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- Founded1989
- HeadquartersNagoya, Japan
- GroupToyota
About the brand
Lexus is Toyota’s luxury division, launched for the U.S. market in 1989 (LS 400). The brand is known for hybrids, RX/NX crossovers, and F performance models. This hub is for Lexus articles — not the Toyota volume-brand hub.
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Toyota Recalls 2024-2025 Land Cruiser, Mirai, Lexus UX and GX Models in North America
Toyota has issued a safety recall for certain model year 2024-2025 Land Cruiser, Mirai, Lexus UX, and GX vehicles in North America. Approximately 82,000 vehicles are affected in the U.S. The recall addresses a software glitch in the 12.3-inch combination…
Half-Million Camrys Recalled Again—Speedometer Can Go DarkHalf-Million Camrys Recalled Again—Speedometer Can Go Dark
Toyota has issued a recall for 508,000 2025–2026 Camry sedans in the United States, affecting LE, SE, and Nightshade trims equipped with the 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster. The issue causes the speedometer and other vital displays to boot up blank,…
7 Underrated JDM Engines That Packed Serious Hidden Power7 Underrated JDM Engines That Packed Serious Hidden Power
Japan’s JDM engine legacy isn’t just about the Toyota 2JZ-GTE, Nissan RB26DETT, or Honda K24. While those legends dominate the conversation, the Land of the Rising Sun built countless other powerplants that flew under the radar—engines that delivered surprising performance…
Toyota’s Racing Partner TOM’s Develops Anti-Bear Helmet
TOM's, a renowned Japanese tuning and motorsports company, has helped develop a lightweight helmet called Protect Light to keep people safe from bear encounters. The helmet is aimed at farmers, walkers, and anyone uneasy about Japan's growing number of bear…
At 40, I’m Still Curious About the Lexus CT 200h F SportAt 40, I’m Still Curious About the Lexus CT 200h F Sport
The Lexus CT 200h F Sport arrived in 2011 as a posh, premium take on the Prius formula—more leather, better audio, sharper styling, and a roomier cabin than the standard Prius, without the plasticky cabin that plagued the era’s hybrids.…
Which Car Design Did You Once Hate But Now Love?Which Car Design Did You Once Hate But Now Love?
Automotive design trends, like fashion, are cyclical. What was once dismissed as outdated or awkward can later be embraced as timeless or even iconic. The same goes for car designs: jellybean-shaped ’90s coupes and the gaudy excesses of the ’70s…
5th-Gen Lexus RX 350: Reliable Luxury SUV with a Few Flaws5th-Gen Lexus RX 350: Reliable Luxury SUV with a Few Flaws
Lexus’s fifth-generation RX 350, launched in 2023, rides on the brand’s new GA-K platform, trading its predecessor’s familiar look for a bolder, more rigid design. While the chassis and powertrain updates didn’t transform it into a driver’s car—our 2023 first…
What Mechanics Must Do to Service Sealed Automatic TransmissionsWhat Mechanics Must Do to Service Sealed Automatic Transmissions
Modern automatic transmissions are increasingly ditching the traditional dipstick in favor of "sealed" units, marketed with "lifetime" automatic transmission fluid (ATF). But here’s the catch: there’s no such thing as a forever fluid. Servicing these sealed gearboxes isn’t a DIY…
Joby Aviation and Toyota Launch Strategic Manufacturing Alliance for Air MobilityJoby Aviation and Toyota Launch Strategic Manufacturing Alliance for Air Mobility
Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor Corporation have announced the initial phase of their strategic manufacturing alliance, aiming to realize air mobility for all. The alliance will combine Joby's expertise in electric aviation with Toyota's production systems and operational excellence. The…
Here’s how much a 2021 Genesis GV80 has lost in value after five yearsHere’s how much a 2021 Genesis GV80 has lost in value after five years
Genesis’s first SUV, the 2021 GV80, has defied typical depreciation forecasts after five years on the used market. Industry tools like iSeeCars and CarEdge had projected the GV80 would lose roughly 48.5% to 49.8% of its original sticker price by…