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Tesla best-rated car brand in UK, beats Toyota in reliability: survey

Teslarati

Tesla critics would typically paint the company’s electric vehicles as reliability nightmares with subpar build quality and cheap materials. In second place is Japanese premium carmaker Lexus, which garnered a satisfaction index rating of 86.32%. That’s just below Lexus, which was the number one at 97.01%.

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Lexus lowers hybrid prices to reduce premium over gasoline substantially

Green Car Reports

Gas is cheap in the U.S. DON'T MISS: 2018 Lexus RX 450hL hybrid three-row SUV priced from $51,600 At their peak about five years ago, hybrids. and has been for years. Hybrids are no longer a cutting-edge or cool technology; they're just another powertrain.

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2018 Lexus RX 450hL hybrid three-row SUV priced from $51,600

Green Car Reports

Lexus invented the idea of a luxury hybrid utility vehicle in a version of its RX crossover well over a decade ago, but sales haven't been strong of late. Cheap gasoline, better fuel efficiency from all types of vehicles due to rising CAFE rules, and a lack of interest in hybrids have all hurt the latest version of the RX Hybrid.

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Why the massive influx of Chinese EVs will end in tears | Opinion

EV Central

I don’t remember it being “Lexus Presented by Toyota” back in the day. However, that’s mainly thanks to its super-cheap Tiggo 4 Pro SUV ($23,990 drive-away), not an electric car. Then before I reached home, MG released a statement saying its premium IM Motors was locked in for Australia this year too.

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Forget entry-level cheap electric cars, now China is coming for the German big three BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi

EV Central

Fresh from its assault on Australia’s entry-level EV space, a new wave of Chinese manufacturers will now attack more premium players, placing a target on the back of brands like BMW, Audi and Lexus. So batten down the hatches, Germany.

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Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for March 2018

Green Car Reports

Not a lot has changed since last month: Buyers continue to move from passenger sedans to crossovers and trucks, and gasoline remains relatively cheap. DON'T MISS: Lexus lowers hybrid prices a lot to cut premium over gasoline Our list of deals for March, courtesy of.

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Five-year Update: Your Author's 2015 Lexus GS 350

The Truth About Cars

I consider on occasion how the GS is no longer produced as Lexus shies away from sedans in general (ugly, soft ES, ancient IS, dated LS), and it’s not directly replaceable. At home I swapped out the cabin filter and air filter, both parts were of course cheap and readily available.& & Nothing has broken whatsoever.

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