Lexus News
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Lithium-ion battery | Much more durable batteries than expected
Another argument of denigration of transport electrification has just fallen. Researchers at the Californian University of Stanford believe that electric vehicle batteries would be around 40 % more durable than we thought so far. This is an assertion that only…
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Mercedes GLC 350E test bench | Looking for the right balance
Electric vehicles are sold pretty well, but not those of Mercedes. Faced with this rout, the star firm adjusts its shot and multiplies the variants with a hybrid mechanics (rechargeable). GLC is one of them. For Mercedes-Benz, adding a rechargeable…
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The Toyota Bz4x and Lexus Rz are acting
It is undeniable that the Toyota BZ4X and its more opulent cousin The Lexus Rz are not currently in size in the category of electric compact SUVs due to their autonomy and their recharge time. Toyota proceeded last week to…
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Toyota Crown Signia | The opportunity was probably too good
The Crown Signia has a rather offbeat style, like the Crown sedan – with which it shares engines and platform – and glances at the Chevrolet Blazer EV and other Honda Prologues. It's a shame that Toyota didn't have the…
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Infiniti QX80 Review | A Question of Image
Infiniti promises a lot, but so far delivers little. We were expecting an armada (no pun intended) of electric vehicles, but Nissan's luxury brand persists and signs a fourth generation of a utility vehicle that few people are crazy about.…
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Test bench | Competition from the Mazda CX-70
Mazda wants to rub shoulders with the fine linen of the industry. And on reflection, the Japanese brand is doing quite well. Mazda CX-70 PHEV Price: starting at $58,750Electric autonomy: 42 kmCO2 : 105 (g/km) Value for money: 4.5/5Energy efficiency:…
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The Toyota Crown Signia ready to take over from the Venza
Toyota has revealed the full range of technical specifications for the Canadian version of its new Crown Signia hybrid mid-size crossover. The model, which will make its debut in the country this summer, will take the place of the Venza…
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Test drive | Acura TLX Type S: the anti-nostalgic
For many aficionados of Acura, the golden age of the brand was experienced during the 1990s. The Integra Type R and NSX led by their playful chassis and their fiery atmospheric mechanics then lived their dreams. With the recent return…
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Electric vehicles | Toyota further increases its investments
(New York) The Japanese car manufacturer Toyota announced in a press release on Thursday a strengthening of its production infrastructures in the United States, with additional investments in Indiana and Kentucky. Thanks to a new envelope of 1.4 billion dollars,…
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Competition from the BMW X2 | A special case
In its sportiest configuration (M35i), the X2 has little opposition. Only the Mercedes GLA AMG and Mini Countryman JCW are able to stand up to it. On the other hand, other less efficient vehicles also deserve attention in this category.…