According to Japan’s BestCarWeb, the next-generation Lexus IS will be a pure-electric (EV) model. It will reportedly make its debut in 2025. Recall that late last year, Toyota announced its range of EV models to be launched by 2030, which includes Lexus’ EV models. Amongst them is the Lexus Electrified Sedan and BestCarWeb believes that it is the basis for the next-generation Lexus IS. Also read: Checkmate? Toyota to sell 3.5 million EVs by 2030, unveils 16 models, 14 more coming - world's large

It took several attempts for Mercedes-Benz to get its Maybach series models right, but the latest results show that they have cracked it. Worldwise sales of the company’s most expensive Mercedes-Maybach models increased by 50.7 percent in 2021, reaching 15,730 units. The Maybach cars are especially popular in China, where the company sells on average more than 900 Maybachs per month. That's about 30 cars per day! China is Mercedes-Benz’s most important market, contributing 36 percent of the comp

The last 10 years of Mercedes-Benz and BMW have been characterized by ever growing sales volume (and heavy discounting) as both marques vie for the title of the No.1 selling premium car brand. Now, it appears that both German brands want to call for a truce as they have finally realize that flooding the market with more cars, at the expense of profit margins, is not what a premium brand should be doing. Finance chiefs of both Mercedes-Benz and BMW have told the Financial Times that they intend t

After raising many eyebrows stepping out of a brand new 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560e, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has given a response to acknowledge the backlash for his new ride. Chow responded that the government could have decided on a better time to replace his official car. He told The Star: “I take note of all the views and I would like to clarify that we followed the proper administrative process before purchasing the car. “But as the chief minister, if there is an offended party who

Lexus has finally pulled off the wraps to the new 2020 Lexus IS compact sports sedan. While it does not get the Lexus New Global Architecture Platform, there is still plenty to love behind this BMW 3 Series fighter. The Toyota N Platform was carried over from the previous generation IS but has been heavily improved to give the IS the competitive edge it needs. Dimensions wise, the all-new IS has grown compared to its predecessor now measuring 4,710 mm in length (+30 mm), 1,840 mm in width (+30 m

The new 2020 Lexus IS has leaked onto the internet ahead of its official debut on 16-June. According to the source, the new 2020 Lexus IS gains a marginally larger signature spindle grille than its predecessor, surrounded by a pair of sharper-looking headlights. Unlike the predecessor model, the new IS’ LED daytime running lights are now integrated into the headlights. As for the sides, the new IS gains a more prominent character line that swoops upwards from the front doors to the rear wheel ar