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Volkswagen Type 147 Fridolin Turns 55 – Celebrate at Mai-Käfer-Treffen in Hannover

By Steve and Tamami Laser Volkswagen is celebrating the 55th birthday of the Type 147 Fridolin this year. This...
Car Shows

2020 Toyota Proace City and Verso Preview – New Compact Vans Deliver the Goods

By Steve & Tamami Laser Compact vans are big business in Europe where they’re offered by a variety of...
Car News

2019 Subaru Forester Touring Long-Term Review Part 1 – Our 3-Year Lease Begins

By Steve and Tamami Laser Before our three-year lease ended on our Subaru Outback we went shopping for another...
Car Reviews

2020 Toyota Highlander Preview – Next Generation Revealed at the New York Auto Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser It’s nearly 20 years since Toyota introduced the first Highlander, a midsize crossover that’s...
Car Shows

New Lexus LM 300h Hybrid Preview – Luxury Minivan Designed for Business and Pleasure

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Toyota offers a wide array of vans with...
Car News

Mid-Engine Corvette Prototype Lands in New York – Official Reveal Planned for July 18

By Steve & Tamami Laser While automakers are busy preparing for next week’s New York Auto Show press events,...
Car News

Jeep and Mopar Reveal Moab Safari Concepts – Imagine a 2-Door Long-Bed Gladiator

By Steve & Tamami Laser Six new concept vehicles have been revealed by Jeep® and Mopar ahead of their...
Car News

New Mitsubishi eK X Launched in Japan – Bold New Kei Car with “Cute Beast” Styling

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan We’re always amazed with the wide variety of...
Car News

2020 Ford Escape Preview – Next Generation Connects with High Tech and Hybrids

By Steve & Tamami Laser The Ford Escape is so popular that more than 4.5 million units have been...
Car News

New Toyota HiAce Convertible Debuts in Australia – “PieAce” Option Really Makes it Cook

By Steve & Tamami Laser As we previously reported, the new generation Toyota HiAce with its “semi-bonnet” design (below)...
Car News

Kia Mohave Masterpiece Concept – Seoul Motor Show – K-Pop BLACKPINK Brand Ambassadors

By Steve & Tamami Laser Kia staged the world premiere of its new Mohave Masterpiece Concept during a press...
Car Shows

New Hyundai Tucson N Line is a Work of Art – Andreas Preis Creates “Drive a Statement”

By Steve & Tamami Laser To help launch the new Tucson N Line in Europe, Hyundai enlisted Andreas Preis,...
Car News

Toyota and JAXA Reveal Lunar Rover Fuel Cell Concept – Here’s the Whole Story

Intro by Steve & Tamami Laser We were glued to our TV sets in the early 1970s when we...
Car News

Elon Musk Reveals 2021 Tesla Model Y – New EV Starts at $39,000 for Standard Range

By Steve & Tamami Laser Tesla CEO Elon Musk introduced the new Model Y midsize all-electric crossover this evening...
Car News

2016 Subaru Outback Long-Term Review Part 5 – Saying Goodbye After 3 Years of Driving

By Steve & Tamami Laser It’s amazing how fast time flies. In early 2016 we decided to lease a...
Car Reviews

Volkswagen ID. BUGGY Comes Out to Play in Geneva – Electric Dune Buggy of the Future

By Steve & Tamami Laser What has no doors, no roof, no (gas) engine, and is likely to be...
Car Shows

New Honda e Prototype Charges Into Geneva – Previews Retro-Inspired Production Model  

By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda is ready to take the next step in its EV product plan for...
Car Shows

New Toyota Hiace Revealed – Next-Generation Vans Ready to Work and Play 

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Since its launch in 1967, Toyota has sold...
Car News

Epic Volkswagen LEGO Camper has 400,000 Bricks – f.re.e. Leisure Travel Fair in Munich

By Steve & Tamami Laser Visitors to the f.re.e. Leisure and Travel Fair in Munich, Germany, are sure to...
Car Shows

2020 Mitsubishi ASX, Outlander Sport, RVR Preview – Geneva Motor Show Debut

By Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Mitsubishi is planning to introduce a revamped 2020 model year...
Car Shows

Blind Doctor Drives Toyota GT86 on Test Track – Sets Fifth Fastest Lap Time

By Steve & Tamami Laser As a first-response medic, Dr. Amit Patel knew how to drive fast in emergency...
Racing

2019 Lexus UX 200 Review – Our 7-Day Test Drive of this Amazing New Compact Crossover

By Steve & Tamami Laser Thirty years ago this fall, Toyota embarked on a new journey by launching the...
Car Reviews

New Nissan Altima-te AWD Project Vehicle – Making Tracks at Montreal Auto Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser How does Nissan drive home the point that every new 2019 Altima sold in...
Car Shows

2020 Toyota GR Supra Revealed – Akio Toyoda and Fernando Alonso at Detroit Auto Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser When a prototype of the new Toyota Supra made its debut at the Goodwood...
Car Shows

