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Lexus Longs For More Than Just Luxury
with all its success as a luxury brand, the new hot RC two-door coupe series expresses a wistful yearning by Lexus to be included in that vaunted stable of brands that invoke true automotive passion.
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with all its success as a luxury brand, the new hot RC two-door coupe series expresses a wistful yearning by Lexus to be included in that vaunted stable of brands that invoke true automotive passion.
A few years ago, economic downturns, natural disasters and PR nightmares made for a bleak picture at Toyota. Not today.
Dropping gas prices reveal that consumers are more fascinated by hybrid and electric cars than are actually buying them.
The government says over 2 million Toyota, Chrysler and Honda vehicles need a second fix for air bags.
The US auto industry ended 2014 with a 6 percent sales increase and a seasonally adjusted annual sales rate just shy of 17 million units, the best since 2006.
The Lexus luxury division of Toyota has amassed a mostly older audience but the company is shifting its target buyer.
The recalls affect the 2006 to 2011 GS, 2007 to 2010 LS and the 2006 to 2011 IS models.
Lexus finishes tops in Consumer Reports reliability study, followed closely by Toyota. Buick is top domestic brand.
A defect in the devices can possibly kill or injure the driver or passengers. Is your car on the list?
The inflator mechanisms in the air bags can rupture, causing metal fragments to fly out when the bags are deployed in crashes.
Posting a 9.4 percent September increase, the US continues to lead the global auto marketplace.
With the car business soaring and fuel prices at a four-year low, hybrids sales are slack, while plug-in electric orders alone are up about 37 percent for 2014.
General Motors, Toyota, and Honda have each indicated what the future holds for automobiles, announcing upcoming automated models of their vehicles.
Automaker lays out plans for "partnership" between the car and the driver.
Your car will soon do more to help avoid a crash. But as for leaving the driving to the vehicle while you relax, don't get your hopes up. That's the message from Toyota.
Auto sales - lead by trucks and SUVs - have been booming but If gas prices spike or the economy hiccups, many consumers may again be out on a limb with too much car and too little cash!
Electric Automaker Unveils Tesla Model 3 Sedan For $35,000
Google will build a car without a steering wheel with hopes of having 100 prototypes on public roads in a year.
Toyota said Thursday it's recalling 516,000 vehicles worldwide — including 430,500 in the U.S. — for three separate safety problems, including brakes that can activate without warning.
GM is on track to break the American automaker record for the most recalls in a single year, ever.
The redesigned 2015 Camry, unveiled Tuesday at the New York Auto Show, is longer and wider, with a more aggressive design.
The U.S. government announced a $1.2 billion settlement with Toyota Motor Corp. on Wednesday and filed a criminal charge alleging the company defrauded consumers by issuing misleading statements about safety issues in Toyota and Lexus vehicles.
Toyota is recalling 803,000 vehicles in the U.S. because their air bags or power steering could stop working.
Check out our top picks for the biggest and best deals from the Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale, happening right now.
Kharee Simmons was arrested and charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed a convenience store worker during a robbery in Philadelphia.
A letter sent to the convention rules committee establishes that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
In-state, undergraduate students will not see an increase in tuition for the seventh straight year.
Dewalt tools don't often go on sale, so this Amazon Prime Day 2024 cordless drill deal likely won't last long.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
Kharee Simmons was arrested and charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed a convenience store worker during a robbery in Philadelphia.
A letter sent to the convention rules committee establishes that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
An 8-week-old baby girl died after being left inside a hot car by her father in Lakewood Township, NJ, Monday afternoon, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.
In-state, undergraduate students will not see an increase in tuition for the seventh straight year.
Kharee Simmons was arrested and charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed a convenience store worker during a robbery in Philadelphia.
On July 21, thousands of bikers will ride from the Ben Franklin Bridge to the Showboat Resort and Casino in Atlantic City to raise money for families of fallen first responders.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
A series of car vandalisms in South Philadelphia has sparked concern among residents, who feel increasingly vulnerable.
Delaware County police are searching for two armed suspects who allegedly robbed a Brinks armored truck in Chester Tuesday afternoon, the Delaware County DA's Office said in a patrol alert.
NJ Transit says the excessive heat is causing equipment issues, and riders should expect delays and cancellations for days.
A meteor soared over the Statue of Liberty in NYC and New Jersey, prompting reports of a loud boom and shaking buildings.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
A wildfire burning at a military gunnery range in Ocean and Burlington Counties has burned 600 acres and is 50% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said on Tuesday.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
With high temps in the upper-90s and increased humidity, an excessive heat warning is in effect through for Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs until Wednesday morning.
The searing heat is back again, with highs on Monday in the mid and upper 90s.
A heat advisory is in effect for the Delaware Valley until Tuesday morning. Temperatures during that time will feel like 98 to 102 degrees.
Saturday is off to a wet start with a flood watch in effect into the afternoon. But the Philadelphia area won't be totally washed out.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
A teenage scoliosis patient reunites with the Philadelphia doctor who restored her mobility through a pioneering surgery.
A group of mosquitoes in Concord Dog Park in Delaware County tested positive for West Nile Virus, the first instance in 2024.
To keep yourself and your loved ones safe in the extreme heat, here's a look at where you can find cooling centers across Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania suburbs and in New Jersey.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
While some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, many will remain open. Here's a look at what's open and closed across the Delaware Valley.
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Tolls on the Ben Franklin Bridge and three other bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey are scheduled to increase, but by exactly how much is to be determined.
Some Old City residents made clear how they feel about a proposal to move the city's temporary Greyhound bus station to their neighborhood on Tuesday.
Starting later in July 2024, speeding through the I-95 and Route 896 construction zone in Newark, Delaware could get you a ticket.
Starting in September in Philadelphia, tow companies will be required to collect photographic evidence of parking violations for vehicles they tow.
Cavan Sullivan will be a part of the Union's matchday roster on Wednesday for the first time in his career and has a chance to become the youngest player to make his debut in MLS history.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The Phillies may have a franchise-record eight All-Stars, but those at the Midsummer Classic say none of this matters if this season doesn't end with a World Series.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm was knocked out of the 2024 Home Run Derby in the semifinals by Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez during a swing-off on Monday night.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
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A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Happening this weekend, the 37th annual "Ben to The Shore Bike Tour" kicks off from Philadelphia and ends in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event raises money to support families of fallen first responders.
Fast-moving storms knocked down trees and power lines in parts of the Philadelphia region on Tuesday — more on the storm damage in your Wednesday morning Digital Brief.
Powerful, fast-moving storms downed trees and power lines across the Delaware Valley Tuesday night. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey said it received multiple reports of wind damage in eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and that "severe downbursts/macrobursts (straight-line wind) have occurred."
The excessive heat warning remains in effect for Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs until Wednesday night, and feels like temps will hit triple digits again. Another round of potentially severe storms fires up later this afternoon, with the biggest threats being heavy rain, strong winds and possibly large hail.
Bill Kelly says a cold front will pass through the Philadelphia region on Wednesday, likely bringing scattered severe storms.