GAZOO Racing GR GT3 – New McDonald’s Happy Meal® Tomica Toy
By Steve Laser The new Toyota GAZOO Racing GR GT exotic sports car, and its GR GT3 racing sibling,...
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2027 Subaru Getaway EV Preview – New Three-Row All-Electric SUV
By Steve Laser Subaru is planning to introduce a fourth all-electric SUV to its U.S. lineup. The all-new Getaway...
2026 Subaru Trailseeker Preview – New EV Premium, Limited and Touring
By Steve Laser Subaru continues to expand its electric vehicle choices with the introduction of the new midsize Trailseeker...
Sony Honda Mobility Cancels AFEELA EVs – Sedan and Prototype SUV
By Steve Laser Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) has cancelled plans to launch two AFEELA brand electric vehicles. The first...
Honda CR-V Turns 30 – The Original Comfortable Runabout Vehicle
By Steve Laser While visiting Japan in Oct., 1995, we saw the new Honda CR-V for the first time...
Honda Cancels O Series Electric Vehicles – SUV, Saloon, and Acura RSX
By Steve Laser In a surprising announcement from Honda in Japan on March 12, the automaker has decided to...
2026 Honda Insight EV Preview – New Electric Crossover SUV for Japan
By Steve Laser Honda is bringing back a familiar name for its latest all-electric vehicle. The new Insight EV...
2026 Subaru Uncharted Preview – New EV Premium, Sport and GT Models
By Steve Laser Subaru is expanding its lineup of electric vehicles with the addition of the all-new Uncharted for...
2026 Honda CR-V in Japan – New Premium Accessories from Honda Access
By Steve Laser Last year, Honda celebrated the 30th anniversary of the CR-V. Since 1995, more than 15 million...
2026 Toyota C-HR EV Preview – New All-Electric SE and XSE Compact SUV
By Steve Laser Toyota is expanding its lineup of all-electric models with the introduction of the all-new C-HR. The...
2026 Honda Pilot TrailSport Preview – Refreshed and Ready for New Adventures
By Steve Laser The Pilot is a success story for Honda, with nearly three million units sold since 2003....
Lexus Electrified SUV Revisited – Three-Row ZEV Could Be Highlander Sibling
By Steve Laser Toyota previewed the all-new 2027 Highlander EV this week, so now it’s time to wonder if...
2027 Toyota Highlander EV Preview – New All-Electric XLE and Limited
By Steve Laser Toyota and Lexus introduced 15 new EV concepts during a Tokyo press conference way back in...
2026 Toyota Pixis BEV Preview – New Electric Van Ready for Work in Japan
By Steve Laser Toyota is expanding its lineup of mini commercial vehicles in Japan with the new, all-electric Pixis...
Honda Dog Turns 20 – Honda Access Dog Friendly Accessories in Japan
By Steve Laser Honda Dog began 20 years ago as the tail-wagging destination for dog owners in Japan. Originally...
2026 Lexus RZ Preview – New Special Edition RZ 600e F SPORT Performance
By Steve Laser Lexus has announced a new Special Edition for the RZ all-electric SUV lineup in Japan. Called...
2026 Toyota Aygo X Preview – New GR Sport and Hybrid System for Europe
By Steve Laser Small car specialist Toyota has introduced big changes for the popular Aygo X in Europe. The...
2027 Toyota GR GT, GR GT3 and Lexus LFA – Exciting New Flagship Sports Cars
By Steve Laser Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) and Lexus held the world premiere of three exciting new models in...
Subaru Unleashes Canine TV Ads for New Models – “Dog Tested. Dog Approved.”
By Steve Laser Subaru is renewing its long-running love affair with dogs in a series of new TV ads....
New Toyota Crown Estate Special Edition – Celebrates Crown’s 70th Anniversary
By Steve Laser Toyota is wrapping up a yearlong celebration that commemorates the 70th anniversary of the original Crown...
2026 Mitsubishi Delica D:5 Preview – Adventure Ready with Super-All Wheel Control
By Steve Laser Mitsubishi is updating its popular Delica D:5 minivan with product enhancements inside and out. A prototype...
2026 Nissan LEAF AUTECH Preview – Customize Premium Sporty Style in Japan
By Steve Laser The all-new, third-generation Nissan LEAF looks sleek and futuristic with its crossover body style and aero-efficient...
2026 Mitsubishi Delica Mini Preview – Redesigned for New Adventures in Japan
By Steve Laser Mitsubishi Motors is introducing restyled and updated versions of its popular Delica Mini (Kei car) in...
2026 Nissan Micra EV Preview – New Electric City Car Designed and Built in Europe
By Steve Laser Nissan artfully blends the past, present, and future with the launch of the all-new Micra EV....
New Honda Prelude Goes On Sale In Japan – Customize It With Honda Access
By Steve Laser The all-new, sixth-generation Honda Prelude has gone on sale in Japan, and Honda Access is offering...
2026 Nissan Roox Preview – New High-Tech Highway Star and AUTECH LINE
By Steve Laser Nissan continues its new product renaissance in Japan with the introduction of a remodeled, fourth-generation Roox...
2027 Acura RSX Preview – Technology Accelerates with New EV and ASIMO OS
By Steve Laser Story Update March 2026: Honda has cancelled plans to produce the RSX. See our updated story...
