Peter Lyon

Peter Lyon

Contributor|Cars & Bikes

With over 10.5 million page views on Forbes, Peter Lyon has been based in Tokyo for over 30 years writing about cars and publishing books like ‘Toyota Yaris WRC.’ In addition to Forbes, his byline has appeared in Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Top Gear, Autocar, Herald Sun, GQ

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May 29, 2026

Before Excelling As AWD Legend, Subaru Once Built Fighter Aircraft

Long before Subaru was conquering snowy roads and rally stages, the company was building some of the most feared fighter planes in the Pacific.

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May 24, 2026

Move Over Max: F1 Has A New Superstar Named Kimi Antonelli

The victory in Canada was Antonelli’s fourth consecutive win — a run that places him in elite territory—alongside the names of Schumacher, Prost, Hamilton and Senna.

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May 24, 2026

Flat Tires Are About To Get A Lot Less Embarrassing

One of the most eye-catching innovations sees a Chinese EV lifting one wheel off the ground without using a traditional jack in order to change a tire. Incredible.

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May 18, 2026

China Isn’t Copying Western Cars Anymore—It’s Reinventing Them

For decades, the global auto industry operated according to a familiar hierarchy focused on Germany, the U.S. and Japan. Not anymore. The threat from China is real.

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May 17, 2026

Rolls-Royces, Yachts & Jets: The Extraordinary Story Of Hype Luxury

This one-stop shop luxury startup offers elite travel to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and is as accessible as booking a hotel room online.