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For some reason, automakers believe that pumping fake, synthesized gas engine sounds through the speakers somehow increases the appeal and driving engagement of their electric vehicles. It’s quite telling that pure-play EV companies, such as Tesla, Rivian and Lucid, do not offer artificial gas engine sounds in their vehicles; legacy automakers are the ones that have started this trend. The reasoning behind it is that fake engine sounds replace the emotive feedback of combustion engines and help

Is Anyone Still Buying These? The Lexus UX made its world premiere in December 2018 for the 2019 model year. It served as the company's smallest crossover offering until the LBX arrived in 2023. That said, it's still Lexus' least expensive offering in the U.S as the LBX isn't offered in America. But regardless of market, we do have to wonder if anyone is actually still buying them. It's already a pretty aged model, and it's considered one of the slower-selling offerings from Lexus. It has an eve

Toyota has an excellent reputation for reliability, but not always, and three Lexus products under recall are evidence that even the Japanese automaker's luxury products can sometimes fail. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 14 products across three models and eight model years have issues with their fuel delivery systems, with low-pressure in-tank fuel pumps that may fail. Altogether, Toyota says 9,139 vehicles are potentially saddled with the issue, and because it

Toyota has announced a safety recall for three popular Lexus crossovers in the United States. These are certain model years of the compact NX, midsize RX, and three-row midsize TX. The issue is linked to a backup camera display that could go blank when shifting into reverse, a situation that contravenes federal safety standards. This isn’t the first time certain Lexus models have been involved in a recall for faulty backup cameras, so here’s a closer look at what’s happening. Related: Toyota Rec

Fast And Frugal Lexus currently offers four powertrains in its popular RX crossover: a conventional turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine (RX 350), a hybrid (RX 350h), a plug-in hybrid (RX 450h+), and a turbocharged hybrid (RX 500h F Sport Performance). Of these, there's likely an option that everyone will love, but we think the 450h+ PHEV is possible the most interesting of the bunch. Jared Rosenholtz/Autob

An All-Electric Three-Row SUV On May 6, 2026, Lexus will unveil a new three-row all-electric SUV. Based on the Toyota Highlander EV, we can expect something familiar but with a Lexus touch. While the brand hasn't announced anything yet, as far as we were able to dig up, the new model will likely be called the Lexus TZ. If you put two and two together, another Lexus vehicle that's somewhat similar in its package is the Lexus TX, and since this is a three-row vehicle based on the Highlander EV,

RZ, Meet Your Bigger Brother While Toyota isn't exactly going all in on electric vehicles, it's still churning these out from time to time. That said, its luxury division has only one EV offering: the RZ. Well, that changes today as Lexus has just introduced the TZ, a larger, three-row battery-powered crossover. In many ways, it complements the fuel-fed TX and serves as an option for Lexus loyalists who have been wishing for a larger EV crossover from the company. At the same time, the TZ has tw

The Writing’s on the Wall When Lexusintroduced the 2026 LC 500, it was clear where things were headed. The lineup had already slimmed down, and sales were steady but never high – just over 1,200 units last year, about 1,400 the year before. That’s typical for grand tourers, which are rarely about volume. However, in comparison to the Japanese marque's SUV-driven sales numbers, the LC was just a drop in the bucket. That said, it’s now confirmed: a dealer notice surfaced on Reddit saying Lexus wil

The Lexus RX has been convincing premium buyers that going hybrid is no bad thing for ages now, and the current fifth-generation model, launched in 2022, has earned the crown of the best-selling Lexus in the U.S. Four years after this ALA10/ALH10 model arrived, Lexus is preparing to update the midsize crossover SUV for the 2028 model year, and though these spy shots, captured near the Nürburgring, may appear to show minimal changes, the updates will be more than skin-deep, with significant chang

LB-Figthers Design In the JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2026, which happened on May 3, 2026, Liberty Walk Kato unveiled a newly-built Dodge Challenger for the occasion. It features a fighter-jet-styled livery paired with a Liberty Walk wide body kit and fitted with custom LB Works x AME wheels and wrapped in Yokohama Advan Tires. Parked and photographed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, the venue served as the perfect backdrop for Kato-san's latest project, which also features custom par

Liberty Walk. Those two words, the name of one of Japan's most infamous tuners, strike fear into the hearts of purists, as the company has become renowned for forcibly removing original bodywork in favor of adding aggressive fender flares and massive wings, often irreparably altering some of the world's most expensive cars. But Liberty Walk's latest creation, shared on Instagram, is less controversial. For a start, it's based on an FL5 Honda Civic Type R, and secondly, the changes are relatively

It’s time for Lights Out 17, Winter’s favorite radial race, and thanks to NC Promoder we can all watch testing and highlights as Monday and Tuesday had teams doing shakedown hits to see if their winter changes were going to work out. We may never know who was sandbagging and who was showing off, but we do know who’s there already! Video Description: Monday test session from South Georgia Motorsports Park. Many competitor’s are shaking down getting ready for Lights Out 17. The post Light

If you are going to go quicker than 11.50 seconds in the quarter mile, and you are doing that in a classic car, then you are going to need a roll bar in that car. If you have one, you can then go as quick as 10.00 in the quarter mile under normal circumstances. 9.99 and quicker will require a roll cage, but undoubtedly someone reading this will ignore the fact that I said “classic” car and will yell at me that you can run as quick as 9.00 without a roll bar in late model cars newer than 2014, th

