Isuzu to Build Pickups for Mazda – The Next Chapter in a 100-year Saga
By Steve & Tamami Laser According to the old adage, “You can’t tell the players without a scorecard.” This...
Tag: Japan
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...
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...
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...
2016 Tokyo Auto Salon Part 1 – Honda, Nissan, Toyota and Lexus Displays
By Steve Laser reporting from Tokyo, Japan The Tokyo Auto Salon is the largest custom car show in Japan...
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...
Nihondaira Ropeway and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine – Our Video Tour of Hidden Treasures
By Steve Laser & Craig Nicol reporting from Shizuoka, Japan Shizuoka Prefecture is best known as the home of...
Toyota 86 “GRMN” Limited Edition Debuts – 100 Units for Enthusiasts in Japan
By Steve & Tamami Laser There’s good news from Toyota and its GAZOO Racing Division in Japan for fans of...
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,...
Visiting Kyoto – Golden Temple, Kiyomizu-Dera and Nishiki Market Review and Video Tour
By Steve Laser and Craig Nicol reporting from Kyoto, Japan The ancient capital of Japan is an incredibly beautiful...
Toyota Automobile Museum in Japan – We Visit this Amazing Collection in Nagakute
By Steve Laser, Craig Nicol and Nahoko Osuka reporting from Nagakute, Japan Toyota has built a time machine that...
Toyota Sienta Quick Review in Japan – We Test this New-Age Van in Nagoya City
By Steve Laser, Craig Nicol and Nahoko Osuka reporting from Nagoya, Japan Japan is filled with people carriers of...
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...
2016 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Preview – New Look Debuts with Enhanced Safety
By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota’s iconic Land Cruiser 200 has received a refresh in Japan with cosmetic enhancements...
Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R Gains Stamp of Approval – Japan Post Announces Stamp Set
By Steve & Tamami Laser Fans of the vintage Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R would love to put this classic...
Honda N-ONE Modulo X Debuts in Japan – Refresh Includes New Lowdown Model
By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda’s N-Series minicars are so popular in Japan that more than 1 million have...
Nissan Powers New Ultraman X Series – Leaf and e-NV200 Battle Galactic Forces
By Steve & Tamami Laser Among the roll call of top superheroes, we recognize names like Superman, Batman and...
New Toyota 86 Yellow Limited Edition – Special Models Debut in Japan
By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota in Japan has just announced three new limited edition 86 models. Dubbed the GT...
Toyota Sienta Preview – Could This New Van Come to America?
By Steve & Tamami Laser UPDATE: We had a chance to test drive the new Sienta in Nagoya, Japan....
Toyota Introduces Pixis Mega in Japan – A New Spin on the Daihatsu Wake
By Steve & Tamami Laser Today the new Toyota Pixis Mega “minivehicle” (also known as a Kei car) has...
New Honda Shuttle Introduced in Japan – “Classy Resorter” Compact Wagon
By Steve & Tamami Laser Hot on the heels of introducing the new StepWGN, S660 roadster, Jade, Grace and N-BOX Slash,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
We Report from Japan – 43rd Tokyo Motor Show – An Exciting Look Into the Future of Mobility
By Steve & Tamami Laser reporting from Tokyo, Japan We’ve been covering the auto industry for what seems like...