x
July 12, 2025
Facebook Youtube
CarNichiWa®

Main menu

Skip to content
  • Home
  • Car News
  • Car Shows
  • Car Reviews
  • Museums
  • About
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms & Privacy

Author: laserdrive

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...
Car News

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...
Travel & Culture

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...
Car Shows

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...
Car Shows

2019 Subaru Forester Long-Term Review – After 3 Years of Driving This Is Our Favorite Subaru

By Steve & Tamami Laser Three years ago, we said “goodbye” to our long-term 2016 Subaru Outback and started...
Car Reviews

2023 Chevrolet Montana Preview ­– All-New Pickup Delivers Good Things In Small Packages

By Steve & Tamami Laser The new Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz have led a resurgence in the...
Car News

2023 Toyota Prius Premieres in Japan – “Together, We Chose Love” – The Development Story

By Steve & Tamami Laser The Prius is such an important car for Toyota that it continues to hold...
Car News

2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport Preview – Built for Adventure Seekers and Off-Road Enthusiasts

By Steve & Tamami Laser The Honda Pilot is a common sight on the road, with more than 2...
Car News

2024 Honda Prologue EV Preview – All-New Electric SUV Features Neo-Rugged Styling

By Steve & Tamami Laser While Toyota, with the new bZ4X, and Nissan, with its new Ariya, have taken...
Car News

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD Review – Driving the New Sport Adventure Vehicle

By John Faulkner Clean Fleet Report Take the Hyundai Tucson compact crossover, replace the rear section with a truck...
Car Reviews

2024 Ford Mustang Preview – New EcoBoost, GT, Dark Horse & Performance Racing Models

By Steve & Tamami Laser When Ford rolled out the all-electric Mustang Mach-E last year, we wondered what the...
Car News

New Honda Hawk 11 Preview – Honda Dream Dealers Welcome Road Sports Model in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser The best way we can describe it is culture shock. Step off a plane...
Motorcycles

2022 GMC Hummer EV Quick Review – New Supertruck Is Like Nothing Else On The Road

By John Faulkner Clean Fleet Report Which 2022 GMC Hummer EV pickup truck do you want to own? The...
Car Reviews

Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept Preview – Muscle Car Disruptor Delivers EV Performance

By Steve & Tamami Laser We’re fans of all makes and models of muscle cars, including the Dodge® Charger...
Car News

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Quick Review – America’s Best-Selling Truck is Now All-Electric

By John Faulkner Clean Fleet Report Ford says the all-new, all-electric 2022 F-150 Lighting is “the truck of the...
Car Reviews

2023 Toyota Crown Preview – New Crossover, Sport, Sedan and Estate SUV Premiere in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser As one of Toyota’s longest-running nameplates, the Crown has been offered as a sedan,...
Car News

2022 Nissan Primastar Seaside by Dethleffs Preview – New Camper Van Launches In Europe

By Steve & Tamami Laser The new Nissan Primastar Seaside by Dethleffs camper van conversion going on sale in...
Car News

2022 All Toyotafest – Amazing Toyota, Lexus, Scion Car Show in Long Beach – 26 Videos

By Steve & Tamami Laser With its rich history for the Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands, Southern California remains...
Car Shows

Chevrolet Fan Day 2022 in Japan – Fuji Speedway Welcomes Corvette and Camaro Enthusiasts

By Steve & Tamami Laser Love for Chevrolet runs deep in Japan, where Corvette and Camaro owners treasure multi...
Car News

New Nissan Sakura and Mitsubishi eK X EV Preview – All-Electric Kei Cars Debut In Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser For more than a decade, NMKV, the Nissan and Mitsubishi joint venture plant in...
Car News

2023 Lexus RZ 450e Preview – Lexus Electrified Reveals Seamless E-Motion BEV with DIRECT4

By Steve & Tamami Laser Late last year, Toyota and Lexus revealed 15 new EV models during a press conference...
Car News

2023 Toyota bZ4X EV Quick Drive Review – All-New SUV Launches Beyond Zero Electric Family

By John Faulkner Clean Fleet Report The 2023 bZ4X is the first mass production all-electric vehicle from Toyota. It...
Car Reviews

2023 Honda Civic Type R Sets New Lap Record – Suzuka Circuit Celebrates 60 Years of Racing

By Steve & Tamami Laser While Honda is on the fast track to developing a lineup of new electrified...
Car News

