BMW's M division has produced some of the best driver's cars in the last five decades. Despite stricter emissions regulations and downsizing trends, BMW's M cars have remained strong, with some models ranking among the greatest the department has made. For those who can't afford the latest offerings, there are earlier M models available on the second-hand market at more attainable prices. Four recommended models include the BMW 1-Series M Coupé, BMW M3 (E92), BMW M2 CS, and BMW M5 (F10). Each model has its own unique features and benefits, making them desirable options for car enthusiasts. [Extracted from the article]
*MOTOR vehicles, *ELECTRIC automobiles, *AIR pollution, *LEXUS automobiles, LITERATURE reviews
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Air pollution and the scarcity of fuel are the results of the high level of consumption of the conventional motor vehicles. The transition to the use of vehicles, especially conventional fuel cars to electric cars, is a solution to overcome this problem. Several electric car manufacturers have marketed their products to Indonesia with various performance variations. Writing articles using the literature review method aims to determine the performance of electric cars. In Indonesia, there are several types of electric cars, namely BEV, PHEV, HEV, FCEV, and ER-EV. However, this article will focus more on BEV with the following examples of BEV cars such as BMW i3s, Hyundai Kona Electric, Hyundai Ioniq, Lexus ux300e, and Nissan Leaf. The performance of electric cars varies from brand to brand, but it is important to pay attention to the battery capacity, distance range, and charging time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
INFRASTRUCTURE (Economics), AUTOMOBILE industry, ENERGY infrastructure, SOLAR energy, CHINESE people, LEXUS automobiles, ELECTRIC automobiles
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SPORT utility vehicles, LEXUS automobiles, HELICAL springs, MOTOR vehicle driving, HEAD-up displays
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You might think the Touareg would shrug the Lexus off inthe country, then, but the RX is still a faithful companion. It took until 2003 and a second generation for the RX tohit Australian shores, based on Camry underpinnings fora plusher ride and smarter cabin space than Lexus's otherlarge SUV, the ladder-framed LX. COMPARISON / LEXUS RX350h v VW TOUAREG THE GERMANS HAVE been making luxury cars for along time, and doing a bang-up job of it, too. [Extracted from the article]
Factor in Lexus's traditional strength when it comes to customer service and aftersales, and the RZ should find plenty of buyers after a premium EV experience. INFOTAINMENT RZ features Lexus's latest multimedia system, which is a big step on for the brand compared with old touchpad-controlled set-up used before. LEXUS is pushing ahead with electrification, and then some. [Extracted from the article]
USER experience, LEXUS automobiles, BRAKE fluids, HEAD-up displays
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WHEN Toyota launched its Lexus luxury offshoot in 1989, the focus was on premium saloons. Takumi has ventilated front seats, leather trim, a Mark Levinson 13-speaker premium hi-fi, 10-inch display and a 360-degree camera. Lexus managed only 12th place out of 29 in our 2022 Brands survey, with buyers disappointed by high running costs and lacklustre multimedia systems, although reliability is still excellent. [Extracted from the article]
ROAD work zones, DATA packeting, LEXUS automobiles, TRANSPORTATION safety measures
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The article offers information on the Connected Vehicle Safety Pilot launched in Ann Arbor, Michigan to initiate a proposed rulemaking in late 2016 that would create a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard requiring vehicle-to-vehicle communication capability for alllight duty vehicles.
Tests & Drives With the Acura Integra returning soon to the brand's lineup, we wanted to spend some time with the original, but this Rewind Review wasn't what we expected. This was the year MotorTrend first drove an Acura, specifically the 1986 Integra, one of two cars that launched the brand, on a daylong cruise through Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. Indeed, Honda, Toyota, and the other Japanese automakers fundamentally changed what American automobile buyers wanted, and the 1986 Acura Integra pointed the way. [Extracted from the article]
The article evaluates several automobiles including small sport utility vehicle like TOYOTA RAV4; gas mileage cars like LEXUS UX250H; and the Chevrolet Silverado.
