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Electric Lexus RZ Sport Concept making first US appearance at Monterey

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The Lexus display at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering at Monterey Car Week 2023 (17-20 August), will highlight the Lexus RZ Sport Concept—most recently seen at Tokyo Auto Salon—and the 2024 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series. Earlier post.)

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Toray To Supply Toyota and Fuji Heavy With Carbon Fiber For Auto Bodies

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FHI) with carbon fiber for car bodies later this year—the first use of carbon fiber for auto bodies mass-produced in Japan. Toyota reportedly will use carbon fiber for the hood and roof of the Lexus LFA, a luxury sports car to be produced starting in December.

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Lexus reveals second version of LF-LC hybrid sports car concept; Advanced Lexus Hybrid Drive develops 500 hp

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Lexus Australia revealed the second version of the Lexus LF-LC hybrid concpet, which made its debut at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year ( earlier post ), the new LF-LC Blue. Lexus LF-LC Blue. The Advanced Lexus Hybrid Drive features an Atkinson cycle combustion engine mated to an advanced high-energy battery pack.

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2022 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Review – Still Got It

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The Lexus LC rides on an aging platform, but you wouldn’t necessarily know it to drive it. Well, the much-maligned older version of the Lexus/Toyota infotainment system might give it away. Not only that but dropping the top of this Lexus doesn’t result in a lot of compromises. At least this Lexus is aging gracefully.

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Flash Drive: 2022 All-New Lexus NX

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Lexus has an all-new NX coming next year. Lexus isn’t standing still with its popular NX line of compact crossovers, which debuted in 2014. The full 2022 Lexus NX line-up offers a wide choice of options. Lexus Hybrid Drive. Lexus Hybrid Drive. Lexus says 0-60 mph can be pulled-off in 7.2 Model Lineup.

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Drive Notes: 2024 Acura Integra Type S

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An optional carbon-fiber spoiler added $950 and 19-inch copper wheels cost $2,186. Standard features included Brembo front brakes, a head-up display, ELS audio, an adaptive damper system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless phone charging, and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires. The rear hatch swallows groceries with ease.

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News: 2024 Pebble Beach Debuts

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Just three of the carbon fiber body and chassis 6.6-liter The carbon fiber body sites on an aluminum spaceframe, sports butterfly doors and seats four. With a carbon fiber low and sleek body, the large fixed rear wing and a large diffuser, Rimac says the “Nevera R is ready to bend physics like never before.

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