New Hyundai Tucson N Line is a Work of Art – Andreas Preis Creates “Drive a Statement”
By Steve & Tamami Laser To help launch the new Tucson N Line in Europe, Hyundai enlisted Andreas Preis,...
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Toyota and JAXA Reveal Lunar Rover Fuel Cell Concept – Here’s the Whole Story
Intro by Steve & Tamami Laser We were glued to our TV sets in the early 1970s when we...
Elon Musk Reveals 2021 Tesla Model Y – New EV Starts at $39,000 for Standard Range
By Steve & Tamami Laser Tesla CEO Elon Musk introduced the new Model Y midsize all-electric crossover this evening...
2016 Subaru Outback Long-Term Review Part 5 – Saying Goodbye After 3 Years of Driving
By Steve & Tamami Laser It’s amazing how fast time flies. In early 2016 we decided to lease a...
Volkswagen ID. BUGGY Comes Out to Play in Geneva – Electric Dune Buggy of the Future
By Steve & Tamami Laser What has no doors, no roof, no (gas) engine, and is likely to be...
New Honda e Prototype Charges Into Geneva – Previews Retro-Inspired Production Model
By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda is ready to take the next step in its EV product plan for...
New Toyota Hiace Revealed – Next-Generation Vans Ready to Work and Play
By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Since its launch in 1967, Toyota has sold...
Epic Volkswagen LEGO Camper has 400,000 Bricks – f.re.e. Leisure Travel Fair in Munich
By Tamami Laser Visitors to the f.re.e. Leisure and Travel Fair in Munich, Germany, are sure to do double...
2020 Mitsubishi ASX, Outlander Sport, RVR Preview – Geneva Motor Show Debut
By Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Mitsubishi is planning to introduce a revamped 2020 model year...
Blind Doctor Drives Toyota GT86 on Test Track – Sets Fifth Fastest Lap Time
By Steve & Tamami Laser As a first-response medic, Dr. Amit Patel knew how to drive fast in emergency...
2019 Lexus UX 200 Review – Our 7-Day Test Drive of this Amazing New Compact Crossover
By Steve & Tamami Laser Thirty years ago this fall, Toyota embarked on a new journey by launching the...
New Nissan Altima-te AWD Project Vehicle – Making Tracks at Montreal Auto Show
By Steve & Tamami Laser How does Nissan drive home the point that every new 2019 Altima sold in...
2020 Toyota GR Supra Revealed – Akio Toyoda and Fernando Alonso at Detroit Auto Show
By Steve & Tamami Laser When a prototype of the new Toyota Supra made its debut at the Goodwood...
2020 Lexus RC F Preview – New Track Edition Revealed at the Detroit Auto Show
By Steve & Tamami Laser Following the introduction of the revamped RC coupe last year, Lexus is rolling out...
Lexus LC Convertible Concept Preview – Exhilaration Reimagined at the Detroit Auto Show
By Steve & Tamami Laser Nearly 18 months ago, we completed a weeklong test-drive of the new Lexus LC...
2019 Tokyo Auto Salon – Toyota Gazoo Racing – 2020 Supra Enters Super GT500 Class
By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Toyota Gazoo Racing introduced a new GT-spec Supra...
2020 Ford Explorer Preview – Redesigned Models Gear Up for High-Tech Adventure
By Steve & Tamami Laser Ford officially introduced the 2020 Explorer today during a special reveal event at Ford...
Kia Teams with K-Pop Superstars BLACKPINK – Sponsors 2019 World Tour and Music Culture
By Steve & Tamami Laser Kia Motors Corp. has connected with younger buyers via sports marketing initiatives including serving...
Infiniti QX Inspiration Concept Preview – Luxury Brand Turns 30 at Detroit Auto Show
By Steve & Tamami Laser Thirty years ago at the 1989 Detroit Auto Show, Nissan launched its new Infiniti...
Dodge and LEGO Deliver Palm-Sized Challenger SRT Demon – New Speed Champions Set
By Steve & Tamami Laser Over the years, we’ve owned more than 20 collector cars. While we don’t have...
2020 Land Rover Defender Preview – Great News! It’s Coming Back to America
By Steve & Tamami Laser When Land Rover last sold the Defender in America, Bill Clinton was in the...
2019 Tokyo Auto Salon Preview – New Nissan Concepts Include a Wild JUKE Snowmobile
By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan The Tokyo Auto Salon, one of our favorite...
New BMW Engine Drives “Departed” by Custom Works Zon – Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show
By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan When BMW Motorrad wanted to offer enthusiasts a...
2020 Hyundai Palisade Preview – Big News for SUV Shoppers Seeking Value and Technology
By Steve & Tamami Laser With the introduction of the all-new Palisade for the 2020 model year, Hyundai will...
