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Tag: Van

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...
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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...
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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...
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Toyota DMT Dual Mode Traveler Concept is Vantastic – 35th Tokyo Motor Show Flashback

By Steve Laser Vans of all shapes and sizes have been popular in Japan for decades. This story takes...
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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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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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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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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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New Nissan NV350 Caravan Office Pod Concept Debuts – 2021 Virtual Tokyo Auto Salon

By Steve & Tamami Laser As Japan’s largest custom car show, the annual Tokyo Auto Salon has something for everyone....
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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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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 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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New Honda Freed Hybrid Crosstar Goes On Sale in Japan – 2019 Tokyo Motor Show Preview

By Steve & Tamami Laser Among the new vehicles that Honda plans to display at the Tokyo Motor Show...
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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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Nissan e-NV200 All-Electric Ice Cream Van – Cool Concept Delivers Mackie’s of Scotland

By Steve & Tamami Laser Nissan has sold more than 20,000 of the all-electric e-NV200 since the Barcelona-built van...
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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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Volkswagen Type 147 Fridolin Turns 55 – Celebrate at Mai-Käfer-Treffen in Hannover

By Steve and Tamami Laser Volkswagen is celebrating the 55th birthday of the Type 147 Fridolin this year. This...
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2020 Toyota Proace City and Verso Preview – New Compact Vans Deliver the Goods

By Steve & Tamami Laser Compact vans are big business in Europe where they’re offered by a variety of...
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New Toyota HiAce Convertible Debuts in Australia – “PieAce” Option Really Makes it Cook

By Steve & Tamami Laser As we previously reported, the new generation Toyota HiAce with its “semi-bonnet” design (below) will...
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New Toyota Hiace Revealed – Next-Generation Vans Ready to Work and Play 

By Steve & Tamami Laser Since its launch in 1967, Toyota has sold more than 6.24 million units of...
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Epic Volkswagen LEGO Camper has 400,000 Bricks – f.re.e. Leisure Travel Fair in Munich

By Steve & Tamami Laser Visitors to the f.re.e. Leisure and Travel Fair in Munich, Germany, are sure to...
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New Toyota Hiace Relaxbase – 50th Anniversary Special is a Neo-Retro Fun Box

By Steve & Tamami Laser While Toyota offers more than a dozen different varieties of vans in Japan, the...
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2019 Volkswagen Grand California Preview – New Dream Suite is a Mini Motorhome

By Steve & Tamami Laser Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the Volkswagen California camper is so popular that...
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New Nissan Campers Are Vantastic – NV300, NV200 and Electric e-NV200 Debut in Spain

By Steve and Tamami Laser We’ve been dreaming about compact camper vans that could fit into our garage. The...
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2018 Toyota Proace Lerina Preview – Campervan of Our Dreams from Wellhouse Leisure

By Steve & Tamami Laser Over the years we’ve owned three different campervan conversions. Yet these days it’s not...
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2018 Toyota Vellfire Executive Lounge – “Lexus” of Minivans Gets A Bolder Look

By Steve & Tamami Laser When we tested the Toyota Voxy Hybrid in Nagoya last year, we liked its aggressively...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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2013 Nissan NV200 – New Compact Cargo Van Really Delivers the Goods

By Steve & Tamami Laser Business owners and fleet operators seeking delivery vans have two options. They can choose...
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