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.
641 Articles by Ben
1 day ago Official
This charming electric kei van has plans to come stateside

The HW Electro Puzzle is modular, micro, and cute

Ben Hsu
Dec 21, 2023 Weird
Russian EV prototype looks ridiculous, targets 2025 production

It has invited ridicule from all over the web

Ben Hsu
Dec 13, 2023 Report
VW's Scout EV brand receives $10 million to set up shop in Michigan

Its new 'innovation center' will be just outside Detroit

Ben Hsu
Dec 5, 2023 Official
Toyota once considered an 86-based shooting brake

Sport wagon concept has been revealed over a decade after construction

Ben Hsu
Dec 4, 2023 Weird
This Toyota Land Cruiser is so light it can be picked up by two people

It's meticulously sculpted entirely out of styrofoam

Ben Hsu
Nov 29, 2023 Official
Updated Toyota Land Cruiser 70 now available in short-wheelbase variant

The smaller, lighter Land Cruiser is only available in the UAE

Ben Hsu
Nov 29, 2023 Teased
Watchmaker Bulgari teases Vision Gran Turismo concept

An actual wristwatch is coming too

Ben Hsu
Nov 23, 2023 News
Is horn honking protected free speech? The Supreme Court to decide

A form of expression, or simply safety equipment?

Ben Hsu
Nov 8, 2023 Report
Alan Ruck's Rivian R1T crash due to unfamiliarity with tech, police say

No evidence of DUI or distraction

Ben Hsu
Nov 7, 2023 News
Runaway double-bottom semi takes out 33 cars as it barrels into dealership [UPDATED VIDEO]

The truck left a 1.5-mile trail of destruction

Ben Hsu
Oct 28, 2023 Report
Nissan exploring electrified and affordable small pickup for U.S. market

The target price would be around $40,000

Ben Hsu
Oct 27, 2023 SEMA
Infiniti previews modified Q50 Red Sport 400 for SEMA

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

Ben Hsu
Oct 26, 2023 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

Ben Hsu
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

Ben Hsu
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

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