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 a redesigned battery electric system, delivering increased mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

Toyota premieres 3 EVs in Europe, including all-new midsize SUV C-HR+ On March 12, Toyota announced that it will be expanding its BEV lineup in Europe as part of its multi-pathway approach toward achieving a carbon-neutral society. In its course, Toyota will be introducing three new EVs. Toyota C-HR+, the all-new compact electric SUV based on the e-TNGA platform, is the latest addition of powertrain range to the existing C-HR models. It comes wit...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

Lexus expands 2025 RZ all-electric lineup with entry grade in U.S. 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 Toyota City, Japan, and goes on sale in the U.S. later in 2024. ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/16

Toyota, Revel offer DC fast charging for Toyota and Lexus BEV customers in NYC On October 15, Toyota Motor North America and Revel announced an agreement to provide Toyota and Lexus battery electric vehicle customers with complimentary access to Revel’s DC fast charging network in New York City for three years through October 14, 2027. Revel currently operates four high-volume fast charging stations open 24/7 offering both NACS and CCS plug typ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/18

Toyota joins IONNA North American high-powered charging network On July 10, Toyota Motor North America announced that it has joined seven other OEMs as an investor in IONNA to support the buildout of its high-powered charging network for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) across North America. This will allow Toyota and Lexus customers access to the public network of DC fast chargers IONNA will begin deploying later in 2024 and continue to build ou...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/11

Toyota, Pepco team up to research vehicle-to-grid tech in Maryland On June 17, Toyota Motor North America and local energy utility Pepco announced they are working together on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) research for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) using a Toyota bZ4X.  This collaborative effort will explore bidirectional power flow technology that will allow BEV owners to not only charge their vehicle’s battery but also send power back to the loca...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/18

Lexus adds RZ 300e model with FWD, new battery, and greater range in U.S. On December 19, Lexus announced several updates in its 2024 lineup with a new FWD option with the electric RZ 300e, giving it an EPA-estimated range rating of up to 266 miles. Powered by a 72.8 kWh Contemporary Ampere Technology Co. Limited (CATL) lithium-ion battery and offered only with FWD, the 2024 RZ 300e realizes a horsepower rating of 201. A sub frame has been adopte...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/20

Toyota launches Crown Sport PHEV model in Japan On December 19, Toyota announced that it commences sales of its all-new Crown Sport Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) model in Japan. While retaining a beautiful design, the Sport PHEV model promises drivers a sportier feel incorporating exclusive equipment. 2.5L plug-in hybrid system, equipped with A25A-FXS 2.5L Dynamic Force Engine and high-output density drive motor (front: 134 kW, rear: 40 ...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/19

Toyota to release Lexus RZ EV with linkless steer-by-wire system at end of 2024 Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will release an electric vehicle (EV) version of the Lexus that is equipped with a steer-by-wire (SBW) system at the end of 2024. Toyota has been discussing with regulatory authorities the details of an SBW system without a mechanical link. The elimination of physical restrictions will dramatically increase flexibility in the design o...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/12

an Car of the Year Candidates include:•    BMW i5•    Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray•    Ford Mustang•    Honda Accord•    Hyundai Ioniq 6•    Maserati GranTurismo Coupe•    Porsche 911 GT3 RS•    Porsche 911 Dakar•    Porsche Unnamed 718•    Subaru Impreza•    Toyota Crown•    Toyota Prius/Prius Prime•    Toyota GR Supra•    Toyota GR86•    Toyota GR Corolla2024 North American Truck of the Ye...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/05

Toyota to seek EV popularization starting with Lexus brand Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will seek the popularization of electric vehicles (EV) with the Lexus luxury brand. The company has prepared handsome charging support concurrently with the release of the Lexus RZ, the brand’s first dedicated EV. In addition to providing home charging facilities free of charge, Toyota will build about 100 directly managed quick charger stations in Japa...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/09

Kojima Industries wins supplier award in cost category for Toyota Lexus RZ project Kojima Industries Corporation (Kojima Industries) announced that it has received a supplier award in the cost category of the Toyota Lexus RZ project, for its console box that contributes to reducing tool costs by expanding the use of diverted parts. The post-processing of the duct installed behind the end panel of the console box enabled reuse of parts, contributi...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/26

Toyoda Gosei develops world’s first millimeter wave radar compatible emblem with luminescent function for Lexus RZ Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei) announced that it has developed an automotive emblem that is both transparent to millimeter wave radar and luminescent. This is the world’s first emblem that realizes both functions, according to the company. It offers both transparency and luminescence functions by leveraging Toyoda Gosei’...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/06

Denso develops inverter using SiC power semiconductor for Lexus RZ Denso Corporation (Denso) announced that it has developed its first inverter with silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors. This inverter will be integrated in the eAxle of BluE Nexus Corporation, which will be installed in the Lexus RZ, the first electric vehicle (EV) model of the brand. The inverter leverages Denso’s proprietary trench-type metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) st...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/03

periences through the endless development of automotive technology, especially the coming of EVs. The event was participated by well-known international automotive and motorcycle brands, including Ford, BMW, MINI, Mercedes-Benz, Great Wall Motors, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Maserati, Peugeot, Jeep, Toyota, Lexus, BYD, MG, Mazda, Suzuki, Isuzu, Hyundai, Hyundai Bus & Truck, Audi, Honda, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, NETA, Volvo, Porsche, Bentley, Kia...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/21

Lexus announces launch of all-new 2023 RZ 450E in U.S. market On March 13, Lexus announced that launch of the all-new, all-electric Lexus RZ 450e for the U.S. market, with a starting price of USD 59,650.   • Built at the Motomachi Plant in Toyota City, Japan, the 2023 RZ 450e is on sale now in limited quantities.   • RZ, the brand’s first globally available purpose-built BEV, and is the latest electrified vehicle in the Lexus lineup, wh...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/14

ncept vehicle; Chevrolet exhibited the FNR-X, the first Ultium platform-based battery electric concept vehicle; and Cadillac exhibited the high-performance 4WD edition of the newly launched Lyriq. Ford exhibited the Edge L, the iterative model of the Edge mid-sized crossover SUV. For Japanese OEMs, Toyota officially opened the pre-sale of the new Crown SportCross mid-sized luxury crossover, and exhibited the new Crown Sedan on site to the public ...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/05

Toyota, Lexus vehicles use Google Cloud for AI-powered speech services On October 11, Toyota and Google Cloud announced an expanded partnership that brings together Toyota and Lexus next-generation audio multimedia systems and Google Cloud’s AI-based speech services.Customers can now experience the first results of the partnership in the latest generation Toyota Audio Multimedia and Lexus Interface infotainment systems, including in 2023 model...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/13

Toyota postpones release of GR Corolla to early 2023 Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced on October 3 that it has postponed the release of its “GR Corolla” sports model in Japan from the winter of 2022 to the beginning of 2023. Toyota stated that the delay in the start of production was to ensure quality. Toyota initially planned to release the Japan-spec “GR Corolla RZ” in the autumn of 2022, and the 2-seater “GR Corolla Morizo...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/04

Toyota debuts all-new Lexus RZ 450e in U.S. at 2022 Electrify Expo On June 3, Toyota’s Lexus division unveiled its new RZ 450e, the brand’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle at the 2022 Electrify Expo in Long Beach, California.The RZ 450e rides on the new e-TNGA EV platform, and is expected to go on sale in the U.S. by late 2022.The NX 450h+ has an EPA-estimated 36-mile range on electric power only, made possible by the newly developed...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/07