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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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New Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept – World Premiere Set for the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser Update: CarNichiWa.com attended the Tokyo Motor Show press days. Click or tap on this link for...
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Honda Urban EV Preview – New Concept Highlights Retro-Inspired Production Model

By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda’s latest concept EV tugs at our heartstrings with its retro-inspired design. Yet the...
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2018 Nissan Leaf Preview – Electricity In The Air as Second Generation Is Revealed

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan We’ve been counting the days until the reveal...
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New Honda N-BOX Launched in Japan – LiB-AID E500 Portable Power Source Also Debuts

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Honda’s N-BOX is so popular in Japan that sales...
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Self-Driving Pies of the Future – Ford and Domino’s Test Autonomous Pizza Delivery

By Steve & Tamami Laser While the future may be filled with autonomous vehicles whisking passengers to and fro,...
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Hyundai Previews New Fuel Cell SUV – Plus Kona and Genesis to Offer EV Models

By Tamami Laser Hyundai has so many new products in the pipeline it’s tough to keep up with the...
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Infiniti Prototype 9 – Takumi Master Artisans Bring Designer’s Retro EV Dream Racer to Life

By Steve & Tamami Laser Nissan’s wild Blade Glider that we first saw at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show...
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Toyota and Mazda to Build U.S. Plant – Share EV, Connected-Car and Safety Technology

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Toyota and Mazda announced in Tokyo today that...
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