Review: 2023 Lexus RX 350h brings a fifth generation of hybrid luxury

Lexus completely redesigned the RX hybrid for 2023, marking the fifth generation for the luxury utility. Changes include a new powertrain, lots of convenience and driver assistance technologies, and (finally) new infotainment.

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Ford’s next-gen T3 e-pickup to be a self-driving “Millennium Falcon”

Despite this week projecting a $3 billion loss this year on EV sales, Ford has no intention of shying away from the electric future. It announced Friday that it's working to "revolutionize America's truck" with a next-generation electric pickup code-named Project T3. The T3 will use every technology at Ford's disposal to be a loyal, hardworking partner for the digital age, promising autonomous capabilities advanced enough to let the driver take care of other work or even grab a nap. The truck is being developed at the same time as Ford's BlueOval City manufacturing plant, where it will be built.

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SpaceX alums beat RV establishment to first electric camper van in US

Grounded RVs has presented a Ford E-Transit camper van it plans to have ready for delivery in a few weeks' time. An impressive smart RV with modular interior, the G1 camper van officially kickstarts the electric van life era in the US.

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Inflatable pop-up VW camper van creates high-rise RV comfort

X-Gloo looks to make the pop-up camper van roof inflatable. It's teamed with one of Europe's leading pop-up roof builders to create a blazingly styled VW concept van with a pop-top that inflates into position and offers improved insulation.

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V2M tech is designed to catch car problems – by listening for them

While there are some mechanical problems that can easily be detected by a car's onboard sensors, there are others which are a bit trickier. The V2M system is designed to catch those other ones, by listening for them using onboard modules.

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Tesla re-thinks 100-year-old automaking model, aiming to halve costs

Tesla told investors it can reduce costs by 50%, by expanding on the modular, parallel manufacturing innovations it developed for the Model Y. Tesla's next-gen vehicles will be built and tested in chunks that won't come together until the final line.

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Toy-haulin’ Toro Bravo 4×4 RV moonlights as off-grid work truck

A different kind of off-road camper truck, the Toro Bravo 4x4 Silver Spear works as hard as it plays. Its modular 3D-printed cabin works as a toy hauler, mobile living space, and work-ready cargo truck or mobile workshop.

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1961 Bentley S2 Continental becomes rarest of retro-electrified cars

Electric restomod shop Lunaz Design has introduced what it calls the rarest car to ever be converted to electric power. The coach-bodied 1961 Bentley S2 Continental is one of only four examples ever built ... and now it's one of a kind.

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Pop-up Honda minivan RV is Japanese tiny camping at its best

Hondas aren't the most common vehicles used for campers, but when they are used, they often create the extraordinary. The White House Deck One pop-up minivan camper is the latest evidence, showing one of the most adorable tailgate kitchens out there.

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