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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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.?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...