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Infiniti Q50 Leaks Onto the Web
Infiniti Q50 Leaks Onto the Web

13 Jan 2013, 12:11 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The G37 was a moderately successful car for Infiniti, and now, with the all-new Q50 sedan, the premium Japanese automaker is planning to make an even bigger mark. The Q50, which is set to go up agai...

 
2013 Toyota Corolla Fielder Japanese Commercial
2013 Toyota Corolla Fielder Japanese Commercial

11 Jan 2013, 17:20 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / While we’re still waiting to see what the new Toyota Corolla will look like in America or Europe, the Japanese have been enjoying the eleventh-generation model since it was launched there in M...

 
Nissan and Coca-Cola Begin Testing e-NV200 EV Van in Japan
Nissan and Coca-Cola Begin Testing e-NV200 EV Van in Japan

10 Jan 2013, 15:54 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / As the Renault Twizy we say is perfect for short-distance delivery duties in the very congested town centers of the world’s largest cities, the Nissan e-NV200 all-electric van is an excellent ...

 
Nissan Gives Vehicles Performance Touch for Tokyo Motor Salon
Nissan Gives Vehicles Performance Touch for Tokyo Motor Salon

10 Jan 2013, 12:47 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Nissan, as most other manufacturers nowadays, is in a constant process of boosting/changing their image, through the launch of new models, modification of old models, various ad campaigns and new ph...

 
2014 Lexus IS Leaks Onto the Web
2014 Lexus IS Leaks Onto the Web

9 Jan 2013, 15:51 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / We barely had time to post the teaser for the all-new Lexus IS, and leaked pictures have somehow made their way onto the world wide web, and after taking a look at the gallery, it`s safe to say that...

 
Lexus Releases Final IS Teaser Before Reveal
Lexus Releases Final IS Teaser Before Reveal

9 Jan 2013, 15:20 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / We know Lexus’ new design direction, Jay Leno has driven a heavily-camouflaged example and we have a very good idea as to how it will look, and we will soon have to wait no more, for the all-n...

 
Toyota Modifies Power Button for Safety Reasons
Toyota Modifies Power Button for Safety Reasons

8 Jan 2013, 10:43 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The ignition key is slowly becoming extinct, and while there are still many cars which still use (and will still keep on using) old-fashioned keys, the age of the power button is approaching. Howeve...

 
Subaru to Increase US Production Capacity by 30% by 2016
Subaru to Increase US Production Capacity by 30% by 2016

3 Jan 2013, 10:27 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Officials from Subaru’s parent company, Fuji Heavy Industries, have announced that they plan on increasing the Japanese automaker’s US production capacity by 30%, by the year 2016. The I...

 
Destino Samurai: 4 Bikes a Year, Made to Fit
Destino Samurai: 4 Bikes a Year, Made to Fit

27 Dec 2012, 15:13 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Feel like your old Japanese cruiser needs another personality? If you're truly ready for a dramatic change, then maybe you're one of the few lucky guys on the yearly list of Destino Custom...

 
Japanese Company AGC Now Offering UV- and IR-Proof Automotive Glass
Japanese Company AGC Now Offering UV- and IR-Proof Automotive Glass

27 Dec 2012, 15:08 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Getting a nice tan is very important for many people around the world, who flock to the beach every summer. However, they don`t seem to realize that they get bombarded by the Sun’s rays much m...

 
Surprised? Suzuki to Import 2,500 Vehicles to Meet Increased US Demand
Surprised? Suzuki to Import 2,500 Vehicles to Meet Increased US Demand

21 Dec 2012, 17:16 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Despite filing for bankruptcy in the US last month, Suzuki’s Stateside car sales went up by 22%, in November, when they sold 2,224 units. December will make no exception, as big incentives, ex...

 
Japanese Students Make Pillow-Soft Car
Japanese Students Make Pillow-Soft Car

20 Dec 2012, 18:00 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Car safety technology has evolved a lot over the years, from the safety belt to crumple zones and airbags. But while driver and passenger safety are now quite impressive, the same can not be said ab...

 
Insane Japanese Tuning: R230 Mercedes SL by Abflug
Insane Japanese Tuning: R230 Mercedes SL by Abflug

20 Dec 2012, 12:42 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Japanese tuners Abflung have taken one of the best looking modern Mercedes cars and redesigned it to within an inch of its former life. We’re referring to the Mercedes Benz SL Roadster, the R2...

 
Japan - Subaru Forester Orders Exceed Expectations Four Times Over
Japan - Subaru Forester Orders Exceed Expectations Four Times Over

18 Dec 2012, 15:37 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The new Subaru Forester crossover is proving quite a hit in Japan, where orders for the car have far exceeded the manufacturer’s expectations. Subaru say they have so far received 8,149 orders...

 
2012 Toyota Spade Japanese Commercial: Biking with Horses
2012 Toyota Spade Japanese Commercial: Biking with Horses

17 Dec 2012, 14:35 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / You thought Russian car videos were strange? Wait until you see what the Japanese are doing! Anybody with an affinity for Youtube will tell you that commercials in the land of the rising sun are som...

 
Last Lexus LFA Produced on December 14, 2012
Last Lexus LFA Produced on December 14, 2012

17 Dec 2012, 12:29 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / On Friday, December 14, the last of the limited production Japanese supercar known as the Lexus LFA has been produced. The LFA has an amazing history and we’re really sad to see it go. The ...

 
Toyota Regains Top Sport as World’s Largest Automaker
Toyota Regains Top Sport as World’s Largest Automaker

17 Dec 2012, 09:54 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Toyota, VW and GM have been battling for the number one spot as the world’s largest automaker for quite some time, now, and while the Japanese automaker may have lost its crown in 2012, it has...

 
Nissan to Launch 15 New Green Models by 2017
Nissan to Launch 15 New Green Models by 2017

13 Dec 2012, 15:32 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / As Nissan CEO, Carlos Ghosn, said after the company launched the Leaf EV, they will be relying heavily on hybrids and full EVs in their model lineup, in years to come. Now, they have announced that ...

 
Terra Motors e-Trike, the Tuk-Tuk of the Future
Terra Motors e-Trike, the Tuk-Tuk of the Future

13 Dec 2012, 10:41 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Here's one amusing and at the same time very interesting piece of news from the world of electric vehicles: if you thought that tuk-tuks (rickshaws) are a thing of the past, prepare for a surpr...

 
2013 Kawasaki MULE 610 4x4, a Feature-Loaded Utility Vehicle
2013 Kawasaki MULE 610 4x4, a Feature-Loaded Utility Vehicle

11 Dec 2012, 10:13 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / One of the greatest things about the 2013 Kawasaki MULE 610 4x4 is the fact that it can go where other vehicles can't, and it can do this with fairly small efforts. If you're looking for a...