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After more than two decades of focusing on hybrids and fuel-cell vehicles, Toyota announced on Wednesday that it will unveil two battery-electric vehicles for the North American market later in 2021. They will go on sale next year as 2022 models, meaning they are different from the revolutionary EV prototype …

A vehicle’s residual value is always something to consider at the time of purchase, because that’s how you can determine its actual cost. Remember, depreciation is the single costliest aspect of car ownership. ALG, a division of J.D. Power which specializes in forecasting future vehicle values, recently announced the winners …

While continuing to focus on hybrid vehicles, Lexus is reportedly on the verge of injecting a serious dose of power and performance into its lineup. According to Japanese publication Best Car Web , the brand will unveil three new F models in November. The one we’re most interested in is …

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Large sedans have become somewhat of a strange breed. Competitors like the Nissan Maxima, Chrysler 300, Volkswagen Arteon and Kia Stinger are now fighting for attention from the same customers.

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 …