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2022 Lexus NX 350 is the latest luxury SUV from Lexus

NX Redefines Lexus Luxury

CHATHAM, Mass. – Every time Lexus introduces a new or completely redesigned/reengineered model, it moves the luxury/technology/performance needle up several notches. One of the latest examples is the thoroughly re-thought NX compact sport-utility/crossover vehicle (SUV/CUV) range. Interested consumers can choose…

Lawsuits filed against Porsche and Toyota over brake squeal were recently dismissed

Porsche, Lexus Brake-Squeal Suits Dismissed

LOS ANGELES — Porsche and Lexus recently saw separate federal lawsuits dismissed which had alleged their vehicles’ brake squeal was indicative of defective and dangerous products. Earlier this year Hovsep Hagopian v. Toyota Motor North America, Inc., et al was…

Akebono has added ProACT premium brake kits for certain Toyota and Lexus models

ProACT Kit for Toyota, Lexus from Akebono

Source: Akebono Brake Corporation announcement Farmington Hills, Mich. — Akebono Brake Corporation has added front brake coverage for a variety of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the ProACT Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line.  Kit also includes Premium 301 Stainless Steel…

NRS Brakes Adds Lexus IS300/350 Pads

Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO – Complementing the Lexus IS300 and IS350, which are known for being “stand out loud,” NRS Brakes offers the quiet assurance that comes with its outstanding noise-canceling brake pad piston cushions and shims. The new…

Lexus Launches New IS with Safety, ADAS Upgrades

PLANO, Texas – Lexus went online to launch the latest iteration of its rear-wheel-drive IS luxury sport sedan with improvements in all aspects, including safety and advance driver assist systems. The four-door combines performance with the signature Lexus combination of…

Lexus Puts Best Seller into Sporty Package

CHATHAM, Mass. – Mid-size sport utility vehicles (SUVs) are ubiquitous – no matter where you turn driving the roads of America, you will see them. Heavily sprinkled throughout the group will be the Lexus’s best-selling RX models, and after a…

Toyota and Lexus Cease Sales Of Some Hybrids Over Brakes

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA–Toyota and Lexus Australia have put sales of various hybrid models on hold over an issue related to the regenerative braking system. “At this stage the Toyota vehicles affected are Camry, Corolla Hatch, RAV4 and Prius. For Lexusthe models affected are Lexus ES and UX,” the company said in a statement. “Toyota has…

Textar expanded its brake ranges

Textar Expands Brake Ranges

HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced 16 brake pad and disc references to its premium Textar branded product ranges. TMD Friction UK’s unrelenting approach to research and development has delivered an additional seven Textar brake pads…

IIHS strengthened TOP SAFETY PICK requirements, including new side-impact standards, for 2023

IIHS Ups Requirements for TOP SAFETY PICKs

Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announcement ARLINGTON, Va. — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is strengthening the requirements for its TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards in 2023, demanding better side crash protection and improved…

Alcon display at IDEX 2023 where it is celebrating 15 years

Alcon, MSW Share 15 Years

Source: Alcon Components announcement COVENTRY, U.K. — Alcon Components Ltd is celebrating 15 years of collaboration with its Dubai-based partner, MSW Auto Spare Parts LLC at IDEX 2023. Throughout this time, MSW have been Alcon’s sole Middle East and Africa…

NRS added galvanized pads covering 4.2 million vehicles

NRS Adds Brakes to Cover 4.2 Million Vehicles

Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO – NRS Brakes added five new part numbers for model-year 2010-2022 Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Genesis and Jeep vehicles. These additions cover 4.2-million vehicles with the company’s galvanized premium brake pads. The brake kits also include…

JURATEK added several brake products to its range

JURATEK Expands Brake Offerings

Source: JURATEK announcement DONCASTER, U.K. — Leading brake supplier, JURATEK, has expanded its extensive braking component product range with the addition of two brake discs, two brake pads, 29 calipers, five new wear indicators and one new brake shoe. JURATEK…