2022 Subaru BRZ Preview – All-New Second-Generation Models Celebrate the Joy of Driving
By Steve & Tamami Laser The Subaru BRZ®, and its Toyota 86 sibling (previously called Scion FR-S), have been...
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2020 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 4WD Review – Duramax and CarbonPro Deliver Rugged Luxury
By John Faulkner Clean Fleet Report; with photos and video by CarNichiWa.com You Can Get What You Want Trucks....
2022 Hyundai Tucson Preview – New Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid and N Line Models Debut
By Steve & Tamami Laser With three generations and more than 7 million units sold across the globe, the...
Porsche Unseen – Vision Renndienst Concept Revealed – What If They Built An Electric Van?
By Steve & Tamami Laser Automakers invest heavily in developing futuristic concept vehicles that usually premiere at major international...
2021 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Preview – Redesigned Pickup Delivers Bold New Look
By Steve & Tamami Laser Nissan is in the midst of a product renaissance, called “Nissan Next,” that brings...
2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 Preview – New Electric Supertruck with e4WD and CrabWalk
By Steve & Tamami Laser The long wait is over, and GMC has finally revealed the new 2022 Hummer...
New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV Preview – Plug-In Hybrid Joins Restyled Models in Japan
By Steve & Tamami Laser Mitsubishi Motors is revamping its popular Eclipse Cross compact crossover for the new model...
New Puma ST from Ford Performance – Mean Green Euro Machine On Our Wish List
By Steve & Tamami Laser We’ve been wishing that Ford would bring its new compact Puma crossover to America....
Songsan SS Dolphin and Summer – Neoclassic Corvette and VW Bus Debut at Auto China 2020
By Steve & Tamami Laser Remember Mitsuoka Motors in Japan? The boutique automaker recently introduced the Rock Star Roadster,...
2022 Nissan Z Preview – Makoto Uchida Unveils New Z Proto – His First Car Was a Fairlady Z
By Steve & Tamami Laser Update: Nissan introduced the production models of the 2023 Z for the U.S. market...
2021 Volkswagen Caddy California Preview – New Compact Camper Van Delivers Sweet Dreams
By Steve & Tamami Laser The Volkswagen California is called “the world’s most successful camper van,” with more than...
2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer – New Concept Previews Full-Size Three-Row Luxury SUV
By Steve & Tamami Laser We knew that Jeep was planning to reveal a new concept for the upcoming...
2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition – “Most Extreme Version” Becomes A Future Collectible
By Steve & Tamami Laser Update: Honda is planning to introduce a new generation Civic Type R for the 2023...
2019 Subaru Forester Touring Long-Term Review – Our Top 5 “Likes” After 1 Year of Driving
By Steve & Tamami Laser While it seems like only yesterday, a year has gone by since we took...
2022 Ioniq 5 Electric Preview – Ioniq Brand Inspired by Hyundai 45 EV and Prophecy Concepts
By Steve & Tamami Laser Ioniq Becomes a Brand with 3 New Electric Vehicles With an upcoming trio of...
2023 Cadillac Lyriq EV Preview – Electric SUV Charges Up Luxury Brand – Celestiq Could Be Next
By Steve & Tamami Laser Way back in March (it seems like a long time ago), General Motors unveiled...
2021 Mazda MX-30 First Edition Preview – Going Electric with Zoom-Zoom Crossover Appeal
By Steve & Tamami Laser When we think of Mazda, images of cool sports cars, like the MX-5 Roadster...
2021 Nissan Ariya Preview – Miho Noguchi Hosts World Premiere of New Electric Crossover
By Steve & Tamami Laser The long-awaited premiere of the Ariya, Nissan’s new all-electric crossover, was held at Nissan...
2021 Ford Bronco Preview – Tantalizing Trio Built Wild with 2-Door, 4-Door and Sport Choices
By Steve & Tamami Laser The long wait is over. Ford has finally revealed the all-new Bronco, and our...
2021 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Preview – Corolla of The Future Arrives – And We Want It
By Steve & Tamami Laser We’re amazed at the wide variety of crossovers that Toyota is introducing for global...
2020 Subaru Ascent Touring Review – Our Favorite Turbocharged Three-Row Crossover
By Steve & Tamami Laser We’ve tested lots of Subaru models over the years. And we also leased our own...
2021 Suzuki Across Plug-In Hybrid Preview – Toyota Delivers A New RAV4 PHEV Sequel
By Steve & Tamami Laser Suzuki offers a range of cool cars and crossovers in Europe, including the Vitara,...
2021 Mazda BT-50 Preview – Kodo Soul of Motion Styling with Isuzu D-MAX Technology
By Steve & Tamami Laser Once upon a time, Mazda and Isuzu both sold midsize pickups in the U.S....
2021 Lexus IS Preview – Fast-Tracking the New Sport Sedan at Shimoyama
By Steve & Tamami Laser Twenty years ago, Lexus invited us to Austin, Texas, for a press preview of...
2021 Nissan Rogue Platinum Preview – All-New with High-Tech Style and Luxury Features
By Steve & Tamami Laser Nissan has revealed the 2021 Rogue, a completely revamped, next-generation version of its top-selling...
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Preview – New Self-Charging and Plug-In Hybrid Models Debut
By Steve & Tamami Laser To help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hyundai’s longest-running crossover in Europe, the automaker...
2018 Honda CR-V Long-Term Review – 10 Things We Love After Two Years of Driving
By Steve & Tamami Laser It seems like only yesterday, yet it’s been more than two years since we...
