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...
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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...
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...
2024 Nissan Juke Hybrid Preview – New N-Sport Dazzles with Dynamic Iconic Yellow
By Steve Laser How popular is the Nissan Juke in Europe? Since the first generation was launched in 2010,...
2024 Toyota Yaris Cross Preview – New Hybrid 130 for Premiere Edition and GR SPORT
By Steve Laser The popular European Toyota Yaris Cross receives an array of product enhancements for the new year....
2024 Toyota C-HR GR SPORT Preview – Next Generation Hybrid with All-Wheel Drive
By Steve Laser C-HR prologue When Toyota revealed the C-HR prologue concept last year (shown below), it was said...
New Lexus LM 350h and 500h Preview – Luxury Mover Offers Ultimate Omotenashi Comfort
By Steve Laser The Lexus lineup includes an array of luxury cars, SUVs, and electrified models. It also offers...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
New Honda HR-V Hybrid Virtual Showroom – Customers Enjoy Digital Preview at Home
By Steve & Tamami Laser Already on sale in Japan (as the Vezel), the all-new Honda HR-V Hybrid is...
2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Preview – Honda Access Modulo, e:HEV Hybrid, Type R To Come
By Steve & Tamami Laser After months of speculation, spy photos, and educated guesses, Honda has finally unveiled the...
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...
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GR010 HYBRID Revealed – GR Super Sport Road Car Comes Next
By Steve & Tamami Laser As three-time Le Mans winners and the reigning World Champions, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing is...
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...
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...
2021 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Preview – Corolla of The Future Arrives – And We Want It
By Steve & Tamami Laser We’re amazed at the wide variety of crossovers that Toyota is introducing for global...
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...
2021 Toyota Venza Preview – The Harrier Comes to America – Here’s Why We’re Thrilled
By Steve & Tamami Laser Whenever we visit Japan, one of our biggest dreams is to bring a vehicle...
2021 Nissan Kicks e-POWER Preview – Bold New Look Debuts with Electrified Power to Go
By Steve & Tamami Laser The new Nissan Kicks e-POWER made its global debut this week in Thailand during...
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...
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...
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Preview – New Plug-In Hybrid Debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show
By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota Introduced the new 2021 RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid at the Los Angeles Auto...
Toyota Gazoo Racing Wins at Le Mans – Buemi, Nakajima and Alonso Capture the Crown
By Steve & Tamami Laser The 87th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans saw Toyota Gazoo Racing...
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...
2020 Toyota Highlander Preview – Next Generation Revealed at the New York Auto Show
By Steve & Tamami Laser It’s nearly 20 years since Toyota introduced the first Highlander, a midsize crossover that’s...
2020 Ford Escape Preview – Next Generation Connects with High Tech and Hybrids
By Steve & Tamami Laser The Ford Escape is so popular that more than 4.5 million units have been...
2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Preview – Plug-In to the Future with New StarDrive
By Steve & Tamami Laser The 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid will become Subaru’s first plug-in model (PHEV) when it goes...
2020 Toyota Corolla Preview – Hybrid Sedan, Hatch and Wagon Electrify Model Lineup
By Steve & Tamami Laser Talk about a success story. It’s been 52 years since Toyota introduced the first...
Toyota Gazoo Racing Wins 6 Hours of Fuji – One-Two Finish for TS050 Hybrid
By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota Gazoo Racing, determined to please its home fans in the 6 Hours of...
New Lexus F Sport Trainers Crafted by Walsh – Wrap Your Feet with Sporty Style
By Steve & Tamami Laser You can wrap your car to change its appearance and stand out on the...
2019 Lexus UX 250h F SPORT Preview – New Compact Crossover On Our Wish List
By Steve & Tamami Laser For the 2019 model year, Lexus is expanding its popular luxury crossover lineup with...
New Crown Transports Toyota Into the Future – “Connected Day” Debut in Japan
By Steve & Tamami Laser Do you remember the Toyota Crown? Launched in Japan in 1955, the rugged small...
New Toyota Century Launched in Japan – Ultra Luxury Sedan Gains Hybrid Power
By Steve & Tamami Laser Before there was Lexus, Toyota built cars like the flagship Century. This long-running luxury...
Toyota Gazoo Racing Le Mans Victory – Buemi, Nakajima and Alonso Win 24-Hour Race
By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota Gazoo Racing took the checkered flag in historic first and second place victories...
Restyled Honda Jade RS Launched in Japan – Crystal Orange Hybrid on Our Wish List
By Steve & Tamami Laser We’ve owned four Hondas over the years, with familiar names, like Accord, Civic, and...
2019 Lexus ES Preview – Experience Amazing with Global Debut of Next Generation
By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota launched the Lexus luxury division way back in 1989 with two cars: the...
2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure and XSE Hybrid – New York Auto Show Preview
By Steve & Tamami Laser To reward the RAV4 crossover for its top-selling status, Toyota is preparing to introduce...
2018 Tokyo Auto Salon – Toyota Gazoo Racing – GR Super Sport Hybrid Concept
By Steve & Tamami Laser Streets of the future may be filled with self-driving delivery vehicles like the innovative...
2019 Honda Insight Preview – Hybrid Prototype Revealed Ahead of Detroit Auto Show
By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda is planning to display a prototype of the next-generation Insight Hybrid at the...
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...
Honda Unibox Multi Life Terminal – Flashback to the 35th Tokyo Motor Show
By Steve Laser We’ve been to the Tokyo Motor Show 10 times during the past 24 years. We’ve seen...
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,...
2017 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Review – Electric Personality with Carefree Driving Range
By Steve & Tamami Laser What’s the first thing you think of when someone says, “Kia”? Are you getting...
2017 Toyota Prius Prime Review – New Plug-In Hybrid is the Ultimate Prius
By Steve & Tamami Laser Way back in 1995 at the Tokyo Motor Show, we saw a concept car...
2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review – Top-Selling Toyota Offers Hybrid Synergy Drive
By Steve & Tamami Laser We first met the Toyota RAV4 as a concept vehicle during the 1993 Tokyo...
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...
Toyota Voxy Hybrid Review in Nagoya, Japan – Popular Van with the Heart of a Prius
By Steve Laser and Nahoko Osuka reporting from Nagoya, Japan How popular are vans in Japan? Toyota, the country’s...
2016 Toyota Prius Review – Redesigned Hybrid Sips Fuel and Looks Cool
By Steve & Tamami Laser Sixteen years is an eternity in the automotive business. Yet that’s how long it’s...
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...
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...