Lexus News

2024 Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in confirmed for Oz

By Byron Mathioudakis · 06 Feb 2023

Lexus has confirmed the arrival of the first RX plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) for Australia.

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Would you buy a car without a steering wheel?

By Stephen Ottley · 22 Jan 2023

It may seem a strange question, but thanks to a growing trend in the car industry the possibility of a world without steering wheels is becoming increasingly likely. For years the domain of concept cars, multiple car makers are now pushing ahead with vehicles that feature alternatives to conventional steering wheels. Tesla is the most famous example, introducing the so-called 'yoke' in 2021 on it

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This LX600 is THE Zombie Apocalypse car

By Laura Berry · 17 Jan 2023

Anybody who reckons Lexus is just a brand for luxury-loving folks needs to take note of this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon aftermarket car show, where a LandCruiser-based LX600 stood proud, fresh from one of the hardest off-road races in the world.

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The biggest losers from the 2022 sales race

By Stephen Ottley · 14 Jan 2023

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, which keeps track of every new car sold in Australia, described 2022 as an “unusual year” - which is a spectacular understatement.

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A Bentley Bentayga from Toyota?

By Tom White · 11 Jan 2023

First we saw a Toyota Crown SUV and Crossover, is the brand's most noble nameplate set for the same makeover?

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Three safest cars of 2022 revealed

By Chris Thompson · 20 Dec 2022

The safest new cars that went on sale in Australia in 2022 have been announced, with three cars awarded best overall safety and others ranking highly in specific criteria.

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Over 14,000 Lexus cars recalled for fire risk

By Chris Thompson · 16 Dec 2022

The Australian Government's Vehicle Recalls program has announced a recall for 14,270 Lexus cars due to a fire risk.The cars, which are Lexus IS, RC, and GS models from between 2012 and 2018, have been recalled for a fuel tank vent fault which could lead

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2023 Lexus LS pricing goes up with update

By Chris Thompson · 15 Dec 2022

Lexus has given its upper-large luxury sedan, the LS, an overhaul in the tech department for 2023, adding new features to the multimedia and overall safety systems.The 2023 Lexus LS also now has a slightly higher price, though its added cost is refreshing

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Mazda Eunos at 30: Will history repeat?

By Byron Mathioudakis · 11 Dec 2022

On the eve of the Australian release of the Hiroshima brand’s premium tilt next year with the CX-60 midsized SUV, it’s worth remembering that Mazda Australia was attempting to achieve much of the same result exactly 30 years ago with Eunos. Taking on the German luxury market hegemony from late 1992 to 1996, its subsequent failure serves as a lesson.

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Mazda CX-60 vs medium SUV rivals

By Chris Thompson · 09 Dec 2022

Now that Australian pricing and specifications for the new Mazda CX-60 SUV have been confirmed it’s worth taking a look at the premium medium SUV market to work out if it’s the best option across its price range.

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