2021 Toyota Venza Preview – The Harrier Comes to America – Here’s Why We’re Thrilled
By Steve & Tamami Laser Whenever we visit Japan, one of our biggest dreams is to bring a vehicle...
2021 Nissan Kicks e-POWER Preview – Bold New Look Debuts with Electrified Power to Go
By Steve & Tamami Laser The new Nissan Kicks e-POWER made its global debut this week in Thailand during...
2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Preview – Could This All-New Small Crossover Come to America?
By Steve & Tamami Laser Since debuting more than 20 years ago, Toyota has sold some 8.71 million units...
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4WD Review – Duramax Turbodiesel Ready to Work and Play
By John Faulkner Clean Fleet Report; with photos and video by CarNichiWa.com Well-Mannered at Work or in the City The...
Toyota Prado Kakadu Horizon Preview – New Special Edition Land Cruiser Debuts in Australia
By Steve & Tamami Laser The Toyota Land Cruiser recently celebrated a historic global sales milestone of an amazing...
New Nissan Roox Highway Star Preview – Next-Generation Kei Cars Launched in Japan
By Steve & Tamami Laser The old maxim, “Good things come in small packages,” applies to many varieties of...
2020 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT Review – Best Outback Yet is a Turbocharged Delight
By Steve & Tamami Laser We just wrapped up a week behind the wheel of the all-new, sixth-generation 2020...
2021 Toyota GR Supra Preview – New A91 Edition, More Powerful Six, New Turbo Four Debut
By Steve & Tamami Laser When the 2020 Toyota GR Supra made its official debut at the Detroit Auto...
2020 Honda STEP WGN Preview – New e:HEV Two-Motor Hybrid Goes On Sale In Japan
By Steve & Tamami Laser Update: Honda has introduced an all-new STEP WGN for 2022. Read our story here...
2020 Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo Review – The Best Soul Ever Delivers A Sporty Vibe
By Steve & Tamami Laser For more than a decade, Kia has been offering the boxy Soul as a...
Toyota Reveals GR Yaris at 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon – New 3-Cylinder Turbo AWD Hot Hatch
By Steve & Tamami Laser The introduction of the rally inspired GR Yaris today at the 2020 Tokyo Auto...
Honda Sells 2.5 Million N Series Models in Japan – N-BOX American Diner is Our Favorite
By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda is celebrating a major milestone in Japan by selling more than 2.5 million...
New Skyline 400R Sprint Concept Preview – Nissan at the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon
By Steve & Tamami Laser As the largest custom car show in Japan, the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon is...
2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet Preview – New Crossover Convertible Is On Our Wish List
By Steve & Tamami Laser It may be cold and rainy outside, yet Volkswagen has started building the first...
2020 Toyota GranAce Preview – New Passenger Van Delivers Premium Luxury Features
By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota offers a wide array of vans in Japan to meet the needs of...
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Preview – New Plug-In Hybrid Debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show
By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota Introduced the new 2021 RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid at the Los Angeles Auto...
2020 Toyota Raize Preview – Smaller than C-HR, Looks Like RAV4 – And We Want It
By Steve & Tamami Laser It’s Raize weekend at Toyota dealers across Japan where this new small crossover has...
2021 Hyundai Santa Cruz Preview – This Auto Show Star is Headed to the Showroom
By Steve & Tamami Laser Hyundai offers a wide range of cars and crossovers, from the small Accent to...
2019 Tokyo Motor Show Part 3 – Subaru Levorg, Suzuki Hanare, Daihatsu WakuWaku, Yamaha MW-Vision
By Steve & Tamami Laser While the Tokyo Motor Show offered the chance to look into the future of...
2019 Tokyo Motor Show Part 2 – Nissan Ariya, Honda Fit, Mazda MX-30, Mitsubishi MI-TECH
By Steve & Tamami Laser This year’s Tokyo Motor Show offered something for everyone with the newly themed Open...
2019 Tokyo Motor Show Part 1 – Toyota and Lexus Charge Into the Electric Future
By Steve & Tamami Laser With the theme “Open Future” the 46th Tokyo Motor Show opened its doors to...
New Honda Freed Hybrid Crosstar Goes On Sale in Japan – 2019 Tokyo Motor Show Preview
By Steve & Tamami Laser Among the new vehicles that Honda plans to display at the Tokyo Motor Show...
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited X 4X4 – Family Friendly SUV with True Jeep DNA
By John Faulkner Clean Fleet Report Off-Road Confidence + Refined Highway Ride The Jeep® Grand Cherokee is both iconic and...
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible – Our First Look – South OC Cars & Coffee
By Steve & Tamami Laser What’s orange and black and surrounded by hundreds of people? It’s not the Great...
2019 Japanese Classic Car Show – Collector Cars Are the Stars at JCCS 15th Anniversary
By Steve & Tamami Laser Forty years ago, we had a chance to buy a used Toyota 2000GT for...
Toyota Says Thank You 10 Million Times – Land Cruiser Reaches Historic Global Sales Milestone
By Steve & Tamami Laser Wherever you travel on earth, you’re likely to encounter a Toyota Land Cruiser. One...
2020 Nissan Juke Looks Awesome in Fuji Sunset – All-New Crossover On Our Wish List
By Steve & Tamami Laser Crossover sales are red-hot in America where automakers are scrambling to fill market niches....