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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/DerBootsMann on 2025-06-22 13:45:25+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/TylerFortier_Photo on 2025-06-22 13:44:04+00:00.

I can’t say I saw this one coming, but recent reports suggest Toyota is willing to allow U.S. automakers to utilize its JDM dealer network to sell their vehicles. Don’t worry, I’m as confused as you are because this is definitely taking the “keep your enemies closer” proverb to another level. Make it make sense, you ask? Due to tariffs, Toyota is apparently considering every option to appease the U.S.

According to The Mainichi, in a corporate video released by Toyota, Chairman Akio Toyoda shared with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba that the company wasn’t opposed to letting the likes of Ford, GM, and Stellantis sell their wares in a local Toyota dealership. Another option on the table was reverse importing U.S.-built Japanese cars. The conversation occurred in May, during which Toyota’s Chief Technology Officer, Hiroki Nakajima, was also in attendance.

This, of course, is to be taken with a Himalayan-sized grain of salt. Added Nakajima, “…They didn’t say they would, only that it should be seen as an option.”

And it’s a crazy option to essentially let a competitor encroach not just on your home turf, but in your actual home. This could set a precedent. Stateside, dealer groups franchising competing marques isn’t uncommon, but they never sell them under the same roof. Maybe the same street or block. 

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/RedYourDead on 2025-06-20 16:05:57+00:00.

I daily drive my GR Corolla but in California traffic, I feel like driving with the assists off is asking for it.

Even for spirited driving, I can’t understand why people would drive with it off. I feel like most people over estimate their driving ability.

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/holzmann_dc on 2025-06-21 19:01:37+00:00.

Jay Leno and James May (of Top Gear fame) muck about together in LA, eat burgers, and wax lyrical about the TR6. Should James buy one?

https://youtu.be/3KBP6R9Fp_U

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/SnikySquirrel on 2025-06-19 13:38:38+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/DocPhilMcGraw on 2025-06-21 18:37:43+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/TheAppropriateBoop on 2025-06-21 04:33:59+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/Gorgenapper on 2025-06-21 13:02:23+00:00.

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[For customers considering IS]

IS500 / IS300 End of Production Notice

Thank you for considering our vehicles. Production of the IS500 / IS300 will end in November 2025.

Sales will end when orders reach the production volume up to November. Depending on when you consider it, there may be a package that is no longer on sale. For more information, please contact your LEXUS dealer.

I believe this is only for Japan, no word yet on what is planned for North America.

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/SportsGamesScience on 2025-06-21 08:13:50+00:00.

I got to ride in a 28 year old W140 S Class last week.

My god. Does it, destroy at least today's S Class's, and 7 Series's, with their air suspensions and anti-bodyrolls and GPS-aided gear changes and road-surface cameras... in plushness and smoothness.

The 7 Series and S Class are the only 2 'flagship' models I've driven produced in the last 5 years. I have not had the privilege of being driven in a Rolls Royce or Lexus LS... but what the hell?!

How... does a 30 year old car... provide more softness, smoothness, comfort, peace and lack of distubance... than comfort-purposed cars made in the last 5 years?

In terms of engine smoothness and road harshness. Cars today are so harsh. Make your hips and back sore after every ride.

Even my 20 year old Bora feels smoother, softer and tankier than my parents' BMW 640i GT with its B58 engine, Air Suspension and ZF8. Whats happening.

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/AOA1998 on 2025-06-20 19:40:41+00:00.

Some say it’s the GR GT, others insist it’s the long rumored LFR. With all the conflicting reports and speculation, it’s hard to know what to believe anymore. Is this supposed to be a full blown Lexus halo car, or just another GR branded performance project

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/okays33 on 2025-06-20 22:02:42+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/V8-Turbo-Hybrid on 2025-06-20 20:13:00+00:00.

Maserati is bleeding money and sales, but is adamant it's not going to be sold despite reports.

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/mankak on 2025-06-20 15:18:41+00:00.

This question goes mostly towards people familiar with EU code and car market knowledge. Why do car manufacturers stop selling performance models citing strict emmision laws in the EU while simultaneously selling cars using the same or bigger engines. For example Hyundai stopped selling the i20n which features a 1.6l turbocharged engine while still selling the kona with the same 1.6l turbocharged engine (although a bit detuned). Looking in the carbon emmisions, the bmw z4m produces 179g/km of co2, while the now discontinued hyundai 158g/km and the also discontinued mx5 nd 2.0 156g/km, the kona I mentioned before produces 151-163 g/km of co2. I tried searching EU regulation and everything is extremely vague and hard to find. Can someone explain what dictates which car can or cannot be sold in the EU.

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/Sir_Sir_ExcuseMe_Sir on 2025-06-20 15:45:05+00:00.

Random Car Brand Generator

If the company does not have a car for $40,000 or below, select their least expensive model.

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/Sixteen-Cylinders on 2025-06-20 12:41:54+00:00.

Savageese drive the newly updated 2025 VW Golf GTI, the softer, more affordable FWD brother of the Golf R.

Video: https://youtu.be/wlyKoUWIKUs

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/Sixteen-Cylinders on 2025-06-19 18:03:23+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/Sixteen-Cylinders on 2025-06-19 17:38:16+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/LimitedReach on 2025-06-19 19:37:34+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/Dazzling-Rooster2103 on 2025-06-19 17:18:16+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/Dazzling-Rooster2103 on 2025-06-19 14:51:21+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/hehechibby on 2025-06-19 13:17:14+00:00.

https://global.toyota/jp/newsroom/lexus/42892609.html

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/lostboyz on 2025-06-19 12:14:44+00:00.

https://youtu.be/C45pdi3XrMM

Jason does his thing with some great sedans/wagons, enjoy!

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/AdrianSalieri on 2025-06-18 20:25:32+00:00.

This looks confusing to use. Why did they have to reinvent the wheel? Maybe it's cost cutting.

https://youtu.be/h_wgZ4UBto8

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/Standaloneoak on 2025-06-19 01:57:09+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/Dazzling-Rooster2103 on 2025-06-19 00:23:00+00:00.

Given that Chevy actually attempts an official Nurburgring Lap, is there any chance that the ZR1X will be able to get close to or even dethrone the AMG One?

Not sure if there is anyway of knowing before a time is released, or if its just a crazy thing to even think is possible.

It has the power, Chevy suspension, aerodynamics, etc.