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2023 Chevrolet Montana Preview ­– All-New Pickup Delivers Good Things In Small Packages

By Steve & Tamami Laser The new Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz have led a resurgence in the...
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2023 Toyota Prius Premieres in Japan – “Together, We Chose Love” – The Development Story

By Steve & Tamami Laser The Prius is such an important car for Toyota that it continues to hold...
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2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport Preview – Built for Adventure Seekers and Off-Road Enthusiasts

By Steve & Tamami Laser The Honda Pilot is a common sight on the road, with more than 2...
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2024 Honda Prologue EV Preview – All-New Electric SUV Features Neo-Rugged Styling

By Steve & Tamami Laser While Toyota, with the new bZ4X, and Nissan, with its new Ariya, have taken...
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2024 Ford Mustang Preview – New EcoBoost, GT, Dark Horse & Performance Racing Models

By Steve & Tamami Laser When Ford rolled out the all-electric Mustang Mach-E last year, we wondered what the...
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Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept Preview – Muscle Car Disruptor Delivers EV Performance

By Steve & Tamami Laser We’re fans of all makes and models of muscle cars, including the Dodge® Charger...
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2023 Toyota Crown Preview – New Crossover, Sport, Sedan and Estate SUV Premiere in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser As one of Toyota’s longest-running nameplates, the Crown has been offered as a sedan,...
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2022 Nissan Primastar Seaside by Dethleffs Preview – New Camper Van Launches In Europe

By Steve & Tamami Laser The new Nissan Primastar Seaside by Dethleffs camper van conversion going on sale in...
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Chevrolet Fan Day 2022 in Japan – Fuji Speedway Welcomes Corvette and Camaro Enthusiasts

By Steve & Tamami Laser Love for Chevrolet runs deep in Japan, where Corvette and Camaro owners treasure multi...
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New Nissan Sakura and Mitsubishi eK X EV Preview – All-Electric Kei Cars Debut In Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser For more than a decade, NMKV, the Nissan and Mitsubishi joint venture plant in...
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2023 Lexus RZ 450e Preview – Lexus Electrified Reveals Seamless E-Motion BEV with DIRECT4

By Steve & Tamami Laser Late last year, Toyota and Lexus revealed 15 new EV models during a press conference...
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2023 Honda Civic Type R Sets New Lap Record – Suzuka Circuit Celebrates 60 Years of Racing

By Steve & Tamami Laser While Honda is on the fast track to developing a lineup of new electrified...
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2023 Toyota GR Corolla Preview – Circuit Edition and Core Models Are Built for Enthusiasts

By Steve & Tamami Laser What started out as a new compact economy car some 56 years ago has...
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2024 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Preview – Microbus Magic Rekindled with All-Electric Model Lineup

By Steve & Tamami Laser Volkswagen sells a wide variety of passenger, cargo, and camper vans in Europe that...
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2022 Toyota Noah and Voxy Preview – Designers Craft New Dream Rides for Families in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser Since their debut in 2001, Toyota has sold more than 1 million units of...
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2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Preview – Next Generation Delivers Hybrid Twin-Turbo Power

By Steve & Tamami Laser Full-size SUVs are really popular in Southern California, where families on-the-go appreciate their spacious...
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2022 Honda STEP WGN Preview – All-New AIR and e:HEV SPADA Models Debut in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser Following the 25th anniversary of its popular STEP WGN, Honda held the online debut...
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2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Preview – All-Electric RST, Work Truck WT and Trail Boss Pickups

By Steve & Tamami Laser Chevrolet is charging into the rapidly expanding all-electric truck market with the new Silverado...
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2023 BMW iX M60 Preview – New High-Performance Electric Sports Activity Vehicle

By Steve & Tamami Laser Last year, BMW announced that its new iX xDrive50 all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV)...
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Toyota and Lexus Reveal 15 New EVs – Electric Sports Cars, SUVs, Cruiser, Pickup and Vans

By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota Mega Web, one of our favorite automotive attractions in Tokyo, is preparing to...
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2022 Lexus LX 600 Preview – New F SPORT and Ultra Luxury Models Join Next Generation

By Steve & Tamami Laser When Lexus unveiled the all-new 2022 LX 600 this week, we were surprised to...
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2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Preview – All-New Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Twin-Turbo Performance

By Steve & Tamami Laser After weeks of teaser photos and technical tidbits, Toyota has unveiled the all-new third-generation...
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2023 Nissan Z Preview – New Z Sport, Z Performance and Z Proto Spec Models Revealed

