2026 Subaru Outback XT and Wilderness Preview – All-New Rugged Redesign
By Steve Laser Subaru was ahead of the times when it introduced the original Outback, called the “World’s First...
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2026 Nissan LEAF Preview – Plus New Micra EV, Juke EV, Rogue e-POWER and More
By Steve Laser Nissan announced an exciting array of new and enhanced models planned for global markets during a...
2026 Toyota C-HR+ Preview – New All-Electric SUV Joins bZ4X and Urban Cruiser EV
By Steve Laser The Toyota C-HR is a huge success in Europe, where more than one million units have...
Mitsuoka Ryugi Wagon Adventure – New Special Edition is Limited to Just 20 Units
By Steve Laser Mitsuoka Motors, Japan’s boutique automaker, has introduced a special edition of its retro-classic styled Ryugi Wagon,...
2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite Preview – New Adventure-Ready Top-Line SUV
By Steve Laser The redesigned Honda Passport has gone on sale, offering extensive product enhancements for the off-road focused...
2025 Toyota Alphard & Vellfire PHEV Preview – New Plug-in Hybrid & Spacious Lounge
By Steve Laser Toyota introduced the fourth generation of its popular Alphard (below) and Vellfire minivans two years ago...
2025 Lexus LX 700h Overtrail Preview – Enjoy the Outdoors and New Hybrid System
By Steve Laser Lexus is gearing up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its flagship LX SUV this year...
2026 Acura RSX EV Preview – New All-Electric SUV to Feature ASIMO OS Technology
By Steve Laser New RSX Prototype Acura plans to expand its lineup of electrified vehicles with a new model...
New Toyota GAZOO Racing GR Yaris M Concept, TG-RR – 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon
By Steve Laser Since its debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon in 2020 (below), the Toyota GR Yaris has...
Honda O Series EV Preview – New O SUV and O Saloon Planned to Launch in 2026
By Steve Laser Honda is planning to expand its electric vehicle lineup next year with the debut of the...
Nissan College Students Build Custom Z, Skyline & Bluebird – Tokyo Auto Salon 2025
By Steve Laser The latest customized cars created by students at the Nissan Automobile Technical College are heading to...
Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi May Merge – Could They Build Electric Sports Cars?
By Steve Laser Story Update: Feb. 13, 2025 Nissan and Honda Cancel Merger Plan The Nissan, Honda and potentially...
2026 Honda Prelude e:HEV Preview – New Hybrid Sports Coupe Features S+ Shift
By Steve Laser Honda has confirmed that the Prelude will soon be returning to its lineup. In this age...
2025 Toyota Urban Cruiser Preview – e-Collection Highlights New Electric SUV Features
By Steve Laser Toyota is using a creative approach to help launch its new all-electric 2025 Urban Cruiser SUV...
Mitsuoka M55 Zero Edition Preview – Honda Civic Reimagined with Classic Dodge Vibe
By Steve Laser As Japan’s long-running boutique automaker, Mitsuoka Motor celebrated its 55th anniversary last year and introduced the...
2024 Mazda Flair Wagon Tough Style Preview – New Hybrid XS and XT Turbo Debut
By Steve Laser Mazda offers a wide choice of vehicles at its showrooms in Japan. In addition to an...
2024 Subaru Chiffon Try Preview – New Outdoor Activity Model Joins Chiffon Custom
By Steve Laser Subaru offers a variety of models with familiar names at its new-car showrooms in Japan. There’s...
New 2024 Honda N-BOX JOY – Customize Active Leisure Style with Honda Access
By Steve Laser Honda has introduced a new model of the popular N-BOX in Japan called “JOY.” With a...
2024 Nissan Juke Hybrid Preview – New N-Sport Dazzles with Dynamic Iconic Yellow
By Steve Laser How popular is the Nissan Juke in Europe? Since the first generation was launched in 2010,...
2024 Honda Vezel e:HEV – Customize Active and Sports Style with Honda Access
By Steve Laser Honda updated the popular Vezel in Japan this year with freshened styling, new features, and new...
Nissan Caravan is Vantastic – MYROOM Camper, AUTECH, 50th Anniversary Edition
By Steve Laser Nissan continues to enhance the long-running Caravan series in Japan with a wide variety of models...
2024 Honda N-VAN e: Preview – Fun at Work or Play with Honda Access EV Accessories
By Steve Laser Honda launched the gas-powered N-VAN six years ago in Japan as a light commercial vehicle sibling...
Nissan Townstar Karaok-e – Singing the Virtues of an All-Electric Mobile Music Van
By Steve Laser All-electric vans are very popular in Europe, and so are van conversions of all shapes and...
2024 Honda Freed CROSSTAR e:HEV – Customize Active-Style with Honda Access
By Steve Laser Honda is preparing to launch the new third-generation Freed in Japan next month. Restyled AIR and...
2024 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER Preview – New N-Design Leads Restyled Model Line
By Steve Laser The Qashqai is a success story for Nissan in Europe. Since its launch in 2007, the...
2025 Toyota 4Runner Preview – New Trailhunter Hybrid Joins Next-Generation Lineup
By Steve Laser Toyota pays homage to its history with nameplates that can be traced to its origins in...
Lexus LBX Morizo RR Performance Concept Debuts – Tokyo Auto Salon 2024
By Steve Laser The new Lexus LBX went on sale in Europe and Japan last year as the luxury...
Nissan Ariya NISMO Joins Performance Lineup in Japan – Tokyo Auto Salon 2024
By Steve Laser Nissan generated plenty of excitement at the Tokyo Auto Salon with an array of NISMO performance...
