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The Lexus LS Is Not Dying

Lexus dropped a teaser yesterday for the next-generation ES, confusingly calling the luxury sedan a “global flagship model.” That got us wondering: What does this mean for the LS? Is Lexus preparing to retire its long-running full-size sedan? We reached out to the company for clarification, and representatives from both…

Motor1 · Apr 17, 2025

New Lexus ES: Is It Going All-Electric Next?

The Lexus ES has always been a strong seller. Introduced in 1989, it's always been the mainstream Lexus sedan, but never the one that got the most attention. That may be changing. Lexus just announced it will reveal the eighth-generation ES on April 23 at the Shanghai motor show, which…

InsideEVs · Apr 16, 2025

The Next Lexus ES Is Coming Soon

The current-generation ES has been around for seven years, and despite facelifts in 2021 and 2024, the midsize luxury sedan is starting to show its age. Thankfully, Lexus is almost ready to unveil the eighth-generation model. As with the outgoing version, the official debut will take place in China, where…

Motor1 · Apr 16, 2025

Lexus's stunning new display could transform car UI design

Black Butterfly is a thing of beauty.

Creative Bloq · Apr 10, 2025

We Took a BMW X5 Rock-Crawling. It's Better Than You Think

BMW has never been in the business of off-roading. Its crossovers perform best on pavement, with the looks, ride quality, and performance you expect from the German luxury automaker. That is, until now.

Motor1 · Apr 3, 2025

2025 EV Sales So Far: GM Wins, Tesla Loses

First-quarter sales results are rolling in, and things are looking up for most automakers. Toyota sales are off to a strong start, Mazda and Subaru had record months, and Kia had its best quarter ever. But when digging into the data, results for electric vehicles were much more mixed.

Motor1 · Apr 2, 2025

Toyota Is Already Off To a Strong Start In 2025

Toyota was one of the best-selling automakers in all of 2024, and the company hopes to continue that success in 2025 with a strong opening to the new year.

Motor1 · Apr 1, 2025

The Lexus LX Overtrail Is the King of Toyota Trucks: Video Review

I love Toyota trucks, but I was skeptical here. With a $115,350 starting price, how could the 2025 Lexus LX700h Overtrail justify a $42,000 premium over the superb GX550 Overtrail? Surely, there’s no way it’s worth it? But after a day on the trail, I realized I was asking the…

Motor1 · Mar 31, 2025

Why Toyota Was Disappointed by the Honda-Nissan Merger Talks

Having joined Toyota in 1984, Akio Toyoda likely knows the ins and outs of the automotive industry better than anyone. As CEO for over a decade before stepping down in 2023 to become chairman of the board, he played a crucial role in Toyota’s rise to global dominance. In 2024,…

Motor1 · Mar 28, 2025

Nissan Isn't Giving Up on Infiniti

Infiniti sales in the United States peaked in 2017 when Nissan’s luxury brand delivered 153,415 cars. Fast-forward to 2024, demand plummeted to 58,070 units, or 10.2 percent less than the year before. To put that number into perspective, Honda’s Acura brand moved 122,600 vehicles last year. Toyota’s Lexus outsold the…

Motor1 · Mar 27, 2025