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Author: laserdrive

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

Mitsubishi Boosts Eclipse Cross with Rapper Harry Mack – Take a “Freestyle Test Drive”

By Steve & Tamami Laser Thanks to the internet, social media, smartphones, and tiny video cameras, new-car shopping has...
Car News

New Nissan Campers Are Vantastic – NV300, NV200 and Electric e-NV200 Debut in Spain

By Steve and Tamami Laser We’ve been dreaming about compact camper vans that could fit into our garage. The Toyota...
Car News

Honda S660 Modulo X Preview – Customizing the Mid-Engine Roadster in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Honda continues to offer special editions of the S660...
Car News

2018 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD – Our Long-Term Review Starts with a 3-Year Lease

By Steve & Tamami Laser We’ve been fans of the Honda CR-V since the first generation was born in...
Car Reviews

Restyled Honda Jade RS Launched in Japan – Crystal Orange Hybrid on Our Wish List

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan We’ve owned four Hondas over the years with familiar...
Car News

2018 Toyota Camry XSE V6 Review – Sports Sedan Surprise! The Best Camry Ever

By Steve & Tamami Laser We just spent a week with a brilliant newborn who has an incredible zest...
Car Reviews

New Honda Monkey 125 Ready to Rock – Serious Monkey Business Returns to Japan  

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Honda celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Monkey...
Motorcycles

2019 Lexus ES Preview – Experience Amazing with Global Debut at Auto China in Beijing

By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota launched the Lexus luxury division way back in 1989 with two cars: the...
Car News

2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS and Turbo 1LE – Refreshed for a New Generation of Enthusiasts

By Steve & Tamami Laser We’ve been fans of the Camaro since the first models were introduced more than...
Car News

2016 Subaru Outback Long-Term Review Part 4 – 10 Things We Love After Two Years

By Steve & Tamami Laser It’s hard to believe that two years have gone by since we started a...
Car Reviews

Honda Concept CR-V Roadster Revealed – Topless British Model Designed to Turn Heads

By Steve Laser, with Resal Evets reporting from North Piddle, Worcestershire Honda offers the popular CR-V crossover in the...
Car News

2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure and XSE Hybrid – New York Auto Show Preview

By Steve & Tamami Laser To reward the RAV4 crossover for its top-selling status, Toyota is preparing to introduce...
Car News

Toyota Camry LEGO Debuts in Australia – Brickman Builds Full-size Model with 500,000 Pieces

By Steve & Tamami Laser According to Toyota Australia, the new-generation Camry contains about 30,000 individual components. It takes...
Car News

2018 Kia Stinger GT Review – Twin-Turbo V6 Sportback is a Blast to Drive

By Steve & Tamami Laser Kia makes some great cars like the Optima Plug-in Hybrid and the K900 premium...
Car Reviews

2020 Toyota Supra Preview – GR Supra Racing Concept Revealed at Geneva Motor Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser The next-generation Toyota Supra is on the way and now we finally have an...
Car News

2019 Lexus UX Hybrid Crossover First Look – World Debut at Geneva Motor Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser Lexus has introduced the all-new UX compact crossover at the 2018 Geneva International Motor...
Car News

Nissan and DeNA Robo-Vehicles Ready to Roll – Easy Ride Mobility Service in Yokohama

By Steve & Tamami Laser Imagine a time in the not-too-distant future where a driverless electric car or van...
Car News

2018 Toyota Proace Lerina Preview – Campervan of Our Dreams from Wellhouse Leisure

By Steve & Tamami Laser Over the years we’ve owned three different campervan conversions. Yet these days it’s not...
Car News

2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Preview – Rare Gem Coming to a Mountain or Mansion Near You

By Steve & Tamami Laser [Note from the editor: We updated this story in May 2018 when Rolls-Royce released...
Car News

Nissan 370Zki Snowmobile and Armada Snow Patrol Towmobile – Chicago Auto Show Preview

By Steve & Tamami Laser Nissan is making tracks to the Chicago Auto Show with a pair of cool...
Car News

Nissan ProPILOT Park Ryokan – Watch Slippers, Tables and Cushions Park Themselves

By Steve & Tamami Laser Our home has a row of slippers lined up neatly at the front door....
Travel & Culture

Infiniti Q Inspiration Concept – New Look of Luxury Arrives at Detroit Auto Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser While the gorgeous new Q Inspiration is officially called a concept, Infiniti says it...
Car News