Nissan College Students Build Custom Cube, Elgrand & Skyline – Tokyo Auto Salon 2024
By Steve Laser Students at the Nissan Automobile Technical College in Japan learn all about car maintenance and repair,...
2024 Lexus GX Overtrail Preview – New Premium Off-Roader Ready for Adventure
By Steve Laser The next-generation Lexus GX introduces a number of firsts for the luxury SUV. It’s the first...
2024 Toyota Yaris Cross Preview – New Hybrid 130 for Premiere Edition and GR SPORT
By Steve Laser The popular European Toyota Yaris Cross receives an array of product enhancements for the new year....
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Preview – Customize with Modellista and JAOS Accessories
By Steve Laser The Toyota Land Cruiser 70 has returned to showrooms in Japan, just in time to celebrate...
2024 Toyota C-HR GR SPORT Preview – Next Generation Hybrid with All-Wheel Drive
By Steve Laser C-HR prologue When Toyota revealed the C-HR prologue concept last year (shown below), it was said...
2024 Honda WR-V Preview – Customize It With Cool Accessories from Honda Access
By Steve Laser Honda offers nearly a dozen models in Japan, from the popular N-BOX and N-WGN mini vehicles,...
Nissan Hyper Force EV – Electric Supercar Concept at Japan Mobility Show 2023
By Steve Laser Nissan’s display at the Japan Mobility Show covered a wide spectrum of vehicles, from 90th anniversary...
Lexus LF-ZC & LF-ZL – Next Generation of Electric Luxury at Japan Mobility Show 2023
By Steve Laser Lexus is on the road to becoming a complete battery electric vehicle brand by 2035. While...
Toyota FT-Se & FT-3e – EV Sports Car and SUV Concepts at Japan Mobility Show 2023
By Steve Laser Among the new EVs and concepts that Toyota revealed in Japan two years ago was a...
Toyota EPU Electric Pickup Concept – New EV Premieres at Japan Mobility Show 2023
By Steve Laser When Toyota revealed the Pickup EV concept (shown below) two years ago in Japan, it looked...
Toyota Land Cruiser Se EV – Electric Three-Row SUV Debuts at Japan Mobility Show 2023
By Steve Laser The Toyota Land Cruiser lineup in Japan includes the flagship 300 Series, the return of an...
Nissan Hyper Tourer EV – Futuristic Minivan Concept at Japan Mobility Show 2023
By Steve Laser Nissan offers a wide array of popular minivan models in Japan, including the Serena e-POWER, Elgrand,...
Nissan Previews New Hyper Urban EV – Concept Debuts at Japan Mobility Show 2023
By Steve Laser The Nissan Hyper Urban EV is the first of several new electric vehicle concepts that the...
New Lexus LM 350h and 500h Preview – Luxury Mover Offers Ultimate Omotenashi Comfort
By Steve Laser The Lexus lineup includes an array of luxury cars, SUVs, and electrified models. It also offers...
New Honda e:Ny1 All-Electric SUV Preview – European EV Lineup Gains A Second Model
By Steve Laser Honda is expanding its lineup of electric vehicles in Europe with the addition of a new...
New Toyota Century PHEV Preview – Ultra-Luxury Chauffeur-Driven SUV Arrives in Japan
By Steve Laser While Toyota and Lexus offer a wide array of luxury vehicles in Japan, the ultimate, typically...
New Nissan Serena e-POWER Preview – Electrified Luxion Flagship and Customized AUTECH
By Steve Laser Since the launch of the original Serena minivan in 1991, Nissan has sold more than 2...
New Toyota Alphard and Vellfire – Next Generation Delivers More Luxury and Technology
By Steve Laser Toyota has introduced the next generation of its popular Alphard and Vellfire in Japan. The minivan...
Toyota DMT Dual Mode Traveler Concept is Vantastic – 35th Tokyo Motor Show Flashback
By Steve Laser Vans of all shapes and sizes have been popular in Japan for decades. This story takes...
2025 Ford Mustang GTD Preview – New Supercar from Ford Performance and Multimatic
By Steve Laser With a legacy spanning nearly 60 years, and so many special and unique models along the...
Nissan XIX Concept is Still Cool 28 Years Later – Flashback to the 31st Tokyo Motor Show
By Steve Laser It was a different world 28 years ago when we traveled to Japan to attend the...
2024 Honda N-BOX Preview – Customize the Style with New Honda Access Accessories
By Steve Laser The Honda N-BOX continues to be one of the best-selling vehicles in Japan. Since its launch...
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Preview – Joins Refreshed 70 Series and 300 Series in Japan
By Steve Laser The all-new Toyota Land Cruiser 250 that premiered in Japan this week is an exciting addition...
The CarNichiWa Story is a Love Story – A Tribute To My Sweetheart Tamami Laser
By Steve Laser The story of our CarNichiWa.com website is truly a love story. It’s the love between a...
2023 Tokyo Auto Salon – Toyota AE86 H2, BEV, GR Yaris Rally2, Prius Modellista, Lexus RZ Sport
By Steve & Tamami Laser The Tokyo Auto Salon is called “one of the world’s leading automobile extravaganzas.” The...
2023 Tokyo Auto Salon – 2024 Nissan GT-R, Roox Concept, Fairlady Z, Caravan, Serena, Cube
By Steve & Tamami Laser Now in its 41st year, the Tokyo Auto Salon is the largest custom car...