2015 Toyotafest 20th Anniversary – Toyota is Red-Hot for Car Collectors
By Steve & Tamami Laser Nearly 60 years have passed since the first two Toyotas arrived at the Port...
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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...
Toyota Fast Tracks Hybrid Racing Plan – 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship
By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota Racing says it’s ready to launch the defence of its two world titles...
Honda Bulldog “Lovable Touring Partner” – Unleashed at Osaka Motorcycle Show
By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda has adopted the name “Bulldog” for an all-new concept motorcycle that made its...
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)...
Toyota Real-Car Shogi Battle – Players Use Giant Board and Classic Cars
By Steve & Tamami Laser The Japanese game “shogi” is like chess. Two people play on a board using...
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...
2015 Honda Fit Review – Restyled and Ready for Urban Adventure
By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda entered the U.S. market with its first car way back in 1969. The...
“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,”...
2015 Kia K900 Review – Premium Luxury Sedan Dresses Hamsters to the Nines
By Steve & Tami Laser Kia has earned its stripes in the U.S. market by offering a lineup of...
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...
2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Review – Muscle Car Magic Leaves Us Spellbound
By Steve & Tamami Laser Do you remember the first Dodge Challenger? It was introduced in fall 1969 as...
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...
Nissan Reveals New GT-R LM NISMO – Innovative Racer Leads Charge to Le Mans
By Steve & Tamami Laser Nissan has revealed its new GT-R LM NISMO and declared that it’s ready to “take...
Toyota Announces 2015 Motorsports Plan – Return to World Rally Championship
By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota has just completed a press conference in Japan outlining its extensive calendar of...
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...
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport Review – Ready to Challenge the Top Players
By Steve & Tamami Laser Hyundai has come a long way. Twenty-five years ago, the first Sonata came to...
2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Review – Good Things Come in Small Packages
By Steve & Tami Laser With its polarizing styling and petite dimensions, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV stands out from other...
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...
2015 Ford Mustang GT Quick Review – Driving the New World-class Pony Car
By Steve Laser I find it difficult to believe that the Ford Mustang is 50 years old. Growing up...
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 Subaru Legacy Review – Restyled Sedan is Loaded with Charisma
By Steve & Tamami Laser When we think of affordable midsize four-door sedans, best sellers like the Toyota Camry,...
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...
2015 Honda CR-V Touring Review – New Flagship Model Adds High-Tech Features
By Steve & Tamami Laser We saw the CR-V for the first time at the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show....
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...
2014 Los Angeles Auto Show Part 6 – Scion, Toyota and Volkswagen
By Steve & Tamami Laser Our coverage of the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show has focused on automakers that...
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...
2014 Los Angeles Auto Show Part 5 – MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Porsche
By Steve & Tamami Laser Our coverage of the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show continues with the MINI, Mitsubishi,...
2014 Los Angeles Auto Show Part 4 – Lexus, Mazda and Mercedes-Benz
By Steve & Tamami Laser It’s difficult to believe that Lexus is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. We...
2014 Los Angeles Auto Show Part 3 – Ford, Honda, Jaguar and Land Rover
By Steve & Tamami Laser While we were checking out Ford’s huge display inside the L.A. Auto Show, we...
2014 Los Angeles Auto Show Part 2 – Chevrolet, Chrysler and Fiat
By Steve & Tamami Laser Not that long ago, press rooms at major media events used to be smoke-filled,...
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...
2014 Los Angeles Auto Show Part 1 – Acura, Audi, BMW and Cadillac
By Steve & Tamami Laser The Los Angeles Auto Show is in our hometown, so we always feel a...
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...
Cadillac Above the Clouds – Driving to Haleakala and Exploring Upcountry Maui
By Steve & Tamami Laser and Nahoko Osuka reporting from Maui Where else in the world can you drive...
Driving Maui’s Hana Highway – Cadillac SRX Takes Us to Another World
By Steve & Tamami Laser and Nahoko Osuka reporting from Maui, Hawaii When we planned our vacation to Maui,...
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...
We Visit Mega Web Tokyo – Toyota’s Unique Automotive Theme Park
By Steve & Tamami Laser reporting from Tokyo, Japan Update: We’re sorry to report that Mega Web permanently closed...
Japanese Classic Car Show 2014 – Rare Gems Shine in the Shadow of the Queen
By Steve Laser The twin ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, Calif. have served as the landing grounds...
2015 Lexus NX 300h Review – Proof That Lexus Has Found Its Groove
By Steve & Tamami Laser Every now and then we get the opportunity to test-drive a vehicle before it...
Vintage Datsun Racing – The Stainless Steel Carrot Chronicles the Early Years
By Steve Laser Nissan has a rich history winning races in the showroom and on the racetrack. Today’s collector...
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...
We Visit a Nissan Dealer in Japan – “Omotenashi” Drives Customer Service
By Steve & Tamami Laser reporting from Shizuoka, Japan Japan is a country that takes pride in “omotenashi” or...
2014 BMW i3 Review – Brave New World of Electric Luxury Cars
By Steve & Tamami Laser We recently spent three days driving a BMW that had no engine, no exhaust...
2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS Review – Improving the Legendary Performance Coupe
By Steve & Tamami Laser Like so many fans of Chevrolet performance cars, we were overjoyed when the Camaro...
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...
2014 Volkswagen Touareg Review – Perfecting the Diesel Crossover
By Steve & Tamami Laser Volkswagen’s local press fleet office recently asked us if we would like to test...
2014 Nissan Leaf Review – The World’s Best-Selling Electric Car
By Steve & Tamami Laser What’s it like to live with an electric car? We’re talking about pure electric,...
2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Review – Popular Midsize Crossover Goes High-Tech
By Steve & Tamami Laser Nissan’s first Pathfinder debuted almost 30 years ago as a two-door SUV based on...