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...
Category: Car News
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)...
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...
Honda to Discontinue CR-Z – “Final Label” Special Edition Announced in Japan
By Steve & Tamami Laser We were ready to turn out the lights and call it a night when...
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...
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...
Toyota Builds Electric Woodie – Setsuna Heads to Milan Design Week
By Steve & Tamami Laser While Toyota remains on the cutting-edge of mobility with vehicles like the new Mirai...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Toyota 86 “GRMN” Limited Edition Debuts – 100 Units for Enthusiasts in Japan
By Steve & Tamami Laser There’s good news from Toyota and its GAZOO Racing Division in Japan for fans of...
2016 Tokyo Auto Salon – Honda Civic Type R Modded by MUGEN and Modulo
By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda’s display at the annual Tokyo Auto Salon custom car show always draws huge...
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...
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...
2016 Tokyo Auto Salon Preview – Toyota Turns Up the Heat with S-FR Racing Concept
By Steve & Tamami Laser When we saw the Toyota S-FR concept (below) at the Tokyo Motor Show in October,...
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...
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...
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...
Nissan and Mitsubishi Renew Joint Venture – 500,000 Kei Cars Sold in Japan
By Steve & Tamami Laser First-time visitors to Japan are often amazed at the wide variety of vehicles on...
Toyota at the Tokyo Motor Show – Preview the New S-FR, KIKAI and FCV Plus Concepts
By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota has released sneak peeks at its slate of world-premiere concepts for the Tokyo...
Nissan Tokyo Motor Show Stars – Teatro for Dayz, Gripz, and 2020 Vision
By Steve & Tamami Laser Nissan has pulled the wraps off its 2015 Tokyo Motor Show lineup, revealing something new,...
Suzuki Tokyo Motor Show Concepts – Funky Air Triser Van Houses a Private Lounge
By Steve & Tamami Laser Suzuki Motor Corp. has announced its slate of cool concept vehicles set to debut...
Toyota Updates Crown at 60 – Turbocharged Engine and ITS Connect Introduced
By Steve and Tamami Laser The Crown is one of Toyota’s longest-running nameplates. It was the first model to...
Honda Previews 2015 Tokyo Motor Show Display – Car and Motorcycle Concepts to Debut
By Steve & Tamami Laser With the press preview of the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show just a few weeks...
Nissan Gripz Channels Inner Z – Concept Previewed Ahead of Frankfurt Motor Show
By Steve & Tamami Laser With the Frankfurt Motor Show press preview just a few days away, Nissan Europe...
2016 Toyota Prius Revealed in Las Vegas – See What’s New, Inside and Out
By Steve & Tamami Laser The long wait is over and Toyota has revealed its all-new 2016 Prius. In...
2016 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Preview – New Look Debuts with Enhanced Safety
By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota’s iconic Land Cruiser 200 has received a refresh in Japan with cosmetic enhancements...
Hyundai Vision G Makes Us Swoon – Will We See It In the Showroom Soon?
By Steve & Tamami Laser Hyundai pulled the wraps off a new concept car today that makes us feel...
Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R Gains Stamp of Approval – Japan Post Announces Stamp Set
By Steve & Tamami Laser Fans of the vintage Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R would love to put this classic...
Lexus Hoverboard Revealed in Spain – World’s First Hoverpark in Barcelona
By Steve & Tamami Laser Lexus proclaims that it has “made the impossible, possible.” The wait is finally over....
Honda N-ONE Modulo X Debuts in Japan – Refresh Includes New Lowdown Model
By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda’s N-Series minicars are so popular in Japan that more than 1 million have...
Nissan Powers New Ultraman X Series – Leaf and e-NV200 Battle Galactic Forces
By Steve & Tamami Laser Among the roll call of top superheroes, we recognize names like Superman, Batman and...
New Toyota 86 Yellow Limited Edition – Special Models Debut in Japan
By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota in Japan has just announced three new limited edition 86 models. Dubbed the GT...
Toyota Sienta Preview – Could This New Van Come to America?
By Steve & Tamami Laser UPDATE: We had a chance to test drive the new Sienta in Nagoya, Japan....
Toyota Introduces Pixis Mega in Japan – A New Spin on the Daihatsu Wake
By Steve & Tamami Laser Today the new Toyota Pixis Mega “minivehicle” (also known as a Kei car) has...
Honda BR-V to Join Asian Market Lineup – 2015 Indonesian Auto Show Preview
By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda is preparing to add yet another variation to its popular “R-V” vocabulary with...
New Honda Shuttle Introduced in Japan – “Classy Resorter” Compact Wagon
By Steve & Tamami Laser Hot on the heels of introducing the new StepWGN, S660 roadster, Jade, Grace and N-BOX Slash,...
Subaru Exiga Crossover 7 – Could this Supersized Wagon Play in the U.S.?
By Steve & Tamami Laser From the Crosstrek to the Forester and the Outback, Subaru offers wagon-based crossovers for a...
Toyota Auris Gains New Turbocharged Engine – Plus Safety Sense C Package
By Steve & Tamami Laser Hot on the heels of the introduction of the new Scion iM at the...
2016 Honda HR-V SLF Edition – Forget Self-Driving Cars – The Selfie Car is Here!
By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda has discovered that today’s youthful buyers aren’t interested in self-driving cars. Instead, they...
Honda Launches S660 in Japan – Roadster is a Dream Come True for Enthusiasts
By Steve & Tamami Laser When we attended the last Tokyo Motor Show, one of the concept cars that...
Honda Previews New STEP WGN – “Waku Waku” Tailgate Opens Door to the Future
By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda has revealed the first look at its all-new STEP WGN (pronounced Step Wagon)...
Honda Sells 1 Million N Series Models in Japan – Thinking Outside the N-BOX
By Steve & Tamami Laser How popular is Honda’s N Series in Japan? In just 38 months, Honda has...
Honda Civic Type R Revealed in Geneva – Launching a New Era of Performance
By Steve & Tamami Laser The production version of Honda’s all-new Civic Type R has been unveiled at a...
Honda Prices Refreshed Euro Civic Hatch Models – Could They Come to America?
By Steve & Tamami Laser While everyone’s waiting for the official debut of the new Euro Civic Type R at...
Building the Toyota Mirai in Japan – A Fascinating Look at Motomachi Assembly
By Steve & Tamami Laser We were in Japan for the last Tokyo Motor Show when Toyota introduced its new...
“Father of the Z” Yutaka Katayama Dies at 105 – Nissan Legend Mourned Worldwide
By Steve & Tamami Laser The automotive world has lost another legend. Yutaka Katayama, the man known as “Mr. K,”...
Toyota 86 “style Cb” Goes on Sale in Japan – The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift
By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota has introduced a new variation of the popular 86 coupe (called GT86 in...