May 17, 2019
“The truth stands: imported autos and auto parts are simply not a national security threat," said AIADA President and CEO Cody Lusk. "Using this spurious claim as justification to force our trading partners into new negotiations will only create more uncertainty for America’s entire auto industry, including our cou ... Continue reading
2019 Lexus UX Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award
May 15, 2019
Arlington VA May 10, 2019; The 2019 Lexus UX, a new small SUV, earns the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's TOP SAFETY PICK award when equipped with specific headlights. To qualify for the 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK award, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, ... Continue reading
NHTSA: Most Deadly Cars To Drive In U.S.
May 15, 2019
By Julie Blackley Small Cars and Sports Cars are the Most Deadly Occupant fatalities from car crashes occur almost twice as often in subcompact cars and sports cars compared to the average vehicle, according to the latest study from the U.S. Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and more than 25 million cars from t ... Continue reading
JAPANESE CAR CRUISE-IN Petersen Museum May 26, 2019,
May 8, 2019
Last year’s event brought out hundreds of Socal’s finest street, show, and track cars, from Civics to Skylines and everything in between. Don’t miss out on a chance to see the all new 2020 Toyota GR Supra, the first new Supra in the US in 21 years! *Japanese Cruise-In Tickets Include: Museum admission Complimenta ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor North America Reports Toyota and Lexus April 2019 Sales
May 1, 2019
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported April 2019 sales of 183,866 vehicles, a decrease of 4.4 percent on a volume basis and a decrease of 8.2 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis versus April 2018. Toyota division posted April sales of 162,506 units, down 4.8 percent on a volume basis and down 8.6 per ... Continue reading
Toyota to Begin Producing the Popular Lexus NX Compact Luxury SUV in Canada
Apr 30, 2019
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada chosen to build yet another top seller starting in 2022 Cambridge, MA, Apr, 30 2019 - Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) will begin producing the top-selling Lexus NX and Lexus NX Hybrid compact luxury SUVs at its Cambridge, Ontario facility starting in early 2022. "Building on o ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - April 21-27, 2019
Apr 28, 2019
Ford 1Q Results $34 Million Loss But Optimistic, Mid-engine Corvette Second Shift, Japan Ghosn Saga Continues, Lexus Makes Smiles In Canada, Tesla Follies, Ford Makes EV Startup Rivian HAP-PY!, Hyundai Hires EX Nissan Exec As COO, Mazda Diesel Finally, Grid Shortcoming Coming, Airbag Concerns Hits 12.3 Million Vehicles ... Continue reading
2019 Lexus Performance Driving School Dates Announced
Apr 26, 2019
PLANO, Texas (April 26, 2019) –The Lexus Performance Driving School is an immersive driving experience designed and produced by world-class instructors to build skills and confidence both on and off the track. For the 2019 season, Lexus will be hosting all of its Performance Driving School events at our new home circ ... Continue reading
Apr 25, 2019
EVs and the Environment: The Discussion Continues Last summer, California highway police pulled over pop star Justin Bieber as he sped through Los Angeles in an attempt to shake the paparazzi. He was driving a hybrid electric car—not just any hybrid, mind you, but a chrome-plated Fisker Karma, a US $100 000 plug-in h ... Continue reading
NHTSA Expands Airbag Probe To 12.3 Million FCA, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, and Mitsubishi Vehicles
Apr 23, 2019
The NHTSA said today that it is expanding a probe into potentially defective air bags to 12.3 million vehicles. More than just Takata ... Continue reading
2019 Volvo XC40, 2019 Lexus UX 250h And New Forza F1 Podcast In This Month's Letter From Europe
Apr 21, 2019
Letter from Europe by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Dear Reader, I thought it time for a quick update before I dash off to London-protesters permitting. So far the plan is London-Monaco-Maranello-Bologna and then back to SF. ... Continue reading
2019 Lexus ES 350 F SPORT Wins Best Mid-Size Luxury Car Award
Apr 18, 2019
2019 Lexus ES 350 F SPORT Wins Best Mid-Size Luxury Car Award at the 2019 Texas Auto Writers Association Auto Roundup DENTON, TEXAS (April 16, 2019) — After two days of test drives by dozens of journalists, the 2019 Lexus ES 350 F SPORT was awarded first place in the Mid-Size Luxury Car category at this year’s Texa ... Continue reading
F to the Max: 2020 Lexus RC F and RC F Track Edition
Apr 4, 2019
For the 2020 model year, the Lexus RC F coupe is lighter, more capable and more eye catching than ever before. A wide range of enhancements expands its performance envelope while updates to the overall design further refine the appearance of the broad-shouldered coupe. ... Continue reading
NHTSA Safety Recalls Announced April 1, 2019
Apr 1, 2019
The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Volkswagen, Hyundai, Alfa Romeo, RAM, Lexus, BMW, Mclaren, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Freightliner, Jayco, Buses, Trailers, RV's . ... Continue reading
IIHS Cars For Teens - Updated Recommendations +VIDEO
Mar 31, 2019
IIHS tightens criteria for recommended used vehicles for teens ARLINGTON, Va. — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is applying more stringent criteria to its list of recommended used vehicles for teens, as recent safety improvements have percolated down to lower-cost used cars, SUVs, minivans and pickups. ... Continue reading
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