By Steve & Tamami Laser When Nissan unveiled the Z Photo last September at the automaker’s Nissan Pavilion in...
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Morgan Plus Four CX-T Preview – New Overland Adventure Vehicle Is On Our Wish List

By Steve & Tamami Laser Over the years, we’ve covered a wide range of new vehicles that we can’t...
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2022 Mazda MX-30 EV Preview – See Our Video – We Spot Pre-Production Model at ChargePoint

By Steve & Tamami Laser We often see pre-production, or prototype, vehicles being tested on the streets. And it’s...
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Subaru Celebrates 20 Million All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles – From Leone to Solterra in 50 Years

By Steve & Tamami Laser Subaru achieved an amazing milestone last month by building its 20 millionth vehicle equipped...
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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Preview – New Future Focused Pickup is a Sport Adventure Vehicle

By Steve & Tamami Laser Wherever we travel in Southern California, we can’t go far without spotting a pickup....
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2021 Honda S660 Modulo X Version Z Preview – Future Collectible – S660 Discontinued in 2022

By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda has introduced a new special edition of its S660 Modulo X mid-engine roadster...
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2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance Preview – New V8 Model Makes A Powerful Statement

By Steve & Tamami Laser With more than 1 million units sold globally since the original IS made its...
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New Honda Vezel e:HEV World Premiere in Japan – Preview the 2022 HR-V Hybrid for Europe

By Steve & Tamami Laser We first met the Honda Vezel at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2013. Based on...
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2022 Nissan Pathfinder & Frontier Preview – New Premium Designs and Rugged PRO-4X Appeal

By Steve & Tamami Laser Nissan continued its product renaissance this week with the long-awaited introductions of the all-new...
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Nissan e-NV200 All-Electric Winter Camper – New Concept Built for Outdoor Adventures

By Steve & Tamami Laser Way back in 2014, following its success with the Leaf, Nissan launched the all-electric...
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2021 Mitsuoka Buddy Hybrid Preview – Toyota RAV4 Reimagined with Classic Chevy Truck Style

By Steve & Tamami Laser Mitsuoka Motor, Japan’s boutique automaker, continues to expand its lineup of uniquely remanufactured vehicles...
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2022 Subaru BRZ Preview – All-New Second-Generation Models Celebrate the Joy of Driving

By Steve & Tamami Laser The Subaru BRZ®, and its Toyota 86 sibling (previously called Scion FR-S), have been...
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2022 Hyundai Tucson Preview – New Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid and N Line Models Debut

By Steve & Tamami Laser With three generations and more than 7 million units sold across the globe, the...
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Porsche Unseen – Vision Renndienst Concept Revealed – What If They Built An Electric Van?

By Steve & Tamami Laser Automakers invest heavily in developing futuristic concept vehicles that usually premiere at major international...
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2021 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Preview – Redesigned Pickup Delivers Bold New Look

By Steve & Tamami Laser Nissan is in the midst of a product renaissance, called “Nissan Next,” that brings...
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2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 Preview – New Electric Supertruck with e4WD and CrabWalk

By Steve & Tamami Laser The long wait is over, and GMC has finally revealed the new 2022 Hummer...
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New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV Preview – Plug-In Hybrid Joins Restyled Models in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser Mitsubishi Motors is revamping its popular Eclipse Cross compact crossover for the new model...
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2022 Nissan Z Preview – Makoto Uchida Unveils New Z Proto – His First Car Was a Fairlady Z

By Steve & Tamami Laser Update: Nissan introduced the production models of the 2023 Z for the U.S. market...
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2021 Volkswagen Caddy California Preview – New Compact Camper Van Delivers Sweet Dreams

By Steve & Tamami Laser The Volkswagen California is called “the world’s most successful camper van,” with more than...
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2022 Ioniq 5 Electric Preview – Ioniq Brand Inspired by Hyundai 45 EV and Prophecy Concepts

By Steve & Tamami Laser Ioniq Becomes a Brand with 3 New Electric Vehicles With an upcoming trio of...
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2023 Cadillac Lyriq EV Preview – Electric SUV Charges Up Luxury Brand – Celestiq Could Be Next

By Steve & Tamami Laser Way back in March (it seems like a long time ago), General Motors unveiled...
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2021 Mazda MX-30 First Edition Preview – Going Electric with Zoom-Zoom Crossover Appeal

By Steve & Tamami Laser When we think of Mazda, images of cool sports cars, like the MX-5 Roadster...
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2021 Nissan Ariya Preview – Miho Noguchi Hosts World Premiere of New Electric Crossover

By Steve & Tamami Laser The long-awaited premiere of the Ariya, Nissan’s new all-electric crossover, was held at Nissan...
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2021 Ford Bronco Preview – Tantalizing Trio Built Wild with 2-Door, 4-Door and Sport Choices

