Honda Camp at Outdoor Day Japan 2026 – N-VAN e:, Super-ONE, Freed
By Steve Laser Honda Access is planning to display a trio of accessorized models with a Honda Camp-themed exhibit...
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Acura NEXERA Vision – New Sports Car Concept with Butterfly Doors
By Steve Laser Acura revealed an all-new concept car called the NEXERA Vision in Monterey, Calif. this week during...
GAZOO Racing and Sushiro – New GR Toy Cars at Restaurants in Japan
By Steve Laser There are nearly endless combinations of delicious sushi to enjoy in Japan. Yet Toyota GAZOO Racing...
2026 Honda N-BOX Custom Preview – New Sporty Style Accessories
By Steve Laser How popular is the Honda N-BOX? Since the launch of the mini-vehicle in 2011, Honda has...
2026 Nissan LEAF NISMO Preview – Joins ARIYA and Fairlady Z
By Steve Laser Nissan is expanding its NISMO models in Japan with the addition of the new LEAF NISMO....
2026 Nissan TEKTON Preview – New Compact SUV with Bold Styling
By Steve Laser A new Nissan crossover SUV is making its debut with bold styling, a manual transmission, turbocharged...
2026 Nissan Elgrand Preview – Redesigned with e-POWER and e-4ORCE
By Steve Laser The redesigned Elgrand premium minivan is going on sale this week at Nissan dealers in Japan....
2026 Honda Super-N Preview – New Mini-EV Features Boost Mode
By Steve Laser When Honda introduced the Super-ONE performance-themed mini-EV in Japan in April, it was expected to be...
Toyota Racing Wins Le Mans – TR010 Hybrid Takes Checkered Flag
By Steve Laser Toyota Racing’s TR010 Hybrid took the checkered flag at the running of the 94th 24 Hours...
2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback EV Preview – Based on Nissan LEAF
By Steve Laser Mitsubishi is planning to introduce a new EV, called the Eclipse Sportback, to its lineup in...
Nissan Micra-Wave Cooks Micra-Chips – Vehicle-to-Load V2L Demo
By Steve Laser The new Nissan Micra EV features Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability that can supply power to small electric...
Honda N-BOX Series Tops 3 Million Sales – Japan’s Favorite Kei Car
By Steve Laser The popular Honda N-BOX series is celebrating a significant milestone in Japan with cumulative sales topping...
2026 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Preview – New Model Launch in Japan
By Steve Laser The all-new 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ went on sale in Japan this month. The compact...
New Honda and Acura Prototypes – Future Hybrid Sedan and SUV
By Steve Laser Honda announced future product plans during a business briefing in Tokyo on May 14. The presentation...
2027 Lexus TZ 550e AWD Preview – New All-Electric 3-Row SUV
By Steve Laser Lexus held the world premiere of the new TZ all-electric premium SUV on May 7 at...
2027 Nissan Terrano PHEV Concept – Surprise Return of Iconic SUV
By Steve Laser Nissan revealed a new Terrano PHEV concept at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2026)...
2026 Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport Preview – New Styling and Features
By Steve Laser Yaris Cross is Toyota’s top-selling vehicle in Europe, with some 200,000 units sold in 2025. To...
Honda Bulldog Concept Flashback – Hybrid SUV and e-DAX in Tokyo
By Steve Laser Honda makes cars and motorcycles, so it’s always exciting to see a creative vehicle that combines...
Honda WIC & SUU Concepts – Space Magic Flashback from Japan
By Steve Laser Honda has shown an amazing array of concept vehicles over the years at major auto shows...
Nissan Xterra Revisited – All-New Xterra SUV Planned for 2028
By Steve Laser The Nissan Xterra was a popular, rugged, truck-based SUV. Available in the U.S. from the 2000...
2027 Nissan X-Trail & Rogue Preview – Hybrid e-POWER Technology
By Steve Laser Nissan revealed the next-generation X-Trail and Rogue with Hybrid e-POWER technology during its long-term vision presentation...
2027 Nissan Juke EV Preview – Going All-Electric with Bold New Styling
By Steve Laser Nissan detailed plans for an exciting array of new and enhanced vehicles and technologies during a...
Honda Dualnote Concept Flashback – V6 Mid-Engine Hybrid Four-Door
By Steve Laser The Honda Dualnote would look right at home on the streets of 2026, had the automaker...
Honda WOW Concept Flashback – Sport Wagon Designed for Dogs
By Steve Laser Honda has a history of creating concept cars with unique features and designs. One of our...