New Lexus Sport Concept Unveiled – Will this Vision of the Future Be Electrified?
By Steve Laser Update Dec 8, 2025: Lexus has announced the new model will be called LFA and will...
2026 Honda N-ONE e: Preview – Customize Premium Style with Honda Access
By Steve Laser Honda is expanding its lineup of the popular N Series in Japan with the new N-ONE...
2026 Nissan LEAF Preview – All-New Crossover SUV Style Next-Generation EV
By Steve Laser When Nissan launched the first-generation LEAF 15 years ago, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were a rare...
2026 Honda CR-V Preview – New TrailSport with Hybrid-Electric Power
By Steve Laser Honda is expanding the lineup of its popular CR-V with the addition of a new TrailSport...
2026 Toyota RAV4 Preview – New GR Sport PHEV Joins Next Generation Lineup
By Steve Laser Toyota held the world premiere of the new, sixth-generation RAV4 in Tokyo this week. With all-new...
2026 Toyota bZ4X Touring Preview – Ready for New Adventures in the Woodlands
By Steve Laser Toyota is expanding its BEV lineup for 2026 with the addition of a new outdoor-themed bZ4X...
2026 Subaru Outback XT and Wilderness Preview – All-New Rugged Redesign
By Steve Laser Subaru was ahead of the times when it introduced the original Outback, called the “World’s First...
2026 Nissan LEAF First Look – Plus New Micra EV, Juke EV and Rogue e-POWER
By Steve Laser Story update June 23, 2025: Nissan has revealed more details and photos of the new LEAF....
2026 Toyota C-HR+ Preview – New All-Electric SUV Joins bZ4X and Urban Cruiser EV
By Steve Laser Story update: In addition to Europe, the new C-HR BEV is going on sale in America...
Mitsuoka Ryugi Wagon Adventure – New Special Edition is Limited to Just 20 Units
By Steve Laser Mitsuoka Motors, Japan’s boutique automaker, has introduced a special edition of its retro-classic styled Ryugi Wagon,...
2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite Preview – New Adventure-Ready Top-Line SUV
By Steve Laser The redesigned Honda Passport has gone on sale, offering extensive product enhancements for the off-road focused...
2025 Toyota Alphard & Vellfire PHEV Preview – New Plug-in Hybrid & Spacious Lounge
By Steve Laser Toyota introduced the fourth generation of its popular Alphard (below) and Vellfire minivans two years ago...
2025 Lexus LX 700h Overtrail Preview – Enjoy the Outdoors and New Hybrid System
By Steve Laser Lexus is gearing up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its flagship LX SUV this year...
New Acura RSX EV Preview – All-Electric SUV to Feature ASIMO OS Technology
By Steve Laser Story Update March 2026: Honda has cancelled plans to produce the O Series. See our updated...
Honda O Series EV Preview – New O SUV and O Saloon Planned to Launch in 2026
By Steve Laser Story Update March 2026: Honda has cancelled plans to produce the O Series. See our updated...
2026 Honda Prelude e:HEV Preview – New Hybrid Sports Coupe Features S+ Shift
By Steve Laser Honda has confirmed that the Prelude will soon be returning to its lineup. In this age...
2025 Toyota Urban Cruiser Preview – e-Collection Highlights New Electric SUV Features
By Steve Laser Toyota is using a creative approach to help launch its new all-electric 2025 Urban Cruiser SUV...
Mitsuoka M55 Zero Edition Preview – Honda Civic Reimagined with Classic Dodge Vibe
By Steve Laser As Japan’s long-running boutique automaker, Mitsuoka Motor celebrated its 55th anniversary last year and introduced the...
2024 Mazda Flair Wagon Tough Style Preview – New Hybrid XS and XT Turbo Debut
By Steve Laser Mazda offers a wide choice of vehicles at its showrooms in Japan. In addition to an...
New 2024 Honda N-BOX JOY – Customize Active Leisure Style with Honda Access
By Steve Laser Honda has introduced a new model of the popular N-BOX in Japan called “JOY.” With a...
2024 Honda Vezel e:HEV – Customize Active and Sports Style with Honda Access
By Steve Laser Honda updated the popular Vezel in Japan this year with freshened styling, new features, and new...
Nissan Caravan is Vantastic – MYROOM Camper, AUTECH, 50th Anniversary Edition
By Steve Laser Nissan continues to enhance the long-running Caravan series in Japan with a wide variety of models...
2024 Honda N-VAN e: Preview – Fun at Work or Play with Honda Access EV Accessories
By Steve Laser Honda launched the gas-powered N-VAN six years ago in Japan as a light commercial vehicle sibling...
Nissan Townstar Karaok-e – Singing the Virtues of an All-Electric Mobile Music Van
By Steve Laser All-electric vans are very popular in Europe, and so are van conversions of all shapes and...
2024 Honda Freed CROSSTAR e:HEV – Customize Active-Style with Honda Access
By Steve Laser Honda is preparing to launch the new third-generation Freed in Japan next month. Restyled AIR and...
2024 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER Preview – New N-Design Leads Restyled Model Line
By Steve Laser The Qashqai is a success story for Nissan in Europe. Since its launch in 2007, the...
2025 Toyota 4Runner Preview – New Trailhunter Hybrid Joins Next-Generation Lineup
By Steve Laser Toyota pays homage to its history with nameplates that can be traced to its origins in...