Hybrid car demand is soaring to new heights in 2026, leading more consumers to ask what to expect from hybrids during long-term ownership. Hybrids are often more reliable than conventional internal ...

A J.D. Power study named Lexus the most dependable car brand. The Lexus RX is the brand's best-selling model, with over 113,000 units sold in 2025. Starting at $51,975, the 2026 RX is a five-seat ...

One thing that you have to keep in mind when purchasing a hybrid vehicle for long-term ownership is the fact that you're going to have the battery pack replaced as time and use progresses. Thankfully, ...

If you build engines, tune cars, or even just like mashing your foot on the throttle with conviction, you’ve probably heard the term “wideband O2 sensor” being thrown around at the track, dyno ...

From the March 1998 issue of Car and Driver. The folks at Lexus think they've determined what it is that attracts so many buyers to sport-utes. They say it's the commanding driving position, the ...

I live in New Jersey, one of the states that mandates inspection for all vehicles newer than 1995. My daily driver, a Jeep Cherokee, happens to be a 1996 model year with an OBD-II sensor, meaning I ...

Lexus has an interesting steering wheel button setup where there are two thumbpads on the spokes, unlabeled, that can be shifted between functions (like the shift key on your computer, not shifting ...

The problem: The issue has to do with a faulty occupant weight sensor, known as an Occupant Classification System (OCS). If the OCS short circuits, the airbag might not deploy as designed in certain ...

Lexus has brought a slew of intriguing concept cars to the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, and among them, the LS Concept is the most fascinating. It is a weird six-wheeled ultra-luxury van that was ...

Lexus is taking a more adaptable path for the second half of the decade, building on its well-established hybrid lineup while steadily advancing into full electrification. The company has eased back ...

Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...

In the Pura 80 Pro, Huawei is expected to use its own 1-inch, 50MP RYYB sensor called the SmartSens SC5A0CS instead of a Sony sensor for the main camera. Also, all three sensors on the phone will ...