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2020
Lexus IS fourth-generation release
Lexus formally released the fourth-generation IS, with three powertrain versions and an F Sport model planned for sale in specified countries across several regions.
2020
2021 Lexus IS debuts with updated styling and features
Lexus debuted the 2021 IS, featuring updated styling, revised suspension and additional technology features; the model retains the previous version's engines.
2020
Lexus NX 200 Obsidian Black Edition goes on sale
Lexus put the limited-edition NX 200 Obsidian Black model on sale at Lexus showrooms across Taiwan. The model adds black exterior trim and 18-inch F-Sport dark-finished alloy wheels.
2020
Lexus names Karry Wang as a brand ambassador
Lexus China announced that Karry Wang would serve as its “new force” brand ambassador.
2020
Lexus announces planned discontinuation of the GS
Lexus announced that the GS is scheduled to be discontinued in August 2020.
2020
Toyota recalls vehicles in China over fuel-pump defect
Toyota entities in China filed recall plans covering imported and domestically produced vehicles because low-pressure fuel-pump impellers could deform and cause the pump to malfunction, potentially stalling the engine. The affected vehicles are to receive free replacement fuel pumps.
2020
Lexus announces updates for 2021 LC models
Lexus announced updates for the 2021 LC 500 and LC 500h models, including new wheel and body-color choices, weight reduction, and an updated multimedia system; the models were expected to go on sale later that year.
2020
Toyota China responds to engine-oil complaints
After complaints on third-party automotive complaint sites and forums about increased and emulsified engine oil in several Toyota models, Toyota China said the phenomenon was a general occurrence during engine use, would not affect lubrication or engine performance, and was not a quality problem in its view.
2020
Toyota and Lexus announce fuel-pump recall repair
Toyota said it had a fix for the fuel-pump recall: dealers would replace the affected fuel pumps with improved ones. The article says the defect could cause a vehicle to stall and increase crash risk at higher speeds.
2020
Toyota fuel-pump recall affects Toyota and Lexus vehicles
A reported Toyota recall affects nearly two million vehicles across Toyota and Lexus models. Toyota said it was investigating the issue and developing a remedy; it stated that a stall could leave a vehicle unable to restart and increase crash risk at higher speeds.
2020
Toyota announces global recall of 3.2 million vehicles over fuel-pump issue
Toyota announced a global recall of 3.2 million vehicles because of a fuel-pump issue. The affected vehicles include multiple Toyota and Lexus models; the report says the engine may stall unexpectedly, potentially causing loss of power while driving.
2020
Lexus announces European availability of side-view cameras
Lexus announced that its side-view camera system, previously launched in Japan, was coming to Europe and would be available on the ES 300h.
2020
Toyota and Lexus recall 44,000 vehicles over engine-block defect
Toyota recalled 44,000 cars and SUVs in the United States because an incorrectly manufactured engine block could leak coolant and cause engine problems. Toyota and Lexus dealers will inspect affected vehicles and replace qualifying engine blocks at no cost to owners.
2020
Lexus wins Roy Morgan Best of the Best award
Lexus was named the winner of the Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Award's “Best of the Best,” based on its 2019 customer satisfaction results.
2020
Lexus introduces UX200 Elite PLUS trim
Lexus introduced the UX200 Elite PLUS trim, adding Smart Access and 18-inch wheels to the UX200 range.
2020
Lexus withdraws four vehicle models from Taiwan
Lexus adjusted its Taiwan lineup, removing the CT 200h, GS, LX and RC (excluding RC F) from its website. The report says CT 200h and GS production would end, while LX and RC were temporarily withdrawn from sale because they did not meet the applicable emissions requirements.
2020
Toyota and Lexus fuel-pump recall
Toyota announced a recall affecting nearly 700,000 vehicles in the U.S. because faulty fuel pumps can fail during operation and cause vehicles to stall. The affected vehicles include Toyota and Lexus models.
2020
Toyota recalls nearly 700,000 vehicles over fuel-pump failures
Toyota recalled nearly 700,000 vehicles in the United States because fuel pumps can fail and cause engines to stall, increasing crash risk. Repairs were still being developed, and owners were to be notified by mail in mid-March.
2019
China fines Toyota over Lexus price fixing
China's market regulator fined Toyota Motor 87.6 million yuan for price-fixing involving Lexus cars in Jiangsu province. The regulator said Toyota set minimum sales and resale prices, depriving dealers of pricing autonomy and harming customers' rights.
2019
Lexus unveils its first battery-electric vehicle, the UX 300e
Lexus introduced the UX 300e, its first battery-electric vehicle, at the 2019 Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition on November 22, 2019.