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Rivian R1S Electric SUV Preview – Watch Our Video – We Spot a Prototype On the Street

By Steve & Tamami Laser Over the years, we’ve spotted a variety of prototype vehicles on the streets of...
Car News

New Subaru Solterra EV Preview – Electric SUV Developed with Toyota Coming to America

By Steve & Tamami Laser When Toyota rolled out its new bZ4X Electric SUV  conceptlast month, we wondered what...
Car News

2021 Jeep Gladiator Sport EcoDiesel Review – An Adventure Lifestyle Midsize 4WD Pickup

By John Faulkner Clean Fleet Report Jeep® is part of a portfolio of brands from Stellantis, as are Dodge,...
Car Reviews

New Toyota bZ4X Concept – Toyota and Subaru Develop Electric SUV with All-Wheel Drive

By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota and Subaru have worked together to engineer and build some great products, including...
Car News

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Preview – New Future Focused Pickup is a Sport Adventure Vehicle

By Steve & Tamami Laser Wherever we travel in Southern California, we can’t go far without spotting a pickup....
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2022 Toyota GR 86 Preview – Next Generation Sports Car Joins GR Supra and GR Yaris

By Steve & Tamami Laser It was a different world eight years ago when we picked up a new...
Car News

Lexus LF-Z Electrified Concept Revealed – Shimoyama Tech Center to Fast-Track New Products

By Steve & Tamami Laser The Lexus of the future could be a crossover, a sports car, a sedan,...
Car News

New Toyota Aygo X Prologue Concept Preview – ED2 Creates A Dramatic Crossover Design

By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota sells a variety of small crossovers across the globe, including the new Yaris...
Car News

2021 Honda S660 Modulo X Version Z Preview – Future Collectible – S660 Discontinued in 2022

By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda has introduced a new special edition of its S660 Modulo X mid-engine roadster...
Car News

2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance Preview – New V8 Model Makes A Powerful Statement

By Steve & Tamami Laser With more than 1 million units sold globally since the original IS made its...
Car News

New Honda Vezel e:HEV World Premiere in Japan – Preview the 2022 HR-V Hybrid for Europe

By Steve & Tamami Laser We first met the Honda Vezel at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2013. Based on...
Car News

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Preview – Magical Launch at Disney World for New Electric Vehicle

By Steve & Tamami Laser There’s nothing Mickey Mouse about an electric vehicle – oh wait, yes there is....
Car News

2022 Nissan Pathfinder & Frontier Preview – New Premium Designs and Rugged PRO-4X Appeal

By Steve & Tamami Laser Nissan continued its product renaissance this week with the long-awaited introductions of the all-new...
Car News

Nissan e-NV200 All-Electric Winter Camper – New Concept Built for Outdoor Adventures

By Steve & Tamami Laser Way back in 2014, following its success with the Leaf, Nissan launched the all-electric...
Car News

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GR010 HYBRID Revealed – GR Super Sport Road Car Comes Next

By Steve & Tamami Laser As three-time Le Mans winners and the reigning World Champions, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing is...
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New Nissan NV350 Caravan Office Pod Concept Debuts – 2021 Virtual Tokyo Auto Salon

By Steve & Tamami Laser As Japan’s largest custom car show, the annual Tokyo Auto Salon has something for everyone....
Car Shows

New Honda Fit e:HEV CROSSTAR Custom – 2021 Tokyo Auto Salon Goes Virtual

By Steve & Tamami Laser The Tokyo Auto Salon is one of our favorite car shows in Japan. While the...
Car Shows

2021 Toyota Mirai Quick Review – New Premium Sedan Drives The Future of FCEVs

By John Faulkner Clean Fleet Report Forget everything you know about the Mirai, the hydrogen fuel cell sedan from...
Car Reviews

2021 EarthCruiser Extreme XTR250 – New Land Cruiser Camper Built for Off-Road Adventure

By Steve & Tamami Laser EarthCruiser Australia, the aftermarket company that makes expedition-style all-terrain campers, has introduced the new...
Car News

2021 Toyota GR Supra 2.0 Quick Drive & 2020 GR Supra 3.0 Premium Review – Four Or Six?

By John Faulkner Clean Fleet Report with photos by Lex Adams When Toyota and BMW got together to create...
Car Reviews

2021 Mitsuoka Buddy Hybrid Preview – Toyota RAV4 Reimagined with Classic Chevy Truck Style

By Steve & Tamami Laser Mitsuoka Motor, Japan’s boutique automaker, continues to expand its lineup of uniquely remanufactured vehicles...
Car News

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...
Car News

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....
Car Reviews

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...
Car News

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...
Car News

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...
Car News

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...
Car News

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...
Car News

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....
Car News

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,...
Car Shows

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...
Car News

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...
Car News

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...
Car News

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...
Car News

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...
Car Reviews

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...
Car News

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...
Car News

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...
Car News

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...
Car News

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...
Car News

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...
Car News

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...
Car Reviews

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,...
Car News

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....
Car News

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...
Car News

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...
Car News

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...
Car News

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...
Car Reviews

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...
Car News

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...
Car News

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...
Car News

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...
Car Reviews

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...
Car News

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...
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