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Tesla, Toyota, Chinese tap by-wire tech to accelerate software-defined vehicle shift

Demand is poised to surge for steering and braking systems that ditch mechanical connections and fluids and rely on software instead.

March 13, 2025 05:00 AM
Lexus brings virtual gearshifts to RZ EV, fulfilling chairman’s wish

Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda, who wants EVs to be fun to drive, was the catalyst behind adding a system to the revised midsize SUV that replicates the feel of having a manual transmission.

March 13, 2025 04:00 AM
2026 Lexus RZ to get added range, yoked steer-by-wire in midcycle update

Lexus intends to offer an innovative steer-by-wire system on top versions of the upcoming RZ crossover.

March 11, 2025 11:01 PM
Hyundai, Kia set 5th straight record sales in February; Ford, Toyota, Honda deliveries fall

Strong consumer demand, aided by rising incentives, is pushing the market, but softer fleet deliveries will hold back the total.

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March 03, 2025 06:19 PM
Consumer Reports’ top 10 vehicle picks prioritize price point, hybrid options

Electrification — notably gasoline-electric hybrids — is becoming more of a viable option for U.S. consumers looking for value, safety, reliability and performance in a new car or light truck.

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February 25, 2025 01:36 PM
Connecticut dealer doesn’t let Lexus store acquisition opportunity pass him by

Crabtree Motor Group acquired a Lexus dealership in Connecticut, which sold for the second time since 2022.

February 21, 2025 03:18 PM
Lexus nabs No. 1 spot in J.D. Power vehicle dependability survey for 3rd straight year

The number of glitches with new vehicles reported after three years of ownership hit its highest level since 2009, at 202 problems per 100 vehicles surveyed. The biggest bugs: software and smartphone integration or connectivity.

February 14, 2025 07:11 PM
Toyota’s 2025 message to dealers: ‘Build more and sell more’

Toyota brand head Dave Christ says the automaker believes it can expand production and increase available inventory but will face challenges with ZEV-state mandates.

February 14, 2025 11:00 AM
2025 Lexus LX 700h: A green new high for on-, off-road luxury

There is a new hybrid atop Lexus' lineup of crossovers and SUVs, with something for everyone.

February 11, 2025 02:56 PM
Daily 5 report for Feb. 6: Volvo reports an operating profit decline but is ready for Trump tariffs

Volvo Cars reported a decline in fourth-quarter operating profit and predicted a turbulent 2025 with challenging market conditions.

February 06, 2025 08:30 PM
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