A new “drive-by-wire” system is Lexus’ answer to the hesitation problems that some owners are complaining about. Consumer Reports stepped in and said that they believe it may be something else (CR is ...

Lexus arrived on the scene in 1990 with the promise of Mercedes-Benz luxury and refinement, but with better quality and a lower price. It scared the pants off the Germans and forced them to lift their ...

• The gearbox is being tested on the Lexus Electrified Sport concept, which could well replace the defunct LFA. • The authentic feel transmitted by the gearbox would be very advanced and could even ...

With the influx of electric vehicles being developed by anyone and everyone right now, we always assumed that the switch to battery power would lead to the death of the manual gearbox. But, Lexus and ...

Lexus arrived on the scene in 1990 with the promise of Mercedes-Benz luxury and refinement, but with better quality and a lower price. It scared the pants off the Germans and forced them to lift their ...

As an avid car enthusiast, Joe enjoys time on the track, going to car meets, or simply taking a long drive in the Colorado mountains. Joe has always had a love for writing and cars, so he decided to ...

Lexus’s latest hybrid model, the LC500h, features a unique transmission setup. It has a four-speed gearbox connected to the CVT. The technical solution takes away the “rubber band” feeling of CVTs, ...

Dim’s fascination with cars began when he was just six. Born into a family of car enthusiasts and racing drivers, he started learning basic mechanics and driving from an early age. While he loves ...

Japanese luxury brand Lexus has announced it is working on a manual transmission for use in its future electric models. Lexus has progressed as far as adding a manual gearbox to a battery-powered ...

The RZ has a feature called Interactive Manual Drive for a “manual-like control of drive force for an engaging driving experience,” Lexus says. The feature will synchronize acceleration and ...