Toyota will begin implementing a sensor-based system in its vehicles by 2021 that will allow them to communicate with other vehicles on the road as well as infrastructure to reduce collisions, the automaker has announced.
Subaru has been named the top automotive brand by Kelley Blue Book as having the best perception among buyers, while Ford and Lexus also earned honors among the 2017 Brand Image awards.
Lexus and Porsche vehicles remained at the top of the J.D. Power 2017 Vehicle Dependability Study, while Toyota and General Motors collected multiple category awards, the firm announced Feb. 22.
The recall expansion, due to get under way in February, affects approximately 543,000 additional vehicles in the U.S.
As the brand's top-selling nameplate, the RX doesn't need seismic changes, and the enhancements are more substantial than you may expect.
The Lexus RX received a makeover for the 2016 model year that included a more powerful engine, new 8-speed transmission, and additional safety features, including the optional Lexus Safety System+ technology package, for the top Lexus seller. Read our driving impressions here. Photos by Vince Taroc.
Overall, the 2016 Lexus GS 200t exudes “race enthusiast” rather than conservative executive vehicle, and achieves this on a budget — making it a counterpoint choice for fleets compared to others in its class.
The ES350 entry luxury sedan may not be as sporty as some of its competitors but it provides a tasteful, pleasing mixture of plush interior creature comforts and a softer ride that smooths out roadway bumps.
The Lexus ES350 has been mildly refreshed for 2016, and now offers the Safety System+ that adds a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection and a lane departure alert. Read our driving impressions here. Photos by Vince Taroc.
This safety recall expansion involves approximately 1,584,000 additional Toyota vehicles in the U.S., including older Corolla, 4Runner and Lexus ES vehicles.
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