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Mark Phelan

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Auto columnist for the Detroit Free Press. MSU Spartan. I own two dogs, love music and grew up in the American South, Ireland and Michigan.
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2026 Lexus ES EV costs less than the hybrid. Yes, really. Original

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By Mark Phelan 
| USA Today
May 28, 2026, 5:30 a.m. ET I’m sold on its dramatic new looks and appreciate its stylish and comfortable interior and modern drivetrains. In a departure from other brands' practice, the 2026 Lexus ES EV base price is lower than the hybrid. And it is available with front- or all-wheel drive. LA JOLLA, Calif. – Lexus turns a new page with the 2026 ES luxury sedan, which grows larger, more powerful and expensive than the midsize sedan that preceded it.
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Auto insider shares tales from the track to the boardroom in new book Original

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By Mark Phelan 
| Detroit Free Press
MARK PHELAN Mark Phelan Detroit Free Press May 16, 2026, 7:00 a.m. ET Two stints at General Motors took Gary Witzenburg from vehicle engineering to public relations and development of the 1997 EV1, GM’s first modern electric vehicle. The book is available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and some retail stores for $30 (paperback) and $9.99 for an e-book. Not many people have observed the auto industry for as long and from as many perspectives as Gary Witzenburg.
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I just saw Lexus’ new three‑row electric SUV. Here’s what stood out.

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By Mark Phelan 
| USA Today
May 14, 2026, 5:31 a.m. ET The 2027 Lexus TZ luxury EV seats six and offers 402 horsepower, with 300-mile range. Features include 21-speaker Mark Levinson audio and power 'ottoman' footrests for the front passenger and second row seats. LA JOLLA , Calif. – Lexus has revealed details on its big and luxurious new electric SUV, the six-passenger 2027 TZ. The Lexus TZ promises around 300 miles driving range on a charge, standard all-wheel drive and 402 horsepower when it goes on sale in late 2026.
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