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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 Update: Honda has introduced an all-new STEP WGN...
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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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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...
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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)...
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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,...
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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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