Lexus LF-1 Limitless Debuts in Detroit – Molten Katana Drives This Future Flagship Crossover

By Steve & Tamami Laser Last year Lexus sold about 305,000 vehicles in the U.S. More than 108,000, or...
Car News

Nissan Xmotion Merges Powerful Design with Japanese Culture – Detroit Auto Show Star

By Steve & Tamami Laser Nissan offers a wide array of crossovers in the U.S. including the Kicks, Juke,...
Car News

2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road SuperCrew – Detroit Auto Show Preview

By Steve & Tamami Laser While Ford dropped the Ranger from its U.S. lineup several years ago, it’s still...
Car News

2018 Tokyo Auto Salon – Toyota Gazoo Racing – GR Super Sport Hybrid Concept

By Steve & Tamami Laser Streets of the future may be filled with self-driving delivery vehicles like the innovative...
Car News

Toyota e-Palette Debuts at CES 2018 – Alliance with Amazon, DiDi, Mazda, Pizza Hut and Uber

By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota’s new e-Palette concept vehicle introduced at CES® in Las Vegas is designed to...
Car News

2018 Toyota Vellfire Executive Lounge – “Lexus” of Minivans Gets A Bolder Look

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan When we tested the Toyota Voxy Hybrid in...
Car News

2019 Honda Insight Preview – Hybrid Prototype Revealed Ahead of Detroit Auto Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda is planning to display a prototype of the next-generation Insight Hybrid at the...
Car News

2018 Honda Freed Hybrid – Sporty Modulo X Edition Goes On Sale in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Honda has launched a new sporty Modulo X...
Car News

2017 Los Angeles Auto Show Part 4 – Subaru Ascent, Tesla Model 3, Toyota FT-AC and Volkswagen I.D. CROZZ

By Steve & Tamami Laser Part four of our 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show review highlights new models from...
Car Shows

2017 Los Angeles Auto Show Part 3 – Mercedes S560, MINI Electric, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Nissan Kicks and Star Wars

By Steve & Tamami Laser Part three of our 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show review highlights new model introductions...
Car Shows

2017 Los Angeles Auto Show Part 2 – Hyundai Kona, Infiniti QX50, Jeep Wrangler, Kia Stinger, Lexus RX 350L and Mazda6

By Steve & Tamami Laser Part two of our 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show series highlights new model introductions...
Car Shows

2017 Los Angeles Auto Show Part 1 – Acura RLX, BMW i8, Corvette ZR1, Dodge Demon, Ford Mustang and Honda Accord

By Steve & Tamami Laser After flying more than 10,000 miles round-trip to cover the Tokyo Motor Show, we...
Car Shows

2017 Tokyo Motor Show Part 3 – Suzuki, Daihatsu, Isuzu, Yamaha and Tokyo Connected Lab

By Steve Laser reporting from Tokyo, Japan As the largest car show in Japan, the biennial Tokyo Motor Show...
Car Shows

2017 Tokyo Motor Show Part 2 – Nissan, Honda, Mazda, Subaru and Mitsubishi

By Steve Laser reporting from Tokyo, Japan This year’s Tokyo Motor Show was held at the massive Tokyo Big...
Car Shows

2017 Tokyo Motor Show Part 1 – Toyota and Lexus Displays – Reporting From Japan

By Steve Laser reporting from Tokyo, Japan During the past 24 years, we’ve been to the biennial Tokyo Motor...
Car Shows

Honda Unibox Multi Life Terminal – Flashback to the 35th Tokyo Motor Show

By Steve Laser We’ve been to the Tokyo Motor Show 10 times during the past 24 years. We’ve seen...
Car Shows

2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Review – Sporty Hatch Delivers Euro Style, Tech and Value

By Steve & Tamami Laser The Elantra has been a major success story for Hyundai. More than five million...
Car Reviews

2017 Japanese Classic Car Show – Watch Our Video Review of this Fantastic Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser One of our favorite vintage car shows in the greater Los Angeles area is...
Car Shows

New Toyota GR HV Sports and Tj Cruiser Concepts – 2017 Tokyo Motor Show Preview

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Update: CarNichiWa.com attended the Tokyo Motor Show press days. Click...
Car News

Honda Tokyo Motor Show 2017 Preview – New Sports EV and Riding Assist-e Concepts

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Update: CarNichiWa.com attended the Tokyo Motor Show press days. Click...
Car News
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