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April 18, 2021
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2022 Toyota GR 86 Preview – Next Generation Sports Car Joins GR Supra and GR Yaris

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan It was a different world eight years ago...
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Lexus LF-Z Electrified Concept Revealed – Shimoyama Tech Center to Fast-Track New Products

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan The Lexus of the future could be a...
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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...
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2021 Honda S660 Modulo X Version Z Preview – Future Collectible – S660 Discontinued in 2022

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Honda has introduced a new special edition of...
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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...
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New Honda Vezel e:HEV World Premiere in Japan – Preview the 2022 HR-V Hybrid for Europe

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan We first met the Honda Vezel at the...
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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....
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2022 Nissan Pathfinder & Frontier Preview – New Premium Designs and Rugged PRO-4X Appeal

By Steve & Tamami Laser Nissan continued is product renaissance this week with the long-awaited introductions of the all-new...
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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...
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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...
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2021 Mitsuoka Buddy Hybrid Preview – Toyota RAV4 Reimagined with Classic Chevy Truck Style

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Mitsuoka Motor, Japan’s boutique automaker, continues to expand...
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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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2022 Honda Civic Prototype Revealed – New Sedan, Hatchback, Si and Type R Confirmed

By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda revealed a first-look at a prototype of the next-generation Civic tonight during a...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV Preview – Plug-In Hybrid Joins Restyled Models in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Mitsubishi Motors is revamping its popular Eclipse Cross...
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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....
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2022 Nissan Z Preview – Makoto Uchida Unveils New Z Proto – His First Car Was a Fairlady Z

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Nissan unveiled its new Ariya EV all-electric crossover...
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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...
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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...
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2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition – Grab This Future Collectible While You Can

By Steve & Tamami Laser The ultra-cool 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition is finally headed our way....
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2022 Ioniq 5 Electric Preview – Ioniq Brand Inspired by Hyundai 45 EV and Prophecy Concepts

By Steve & Tamami Laser Story update Feb. 23, 2021: Watch the world premiere of the all-new Ioniq 5...
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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...
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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...
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2021 Nissan Ariya Preview – Miho Noguchi Hosts World Premiere of New Electric Crossover

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan The long-awaited premiere of the Ariya, Nissan’s new...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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....
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2021 Lexus IS Preview – Chief Engineer Kobayashi Fast-Tracks New Sport Sedan at Shimoyama

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Twenty years ago, Lexus invited us to Austin,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Relax at Home with Audi – Take a 4-Hour Video Road Trip Through Australian Countryside

By Steve & Tamami Laser In these difficult times, when we find ourselves sheltering in place during the coronavirus...
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Lexus Reveals New UX Tattoo – London Artists Claudia De Sabe and Yutaro Create a Masterpiece

By Steve & Tamami Laser We’ve seen art cars, wrapped cars, and scores with custom paint jobs. Yet we’ve...
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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...
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New Nissan Roox Highway Star Preview – Next-Generation Kei Cars Launched in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan The old maxim, “Good things come in small...
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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...
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Bill Murray Revisits “Groundhog Day” in New Jeep Gladiator Commercial – And We Love It

By Steve & Tamami Laser We never thought we’d see Bill Murray starring in a commercial for Jeep®. Today...
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2020 Honda STEP WGN Preview – New e:HEV Two-Motor Hybrid Goes On Sale In Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Honda has updated its popular STEP WGN (pronounced...
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Toyota Woven City of the Future Planned for Higashi-Fuji Japan – Akio Toyoda at CES 2020

By Steve & Tamami Laser In addition to cars, trucks, and buses, Toyota and its partners have built a...
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Honda Sells 2.5 Million N Series Models in Japan – N-BOX American Diner is Our Favorite

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Honda is celebrating a major milestone in Japan...
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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...
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2020 Toyota GranAce Preview – New Passenger Van Delivers Premium Luxury Features

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Toyota offers a wide array of vans in...
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2021 Tesla Cybertruck Preview – Stainless-Steel All-Electric Pickup of the Future is Amazing

By Steve & Tamami Laser Remember the DeLorean? The stainless-steel sports car made famous in “Back to the Future”...
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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Preview – New All-Electric Performance Crossover Revealed

By Steve & Tamami Laser Ford has been thinking about building a Mustang wagon for decades. Way back in...
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2020 Toyota Raize Preview – Smaller than C-HR, Looks Like RAV4 – And We Want It

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan It’s Raize weekend at Toyota dealers across Japan...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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2020 Land Rover Defender – Adventure, Country, Explorer and Urban Packs plus Musto Gear

By Steve & Tamami Laser Land Rover staged the global debut of the all-new Defender this week at the...
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2020 Porsche Taycan Preview – Electric Sports Car Debuts – Cross Turismo is Next

By Steve & Tamami Laser Porsche revealed its long-awaited Taycan all-electric sports car today. With simultaneous debuts on three...
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2020 Nissan Juke Preview – Nissan Says Thanks a Million and Preps the Next Generation

By Steve & Tamami Laser A few weeks ahead of its official reveal in Europe, Nissan has released a...
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2020 Nissan Serena Preview – Redesigned Models with New Safety Features Debut in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan What’s the best-selling minivan in Japan? According to...
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2020 Honda N-WGN Custom Preview – Next Generation Offers 3-Cylinder Turbo and AWD

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan With more than 2.3 million sales of Honda’s...
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2020 Chevrolet Corvette Academy Videos – Tech Talk and Quick Tips Series Review

By Steve & Tamami Laser The long wait is over and Chevrolet revealed the new 2020 Corvette during a...
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2020 Hyundai Venue Soars with Urban Vibes – Arrives in Style Aboard C-130 Transport Plane

By Steve & Tamami Laser To help celebrate the global launch of its new Venue crossover, Hyundai loaded it...
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Lexus LC Convertible to Join Luxury Lineup – New Prototype Debuts at Goodwood Festival

By Steve & Tamami Laser When Lexus introduced the LC Convertible Concept at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this...
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2020 Honda e Preview – This New Rear-Drive Retro-Styled EV is On Our Wish List

By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda makes a bunch of vehicles that we’d love to buy – yet they’re...
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Nissan e-NV200 All-Electric Ice Cream Van – Cool Concept Delivers Mackie’s of Scotland

By Steve & Tamami Laser Nissan has sold more than 20,000 of the all-electric e-NV200 since the Barcelona-built van...
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2020 Nissan NV250 Preview – New Compact Vans Join the LCV Lineup in Europe

By Steve & Tamami Laser Nissan offers a wide range of vans in Europe, from the all-electric e-NV200, to...
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Restyled Honda Shuttle Hybrid Launched in Japan – Customize It with Honda Access Modulo

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Honda is planning to introduce the next-generation Fit...
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Ford Ranger Raptor Goes On Sale in Europe – Built for Off-Roaders and Weekend Warriors

By Steve & Tamami Laser Ford says the new Ranger is “Europe’s best-selling pickup,” retailing some 13,600 units during...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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