2020 Lexus RC F Preview – New Track Edition Revealed at the Detroit Auto Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser Following the introduction of the revamped RC coupe last year, Lexus is rolling out...
Car Shows

Lexus LC Convertible Concept Preview – Exhilaration Reimagined at the Detroit Auto Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser Nearly 18 months ago, we completed a weeklong test-drive of the new Lexus LC...
Car Shows

2019 Tokyo Auto Salon – Toyota Gazoo Racing – 2020 Supra Enters Super GT500 Class

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Toyota Gazoo Racing introduced a new GT-spec Supra...
Car Shows

2020 Ford Explorer Preview – Redesigned Models Gear Up for High-Tech Adventure

By Steve & Tamami Laser Ford officially introduced the 2020 Explorer today during a special reveal event at Ford...
Car News

Kia Teams with K-Pop Superstars BLACKPINK – Sponsors 2019 World Tour and Music Culture

By Steve & Tamami Laser Kia Motors Corp. has connected with younger buyers via sports marketing initiatives including serving...
Car News

Infiniti QX Inspiration Concept Preview – Luxury Brand Turns 30 at Detroit Auto Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser Thirty years ago at the 1989 Detroit Auto Show, Nissan launched its new Infiniti...
Car Shows

Dodge and LEGO Deliver Palm-Sized Challenger SRT Demon – New Speed Champions Set

By Steve & Tamami Laser Over the years, we’ve owned more than 20 collector cars. While we don’t have...
Car News

2020 Land Rover Defender Preview – Great News! It’s Coming Back to America

By Steve & Tamami Laser When Land Rover last sold the Defender in America, Bill Clinton was in the...
Car News

2019 Tokyo Auto Salon Preview – New Nissan Concepts Include a Wild JUKE Snowmobile

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan The Tokyo Auto Salon, one of our favorite...
Car Shows

New BMW Engine Drives “Departed” by Custom Works Zon – Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan When BMW Motorrad wanted to offer enthusiasts a...
Motorcycles

2020 Hyundai Palisade Preview – Big News for SUV Shoppers Seeking Value and Technology

By Steve & Tamami Laser With the introduction of the all-new Palisade for the 2020 model year, Hyundai will...
Car News

2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Preview – Plug-In to the Future with New StarDrive

By Steve & Tamami Laser The 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid will become Subaru’s first plug-in model (PHEV) when it goes...
Car News

2018 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD Long-Term Review Part 2 – The First Six Months

By Steve & Tamami Laser Our “fleet” of long-term test vehicles includes our latest acquisition, a 2018 Honda CR-V...
Car Reviews

2019 Mitsuoka Rock Star Roadster Goes On Sale in Japan – And We Want It

By Steve & Tamami Laser As we previously reported, Mitsuoka Motors, Japan’s boutique automaker, is shaking things up in...
Car News

New Nissan Leaf NISMO RC Unveiled – EV Race Car Heads to NISMO Festival

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Nissan unveiled the second-generation Leaf NISMO RC today during...
Racing

2020 Jeep Gladiator Preview – New Pickup Premieres at Los Angeles Auto Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser Jeep pickups are rarely spotted in traffic these days, since the last model, called...
Car Shows

2019 Honda Passport Preview – New Crossover Debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser The Passport nameplate returns to the Honda lineup for 2019 following a 17-year absence....
Car Shows

2020 Genesis G90 Preview – Bold New Look for High-Tech Luxury Sedan

By Steve & Tamami Laser Genesis unveiled the redesigned G90 luxury sedan today in Seoul. With its bold new...
Car News

New Toyota Hiace Relaxbase – 50th Anniversary Special is a Neo-Retro Fun Box

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan While Toyota offers more than a dozen different...
Car News

Lamborghini Day Japan – 200 Cars Converge on Yokohama – Aventador SVJ Premieres

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan While there are now nine Lamborghini dealers across...
Car News

2020 Toyota Corolla Preview – Hybrid Sedan, Hatch and Wagon Electrify Model Lineup

By Steve & Tamami Laser Talk about a success story. It’s been 52 years since Toyota introduced the first...
Car News

Abarth 124 Spider Plays Sidekick to Sting & Shaggy – “Gotta Get Back My Baby” Video

By Steve & Tamami Laser We like the song, “Gotta Get Back My Baby,” by Sting and Shaggy so...
Car News

2019 Mitsubishi Triton L200 World Debut – Bold New Pickup is “Engineered Beyond Tough”

By Steve & Tamami Laser Mitsubishi Motors introduced the next generation Triton/L200 today in Bangkok ahead of its sales...
Car News

New Honda Acty Special Edition – Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the T360

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Honda has introduced a new variation of its...
Car News

New Honda Rugged Open Air Vehicle – Awesome Concept Merges Ridgeline with Pioneer

By Steve & Tamami Laser The talented folks at Honda R&D Americas have come up with a new concept...
Car News

