetsu, in Simcoe, Ontario, ceased production the week of April 26 after eight employees tested positive for the virus, which led Toyota to cease production of the RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus RX 350 and the RX 450h Hybrid, due to a parts shortage.The Cambridge South plant produces the Lexus RX350, and RX450h hybrid, while the Cambridge North and Woodstock plants build the Toyota RAV4, as does the Georgetown plant in Kentucky.Toyotetsu employees star...

News  Updated at: 2021/05/12

Toyota idles all three Canadian plants after coronavirus outbreak at supplier On April 29, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada announced a pause in production at its Cambridge North and South plants and Woodstock plant as a result of one of its area suppliers temporarily closing due to a coronavirus outbreak.Toyota-supplier Toyotetsu Canada announced on April 27 that it was taking a production pause at its operations in Simcoe, Ontario, where 1,200...

News  Updated at: 2021/04/30

University of Tartu, Estonia starts autonomous vehicle trials On December 7, University of Tartu announced that its self-driving car has reached city traffic. The lab’s test car is an ordinary Lexus RX450h hybrid SUV supplemented by numerous sensors: two lidars (laser locators) for detecting obstacles, a radar for detecting the speed of obstacles, two cameras for detecting traffic lights and a special satellite navigation system allowing the ca...

News  Updated at: 2020/12/07

 Lexus India launches all-new RX450hL SUV On October 3, Lexus India announced the launch of the all-new RX450hL luxury SUV. The self-charging hybrid electric vehicle has a highly efficient BS VI compliant, 3.5-liter engine. The V6 Atkinson cycle engine features Dual VVT-i and advanced D-4S fuel injection system to deliver exhilarating performance with drivability, fuel efficiency, and reduced emissions. It has a lightweight, high rigidity body s...

News  Updated at: 2019/10/10

NXP introduces Automated Drive Kit for open, fast and flexible development NXP Semiconductors has announced the availability of the NXP Automated Drive Kit, a software enabled platform for the development and testing of automated vehicle applications. The kit enables carmakers and suppliers to develop, test and deploy autonomous algorithms and applications quickly on an open and flexible platform with an expanding ecosystem of partners. NXP and A...

News  Updated at: 2018/01/05

Lexus RXL three-row crossover to debut at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show On November 15, Lexus announced that it will debut the all-new 2018 RX 350L, now featuring three rows, at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show. A hybrid model, the RX 450hL, will be presented alongside the RX 350L on November 29. (Toyota press release on November 15, 2017)...

News  Updated at: 2017/11/16

Apple to begin autonomous car testing on California public roads On April 14, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles gave Apple a permit to test “three vehicles, all 2015 Lexus RX450h models, and six drivers” on public roads. The company’s self-driving research stalled in 2016, when the AppleInsider website claimed: “Apple fired dozens of Project Titan employees as autonomous car initiative shifts to underlying tech.”However, Steve...

News  Updated at: 2017/04/18

Toyota debuts Lexus in India, establishes four exclusive outlets On March 24 Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it launched the Lexus brand in India. The Lexus RX450h and LX450d SUVs and ES300h sedan, which were released on the same day, will be available at four exclusive sales outlets. Additionally, after sales service facilities will also be available in four cities. The Lexus LS flagship sedan will be launched in 2018. With the country's...

News  Updated at: 2017/03/27

Yamaha Motor to supply performance dampers for Lexus RC Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announced that its chassis damping component called "performance damper" has been chosen for installation on the Toyota Lexus RC. The Lexus RC is the sixth Lexus model to be fitted with Yamaha Motor's performance damper following the Lexus CT200h, RX450h/350, HS250h, NX300h/200t, and IS350/200t. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on September 19, 2015)...

News  Updated at: 2015/09/24