Ben Hsu

Contributor, Autoblog
Ben Hsu has been a motor journalist since 2006. He is one of the founders of Japanese Nostalgic Car, the first U.S. publication devoted to vintage autos from Japan. He is author of the book Classic Japanese Performance Cars: The History and the Legacy. He owns a vintage Subaru SVX, Mazda RX-7, and Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60.
631 Articles by Ben
4 days ago Report
Nissan exploring electrified and affordable small pickup for U.S. market

The target price would be around $40,000

Ben Hsu
5 days ago SEMA
Infiniti previews modified Q50 Red Sport 400 for SEMA

It's a showcase for the Infiniti Performance line of accessories

Ben Hsu
6 days ago Video
Los Angeles freeway heist: Watch gunmen target victim in two-car operation

Thieves had a getaway car waiting.

Ben Hsu
Oct 22, 2023 Official
Nissan Frontier to tackle 500 miles of off-road racing in mostly stock form

It will be driven by Formula Drift champ Chris Forsberg

Ben Hsu
Oct 22, 2023 Report
Toyota Tundra owners in Australian test program are forbidden to post on social media

300 Tundras will be converted to right-hand-drive

Ben Hsu
Oct 21, 2023 Report
Study finds average new ICE car pollutes more than one from 2013

Increasingly heavy luxury SUVs are to blame

Ben Hsu
Oct 19, 2023 Recalls
Ford issues recalls on Mach-E charging (again) and Explorer rollaway risk

Over 273,000 vehicles are affected

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Oct 18, 2023 Official
Subaru BRZ Touge Edition limited to 60 cars — and only in Italy

It's named after the Japanese word for 'mountain pass'

Ben Hsu
Oct 18, 2023 Official
ItalDesign Asso di Picche In Movimento reimagines an iconic Giugiaro concept

Crank up the Motorhead, here comes an Ace of Spades remake

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Oct 10, 2023 Teased
Subaru teases electric sports car ahead of Tokyo reveal

Just because it's an EV doesn't mean it has to be a crossover

Ben Hsu
Oct 10, 2023 Official
Daihatsu reveals Miata-fighting roadster and more for Tokyo Mobility Show

Three other small concepts from the kei car specialist join the roadster

Ben Hsu
Oct 9, 2023 Official
Nissan using AI to accelerate research into technologies like solid-state batteries

What used to take 20 years now takes just two

Ben Hsu
Oct 9, 2023 Official
Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser channels FJ40, but on the moon

Toyota concept asks 'What if?' about off-world overlander

Ben Hsu
Sep 26, 2023 Official
The Honda Shogo is a fun way for kids to navigate hospitals

The little electric car adds a bit of sunshine to medical facilities

Ben Hsu
Sep 25, 2023 Rumormill
Did Toyota accidentally leak the new Camry?

A new face but not a new generation for the best-seller

Ben Hsu
Sep 20, 2023 Two Wheels
Honda XL750 Transalp confirmed for U.S. market

The mid-size adventure bike arrives this fall

Ben Hsu
Sep 20, 2023 Official
2024 Toyota Sienna adds XSE Premium package

Along with a few more minor updates and a price bump

Ben Hsu
Sep 8, 2023 Teased
Toyota Century SUV could spawn four-door convertible variant

It would introduce an entirely new body style to the automotive kingdom

Ben Hsu
Sep 7, 2023 News
Subaru Outback facelift debuts in Japan, possibly exclusively

Here's why we likely won't see it in the U.S.

Ben Hsu
Sep 5, 2023 Two Wheels
Yamaha celebrates its pioneering electric bike with new drive unit

The motorcycle maker invented the first ebike 30 years ago

Ben Hsu
Sep 1, 2023 Reveal
Buick's big boxy crossover design sketch looks surprisingly good

Could it be a design direction for the next Enclave?

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