VAUXHALL automobiles, LEXUS automobiles, TRAFFIC safety, USED cars, EMOTIONS, AUTOMOBILES
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Respondents tell us the marque offers better value than any other prestige brand. SEAT 83.04% SHARE OF OWNERS EXPERIENCING FAULTS 19.86% SEAT might position itself as a brand that adds a little Spanish excitement and flair to Volkswagen Group cars, but it seems owners don't feel the same way. The victory will be of little surprise to followers of Driver Power, since the brand won the new-car survey four times in a row up to 2020 and those cars have now filtered down into the used market. They particularly rate the brand's value, scoring it high enough to earn an eighth position overall. [Extracted from the article]
It has been widely argued that the new consumer is active, knowledgeable, demanding, channel-hopping and, above all, experience-seeking. Yet market research often continues to survey consumers as if they were purely passive recipients of the messages, products and services we provide. Furthermore, research frequently treats marketing channels entirely separately. The exploratory survey of Lexus customers we report here demonstrates a more integrated approach, developing a measure of customer experience that is applied uniformly across multiple channels. Results show that the experience quality of interactive channels is particularly strongly associated with customer relationship quality, and suggest that consistency between channels is also important in the customer relationship. The implication for market researchers is the need to monitor the multi-channel customer experience holistically if vital insights are not to fall between the cracks of the client's channel silos. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
At the sensible end of this intriguing triptych is the Mercedes-AMG E53 coupe. PREMIUM ECONOMY The updates to the 2021 Mercedes-AMG E53 Coupe's cabin tickle the car smartly up to date and introduce the very powerful but deeply complex MBUX infotainment architecture. Viewed objectively, the Mercedes-AMG E53 coupe is easily the best car on test. The Jaguar muscles into second by sheer force of personality which leaves the "best" car here, the AMG, cradling the wooden spoon this time round. [Extracted from the article]
CONSOLES (Furniture), MOTOR vehicle driving, LEXUS automobiles, HEAD-up displays
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While the all-new 2022 LX range -- which utilises the same box-fresh GA-F platform as its Toyota counterpart -- is available with the same 3.3-litre twin-turbo diesel as the 300 Series LandCruiser, that engine is offered alongside a new powertrain for the platform: a 305kW 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6. LX 500D The diesel-powered LX500d has a premium seven-seat layout. 300 TO LX The LX diesel is the same 3.3-litre engine found in the new 300 Series. [Extracted from the article]
LEXUS automobiles, AUTOMOBILE dashboards, WIRELESS power transmission, AUTOMOBILE lighting
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But on that point, while Lexus has developed its CVT gearbox to avoid the rubber-band feel you sometimes get with this technology, when you ask for even an average amount of throttle the engine revs do flare up. PRICE: £36,910 ENGINE: 2.4-litre 4cyl, 195bhp LEXUS has been plugging away with its hybrid tech in a premium SUV package for years, and with a shift away from diesel and towards petrol hybrids over that time, the NX is more relevant than ever. Design & engineering score 3.8 UNLIKE some more modern Lexus machines, the NX's platform is not related to Toyota-Lexus's New Global Architecture. [Extracted from the article]
You may not know that Mazda attempted a Lexus-style subbrand of its own in the early 1990s. The A4's seven-speed dual-clutch automatic provides crisper and quicker shifts than the 3's conventional automatic, and the Audi outruns the Mazda to 60 mph by 0.8 second and through the quartermile by 0.6 second despite the A4 being 313 pounds heavier. Mazda has yet to introduce an included maintenance program or a concierge service, but we wouldn't expect it to given that Mazda still charges mainstream prices for its vehicles. [Extracted from the article]