2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Preview – Plug-In to the Future with New StarDrive
By Steve & Tamami Laser The 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid will become Subaru’s first plug-in model (PHEV) when it goes...
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD Long-Term Review Part 2 – The First Six Months
By Steve & Tamami Laser Our “fleet” of long-term test vehicles includes our latest acquisition, a 2018 Honda CR-V...
2019 Mitsuoka Rock Star Roadster Goes On Sale in Japan – And We Want It
By Steve & Tamami Laser As we previously reported, Mitsuoka Motors, Japan’s boutique automaker, is shaking things up in...
New Nissan Leaf NISMO RC Unveiled – EV Race Car Heads to NISMO Festival
By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Nissan unveiled the second-generation Leaf NISMO RC today during...
2020 Jeep Gladiator Preview – New Pickup Premieres at Los Angeles Auto Show
By Steve & Tamami Laser Jeep pickups are rarely spotted in traffic these days, since the last model, called...
2019 Honda Passport Preview – New Crossover Debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show
By Steve & Tamami Laser The Passport nameplate returns to the Honda lineup for 2019 following a 17-year absence....
2020 Genesis G90 Preview – Bold New Look for High-Tech Luxury Sedan
By Steve & Tamami Laser Genesis unveiled the redesigned G90 luxury sedan today in Seoul. With its bold new...
New Toyota Hiace Relaxbase – 50th Anniversary Special is a Neo-Retro Fun Box
By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan While Toyota offers more than a dozen different...
Lamborghini Day Japan – 200 Cars Converge on Yokohama – Aventador SVJ Premieres
By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan While there are now nine Lamborghini dealers across...
2020 Toyota Corolla Preview – Hybrid Sedan, Hatch and Wagon Electrify Model Lineup
By Steve & Tamami Laser Talk about a success story. It’s been 52 years since Toyota introduced the first...
Abarth 124 Spider Plays Sidekick to Sting & Shaggy – “Gotta Get Back My Baby” Video
By Steve & Tamami Laser We love the song, “Gotta Get Back My Baby,” by Sting and Shaggy so...
2019 Mitsubishi Triton L200 World Debut – Bold New Pickup is “Engineered Beyond Tough”
By Steve & Tamami Laser Mitsubishi Motors introduced the next generation Triton/L200 today in Bangkok ahead of its sales...
New Honda Acty Special Edition – Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the T360
By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Honda has introduced a new variation of its...
New Honda Rugged Open Air Vehicle – Awesome Concept Merges Ridgeline with Pioneer
By Steve & Tamami Laser The talented folks at Honda R&D Americas have come up with a new concept...
La Festa Mille Miglia in Japan – Porsche Museum Cars Run 1,000-Mile Road Rally
By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan You can dine at fine Italian restaurants in...
New Mitsubishi Shogun Sport Preview – Serious Off-Roader with Super Select II 4WD
By Steve & Tamami Laser Mitsubishi’s Shogun Sport has returned to the UK market for the first time in...
Toyota Gazoo Racing Wins 6 Hours of Fuji – One-Two Finish for TS050 Hybrid
By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota Gazoo Racing, determined to please its home fans in the 6 Hours of...
Mitsuoka Rock Star Preview – 50th Anniversary Special Merges Corvette with MX-5 Miata
By Steve & Tamami Laser [Note from the editor: The Mitsuoka Rock Star has gone on sale in Japan....
New Lexus F Sport Trainers Crafted by Walsh – Wrap Your Feet with Sporty Style
By Steve & Tamami Laser You can wrap your car to change its appearance and stand out on the...
2019 Suzuki Jimny Preview – Next Generation Authentic Off-Roader Heads to UK
By Steve & Tamami Laser While Suzuki stopped selling its small cars and trucks in the U.S. a few...
2018 Dana Point Classic Car Show – Here’s Our Video Review of This Excellent Show
By Steve & Tamami Laser Why is Dana Point one of our favorite cities in Southern Orange County, Calif.?...
Honda’s 70th Anniversary Unfolds in “Origami” – Stop-Motion Movie is an Amazing Tribute
By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Have you ever tried to fold an origami...
2018 Japanese Classic Car Show – 500 Cars, Trucks and Bikes Captured Our Hearts
By Steve & Tamami Laser The 14th annual Japanese Classic Car Show (JCCS) on Sept. 15 was the largest...
New Nissan Brand Ambassador Naomi Osaka – Grand Slam Champion Visits Yokohama HQ
By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Things move fast on the tennis court and...
South OC Cars and Coffee Review – Collector Cars Are The Stars in San Clemente
By Steve & Tamami Laser With its fantastic beaches, breathtaking views and excellent restaurants, South Orange County, Calif., is...
2019 Lexus UX 250h F SPORT Preview – New Compact Crossover On Our Wish List
By Steve & Tamami Laser For the 2019 model year, Lexus is expanding its popular luxury crossover lineup with...