2023 Toyota GR Corolla Preview – Circuit Edition and Core Models Are Built for Enthusiasts

By Steve & Tamami Laser What started out as a new compact economy car some 56 years ago has...
Car News

2023 Honda Dax ST125 Preview – Monkey and Grom Adopt New Dachshund-Style Minibike

By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda’s minibike lineup in Europe and Japan is welcoming the return of a faithful...
Motorcycles

2024 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Preview – Microbus Magic Rekindled with All-Electric Model Lineup

By Steve & Tamami Laser Volkswagen sells a wide variety of passenger, cargo, and camper vans in Europe that...
Car News

2022 Toyota Noah and Voxy Preview – Designers Craft New Dream Rides for Families in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser Since their debut in 2001, Toyota has sold more than 1 million units of...
Car News

2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Review – Restyling a Best-Selling Premium Compact SUV

By John Faulkner Clean Fleet Report The Acura RDX has been one of the best-selling compact premium SUVs since...
Car Reviews

2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Preview – Next Generation Delivers Hybrid Twin-Turbo Power

By Steve & Tamami Laser Full-size SUVs are really popular in Southern California, where families on-the-go appreciate their spacious...
Car News

2022 Tokyo Auto Salon – Nissan Fairlady Z Proto Spec and Caravan Mountain Base Concept

By Steve & Tamami Laser The Tokyo Auto Salon wrapped up its 40th anniversary show at the Makuhari Messe...
Car Shows

2022 Tokyo Auto Salon – Toyota GR GT3, GRMN Yaris, bZ4X GR Sport, Lexus NX Offroad, ROV

By Steve & Tamami Laser The Tokyo Auto Salon returned to the Makuhari Messe convention center complex on Jan....
Car Shows

2022 Honda STEP WGN Preview – All-New AIR and e:HEV SPADA Models Debut in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser Following the 25th anniversary of its popular STEP WGN, Honda held the online debut...
Car News

2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Preview – All-Electric RST, Work Truck WT and Trail Boss Pickups

By Steve & Tamami Laser Chevrolet is charging into the rapidly expanding all-electric truck market with the new Silverado...
Car News

2023 BMW iX M60 Preview – New High-Performance Electric Sports Activity Vehicle

By Steve & Tamami Laser Last year, BMW announced that its new iX xDrive50 all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV)...
Car News

Toyota and Lexus Reveal 15 New EVs – Electric Sports Cars, SUVs, Cruiser, Pickup and Vans

By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota Mega Web, one of our favorite automotive attractions in Tokyo, is preparing to...
Car News

2021 Los Angeles Auto Show Part 3 – Hyundai SEVEN, Range Rover, Subaru Solterra, Fisker Ocean

By Steve & Tamami Laser Welcome to part three of our 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show review, where we...
Car Shows

2021 Los Angeles Auto Show Part 2 – Corvette Z06, Ford Lightning, Grand Wagoneer, Kia EV9

By Steve & Tamami Laser Welcome to part two of our 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show review, where we...
Car Shows

2021 Los Angeles Auto Show Review – 2023 Toyota bZ4X, Lexus LX F SPORT, Nissan Z, Ariya EV

By Steve & Tamami Laser Following last year’s hiatus due to the pandemic, we were glad to attend the...
Car Shows

New Nissan Z GT500 Unveiled at Fuji Speedway – Super GT Series Racer Debuts for 2022 Season

By Steve & Tamami Laser With the reveal of the all-new Nissan Z GT500 race car this evening (tomorrow...
Racing

2021 Japanese Classic Car Show – Fantastic Cars, Trucks and Bikes in Anaheim – 21 Videos

By Steve & Tamami Laser We’re often asked, “What’s your favorite collectible Japanese car?” And our answer usually goes,...
Car Shows

2019 Subaru Forester Long-Term Review – 10 Things We Love After 2 Years of Driving

By Steve & Tamami Laser How long does it take to really get to know a car? We can...
Car Reviews

2022 Lexus LX 600 Preview – New F SPORT and Ultra Luxury Models Join Next Generation

By Steve & Tamami Laser When Lexus unveiled the all-new 2022 LX 600 this week, we were surprised to...
Car News

Nissan Nails Concept is Still Groovy 20 Years Later – 35th Tokyo Motor Show Flashback

By Steve Laser We’ve traveled to the Tokyo Motor Show 11 times during the past 28 years. While we...
Car Shows

2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Preview – All-New Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Twin-Turbo Performance

