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The top 10 car picks for 2025, as selected by Consumer Reports

Six of them are hybrids—and there’s one EV.

Fortune

Lexus off-roader steers new course, poses Prado puzzle

Perhaps it had to happen, but Toyota and Lexus appear to have mixed their messages with the introduction of a new, Prado-sized off-roader to broaden its range.

AAP

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is Stealing Tons Of Buyers From Other Brands

Broadly speaking, electric vehicles are throwing loyalty out the window and helping brands steal buyers from competitors in unexpected ways. That's something we've known to be true for years, and it's something car companies brag about constantly. For automakers, "conquests" are a big deal.

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Lexus Sells the Rugged Crossover You Want... Just Not in America

The trend of rugged SUV revamps has reached the soft-spoken Lexus NX. The posh crossover has an Overtrail trim option in Europe, but the result isn't as rugged as you might expect. It combines only a few minor visual enhancements with a bit more ride height, lest you find yourself…

Motor1

The Rivian R1T's Gear Tunnel Is Why I'm Excited About EVs

I tend to travel a good amount for work, and when I do, I often drive a lot of different vehicles. One of my least favorite exercises is figuring out where I can stuff suitcases into a pickup truck. Do you put them in the bed? What happens if you…

InsideEVs

EV Off-Roading Is Just Plain Better

It's 2022. I'm lumbering through a rock-crawling trail in Joshua Tree National Park, straddling the border of the Mojave Desert. It is a beautiful, stunning place to explore, and my tired old Lexus LX470 is leaving its mark. It's dripping black CV axle grease all over the rock upon which…

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The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia Is Imperfect, Yet Intriguing: Review

The 2025 Crown Signia carries on a long-standing Toyota tradition of vehicles that refuse to be categorized. Like the Venza it replaces, the Crown Signia is a bit too tall to be a wagon, but too short to be an SUV. It rides like its Crown sedan sibling, but it’s…

Motor1

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The 2025 Lexus RX Is Subtle Luxury Done Right: Review

Lexus occupies an interesting space in the luxury car market. It doesn’t have the same prestige as the German brands, thanks mostly to its Toyota origins. But those same origins make Lexus uniquely appealing to a certain type of buyer, one that prioritizes straightforward functionality and reliability over outright performance…

Motor1

I drove the Toyota Camry hybrid for a week — here’s my pros and cons

The 2025 Toyota Camry XSE AWD is a hybrid car with a combined fuel economy of 44 MPG. I drove it for a week to see if I could get that.

Tom’s Guide

Toyota Recalls More Than 140,000 Vehicles Including Lexus SUVs

Toyota issued a recall affecting Tacoma and Camry models, as well as the Lexus RX and NX vehicles.

Kiplinger

Ford's CEO Finally Says The Quiet Part Loud About Tariffs

Tariffs have been a hot topic over the past two weeks. The number one uncertainty is if those tariffs would be enacted as promised how they would affect the price of ... well, everything, including EVs. And despite all of the dancing around who would be paying for those increased prices, Ford's…

InsideEVs

The Lexus LX Just Got a Huge Price Increase

Lexus has announced pricing for the 2025 LX, including the new LX700h hybrid trims. The least expensive LX now starts at $106,850, an increase of $12,935 over last year. At the other end, you'll pay $141,350 for the LX700h Ultra Luxury, the brand's range-topping flagship SUV.

Motor1

Toyota unveils a plan to become ‘more loved’ in China by taking a page out of Tesla’s playbook: A wholly-owned Shanghai EV plant

The Shanghai factory is expected to start production in 2027 and will develop a new BEV under Toyota’s premium Lexus brand.

Fortune

Lady Rants Online: “Just Got The Invitation And I [Must] Pay $499 To Make It And $250 [For] A Guest”

Woman leaves pals annoyed by charging them $499 for a two-hour party and $250 for a plus-one. The post Lady Rants Online: “Just Got The Invitation And I [Must] Pay $499 To Make It And $250 [For] A Guest” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Toyota’s First EV Battery Factory In America Is Ready

Toyota’s battery manufacturing facility in North Carolina is ready to begin production after a nearly $14 billion investment. Batteries for Toyota and Lexus electrified vehicles sold in North America will begin shipping in April. This is the company’s first in-house battery factory outside Japan.

International Business Times

Toyota Announces Lexus EV Plant In Shanghai

Japan's Toyota said Wednesday it will build an electric vehicle plant in Shanghai for its luxury Lexus brand as it raised its annual net profit forecast to almost $30 billion.

Motor1

Toyota Once Faked the LFA's V-10 Sound in a Regular Car

Toyota's naturally aspirated V-10 from the LFA was a one-and-done affair since the 4.8-liter engine was sadly never used in another model. However, at one point, the sweet music made by the 1LR-GUE, co-developed with Yamaha, was baked into a normal car. It was more of an experiment to discover…

InsideEVs

Toyota's Hybrids Dominated Last Year

Toyota's hybrids crushed it last year. While the company has been slow to launch compelling electric cars, its hybrid dominance continues to expand. Sales of hybrid models grew 21.1% across the globe last year, according to the company's year-end sales report.

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RIP: These Cars Won't Make It to 2026

Automakers discontinue vehicles all the time, be it due to slow sales, old age, or plans to replace them with entirely new models. For 2025, more than 30 cars met their maker. Even though we’re just over halfway through the new year, nearly 30 cars are already on the chopping…

Motorsport

Driving two cars in the Rolex 24 means twice the chaos, as Kyle Kirkwood explains

At this weekend's Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, IndyCar driver Kyle Kirkwood will pilot two cars for Lexus — which means there's twice as much to manage.

Motorsport

The new tech changing IMSA's hotly debated "balance of performance" rules

At this weekend's Rolex 24, more classes will use special sensors to help IMSA maintain an even playing field. Here's how they work.

USA Today Sports Media Group

2001 Lexus IS300 Exhaust Headers: Top Picks for Performance and Sound

The Lexus IS300 2001 is a classic performance and luxury car. Its reliable inline 6 engine makes it a much-loved car for auto enthusiasts. The car is synonymous with a smooth-handling car having a luxurious interior. However, the factory tune and ...

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Dead: Lexus RC and RC F

UPDATE: Lexus has confirmed the RC F Final Edition is coming to the United States, priced at $94,000, including delivery and handling fees.

Motor1

Toyota Is The Biggest Car Maker Again

[UPDATE] The final numbers are now in. Toyota and Lexus sold a combined 10,159,336 cars in 2024, representing a 1.4% drop compared to the year before. Including the Daihatsu and Hino subsidiaries, deliveries reached 10,821,480 units, down by 3.7% versus 2023.

Motor1

Even the Toyota Mirai Outsold the Supra in Europe Last Year

It's safe to say 2024 was an excellent year for Toyota in Europe. Sales jumped by three percent to 1,128,948 units, while Lexus was up an impressive 20 percent to 88,184 cars. Together, the two brands shipped 1,217,132 vehicles, up by four percent, an all-time high on the continent. But…

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