Green Lights For Google Self-Driving Vehicle Prototypes

Green Lights For Google Self-Driving Vehicle Prototypes

The latest version of Google’s self-driving car will make its debut this summer on the streets of Mountain View, California, where the company’s headquarters are based. The latest version of Google’s self-driving car is similar to Smart for Two and has no accelerator and brake pedals or steering wheel. The new prototypes will have the same software that is installed on existing fleet of self-driving Lexus RX450h SUVs. Since the beginning of the project the RX450h fleet logged almost a million miles of autonomous driving on test tracks and public roads. Each prototype’s speed is…

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Lexus Expands Lineup with All-New Lexus NX Compact Crossover

Lexus Expands Lineup with All-New Lexus NX Compact Crossover

Reveal at Beijing International Auto Show Based on LF-NX Concept GENEVA – March 4, 2014 – When the Lexus LF-NX concept was introduced last year at the Frankfurt and Tokyo Motor Shows last year, customer feedback was positive. Customers who liked the LF-NX will be happy to know the production version, NX, derived from the concept will be revealed at the 2014 Beijing International Auto Show next month. The all-new NX will be positioned below the RX luxury utility vehicle and will be Lexus’ first entry into the growing segment…

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Lexus LF-NX Turbo Advanced Crossover Concept

Lexus LF-NX Turbo Advanced Crossover Concept

Following the Frankfurt Motor Show LF-NX HV concept, a new version -the LF-NX Turbo- world premieres at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show Distinctive, sculpted and sporty styling Driver-focused cockpit introducing new Remote Touch Interface (RTI) with touch tracer display and touch pad control 2.0 liter, 4-cylinder turbo gas engine –Lexus’ first turbocharged powertrain TOKYO (Nov. 20, 2013) — More compact than the pioneering RX luxury utility vehicle (LUV) at 182.7 inches long with a 106.3 inch wheelbase, the LF-NX Turbo concept focuses on the growing segment of smaller, more urban-centric…

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Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New 2014 IS Sedan

Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New 2014 IS Sedan

TORRANCE, Calif. (April 29, 2013) – Lexus today announced the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for the all-new 2014 IS sedan, which will arrive at dealerships this summer with a bold new design, engaging driving dynamics, innovative technology and increased interior and cargo room.

[caption id="attachment_648" align="aligncenter" width="720"]All-New 2014 IS 250 Sedan All-New 2014 IS 250 Sedan © Toyota[/caption] Read More

Toyota and Lexus in the U.S. Accounted for Nearly 2 Million of Total 5 Million Global Hybrid Sales Revealed Today

Toyota and Lexus in the U.S. Accounted for Nearly 2 Million of Total 5 Million Global Hybrid Sales Revealed Today

Torrance, Calif., April 16, 2013 — Nearly 2 million (1,951,243) Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles have been sold in the United States, significantly reducing CO2 emissions and fuel consumption.

The announcement was made today by Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A, Inc. in conjunction with Toyota Motor Corporation’s announcement in Japan that it has sold 5 million hybrid vehicles worldwide.

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