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Toyota Motor North America Reports U.S. September and Third Quarter 2021 Sales Results
PLANO, Texas (October 1, 2021) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported U.S. September 2021 sales of 152,916 vehicles, a decrease of 22.4 percent on a volume and daily selling rate (DSR) basis versus September 2020. U.S. September 2021 sales of alternative powered vehicles (APVs), including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fuel cells totaled 42,945 vehicles, up 36 percent on a volume and DSR basis, representing 28.1 percent of total monthly sales.
Read MoreINTERSECT BY LEXUS – NYC TO WELCOME COMPÈRE LAPIN FROM NEW ORLEANS AS NEXT RESTAURANT-IN-RESIDENCE
NEW YORK CITY (September 29, 2021) - INTERSECT BY LEXUS - NYC will debut its seventh Restaurant-in-Residence, New Orleans’ Compère Lapin, on October 20, 2021. James Beard Award-winning owner and chef Nina Compton will return to New York City, offering her signature blend of Gulf coast ingredients and Caribbean-inspired flavors to guests at INTERSECT for an unparalleled dining experience.
Read MoreAuto Enthusiasts Take to the Track for the Ultimate Bragging Rights
PLANO, Texas (September 16, 2021) — Earlier this year, Lexus launched its reimagined MY’21 IS sports sedan, proving the richest experiences come to those who go “all in” with their obsessions. This fall, it’s bringing to market the vehicle that auto enthusiasts asked for, the first-ever IS 500 F SPORT Performance, with a 472-horsepower, naturally aspirated V8 engine. It’s the most powerful IS ever and the ultimate expression of going all in. A new marketing campaign for the IS 500 launches today, featuring the “License to Thrill” documentary.
Read MoreCREATIVE SPARKS FLY IN NEW LEXUS CAMPAIGN
PLANO, Texas (September 13, 2021) – In its new marketing campaign, “Emotional Sparks,” Lexus celebrates its commitment to engineering vehicles that deliver the freedom, excitement and inspiration drivers need to spark their creative visions. To bring the campaign to life, Lexus partnered with a group of musical artists who gained first-hand experience with innovations like Lexus Teammate™ Advanced Drive Technology found in the new LS 500h, Remote Park and Plug-In Hybrid Electric technology on the all-new NX and the exhilarating 5.0L, naturally-aspirated V8 engine performance of the first-ever IS 500. Motivated by their in-vehicle experiences, the artists collaborated (for the first time) to create an original music track inspired by innovation and performance.
Read More2022 LEXUS IS 500: A NEW BREED OF F SPORT PERFORMANCE
PLANO, Texas (September 10, 2021) –The 2021 Lexus IS launched with a slew of design and handling enhancements, making it the best IS to date. It was also designed with the Lexus Driving Signature philosophy under rigorous testing and evaluation at Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama. For many, the front-engine rear-wheel-drive compact sports sedan struck the perfect balance between sportiness and sophistication. However, there is a subset of Lexus guests that represent our most passionate driving enthusiasts, and we heard their message loud and clear: More Power.
Read MoreWHAT’S NEW: 2022 LEXUS IS 300, 350
PLANO, Texas (September 10, 2021) – Last year’s reimagined Lexus IS struck the perfect balance of sportiness and sophistication, making it the best IS to date. Building upon this success, the IS 300 and 350 F SPORT return for 2022 with new packages and options that add additional refinement and convenience to the front-engine rear-wheel-drive sports sedan. An all-new Premium Package is available on 2022 IS 300 and includes a host of interior and exterior features, while the Comfort Package now includes rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers and auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink system. The 2022 IS 350 F SPORT receives a new Memory Package, as well as a power rear sunshade available as a standalone option.
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