Lexus

Are you looking for an upscale SUV that’s also safe and reliable? Naturally, your potential candidates will include one or several models from Lexus , a brand that’s known to meet these three criteria. But if your family is getting bigger or you just need more space, what are your …

There was a time when mid-size sedans were very popular. Lexus even thought it would be good to offer two models: the ES and the GS . With the decline of this car segment, the company decided to ditch the GS at the end of model year 2020 to focus …

Santa Barbara, California— The 2023 model year marks the debut of the fifth-generation Lexus RX , the Japanese luxury brand’s best-selling vehicle in Canada (which happens to be its fourth largest market behind the U.S., China and Japan). Highlights include new four-cylinder engines with either a turbocharger or any number …

For a driver who’s looking for an affordable small luxury car with good fuel economy, and who doesn’t necessarily want a modern design with the latest gizmos, the Lexus CT 200h is undoubtedly an option to consider. You don’t know or forgot about the CT 200h? Let us introduce it …

If you're among those who want a mid-size sedan to transport your family or to use as a company car, you can hardly find better than the Toyota Camry , no matter what the model year is. The same goes for its luxury counterpart; a model from the Japanese automaker’s …

The Lexus NX , Toyota’s luxury brand’s compact SUV, is a popular choice in Canada since its arrival in fall 2014. Beginning with model year 2022, the latest generation hit hard with a sleek design, an ultra-modern cabin and four engines available, two of which are hybrid, but what about …

The quality of new vehicles has significantly declined and the number of problems reported by owners is the highest in 36 years according to J.D. Power’s 2022 Initial Quality Study (IQS) released this week. Compared with 2021 results, the industry experienced an 11-percent increase in problems per 100 vehicles, resulting …

The automotive market is evolving rapidly. New models are introduced, and others are retired, sometimes after only a short career. For pre-owned vehicle buyers, searches in online inventories can yield surprising results. Here are 10 models from 10 years ago that you have probably forgotten about … Acura CSX In …

Parts shortages are catching up with Toyota big time. The Japanese automaker will halt production for a number of Toyota and Lexus models in December as supply chain disruptions continue to hit the auto industry. According to a report by Automotive News , the cuts will affect the Toyota RAV4 …

Toyota had some bad news for car shoppers this week when it discussed its Q3 results, which included an operating loss in the North American region. New-vehicle prices are going to increase substantially in the near future, on both sides of the Atlantic, in order to make up for declining …

Connected services in cars and via mobile apps are rapidly spreading across the auto industry. Many customers love them—until the free trials end and they have to start paying monthly fees to keep using these services. Good news if you plan to buy a new Toyota or Lexus : the …

The Canadian auto service industry’s market value is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels this year, reaching $10.9 billion following a low of $6.6 billion in 2021, according to the J.D. Power 2022 Canada Customer Service Index—Long-Term (CSI-LT) Study. This major rebound is mainly driven by the increase in the …

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada has been part of Southwestern Ontario’s automotive landscape since 1988. It has manufactured many Toyota and Lexus models at its production lines in Woodstock and Cambridge that employ more than 8,500 people in the region. Today, the company has reached a new milestone – its 10-millionth …

The Lexus UX is a small luxury crossover with a big hill to climb after Canadian sales fell 49 percent to 777 units in the first six months of 2022. The company must be praying that the revisions and updates made to the 2023 model, which is now available at …

Everyone wants to save money right now—or at least make sure they get the most bang for their buck. Car shoppers are no different, and the 11th annual Vincentric Best Value in Canada Awards announced this week are here to help. Vincentric measures cost-of-ownership using eight different cost factors: depreciation, …