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  1. mikeavelli

    BMW- Record V-8 Sales and Record Luxury EV Sales

    https://www.motor1.com/news/775766/bmw-v-8-sales-record/ Very impressive. Offering what luxury buyers want. I might think they look ghastly but obviously they hit their target. Moving the V-8 to SUVs was brilliant.
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    2026 Lexus IS

    Japan just dropped these for an IS 300h https://global.toyota/jp/newsroom/lexus/43234303.html?fbclid=PAdGRleAMskexleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxXvtmJa_VA2jG5Xe826rCojBLD12mSVw_Ru-WnFcoSHkJZlim39g9o_Todr_aem_LZecI-X8R2_jcp95mWZB8Q
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    Curated by Lexus | NYC Meatpacking District

    Lexus has a cool space called “Curated by Lexus” in the meatpacking district in NYC. My team and I shot the space earlier this month. Here are some LC shots. The space is free to visit and has some cool things inside. 2025 Lexus LC 500 Convertible | Curated by Lexus | New York City...
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    MKVI Toyota Supra Master Thread

    https://www.motortrend.com/news/toyota-supra-sixth-generation-coming Cliffs- So no Supra for awhile as Japan decides what to do next. I know Cooper a bit, really cool guy.
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    Genesis X Gran Coupe

    Absolutely stunning inside and out. Genesis seems to fill the S class coupe shoes here. I really really like it hope it has a V-8. https://www.thedrive.com/news/genesis-x-gran-coupe-and-convertible-look-incredible-and-ready-for-production
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    The Automotive Industry Tariff Thread

    Well sadly let’s talk about how tariffs are effecting the auto industry from cars to parts to strategy and pricing changes and everything in between. I don’t think I have seen any positive reporting. They are now in effect...
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    Lexus Sales Report March and Q1

    Pretty slammed over here but I glossed over some things and it happened… TX-4,584 MDX- 4,212 Pretty wild. TX also has low discounts and a higher price in comparison. https://pressroom.lexus.com/toyota-motor-north-america-reports-march-first-quarter-2025-u-s-sales-results/ I’ll have more later
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    Lexus Owner Spotlight- Sean Kim's Modifed 2018 Lexus LX 570 | Kin No Tori Ramen Bar

    Made a video highlighting a good friend and his Ramen bar!
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    2024 Sales Thread

    Okay back by popular demand lol. I will continue to mostly focus on luxury brands but i might add extra stuff. Things have changed quite a bit so I am struggling a bit with categories and where to put certain vehicles. Mazda- 424,382 up 16% BMW- 371,346 up 2.5% Lexus- 345,669 up 8%...
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    2024 Lexus Sales Year Record | Global Sales Updated

    Lexus hit a new sales record in 2024 and is once again the leader in luxury sales in the states. I want to say the RX had its best sales year. NX is incredible at 74k units. TX and GX are selling extremely well. ES and RC with bumps up. Incentives helped the RZ a ton. Electrified hybrid sales...
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    US regulators place 1.4M Honda vehicles under investigation following concerns of engine failure

    If this was Toyota it would be screamed by everyone. Funny I had a debate on FB and did some digging and didn’t realize Honda has scored below average with JD Power reliability surveys for like the past 8 years. The probe by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covers the 2016...
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    My 2025 Toyota Camry XSE AWD Preview and Review

    2025 Toyota Camry XSE AWD Preview Review Provided by Toyota PR USA If you haven’t read the reviews yet, they are all glowing for the new Camry except a couple youtubers who were born in the backseat of a civic. I didn’t think it could be that good but holy crap it is. I’ve put about 600 miles on...
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    Mercedes S-Class production reduced to one shift on slow demand

    I think most of us love the S-Class. Reading the article their entire top end models are struggling. I think a big part of it is their MSRP and how much the price rose this generation. https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/mercedes-s-class-demand-plunges-china-us-europe Vehicle production at...
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    Black Panther Themed LS 500

    Finally got to see this in person and it looks amazing Black Panther Themed Lexus LS 500! SouthrnFresh 11
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    The death of the 2 door…

    Reading this latest A5/S5 news, it’s like seeing all your cool old friends die. Both generations are good looking and the first gen in particular was ground breaking for being this wonderful good looking GT. Oh yeah, V-8 option… It just feels like at this rate we will have a handful of 2 doors...
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    Everything EV Thread

    I know we got the Tesla only thread in the other area. This is for any EV news, even if it includes Tesla. This is NOT a beat up EV or hate EV only thread. It’s to discuss EV news. With the occasional jabs lol.
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    Camry leads sedan sales by a large margin

    We will see if the 2025 continues this lead. With the Malibu gone it and others will clearly benefit. https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/toyota-camry-evolves-chevy-malibu-others-exit-midsize-sedans
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    Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Models Gone After 2024

    Sad.. two really great soulful vehicles even if they were not that reliable. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a46805241/alfa-romeo-giulia-stelvio-quadrifoglio-discontinued/
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    Record Global Sales 2023

    【Announcing worldwide sales practices for 2023】 LEXUS' worldwide sales performance in January to December 2023 was a record high of 824,258 units (132% compared to the previous year). In addition to consistent demand centered around North America and Japan, the recovery of a stable supply of...
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    December Brand Vehicle Supply

    Considering Lexus and BMW were the top 2 sellers, they are simply in demand. Lexus has hardly any incentives. Not sure of BMW…. https://www.kbb.com/car-news/some-automakers-have-nearly-twice-the-supply-of-new-cars-they-want/?PSID=CSFB1&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social_organic_brand