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December 14, 2019
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Moab Comes to Malibu – Jeep Concepts Mingle with 2017 Models at Media Preview

By Steve & Tamami Laser Sometimes dreams do come true. When we wrote a story earlier this year about...
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New Honda Freed Launched in Japan – Watch the Press Conference Video

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Honda’s lineup in Japan is filled with vans...
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Mercedes Reveals Drone Bay of Tomorrow – A Vision of Extra-Special Delivery

By Steve & Tamami Laser Let’s strap on our teleportation devices and zoom into the future, say 10, or...
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2016 Volkswagen California Ocean – Dreaming About the Ultimate Sleeper

By Steve & Tamami Laser We’ve been searching for a camper van that could fit into our underground parking...
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2017 Lincoln Continental Preview – Visiting the New Lincoln Experience Center

By Steve & Tamami Laser Fashion Island in Newport Beach, Calif., is one of our favorite outdoor malls in...
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2017 Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Preview – Australia Improves its Legendary Workhorse

By Steve & Tamami Laser How popular is the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series? Australians have bought more than...
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2016 Rio Olympic Flame Tours Nissan Plant – Employees Carry a Torch for Brazil

By Steve & Tamami Laser The Olympic Flame shines like a beacon of hope wherever it goes. We remember...
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Nissan Cube Shutter Room – Ultimate 360° Selfie Car Reads Your Emotions

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan We reported on the Honda HR-V SLF Edition last...
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2017 Nissan Serena – First Nissan with ProPILOT Autonomous Drive Technology

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Vans remain incredibly popular in Japan for families...
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Isuzu to Build Pickups for Mazda – The Next Chapter in a 100-year Saga

By Steve & Tamami Laser According to the old adage, “You can’t tell the players without a scorecard.” This...
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2017 Toyota 86 Preview – Excitement Builds for New Model Launch in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan We know that the Toyota 86 is coming...
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2017 Toyota C-HR Preview – Interior Revealed in Europe for New Small Crossover

By Steve & Tamami Laser When we last saw the Toyota C-HR concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon in...
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Toyota Builds GT86 “Initial D” Concept – Manga Artist Sonia Leong Weaves Her Magic

By Steve & Tamami Laser Shifting from the showroom to comic book fiction, Toyota UK’s latest GT86 concept, inspired...
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Movie Review – Hovering Hachiroku AE86 in “The World is One – Future” by Toyota Gazoo Racing

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Automakers are rushing full-speed down the self-driving highway...
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2017 Lexus LC 500 Drives “Into the Light” – Making Pistons Dance on a Mountainside

By Steve & Tamami Laser Projection mapping is a technical term that’s easy to understand. Picture yourself (pun intended)...
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Watch Land Rover Discovery Sport Tow a Train – Extreme Test of Pulling Power

By Steve & Tamami Laser We’ve seen some pretty creative towing demonstrations in our time, yet this one stopped...
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2016 Mitsuoka Ryugi Wagon – Driving Home Neoclassic Design in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser We’ve been wishing for years that Japan’s Mitsuoka Motor Company would bring its delightfully...
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Honda to Discontinue CR-Z – “Final Label” Special Edition Announced in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan We were ready to turn out the lights...
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2016 Tokyo Toy Show – Toyota Camatte Capsule is a Virtual Toy Box Trailer

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan What if kids could design their own world...
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Nissan Gets its Kicks in Brazil – New Compact Crossover Debuts in Rio

By Steve & Tamami Laser There’s big news from Nissan in Brazil today with the all-new Kicks compact crossover...
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Toyota Land Cruiser Emergency Network – Australia’s Latest Mobile Hotspot

By Steve & Tamami Laser In addition to dealing with nasties like snakes, crocks, and goanas, remote areas of...
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Bold New Look for 2017 Lexus IS – Beijing Auto Show Premiere

By Steve & Tamami Laser While Lexus has been going gangbusters introducing new crossovers like the compact NX and...
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2017 Camaro SS 50th Anniversary Edition – Roger Penske to Drive Indy Pace Car

By Steve & Tamami Laser How many times has a Chevrolet Camaro served as the Pace Car for the...
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Toyota Builds Electric Woodie – Setsuna Heads to Milan Design Week

By Steve & Tamami Laser, with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan While Toyota remains on the cutting-edge of mobility...
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Tesla Model 3 Revealed – “Secret Plan” to Supercharge EV Sales

By Steve & Tamami Laser Introducing an important new vehicle like this on “April Fool’s Eve” is risky business....
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2016 Jeep Moab Safari Concepts – Designers Discuss Dream Rides

By Steve & Tamami Laser Jeep and Mopar executives revealed seven concept vehicles in Auburn Hills, Michigan, this week...
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2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Prototype – Watch It On Video – See It At Geneva

By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda Motor Europe has revealed the 2017 Civic Hatchback Prototype, making its global debut...
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2016 Callaway Camaro SC610 – Watch the Reveal Video and Tour Callaway West

By Steve Laser Way back in the mid-1970s, I met an auto enthusiast named Len Frank at a car...
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Lexus Celebrates Undokai in Japan – “Amazing in Motion” Takes a New Twist

By Steve & Tamami Laser, with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan The Lexus “Amazing in Motion” campaign is known...
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Honda Launches Odyssey Hybrid – New Models Go On Sale in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser Vans of all shapes and sizes remain incredibly popular in Japan. Honda offers a...
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Mint In Box – Grab a New Scion xB Now Before They’re Gone

By Steve & Tamami Laser When it comes to Scion, the fun doesn’t need to stop when the brand...
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Daihatsu Becomes Toyota Brand – Will Auto Show Concepts be Built?