La Festa Mille Miglia in Japan – Porsche Museum Cars Run 1,000-Mile Road Rally

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan You can dine at fine Italian restaurants in...
Racing

New Mitsubishi Shogun Sport Preview – Serious Off-Roader with Super Select II 4WD

By Steve & Tamami Laser Mitsubishi’s Shogun Sport has returned to the UK market for the first time in...
Car News

Toyota Gazoo Racing Wins 6 Hours of Fuji – One-Two Finish for TS050 Hybrid

By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota Gazoo Racing, determined to please its home fans in the 6 Hours of...
Racing

Mitsuoka Rock Star Preview – 50th Anniversary Special Merges Corvette with MX-5 Miata

By Steve & Tamami Laser [Note from the editor: The Mitsuoka Rock Star has gone on sale in Japan....
Car News

New Lexus F Sport Trainers Crafted by Walsh – Wrap Your Feet with Sporty Style

By Steve & Tamami Laser You can wrap your car to change its appearance and stand out on the...
Car News

2019 Suzuki Jimny Preview – Next Generation Authentic Off-Roader Heads to UK

By Steve & Tamami Laser While Suzuki stopped selling its small cars and trucks in the U.S. a few...
Car News

2018 Dana Point Classic Car Show – Here’s Our Video Review of This Excellent Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser Why is Dana Point one of our favorite cities in Southern Orange County, Calif.?...
Car Shows

Honda’s 70th Anniversary Unfolds in “Origami” – Stop-Motion Movie is an Amazing Tribute

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Have you ever tried to fold an origami...
Car News

2018 Japanese Classic Car Show – 500 Cars, Trucks and Bikes Captured Our Hearts

By Steve & Tamami Laser The 14th annual Japanese Classic Car Show (JCCS) on Sept. 15 was the largest...
Car Shows

New Nissan Brand Ambassador Naomi Osaka – Grand Slam Champion Visits Yokohama HQ

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Things move fast on the tennis court and...
Car News

South OC Cars and Coffee Review – Collector Cars Are The Stars in San Clemente

By Steve & Tamami Laser With its fantastic beaches, breathtaking views and excellent restaurants, South Orange County, Calif., is...
Car Shows

2019 Lexus UX 250h F SPORT Preview – New Compact Crossover On Our Wish List

By Steve & Tamami Laser For the 2019 model year, Lexus is expanding its popular luxury crossover lineup with...
Car News

Infiniti Prototype 10 – Speedster Concept Leads the Charge to an Electrified Future

By Steve & Tamami Laser For the second year in a row, Infiniti has revealed a gorgeous single-seat electric...
Car News

2019 Volkswagen Grand California Preview – New Dream Suite is a Mini Motorhome

By Steve & Tamami Laser Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the Volkswagen California camper is so popular that...
Car News

New Toyota Land Cruiser Utility Commercial LCV – Taking Care of Business in the UK

By Steve & Tamami Laser As Toyota’s longest-running nameplate, the rugged Land Cruiser has been offered in a wide...
Car News

EarthCruiser Australia Launches Mercedes-Benz G-Pro Escape – Five Star Off-Road Camper

By Steve & Tamami Laser Earlier this year, EarthCruiser Australia introduced the Explorer XPR440, an expedition-style all-terrain camper based...
Car News

New Honda N-VAN Ready to Work in Japan – Mini Size with Maxi Cargo Space

By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda has sold more than 1.3 million units of its popular N-BOX series models...
Car News

New Toyota Supra Debuts at Goodwood Festival – Chief Engineer Tada Drives on Hill Course

By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota finally pulled the wraps off the next-generation Supra by revealing a prototype at...
Car News

Toyota, Lexus and Servco Say Aloha to Hui – New Car Sharing Service in Honolulu

By Steve & Tamami Laser with Nahoko Osuka Here’s another reason to love the Hawaiian lifestyle and spirit of...
Car News

Honda Mean Mower V2 Kicks Grass with 190-hp – Targets 150-mph with Fireblade Power

By Steve & Tamami Laser Remember the Honda Mean Mower? It became the world’s fastest mower when it reached...
Racing

Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign – This Awesome Prototype Takes Our Breath Away

By Steve & Tamami Laser We’ve seen some amazing Nissan GT-Rs over the years in the U.S. and Japan....
Car News

New Crown Transports Toyota Into the Future – “Connected Day” Debut in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Do you remember the Toyota Crown? Launched in...
Car News

New Toyota Century Launched in Japan – Ultra Luxury Sedan Gains Hybrid Power

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Before there was Lexus, Toyota built cars like...
Car News

Toyota Gazoo Racing Le Mans Victory – Buemi, Nakajima and Alonso Win 24-Hour Race

By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota Gazoo Racing took the checkered flag in historic first and second place victories...
Racing

Nissan R35 GT-R Joins the Force in Tochigi – The Coolest Police Car in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan What’s the coolest police car in Japan? We thought...
Car News
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