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...
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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...
Tesla Says Thanks a Billion – Owners Drive Equivalent of 4,186 Trips to the Moon
By Steve & Tamami Laser How far is a billion miles? According to Tesla Motors, it’s the equivalent of...
Party Time at Land Rover – Defender Tops 2 Million Sales, Range Rover Turns 45
By Steve & Tamami Laser Land Rover recently celebrated two major milestones with the build of a bespoke Defender...
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...
Ford Mustang World Debut April 17, 1964 – Who Bought the First Car on April 15?
By Steve & Tamami Laser Fifty-one years ago today, Ford’s all-new 1965 Mustang officially went on sale following much...
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...
New Holden Sandman Special Editions – Embracing the ’70s Surfing Lifestyle
By Steve Laser We expect to see lots of unusual press releases come April 1st. At first glance we...
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...
Volkswagen Van Turns 65 – Will VW Commercial Vehicles Return to America?
By Steve & Tamami Laser Sixty-five years ago, Volkswagen began production of the Transporter, also known as “Bulli.” From...
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...
New Ford F-750 Tonka Dump Truck – Ready to Play for Kids of All Ages
By Steve Laser My first encounter with Tonka toys happened in Kindergarten. Our class was playing with Matchbox-size cars...
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...
Honda N-TRUCK and N-CAMP Concepts Preview – Japan Camping Car Show
By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda is taking yet another new spin on its popular N-BOX, one of the...
Toyota Launches New Alphard and Vellfire – Bold Designs Target Buyers in Japan
By Steve & Tamami Laser We’ve seen the future of the minivan and we like what we see. Toyota...
Toyota Motorsport Offers Ultimate Car Kit – Build Your Own GT86 CS-R3 Rally Car
By Steve Laser There’s no need to go searching for a donor car if you’re planning on building an...
Shelby American Launches 2015 Shelby GT – Designed for Enthusiasts Worldwide
By Steve & Tamami Laser Without a doubt, this is turning out to be a banner year for car...
The Love of Land Cruiser – Toyota Builds NEW Vintage 70 Series for Japan
By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota’s longest-running nameplate is the Land Cruiser. Originally launched in 1951 as the model...
Toyota to Sell Drift-Ready Mark X – Limited Run of 100 Targets Enthusiasts
By Steve & Tamami Laser One hundred lucky auto enthusiasts in Japan will have their dreams come true in...
We Spot a Mystery Car on the Street – What’s Under All That Camouflage?
By Steve & Tamami Laser So there we were, out for our morning walk when a car completely covered...
2015 Toyota Aqua X-URBAN Debuts – Will Prius c Offer This New Model?
By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota’s Aqua – one of the top-selling cars in Japan – receives several changes...
Mitsuoka Motor Viewt Twilight – Harris Tweed Special Edition Goes On Sale
By Steve & Tamami Laser Whether you’ve never heard of Japan’s Mitsuoka Motor Company or perhaps you’re a big...
New Honda Grace Hybrid Preview – Sedan Goes on Sale in Japan
By Steve & Tamami Laser The new Honda Grace Hybrid sedan has gone on sale in Japan. Grace appears...
Honda N-Box Slash Preview – Street Rod, California Diner and Hawaii Glide Themes
By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda’s N-Box has been a huge success in Japan where it’s one of the...
Toyota Esquire On Sale in Japan – New Luxury Minivan is Based on Noah
By Steve & Tamami Laser As frequent travelers to Japan, we’re always amazed at the variety of minivans we...
2016 Toyota Mirai Preview – New Fuel Cell Car is Named for the Future
By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota has named its new fuel cell vehicle “Mirai” which means “future” in Japanese....
2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat – The Beast is Unleashed from Brampton
By Steve & Tamami Laser Who would have guessed that in this day and age of hybrid cars and...
Nissan Legend Yutaka Katayama Turns 105 – Happy Birthday to “Father of the Z”
By Steve Laser Story Update: We’re sorry to report that Mr. Katayama has passed away. See an update to...
Hyundai UK Launches Digital Dealership – “Buy A Car Online in Just Five Minutes”
By Steve & Tamami Laser Hyundai Motor UK and its partner digital retailer Rockar have launched what’s billed as...
2016 Mazda MX-5 Preview – The Best Halloween Treat of the Season
By Steve Laser Mazda knows how to throw a party. On the day before Halloween, Motor Press Guild members...
2015 Ford Edge Sneak Preview – Midsize Crossover Gets A Total Makeover
By Steve Laser Ford invited Motor Press Guild members to a special preview of its all-new 2015 Edge today...
Seven Million and Counting – Toyota Reaches Hybrid Sales Milestone
By Steve Laser Seventeen years since launching its first hybrid vehicle, Toyota has reached yet another sales milestone with...
Hyundai Unveils H350 Full-Size Van in Europe – Will It Come to America?
By Steve Laser It’s hard to keep something this big under wraps. For months we’ve seen spy photos of...
Acura Introduces the New TLX at the American Honda Museum
By Steve & Tamami Laser There are no signs outside. You won’t find directions to it on your navigation...