Honda Dog Turns 20 – Honda Access Dog Friendly Accessories in Japan
By Steve Laser Honda Dog began 20 years ago as the tail-wagging destination for dog owners in Japan. Originally...
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Subaru STI Performance WRX S4, Levorg and Impreza – Tokyo Auto Salon 2026
By Steve Laser Subaru, and its motorsports company, Subaru Tecnica International (STI), are planning to exhibit an array of...
2026 Lexus RZ Preview – New Special Edition RZ 600e F SPORT Performance
By Steve Laser Lexus has announced a new Special Edition for the RZ all-electric SUV lineup in Japan. Called...
2026 Toyota Aygo X Preview – New GR Sport and Hybrid System for Europe
By Steve Laser Small car specialist Toyota has introduced big changes for the popular Aygo X in Europe. The...
2027 Toyota GR GT, GR GT3 and Lexus LFA – Exciting New Flagship Sports Cars
By Steve Laser Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) and Lexus held the world premiere of three exciting new models in...
Subaru Unleashes Canine TV Ads for New Models – “Dog Tested. Dog Approved.”
By Steve Laser Subaru is renewing its long-running love affair with dogs in a series of new TV ads....
New Toyota Crown Estate Special Edition – Celebrates Crown’s 70th Anniversary
By Steve Laser Toyota is wrapping up a yearlong celebration that commemorates the 70th anniversary of the original Crown...
2026 Mitsubishi Delica D:5 Preview – Adventure Ready with Super-All Wheel Control
By Steve Laser Mitsubishi is updating its popular Delica D:5 minivan with product enhancements inside and out. A prototype...
New Mazda VISION X-COUPE Rotary Hybrid Concept – Japan Mobility Show 2025
By Steve Laser Mazda introduced the gorgeous RX-VISION rotary powered sports car at the Tokyo Motor Show ten years...
2026 Honda Super-ONE with Boost Mode Preview – Japan Mobility Show 2025
By Steve Laser The Honda N-ONE e: is an all-electric mini-vehicle that’s joining the popular N Series in Japan...
2026 Nissan Elgrand with e-POWER and e-4ORCE – Japan Mobility Show 2025
By Steve Laser Nissan has introduced a new, fourth-generation Elgrand at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. Planned to go...
Ultra-Luxury Century Coupe and New Toyota Brand – Japan Mobility Show 2025
By Steve Laser Toyota is expanding its horizons with the creation of the new ultra-luxury Century brand. Positioned above...
Lexus LS Six-Wheel Van and Coupe Concepts Debut – Japan Mobility Show 2025
By Steve Laser Since the beginning of Lexus, the LS has been the flagship Luxury Sedan for Toyota’s upscale...
Toyota Reinvents Corolla for 60th Anniversary – Japan Mobility Show 2025
By Steve Laser The Corolla is a tremendously important car for Toyota, with a lengthy history that stretches back...
Nissan Sakura EV with New Ao-Solar Extender – Japan Mobility Show 2025
By Steve Laser Nissan says the Sakura is Japan’s top-selling EV for the past three consecutive years. Now it’s...
Toyota Previews All-New Land Cruiser FJ – Debuts at Japan Mobility Show 2025
By Steve Laser Land Cruiser enthusiasts in Japan will soon be able to select from four distinctly different variations...
2026 Nissan LEAF AUTECH Preview – Customize Premium Sporty Style in Japan
By Steve Laser The all-new, third-generation Nissan LEAF looks sleek and futuristic with its crossover body style and aero-efficient...
2026 Mitsubishi Delica Mini Preview – Redesigned for New Adventures in Japan
By Steve Laser Mitsubishi Motors is introducing restyled and updated versions of its popular Delica Mini (Kei car) in...
2026 Honda Prelude First Look in Rancho Palos Verdes – With Honda Accessories!
By Steve Laser An amazing thing happened the other day. I wrote a story about the new Honda Prelude...
2026 Nissan Micra EV Preview – New Electric City Car Designed and Built in Europe
By Steve Laser Nissan artfully blends the past, present, and future with the launch of the all-new Micra EV....
New Honda Prelude Goes On Sale In Japan – Customize It With Honda Access
By Steve Laser The all-new, sixth-generation Honda Prelude has gone on sale in Japan, and Honda Access is offering...
2026 Nissan Roox Preview – New High-Tech Highway Star and AUTECH LINE
By Steve Laser Nissan continues its new product renaissance in Japan with the introduction of a remodeled, fourth-generation Roox...
2027 Acura RSX Preview – Technology Accelerates with New EV and ASIMO OS
By Steve Laser Story Update March 2026: Honda has cancelled plans to produce the RSX. See our updated story...
New Lexus Sport Concept Unveiled – Will this Vision of the Future Be Electrified?
By Steve Laser Update Dec 8, 2025: Lexus has announced the new model will be called LFA and will...
2026 Honda N-ONE e: Preview – Customize Premium Style with Honda Access
By Steve Laser Honda is expanding its lineup of the popular N Series in Japan with the new N-ONE...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
2026 Toyota C-HR+ Preview – New All-Electric SUV Joins bZ4X and Urban Cruiser EV
By Steve Laser Story update: In addition to Europe, the new C-HR BEV is going on sale in America...
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...
New Acura RSX EV Preview – All-Electric SUV to Feature ASIMO OS Technology
By Steve Laser Story Update March 2026: Honda has cancelled plans to produce the O Series. See our updated...
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 Story Update March 2026: Honda has cancelled plans to produce the O Series. See our updated...
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,...