By Steve & Tamami Laser The long wait is over. Ford has finally revealed the all-new Bronco, and our...
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2021 Mazda BT-50 Preview – Kodo Soul of Motion Styling with Isuzu D-MAX Technology

By Steve & Tamami Laser Once upon a time, Mazda and Isuzu both sold midsize pickups in the U.S....
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2021 Lexus IS Preview – Fast-Tracking the New Sport Sedan at Shimoyama

By Steve & Tamami Laser Twenty years ago, Lexus invited us to Austin, Texas, for a press preview of...
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2021 Nissan Rogue Platinum Preview – All-New with High-Tech Style and Luxury Features

By Steve & Tamami Laser Nissan has revealed the 2021 Rogue, a completely revamped, next-generation version of its top-selling...
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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Preview – New Self-Charging and Plug-In Hybrid Models Debut

By Steve & Tamami Laser To help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hyundai’s longest-running crossover in Europe, the automaker...
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2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Preview – Could This All-New Small Crossover Come to America?

By Steve & Tamami Laser Since debuting more than 20 years ago, Toyota has sold some 8.71 million units...
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Toyota Prado Kakadu Horizon Preview – New Special Edition Land Cruiser Debuts in Australia

By Steve & Tamami Laser The Toyota Land Cruiser recently celebrated a historic global sales milestone of an amazing...
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New Nissan Roox Highway Star Preview – Next-Generation Kei Cars Launched in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser The old maxim, “Good things come in small packages,” applies to many varieties of...
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2021 Toyota GR Supra Preview – New A91 Edition, More Powerful Six, New Turbo Four Debut

By Steve & Tamami Laser When the 2020 Toyota GR Supra made its official debut at the Detroit Auto...
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2020 Honda STEP WGN Preview – New e:HEV Two-Motor Hybrid Goes On Sale In Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser Update: Honda has introduced an all-new STEP WGN for 2022. Read our story here...
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2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet Preview – New Crossover Convertible Is On Our Wish List

By Steve & Tamami Laser It may be cold and rainy outside, yet Volkswagen has started building the first...
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2020 Toyota GranAce Preview – New Passenger Van Delivers Premium Luxury Features

By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota offers a wide array of vans in Japan to meet the needs of...
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2020 Toyota Raize Preview – Smaller than C-HR, Looks Like RAV4 – And We Want It

By Steve & Tamami Laser It’s Raize weekend at Toyota dealers across Japan where this new small crossover has...
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2021 Hyundai Santa Cruz Preview – This Auto Show Star is Headed to the Showroom

By Steve & Tamami Laser Hyundai offers a wide range of cars and crossovers, from the small Accent to...
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Toyota Says Thank You 10 Million Times – Land Cruiser Reaches Historic Global Sales Milestone

By Steve & Tamami Laser Wherever you travel on earth, you’re likely to encounter a Toyota Land Cruiser. One...
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2020 Porsche Taycan Preview – Electric Sports Car Debuts – Cross Turismo is Next

By Steve & Tamami Laser Porsche has revealed its long-awaited Taycan all-electric sports car. With simultaneous debuts on three...
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2020 Nissan Juke Preview – Nissan Says Thanks a Million and Preps the Next Generation

By Steve & Tamami Laser A few weeks ahead of its official reveal in Europe, Nissan has released a...
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2020 Nissan Serena Preview – Redesigned Models with New Safety Features Debut in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser What’s the best-selling minivan in Japan? According to Nissan, it’s the midsize Serena*. Since...
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2020 Honda N-WGN Custom Preview – Next Generation Offers 3-Cylinder Turbo and AWD

By Steve & Tamami Laser With more than 2.3 million sales of Honda’s N-Series in Japan, you’re likely to...
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Lexus LC Convertible to Join Luxury Lineup – New Prototype Debuts at Goodwood Festival

By Steve & Tamami Laser When Lexus introduced the LC Convertible Concept at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this...
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Restyled Honda Shuttle Hybrid Launched in Japan – Customize It with Honda Access Modulo

By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda is planning to introduce the next-generation Fit at the Tokyo Motor Show this...
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Jeep and Mopar Reveal Moab Safari Concepts – Imagine a 2-Door Long-Bed Gladiator

By Steve & Tamami Laser Six new concept vehicles have been revealed by Jeep® and Mopar ahead of their...
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New Mitsubishi eK X Launched in Japan – Bold New Kei Car with “Cute Beast” Styling

By Steve & Tamami Laser We’re always amazed with the wide variety of mini vehicles, also known as “Kei...
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