Peter Lyon has been based in Tokyo for over 30 years, and writes about developments in the car industry and car culture. In addition to Forbes, his byline has appeared in Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Edmunds, Top Gear, Autocar, Auto Express, Auto Bild, Quattroruote, The Sydney
New Lexus LFA To Get 900-HP V8 Hybrid
The new Lexus LFA will be based on the Toyota GR GT3 race car that's currently being tested at Spa in Belgium.
New Electric Mazda EZ-6 To Replace Outgoing Mazda6
Mazda's multi-award winning Mazda6 is being discontinued and will be replaced by the sleek-looking electric EZ-6, with a PHEV option!
U.S.-Bound Nissan Patrol Crushes Toyota Land Cruiser In Power War
In the battle of the off-road titans, Nissan and Toyota have been pushing hard for oneupmanship for decades. Nissan seems to have the edge now.
EVs Dominate Celebrity Judge-Packed Best Car Awards
At the British Motor Show last weekend, the all-electric Renault 5 E-Tech won the Best Car of the Year from a celebrity-judge packed panel. You might know some judges...
The Truth Emerging About Mazda’s New Rotary Sports Car Is Eye-Opening
We originally heard that the rotary engine would just act as a generator in a new-wave Mazda sports car. Now it seems that the rotary will drive the rear wheels!