Lexus eyes new kind of head office for a new era | GM aftersales serves the past | Wholesale used-vehicle prices fall | Dealer settles ringless voicemail case for $2.5M | Tesla holds luxury crown

In early 2024, Lexus will open a world head office in a secretive mountain complex that executives say will revolutionize the way Lexus develops cars and speed the brand's EV shift.

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