By Steve & Tamami Laser During the past few months, we’ve been fortunate to get up-close-and-personal with Daihatsu’s latest...
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What if Nissan Built a Bobsleigh? – It Would Seat Seven Like X-Trail

By Steve & Tamami Laser Nissan offers cars, trucks, vans and SUVs of every shape and size imaginable. Yet...
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Sumo Swarm South Bay – Toyota Films Safety Sense Ad in Beach Cities

By Steve & Tamami Laser We’ve seen so many second-unit Hollywood productions in our neck of the woods that...
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2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatch Preview – Unwrapped Ahead of Detroit Auto Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser Here’s a pop quiz for automotive trivia buffs: What’s the best-selling Chevrolet car worldwide...
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2017 Chevrolet Bolt Revealed at CES – Electric Vehicle Boasts 200-mile Range

By Steve & Tamami Laser Chevrolet introduced the production version of its 2017 Bolt EV pure electric vehicle today...
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Volkswagen BUDD-e Concept – Electric “Microbus” Dream Wagon Debuts at CES

By Steve & Tamami Laser For what seems like an eternity, fans have been clamoring for Volkswagen to bring...
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Nissan Hires 100 Robots for its Dealers in Japan – “Pepper” Droid Greets Customers

By Steve & Tamami Laser Nissan recently announced a wave of 100 new hires for its dealers in Japan...
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Lexus Chills Out with “World’s Coolest Wheels” – NX Crossover Served On Ice

By Steve & Tamami Laser Lexus has become a totally cool car company lately, with its slate of new...
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Toyota 86 “GRMN” Limited Edition Debuts – 100 Units for Enthusiasts in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser, with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan There’s good news from Toyota and its GAZOO Racing...
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2016 Tokyo Auto Salon – Honda Civic Type R Modded by MUGEN and Modulo

By Steve & Tamami Laser, with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan (Update: We visited the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon...
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Genesis G90 Luxury Sedan Unveiled – Hyundai’s First Twin-Turbo V6 to Debut

By Steve & Tamami Laser Hyundai embarks on a new era today (tomorrow in Korea) with the unveiling of...
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Honda BR-V Active Sport Crossover Preview – 2015 Thailand International Motor Expo

By Steve & Tamami Laser The production version of Honda’s new Asian market BR-V has been introduced at the...
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2016 Tokyo Auto Salon Preview – Toyota Turns Up the Heat with S-FR Racing Concept

By Steve & Tamami Laser, with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan (Update: We visited the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon...
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2016 Geneva Motor Show Preview – Toyota Proace, Peugeot Traveller, Citroën Spacetourer

By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota and PSA Peugeot Citroën are preparing to debut the second generation of their...
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2016 Honda Civic Coupe Revealed – 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show Preview

By Steve & Tamami Laser The Honda Civic Coupe has a huge base of loyal fans who have been...
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Range Rover Evoque Convertible Preview – Bond Star Naomie Harris on the Beach

By Steve & Tamami Laser Land Rover unveiled the world’s first luxury compact SUV convertible earlier this month in...
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Nissan Origami Juke is a British Masterpiece – Going from Scratch to 2,000 Pieces

By Steve & Tamami Laser We’ve seen Origami swans, soccer balls and even a tiger. But we’ve never seen...
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Hyundai Announces Genesis Brand – Six Models Planned for New Luxury Channel

By Tamami Laser Hyundai Motor Company has announced plans for a new Genesis brand designed to compete with the...
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Nissan and Mitsubishi Renew Joint Venture – 500,000 Kei Cars Sold in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser, with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan First-time visitors to Japan are often amazed at...
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Toyota at the Tokyo Motor Show – Your Guide to S-FR, KIKAI, FCV Plus Concepts

By Steve & Tamami Laser, with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan (Update: We visited the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show...
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Nissan Tokyo Motor Show Stars – Teatro for Dayz, Gripz, and 2020 Vision

By Steve & Tamami Laser, with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan (Update: We visited the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show...
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Suzuki Tokyo Motor Show Concepts – Funky Air Triser Van Houses a Private Lounge

By Steve & Tamami Laser, with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan (Update: We visited the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show...
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Toyota Updates Crown at 60 – Turbocharged Engine and ITS Connect Introduced

By Steve and Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan The Crown is one of Toyota’s longest-running nameplates....
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2016 Tesla Model X Launched – Elon Musk Delivers First Production Models

By Steve & Tamami Laser Tesla Motors was founded in 2003 by a group of engineers in Silicon Valley...
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Honda Previews 2015 Tokyo Motor Show Display – Car and Motorcycle Concepts to Debut

By Steve & Tamami Laser, with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan With the press preview of the 2015 Tokyo...
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2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty Preview – Brawny Trucks Beef Up on High Tech

By Steve & Tamami Laser Following up on the successful launch of its revamped F-150, Ford is providing a...
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2016 HSV Supercharged Maloo R8 LSA – This Would Make a Wicked El Camino SS

By Steve & Tamami Laser You probably already know that Holden, GM’s Australia division, builds the current Chevrolet SS...
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2016 Honda Civic Rocks Los Angeles – Watch Night Riots Perform at Global Reveal

By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda made the ground shake in Los Angeles yesterday by staging the global reveal...
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Honda Project 2&4 Powered by RC213V – Concept Revealed at Frankfurt Motor Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Honda’s latest concept is so bold that you...
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