By Steve & Tamami Laser After weeks of teaser photos and technical tidbits, Toyota has unveiled the all-new third-generation...
Car News

New Honda HR-V Hybrid Virtual Showroom – Customers Enjoy Digital Preview at Home

By Steve & Tamami Laser Already on sale in Japan (as the Vezel), the all-new Honda HR-V Hybrid is...
Car News

2018 Honda CR-V Long-Term Review – After 3 Years of Driving We Still Love Our CR-V

By Steve & Tamami Laser We’ve admired the Honda CR-V for a very long time. And we thought about...
Car Reviews

2023 Nissan Z Preview – New Z Sport, Z Performance and Z Proto Spec Models Revealed

By Steve & Tamami Laser When Nissan unveiled the Z Photo last September at the automaker’s Nissan Pavilion in...
Car News

Morgan Plus Four CX-T Preview – New Overland Adventure Vehicle Is On Our Wish List

By Steve & Tamami Laser Over the years, we’ve covered a wide range of new vehicles that we can’t...
Car News

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Review – All-New Electric Crossover Shines During California Road Trip

By John Faulkner Clean Fleet Report The all-new, electric 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, after a few years of teasing, is...
Car Reviews

2022 Mazda MX-30 EV Preview – See Our Video – We Spot Pre-Production Model at ChargePoint

By Steve & Tamami Laser We often see pre-production, or prototype, vehicles being tested on the streets. And it’s...
Car News

Subaru Celebrates 20 Million All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles – From Leone to Solterra in 50 Years

By Steve & Tamami Laser Subaru achieved an amazing milestone last month by building its 20 millionth vehicle equipped...
Car News

2021 All Toyotafest – Watch Our 25 Video Review of the 25th Anniversary TORC Car Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser Over the years, we’ve attend car shows across the globe, from the Tokyo Motor...
Car Shows

2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Preview – Honda Access Modulo, e:HEV Hybrid, Type R To Come

By Steve & Tamami Laser After months of speculation, spy photos, and educated guesses, Honda has finally unveiled the...
Car News

2022 Toyota Land Cruiser Preview – All-New 300 Series Gains Twin-Turbo V6 and GR Sport

By Steve & Tamami Laser While Toyota is in the midst of developing futuristic, electrified models, like the bZ4X...
Car News
‹ Prev 1 2 3 4 … 11 Next ›
CarNichiWa on YouTube
Tamami Laser Tribute
Nissan LEAF Preview
Honda CR-V TrailSport
Toyota RAV4 GR Sport
Toyota C-HR+ Preview
Lexus LX 700h Overtrail
Honda N-BOX JOY
Honda Vezel Preview
Japan Mobility Show
Lexus LM 500h Preview
Toyota Century Preview
Nissan Serena Preview
Toyota Alphard Preview
Toyota Land Cruiser
Subaru Forester 3 Years
Honda CR-V 3 Years
CarNichiWa on Facebook
26th All Toyotafest
Honda STEP WGN
Los Angeles Auto Show
Japanese Classic Car Show
Honda S660 Modulo X
Subaru Ascent Review
Lexus UX 200 Review
Toyota Camry Review
Lexus LC 500 Review
Toyota Voxy Hybrid Review
Toyota Techno Museum
Subaru Outback 3 Years
Visiting Kyoto Treasures
Top Stories
  • 2020 Toyota Proace City and Verso Preview – New Compact Vans Deliver the Goods
    2020 Toyota Proace City and Verso Preview – New Compact Vans Deliver the Goods
  • 2024 Toyota C-HR GR SPORT Preview – Next Generation Hybrid with All-Wheel Drive
    2024 Toyota C-HR GR SPORT Preview – Next Generation Hybrid with All-Wheel Drive
  • New Honda N-VAN Ready to Work in Japan – Mini Size with Maxi Cargo Space
    New Honda N-VAN Ready to Work in Japan – Mini Size with Maxi Cargo Space
  • New 2024 Honda N-BOX JOY – Customize Active Leisure Style with Honda Access
    New 2024 Honda N-BOX JOY – Customize Active Leisure Style with Honda Access
  • 2024 Honda Freed CROSSTAR e:HEV – Customize Active-Style with Honda Access
    2024 Honda Freed CROSSTAR e:HEV – Customize Active-Style with Honda Access
Categories
  • Car News
  • Car Reviews
  • Car Shows
  • Motorcycles
  • Museums
  • Racing
  • Travel & Culture
© CarNichiWa®