PERFORMANCE CARS "$50K WINNER -- KIA STINGER 330S THE STINGER IS another car that is about to be updated, so you ought to be able to shave a bit off the $50,390 RRP of the 330S model that's sitting pretty at the top of our table. Depreciation is one of the key costs performance car buyers have to reckon with and in order to calculate this, we used industry experts Redbook for an estimate of what each car would be worth after five years of ownership. Simple Servicing costs are another expense that new car buyers can turn a blind eye to. WE CRUNCH THE NUMBERS TO BRING YOU THE WINNERS KIA STINGER 330S BEST VALUE PERFORMANCE CAR <$50K FORD FIESTA ST BEST VALUE PERFORMANCE CAR <$50K MOST PERFORMANCE CAR buyers are prepared to bend the truth in all manner of ways to justify a purchase in terms of value for money. [Extracted from the article]
SPORT utility vehicles, ELECTRIC automobiles, COMPACT cars, VOLVO automobiles, SUMMER, LEXUS automobiles
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JULY A vital hatchback group test and an electrified Nissan SUV led the summer highlights: TEST JULY The SEAT Leon, VW Golf and Ford Focus went head-to-head to find the new cream of the compact hatchback crop IN one of our most important tests of 2020, we put two all-new hatchbacks - the SEAT Leon and Volkswagen Golf - up against the popular Ford Focus. It also shared the Leon's slick gearshift and was good to drive, but felt more comfortable than the SEAT, if a little less responsive. [Extracted from the article]
4969CC, V8, DOHC, 32v POWER 351kW @ 7100rpm TORQUE 540Nm @ 4800rpm 0-100km/h 5.0sec (claimed) WEIGHT 2035kg PRICE $214,000 LIKE: That engine; styling; plush cabin; slick roof; more " composed ride; ownership DISLIKE: Infotainment still klutzy; token rear seats; fiddly gear shifter; weight DO YOU KNOW what a Lexus LC500 is? Now Lexus offers the LC500 as a convertible. [Extracted from the article]
AUDI automobiles, MOTOR vehicle springs & suspension, AUTOMOBILE seats, LEXUS automobiles
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PRICE: £41,805 ENGINE: 2.0-litre 4cyl, 187bhp THE Audi A5 has always majored on flawless build quality, great in-car tech and a relaxing driving experience. While that headline horsepower figure is some 19bhp down on the RC 300h's, the Audi is the lightest car here, and that plays a big part in its performance; at 7.1 seconds, the Audi boasts the quickest 0-62mph time of the bunch. Audi's interior design team has long been on top of its game, and the A5 is another hit. [Extracted from the article]
PRICE: £43,500 ENGINE: 2.5-litre 4cyl, 220bhp LEXUS has often chosen to take its own path in the premium segment, while hybrid tech, faultless build quality and excellent dealer service are among its many strengths. The RC 300h certainly has the looks to stand out here, but are those Lexus qualities enough in a class where driver appeal and the latest in-car tech will attract many buyers? Although the RC is an older design, it still offers lots of modern safety tech as standard, including Lexus' Safety System+. [Extracted from the article]
AUTOMOBILE showrooms, LEXUS automobiles, BMW 5 series automobiles, INTEREST rates, HYBRID power, SPACE stations
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PRICE: £40,460 ENGINE: 2.0-litre 4cyl, 181bhp BMW can arguably be credited with creating the four-seat coupé class back in the sixties with its 02 Series. So while performance is a step up from the Lexus, it doesn't feel as gutsy as the Audi As usual, the eight-speed automatic gearbox is a BMW strong point. While Audi offers a £5,000 deposit contribution to BMW's £1,942, BMW offers a lower rate of interest: 2.9 per cent versus 4.9 per cent. [Extracted from the article]
AUTOMOBILE showrooms, LEXUS automobiles, HOUSE brands, SERVICE departments
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"However you intend to buy your next car, our Driver Power dealer survey is an essential read" THE good news is than in most instances, our respondents didn't have any cause to complain to their dealers, with almost nine out of 10 people going home satisfied. The number-one reason for sticking with a dealer come servicing time, however, is inertia, with almost a quarter of respondents telling us they used the service facilities of their dealer simply because it was the same place from which they bought their car. Still, it's a better result for DS than last year, when the firm's dealers finished last, and the work the company has done in rebranding and designing its showrooms as DS "Salons" may explain why dealer facilities are marked better than any other individual area. GRAPH: Biggest complaint you had with your dealer GRAPH: Reasons you chose your dealer GRAPH: What type of dealer do you use for servicing?. [Extracted from the article]
