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Max Verstappen Is Close to Winning Another F1 Title After Success in Japan
Max Verstappen Is Close to Winning Another F1 Title After Success in Japan

25 Sep 2023, 18:17 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / The end of the 2023 Formula One Season draws near, and Red Bull Racing's string of victories is far from over after Max's Japanese Grand Prix performance.

 
Toyota Gazoo Racing Launches GR86 RZ 40th Anniversary and Subaru BRZ STI Sport
Toyota Gazoo Racing Launches GR86 RZ 40th Anniversary and Subaru BRZ STI Sport

22 Sep 2023, 09:30 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Hold your American horses and don't rush into dealerships; these limited editions are dedicated to the Japanese market - and mimic the GR86 Trueno or BRZ tS

 
This 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Is a Japan-Spec Cobra Jet Survivor in Fabulous Condition
This 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Is a Japan-Spec Cobra Jet Survivor in Fabulous Condition

21 Sep 2023, 13:49 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Ford sold almost 150,000 Mustangs in 1971, but fewer than 2,000 were ordered with 429-cubic-inch Cobra Jet engine. This pony is likely a 1-of-1 gem.

 
X-Cabin 300 Trailer Is Small but Can Be Anything You Like, Including a Glamping Camper
X-Cabin 300 Trailer Is Small but Can Be Anything You Like, Including a Glamping Camper

13 Sep 2023, 07:15 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Introduced in Japan in 2020, the X-Cabin 300 is preparing for an expansion in Europe, with versatility and multi-functionality as its strongest suits

 
The Most Powerful JDM Cars You Can Get New in 2023
The Most Powerful JDM Cars You Can Get New in 2023

3 Sep 2023, 20:57 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Had the Aspark Owl not been assembled in Italy, the Japanese electric hypercar would have been crowned the most powerful JDM car in production today

 
Toyota Assembly Plants Knocked Offline Due to Computer Issue, No Nigerian Prince Involved
Toyota Assembly Plants Knocked Offline Due to Computer Issue, No Nigerian Prince Involved

31 Aug 2023, 10:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Japanese carmaker blamed a computer problem for a massive downtime encountered by 14 auto plants across its home market

 
The Best Kei Cars: Past and Present (1949-2023)
The Best Kei Cars: Past and Present (1949-2023)

27 Aug 2023, 09:28 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Keijidosha may be an intimidating subject for most car enthusiasts, but fret not. This story covers the ABCs of all things keijidosha, and then some

 
Race Leader Runs Out of Fuel, Has To Push His Car Over the Finish Line
Race Leader Runs Out of Fuel, Has To Push His Car Over the Finish Line

22 Aug 2023, 06:19 UTC · By: Elena Luchian / Japanese driver Max Orido had to push his BMW M4 GT4 over the finish line after he ran out of fuel towards the end of the race

 
Testosterone Overload: Liberty Walk Gives the Ford Bronco a Muscly Makeover
Testosterone Overload: Liberty Walk Gives the Ford Bronco a Muscly Makeover

11 Aug 2023, 10:25 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Sporting a few goodies from Liberty Walk and additional upgrades, this Ford Bronco looks ready to take on some arduous tracks

 
Nissan Skyline NISMO Debuts, It Is a Japan-Only Affair for the Moment
Nissan Skyline NISMO Debuts, It Is a Japan-Only Affair for the Moment

8 Aug 2023, 10:00 UTC · By: Elena Luchian / The Nissan Skyline NISMO makes debut in Japan with extra oomph, the same engine as the Nismo Z and the same Recaro seats

 
Space Agency Is Taking Autonomous Driving to Places It Has Never Been
Space Agency Is Taking Autonomous Driving to Places It Has Never Been

8 Aug 2023, 09:42 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Japanese space agency and two private companies, Tokai Clarion and ATI, are working on new autonomous driving tech for use in remote areas

 
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Launched in Japan, Series 70 Also Returns Home
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Launched in Japan, Series 70 Also Returns Home

2 Aug 2023, 09:54 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The world premiere of the all-new 2024 Land Cruiser was truly encompassing; Toyota made sure of that and even brought home an oldie (but goldie)

 
Japan Extends Car Export Ban to Russia, No More Luxury Cars
Japan Extends Car Export Ban to Russia, No More Luxury Cars

30 Jul 2023, 21:10 UTC · By: Elena Luchian / Japan has just decided to extend the car export ban to the country that attacked Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and thought would take Kyiv down in three days

 
Sixth-Gen 2024 Mitsubishi Triton (L200) Revealed in Thailand, Remains a Forbidden Fruit
Sixth-Gen 2024 Mitsubishi Triton (L200) Revealed in Thailand, Remains a Forbidden Fruit

26 Jul 2023, 07:39 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / As promised during the final (engineering) teaser released earlier this month, Mitsubishi Motors took the veil off its sixth iteration of the Triton (L200)

 
Charming Lexus LC Coupe Attracts Tuner's Wrath and Loses Most of Its Appeal
Charming Lexus LC Coupe Attracts Tuner's Wrath and Loses Most of Its Appeal

16 Jul 2023, 11:32 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / You can blame Wald International for the controversial makeover of this Lexus LC, which sports an aftermarket body kit and new wheels

 
Nissan Recalls 1.4 Million Vehicles Worldwide Over Multiple Issues
Nissan Recalls 1.4 Million Vehicles Worldwide Over Multiple Issues

14 Jul 2023, 18:23 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The mammoth recall population includes a few examples of the Kicks and Leaf from the United States, although Nissan has yet to reveal how many are called back

 
$3M Ferrari F40 Spotted Driving in Tokyo Wearing Liberty Walk Body Kit
$3M Ferrari F40 Spotted Driving in Tokyo Wearing Liberty Walk Body Kit

10 Jul 2023, 22:22 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Purists would call it blasphemy, but we think this wide-body Ferrari F40 signed by Liberty Walk looks excellent. Do you agree?

 
This Micro Hovercraft Is Actually a Homemade Hoverbike Anyone Could Build
This Micro Hovercraft Is Actually a Homemade Hoverbike Anyone Could Build

6 Jul 2023, 14:56 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Inventor Hideyasu Ito has been working on various hovercraft for more than a decade, after he started experimenting with leaf blowers and the idea of personal m

 
Japan's Largest Port and Critical Toyota Shipping Hub Blocked Due to Cyberattack
Japan's Largest Port and Critical Toyota Shipping Hub Blocked Due to Cyberattack

5 Jul 2023, 13:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Nagoya Port encountered a cyberattack, with the association in charge of all operations claiming that moving containers was suspended