2026 Honda ZR-V e:HEV Preview – New Premium Style Accessories
By Steve Laser Honda updated the ZR-V compact SUV lineup in Japan last month. All models now include the...
2026 Honda Super-ONE EV Preview – New Bulldog Style Accessories
By Steve Laser The new Honda Super-ONE, a performance-themed sibling to the N-ONE e: mini electric vehicle, is going...
2026 Nissan Sakura Preview – New Styling for Japan’s Top-Selling EV
By Steve Laser Nissan is giving its popular Sakura EV a fresh new look with styling enhancements to the...
GAZOO Racing GR GT3 – New McDonald’s Happy Meal® Tomica Toy
By Steve Laser The new Toyota GAZOO Racing GR GT exotic sports car, and its GR GT3 racing sibling,...
2027 Subaru Getaway EV Preview – New Three-Row All-Electric SUV
By Steve Laser Subaru is planning to introduce a fourth all-electric SUV to its U.S. lineup. The all-new Getaway...
New Skoda Hound Hose Accessory – Clean Dog Paws After Walkies
By Steve Laser Skoda has gone to the dogs. The automaker, part of the Volkswagen Group, has introduced a...
2026 Subaru Trailseeker Preview – New EV Premium, Limited and Touring
By Steve Laser Subaru continues to expand its electric vehicle choices with the introduction of the new midsize Trailseeker...
Sony Honda Mobility Cancels AFEELA EVs – Sedan and Prototype SUV
By Steve Laser Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) has cancelled plans to launch two AFEELA brand electric vehicles. The first...
Honda CR-V Turns 30 – The Original Comfortable Runabout Vehicle
By Steve Laser While visiting Japan in Oct., 1995, we saw the new Honda CR-V for the first time...
Honda Cancels O Series Electric Vehicles – SUV, Saloon, and Acura RSX
By Steve Laser In a surprising announcement from Honda in Japan on March 12, the automaker has decided to...
2026 Honda Insight EV Preview – New Electric Crossover SUV for Japan
By Steve Laser Honda is bringing back a familiar name for its latest all-electric vehicle. The new Insight EV...
2026 Subaru Uncharted Preview – New EV Premium, Sport and GT Models
By Steve Laser Subaru is expanding its lineup of electric vehicles with the addition of the all-new Uncharted for...
2026 Honda CR-V in Japan – New Premium Accessories from Honda Access
By Steve Laser Last year, Honda celebrated the 30th anniversary of the CR-V. Since 1995, more than 15 million...
Scion C-HR Concept Revisited – Flashback Los Angeles Auto Show 2015
By Steve Laser With the upcoming introduction of an all-new 2026 Toyota C-HR Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), it’s time...
2026 Toyota C-HR EV Preview – New All-Electric SE and XSE Compact SUV
By Steve Laser Toyota is expanding its lineup of all-electric models with the introduction of the all-new C-HR. The...
2026 Honda Pilot TrailSport Preview – Refreshed and Ready for New Adventures
By Steve Laser The Pilot is a success story for Honda, with nearly three million units sold since 2003....
Lexus Electrified SUV Revisited – Three-Row ZEV Could Be Highlander Sibling
By Steve Laser Toyota previewed the all-new 2027 Highlander EV this week, so now it’s time to wonder if...
2027 Toyota Highlander EV Preview – New All-Electric XLE and Limited
By Steve Laser Toyota and Lexus introduced 15 new EV concepts during a Tokyo press conference way back in...
2026 Toyota Pixis BEV Preview – New Electric Van Ready for Work in Japan
By Steve Laser Toyota is expanding its lineup of mini commercial vehicles in Japan with the new, all-electric Pixis...
2026 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Preview – New Performance Hybrid System
By Steve Laser The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 was completely redesigned four years ago. In addition to new styling,...
Honda Prelude HRC Concept and GT Racing Car – Tokyo Auto Salon 2026
By Steve Laser Honda introduced an exciting array of concept models at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026. New product...
Nissan Aura NISMO RS Concept with e-POWER – Tokyo Auto Salon 2026
By Steve Laser Nissan introduced the new Aura NISMO RS Concept during its press conference prior to the public...
Toyota Gazoo Racing GR GT and GT3 Demo Runs – Tokyo Auto Salon 2026
By Steve Laser The new Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) sports cars, GR GT and the GT3 racing version, made...
New Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR Special Edition – Tokyo Auto Salon 2026
By Steve Laser Toyota Gazoo Racing introduced the new GR Yaris Morizo RR Special Edition at the Tokyo Auto...