It's no exaggeration to say that while cars such as the NSX and MX-5 stand out as modern Japanese icons to the casual classic fan, among hardcore devotees of Japanese cars and car culture the A80 Supra is probably even more fêted. But again, like the other cars, only the turbo version - recognisable on Euro cars, but not this JDM-spec import, by a slender bonnet scoop that could be paired with the optional but visually essential high-rise rear wing - slipped into the UK through official channels. Plus, with a superior front:rear weight distribution (52:48, versus 57 up front for the GT) and with all of the engine's torque sent to the back, rather than a nominal 55% courtesy of the Mitsubishi's viscous centre diff, it instantly feels the more sports car-like. European cars did make more: 326bhp, thanks to different turbos and injectors, and, though Adam Hunter's Japanese car claims to be standard, a dyno printout suggests that it is, shall we say, unusually fit. [Extracted from the article]
BUYING a new car won't be a priority for many people at the moment, but then shopping for a replacement motor isn't the sort of thing that should be rushed into. Nissan Qashqai 89.117% YEARS OF MANUFACTURE 2013-present KEY POINTS Good stereos and connectivity, but Qashqai could be more interesting to drive ONE of the archetypal cars in the rise of the SUV, Qashqai owners say life with their cars is a mixed bag. Audi Q2 89.20% YEARS OF MANUFACTURE 2017-present KEY POINTS Expensive servicing undermines a reliable car with top-notch infotainment AUDI'S smallest SUV is proving to be a dependable car: 24th place in this area is impressive, a mark backed up by both dependability and overall build quality. Volvo XC60 90.335% YEARS OF MANUFACTURE 2017-present KEY POINTS A cracking cabin and strong reliability, but poor economy lets this SUV down VOLVO'S ascent from a maker of spacious, slightly earnest cars into a premium brand with desirable models is perfectly encapsulated in the XC60, and it's a car that owners rave about in a number of areas. [Extracted from the article]
*CLUTCHES (Machinery), *ELECTRIC motors, *LEXUS automobiles, *BACK up systems, *HYBRID electric cars, *POWER transmission
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A mid-mounted 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 paired with an electric motor and nine-speed dual-clutch automatic drive the rear wheels, and up front an electric motor drives each front wheel. The Acura also handles better than before, too, with light and precise steering ("McLaren-like", Walton adds) with none of the pesky plow and lack of feel that the pre-refresh car suffered from. Despite the immense complexity of ensuring three motors, two turbos, six cylinders, and nine gears play nice with one another, the Acura's powertrain is nearly organic in its responsiveness. Although the Acura is the least fuel-efficient car here, the NSX's seamless powertrain integration ought to provide a good model for others to follow as we enter a new decade and inch ever closer to an internal combustionless future. [Extracted from the article]
The fuel consumption reduction increases the share of hybrid systems in the vehicle market. SUVs (sport utility vehicle) which is typically a kind of station wagon with off-road vehicle features are equipped with such systems increasingly more often. Using the representatives of this vehicle group (Toyota, Lexus), energy flow analysis was performed in the urban and extra-urban driving conditions in a typical agglomeration. The amount of energy used and recovered was estimated, taking regenerative braking into account. Analyzes were performed to determine the driving conditions in electric mode. The electric mode drive share of such vehicles in urban and extra-urban conditions was determined. There was a large share of electric mode during braking and an increased share when traveling at a constant speed. It has been shown that this driving mode share is significant at low and medium speeds, and decreases at a speed above 50 km/h (regardless of the driving conditions). The share of electric mode driving in urban conditions was estimated: it is at least 40 % of the covered distance and is significantly reduced in extra-urban driving conditions (share of up to 20 %). This article specifies the parameters of the electrical system cooperation in real driving conditions. Analyzes of these works are important to recognize the future possibilities of improving the control of the hybrid drive. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
