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Author: laserdrive

2026 Nissan LEAF Preview – All-New Crossover SUV Style Next-Generation EV

By Steve Laser When Nissan launched the first-generation LEAF 15 years ago, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were a rare...
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2026 Honda CR-V Preview – New TrailSport with Hybrid-Electric Power

By Steve Laser Honda is expanding the lineup of its popular CR-V with the addition of a new TrailSport...
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Preview – New GR Sport PHEV Joins Next Generation Lineup

By Steve Laser Toyota held the world premiere of the new, sixth-generation RAV4 in Tokyo this week. With all-new...
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2026 Toyota bZ4X Touring Preview – Ready for New Adventures in the Woodlands

By Steve Laser Toyota is expanding its BEV lineup for 2026 with the addition of a new outdoor-themed bZ4X...
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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 First Look – Plus New Micra EV, Juke EV and Rogue e-POWER

By Steve Laser Story update June 23, 2025: Nissan has revealed more details and photos of the new LEAF....
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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