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This year is quite different from every other due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which is having a significant impact on the auto industry and consumers alike. But get this: while the average cost per visit for maintenance and repair is on the rise, so is satisfaction both at dealerships and …

In just a few years, the Lexus NX has become one of the best-selling compact luxury SUVs on the market, appealing to a wide range of customers thanks in part to two very different powertrains. It’s the classic case of the right product arriving at the right time. When sales …

The new, fourth-generation 2021 Lexus IS was unveiled recently and will arrive at dealerships in late fall. While pricing, fuel economy ratings and full equipment details have yet to be announced, it’s reasonable to assume the car will attract more potential customers, even though the evolution is quite subtle. If …

Despite a slight dip in sales last year, the Lexus RX is still the most popular vehicle from Toyota’s luxury division and the best-selling premium midsize SUV in Canada. It’s an extremely important product. In fact, Lexus built on the success of the RX by introducing a three-row variant in …

When it comes to hybrid and electric vehicles, batteries are the name of the game. We’re talking about capacity and performance, but also the ability to produce enough of them at a reasonable cost. Earlier this year, Toyota and Panasonic announced the creation of a joint venture called Prime Planet …

Lexus has officially announced Canadian pricing for the redesigned and slightly re-engineered 2021 IS compact luxury sedan, which also benefits from the new Lexus Safety System+ 2.5. The base IS 300 RWD F SPORT Series 1 starts at $42,950. It features a 2.0-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder engine (241 horsepower, 258 pound-feet …

Chevrolet and BMW top J.D. Power’s 2020 Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study released a few days ago. Surprised? The former leads all mainstream car brands with four award-winning vehicles. The Sonic, Impala and Equinox are segment winners, while the Silverado is among the three best pickups/vans. On the luxury side, …

The Lexus ES will get all-wheel drive for the first time with the 2021 ES 250 AWD. It will be powered by a 2.5 L four-cylinder engine with a 203-horsepower output. The AWD system will be able to deliver up to 50% of the torque to the rear wheels when …

J.D. Power has just released its second annual Automotive Brand Loyalty Study and it should come as no surprise that the same brands dominate the industry. The ranking is based on the percentage of vehicle owners who choose the same brand when trading in or purchasing their next vehicle. J.D.

The current-generation Lexus IS dates back to 2014, so the new 2021 model unveiled today in a virtual premiere was kind of a big deal. However, it turned out to be kind of a dud. Before going any further, you need to know that Lexus and parent company Toyota last …

Lexus has two midsize sedans in its lineup, but pretty soon that will no longer be the case. After three years of rumours, Toyota’s luxury brand has announced that GS production will end in August. The model was initially launched in 1993. As a result, the slightly less spacious and …

Toyota and its luxury brand Lexus are known to share a large number of components, especially when it comes to hybrid vehicles. While the former will release its first-ever plug-in hybrid model on the market this summer, namely the 2021 RAV4 Prime , the latter is bound to follow suit …