The popularity of Lil Gangstas is absolutely insane, and we love it. Not only because it is good, fun, close racing, but also because the fact that Jimmy and Poland convinced the no prep world to go index racing is just awesome. If you aren’t familiar, Lil Gangstas is a small tire, no prep, 5.30 index, 1/8th mile class. The goal is the make it to the finish line before the guy in the other lane, and to do so without going quicker than 5.30. Go 5.29 and you are out and your competitor wins. It’s

Prestige Lincoln, for most, is an aspirational brand; it represents the very best of plush American automotive experience. Over the years, it's been a go-to for some of the American elite, especially with models like the Town Car and the enduring Navigator. One of those elites seems to have always preferred the Navigator; tennis legend Serena Williams is a fan and is getting a very special Navigator just for herself. One-Off Navigator Williams Edition Lincoln has chosen to commemorate Serena's b

Against the odds, Lincoln managed to increase sales by 2% in 2025. That was a solid result for the luxury brand, especially since it’s down to just three models—the Navigator, Aviator, and Nautilus—after the Corsair was discontinued. Without the Corsair, Lincoln has no vehicle below the $50,000 mark, creating a glaring gap in the manufacturer’s range. But Lincoln has devised a strategy to retain buyers at this lower price point, and current Corsair customers looking to upgrade will benefit from

Ford Motor Company has issued a record number of recalls in recent years as its team of safety and technical experts double down on improving quality. The brand’s luxury arm, Lincoln, hasn’t been immune to recalls, either. The latest recall to affect a Lincoln impacts the full-size Navigator. The Cadillac Escalade rival has just been recalled for a safety issue whereby the driver’s seat can move backwards automatically while the vehicle is in motion. This poses a safety risk as the driver could

Lincoln’s SUVs are known for exceptional comfort, refinement, and luxury—not hardcore off-roading capabilities. This could change before the end of the decade, though. A two-row, body-on-frame Lincoln SUV is rumored to be on its way between 2029 and 2030, and it will be based on the same platform that underpins the rugged Ford Bronco. Aimed at the likes of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Lexus GX, and Land Rover Range Rover, the new SUV will join the ranks of luxurious off-roaders. Lincoln’s Toughest

A Quick Trip to the Tropics Inside Your Lincoln Automakers have been putting more emphasis on wellness features in cars lately. Whether it's a massage seat, a scent diffuser, or even a rest-and-relaxation mode, as many brands call it – it's essentially a preset that plays some relaxing music while putting on a screensaver and adjusting the cabin's ambient lights. We're seeing a lot of these features on electric vehicles to help occupants relax while waiting for the 20 or so minutes needed to cha

While no turbocharged eight-cylinder engine can ever replace the symphony of a naturally aspirated V10 (RIP Huracán), Lamborghini tried very hard by giving the twin-turbo V8 in the Temerario a 10,000-rpm redline and a flat-plane crank. But that still wasn't enough for some, and the fabricators at German outfit Grail Automotive have increased the intensity of the latest baby Lambo by giving it a straight-piped exhaust system. These are the same lunatics who straight-piped a McLaren Senna. The res

A New Engine On The Block? A report from GM Authority teases what the rumored next-generation small-block V8 engine could sound like. This power unit – reportedly set to carry the LS6 engine designation – is expected to power the rumored Chevrolet Corvette C8 Grand Sport for the 2027 model year. The report cites a YouTube video by Rick Conti, a well-known Corvette enthusiast with around 57,000 followers. Conti claims the sound clip was recorded inside the car, audible starting around the 3:45 ma

It is endurance racing season, and boy is it in full swing! There have been more 24 hour races in the last few weeks than we could imagine, and there are even more to come. It’s summertime racing and we love it. Today and tomorrow it’s the 24 Hours of Spa race which is presented by CrowdStrike and is part of the GT World Challenge in Europe. Watch all 24 hours LIVE right here thanks to the GTWorld Channel. Video Description: The last track session ahead of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa and t

It’s that time of year again, when racers from the western states and beyond show up at Tucson Dragway for what has become the premier event of the West Coast Bracket Races series. The Southwest Showdown, at Tucson Dragway, is a must attend event for folks from more than a dozen states and three countries! Chris Forsyth and his team put on this awesome event, and we love being a part of it. We’ve been livestreaming this event for several years now and always love being a part of it. With Jim Hu

Well, there are a lot of big money bracket races going on in 2026, but only one Great American Bracket Race, and only one with a Dream Team race where it isn’t just up to you, but rather your whole team, to go rounds for the money. The entire event consists of not only 3 Pro races, aka bottom bulb, but also 3 Super Pro races, aka top bulb. In addition to those races is the Dream Team race and that one is special. Teams can be made up of racers from anywhere in the country and those racers put th

Here we go again! We’ve got GT World Challenge Racing going on live right here, and we dig road racing and who doesn’t love the World Challenge series? This weekends racing is coming to you live from GT World Challenge Asian at Sepang, and the action should be hot and heavy throughout. The post LIVE RACING ACTION | Sepang | GT World Challenge Asia powered by AWS 2026 Race 1 and 2 appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article