2018 Honda Freed Hybrid – Sporty Modulo X Edition Goes On Sale in Japan
By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda has launched a new sporty Modulo X version of the Freed compact van in...
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New Toyota GR HV Sports and Tj Cruiser Concepts – 2017 Tokyo Motor Show Preview
By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota is offering a sneak preview of some exciting new concept vehicles at the...
Honda Tokyo Motor Show 2017 Preview – New Sports EV and Riding Assist-e Concepts
By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda has announced its lineup planned for the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show in late...
New Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept – World Premiere Set for the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show
By Steve & Tamami Laser Mitsubishi Motors has announced a new e-Evolution concept that it plans to display at the...
2018 Nissan Leaf Preview – Electricity In The Air as Second Generation Is Revealed
By Steve & Tamami Laser We’ve been counting the days until the reveal of the second-generation Leaf, and now...
New Honda N-BOX Launched in Japan – LiB-AID E500 Portable Power Source Also Debuts
By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda’s N-BOX is so popular in Japan that sales have topped more than 1...
Self-Driving Pies of the Future – Ford and Domino’s Test Autonomous Pizza Delivery
By Steve & Tamami Laser While the future may be filled with autonomous vehicles whisking passengers to and fro,...
2018 Honda Accord Goes High Tech – Turbos, 10 Speeds and Hybrids Galore
By Steve & Tamami Laser With more than 13 million Accords sold since 1976 chances are good that someone...
Toyota Aqua Crossover Debuts in Japan – Could This Play on America’s Prius c?
By Steve & Tamami Laser If the car looks familiar yet the name doesn’t ring a bell, the Toyota...
2018 Hyundai Kona Revealed – Iron Man (the Superhero) Special Edition Announced
By Steve & Tamami Laser We love the outdoors and the island lifestyle and although we’re not exactly in...
Mazda Rotary Engine Turns to Gold – Celebrating 50 Years (and Wishing for More)
By Steve & Tamami Laser This year is filled with major milestones for auto enthusiasts. We covered the 50th...
New Honda N-BOX Coming This Fall – Second-Generation Models to Debut
By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda’s N-BOX is so popular in Japan that sales have topped more than 1...
2017 Trailblazer Z71 Preview – GM Holden Announces Special Edition for Australia
By Steve & Tamami Laser Chevrolet has a habit of bringing back discontinued vehicle names. Impala, Malibu and Camaro...
New MINI John Cooker Works Package – Micro Food Truck Serves Sushi on Wheels
By Steve Laser Food trucks of every shape and size offer countless choices for hungry consumers. But what about...
Toyota HiLux Tonka Concept Unboxed – Australian Dream Truck is a Serious Off-Roader
By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota Australia tugs at our heartstrings with a new concept truck designed for kids...
2018 RLX? – Watch Our Video – We Spot Acura Prototypes On the Street
By Steve & Tamami Laser Sometimes we just get lucky. We were driving home today from shopping and stopped...
Toyota Launches C-HR in Japan – Customize it with Toyota, TRD and Modellista Parts
By Steve & Tamami Laser When we first saw the production version of the new Toyota C-HR, we knew...
Honda N-ONE “SS Neo Classic Racer Package” – Celebrates 50th Anniversary of N360
By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda is preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its N360 minicar in Japan...
Moab Comes to Malibu – Jeep Concepts Mingle with 2017 Models at Media Preview
By Steve & Tamami Laser Sometimes dreams do come true. When we wrote a story earlier this year about...
New Honda Freed Launched in Japan – Compact Van Delivers Style and Versatility
By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda’s lineup in Japan is filled with vans of all shapes and sizes. The...
2016 Volkswagen California Ocean – Dreaming About the Ultimate Sleeper
By Steve & Tamami Laser We’ve been searching for a camper van that could fit into our underground parking...
2017 Lincoln Continental Preview – Visiting the New Lincoln Experience Center
By Steve & Tamami Laser Fashion Island in Newport Beach, Calif., is one of our favorite outdoor malls in...
2017 Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Preview – Australia Improves its Legendary Workhorse
By Steve & Tamami Laser How popular is the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series? Australians have bought more than...
2016 Rio Olympic Flame Tours Nissan Plant – Employees Carry a Torch for Brazil
By Steve & Tamami Laser The Olympic Flame shines like a beacon of hope wherever it goes. We remember...
Nissan Cube Shutter Room – Ultimate 360° Selfie Car Reads Your Emotions
By Steve & Tamami Laser We reported on the Honda HR-V SLF Edition last year, a prototype vehicle equipped with...
2017 Nissan Serena – First Nissan with ProPILOT Autonomous Drive Technology
By Steve & Tamami Laser Vans remain incredibly popular in Japan for families on the go. Since its introduction...
2017 Toyota C-HR Preview – Interior Revealed in Europe for New Small Crossover
By Steve & Tamami Laser When we last saw the Toyota C-HR concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon in January,...
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...
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...
2016 Jeep Moab Safari Concepts – Trailcat, Crew Chief, Trailstorm, Shortcut and Comanche
By Steve & Tamami Laser Jeep and Mopar executives revealed seven concept vehicles in Auburn Hills, Michigan, this week...
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...
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...
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatch Preview – Unwrapped Ahead of Detroit Auto Show
By Steve & Tamami Laser Here’s a pop quiz for automotive trivia buffs: What’s the best-selling Chevrolet car worldwide...
2017 Chevrolet Bolt Revealed at CES – Electric Vehicle Boasts 200-mile Range
By Steve & Tamami Laser Chevrolet introduced the production version of its 2017 Bolt EV pure electric vehicle today...
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...
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 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...
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...