LEXUS automobiles, HEAD-up displays, SOUND systems
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Lexus has introduced the redesigned GX550, a mid-size SUV that emphasizes its off-road capabilities. The new model features an angular design inspired by the Land Cruiser and Prado, and it includes an Overtrail trim level with upgraded mechanicals. The base model in the USA, called Premium, comes with a twin-turbo 3.4-liter V-6 engine, a 10-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive. The Overtrail trim is designed for off-road enthusiasts and offers a second-row bench and five-passenger capacity. Additional features include a Mark Levinson audio system, a digital key, a cooler box, a head-up display, and driver-assist features. [Extracted from the article]
AUTOMOBILE industry, HYBRID electric vehicles, COMPACT cars, SPORT utility vehicles, ENERGY consumption, AIR pollution prevention, GASOLINE, LEXUS automobiles, TOYOTA automobiles, HONDA automobiles, FORD automobiles
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Evaluates six forthcoming hybrid electric vehicles from different automobile makers. Developments in technology making hybrid vehicles more powerful and more attractive; Ability of hybrids to help save money on gas, reduce consumption of foreign oil and cut tailpipe emissions; Availability of two-door, four-door, sports utility and luxury hybrids; Analysis of the Lexus RX 400h, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, Toyota Highlander and Ford Escape. INSETS: LEXUS RX 400h;TOYOTA PRIUS;HONDA CIVIC;TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Reports on the emergence of hybrid electric vehicles into the mainstream as high-powered efficiently-powered vehicles. New Lexus RX 400h SUV to be released, combining horsepower with energy efficiency; Wave of hybrid vehicles to include cars, SUVs, minivans, and other cars already popular from manufacturers including Toyota and Honda; Analogy of cars to diets in America, where people are obsessed with "big-gulp" cars, yet still want to stay trim--new hybrids are the Atkins diets of the automobile industry; List of hybrid cars to be released by different manufacturers.
MERCEDES automobiles, CONSUMER complaints, MODEL cars (Toys), COMPETITION, MARKET share, LEXUS automobiles, BMW automobiles, SALES forecasting
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Reports on trouble at Mercedes-Benz as owner complaints rise and resale values sink. Creation of three websites that address customer anger; Efforts of Jürgen Hubbert to get to the bottom of the problems; Competition from Lexus and BMW; Preparation for launch of new lower priced cars to reach new markets; Risk which could make or break the company's reputation; Prediction of flat sales for the rest of this year and next; Value of Mercedes to the parent company Daimler/Chrysler; Qualifications of Hubbert; Characteristics of the newer models.
Features highlights of the January 1999 automobile show in Detroit, Michigan. Factors in the appeal of luxury cars; Manufacturers' effort to create new market niches; Extravagance of the show; Features of the Lexus IS, Lincoln Blackwood, Honda S2000, Audi TT, Ford Focus, Jaguar S-Type, BMW X5, Mercedes S-Class, Ford Thunderbird, and Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Efficiency was the deciding factor; as in this test, the Audi managed 2.3 miles per kilowatt hour, but the Mercedes achieved 2.7mi/kWh. However, the RZ shows Lexus's commitment to battery technology, and the result is a car that boasts the fine build quality and refinement we've come to expect from the brand. SAME CLASS Mercedes EQC BACK in 2019 we pitted the Audi e-tron SUV against the EQC, and the Mercedes just emerged victorious. [Extracted from the article]
HOW TO GET YOUR NEW CAR DEAL NOW! Pre-reg deals can save you a packet on a car that will still feel brand new, but the interest rates on new cars can be more attractive than those on pre-reg ones. If you don't want to own the car outright or roll any "equity" into a new deal, your third option is to hand the car back with no additional payments, and walk away. The car has the same engine as the C1 and Aygo, with auto gearboxes available only on five-door models. For just a small premium over the basic SE, the better-specified car boasts sat-nav, wireless phone charging and rear parking sensors - on top of the standard car's 17-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights and contrast-colour roof. [Extracted from the article]