Tag: Lexus
Parkopedia now available to Toyota, Lexus drivers in US
Parking services provider Parkopedia has announced its suite of off-street parking services, including reservations and digital payments, is now available to both Toyota and Lexus drivers in North America. The ‘Park with Parkopedia’ service is integrated into the Toyota and Lexus smartphone apps and vehicle infotainment systems to allow drivers to locate, reserve and pay…
Lexus announces 2 million global EVs milestone
Lexus announced today that it passed the milestone of two million global sales of electrified vehicles (EVs) at the end of April 2021. Lexus currently offers nine electrified models, including hybrid electric and battery electric vehicles, in around 90 countries and regions. Globally, electrified vehicles - including hybrids - accounted for one third (33 per…
Portable solar distiller wins Lexus Design Award 2021
Henry Glogau has been announced as the winner of the Lexus Design Award 2021 with his water purification system concept, the Portable Solar Distiller. Glogau, from New Zealand, took the prize from among 2,079 entries received for this year’s competition, from 66 countries worldwide. Chosen as the project that best expresses “Design for a Better…
Lexus designs ‘tattooed car’ inspired by Japanese artistry
In a celebration of traditional Japanese artistry, Lexus has commissioned the world’s first tattooed car. This strictly one-of-a-kind interpretation of the UX compact SUV has been designed and created by leading London tattoo artist Claudia De Sabe. Using a pure white car as her “canvas” and a Dremel drill tool in place of a…
Lexus introduces battery-electric vehicle, UX300e
Luxury car brand Lexus is planning its electric future with the European debut of the UX300e as well as a new concept car, the LF-30. It is presenting the new UX 300e, Lexus’s first battery-electric vehicle (BEV), and the LF-30 Electrified, a futuristic concept car, at the Kenshiki media forum, taking place this week in…
Tokyo Motor Show: Electric Vehicles take centre stage
New electric and self-driving vehicles have taken centre stage at the Tokyo Motor Show as car-makers move towards more sustainable transport methods. High-profile manufacturers including Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors and Lexus are showcasing concept electric vehicles at the event, which is expected to be attended by more than 700,000 people. They have been joined on the…