Author Archives: Dan Hsu
A day in the life of a Nissan Technical College student
We’ve featured before the work of students from Nissan Gakuen, or Nissan Automobile Technical College, but what’s it like to actually attend the school? Its programs are quite different from American technical colleges, and offer everything from car repair to … Continue reading
Over 3,000 Acura NSX reproduction parts are now available in the US
Honda’s reproduction parts program for the Acura NSX has finally made its way to the States. The Honda Heritage Parts program offers more than 3000 parts for the game-changing first-generation NSX, both NA1 and NA2 models. The parts will be … Continue reading
QotW: How do you stay awake on long drives?
This week is National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. We’ve all felt the agony of driving when your eyelids suddenly turn into lead. Maybe it’s because you’re trying to make it to an event after pulling an all-nighter wrenching on the … Continue reading
QotW: What’s the most basic car you’re willing to accept?
Today, October 26, is Horseless Carriage Day, marking the date in 1769 when Samuel Johnson, creator of the first complete English dictionary, supposedly learned of a self-propelled coach. Many presume that it was the Cugnot steam-powered buggy, a three-wheeled chassis … Continue reading
Yamaha brings back iconic pink and blue colorway from the 90s
In the early 90s Yamaha was not shy about putting bold colors on their bikes. One of the most striking graphic schemes was a pink and blue over white livery used on several performance and racing machines. For 2027, Yamaha … Continue reading
Lexus LS400 from ‘Street Fighter’ bonus stage made real
The most abused car in history has come to life. The Bonus Stage car from the Street Fighter II video game, in which your character must senselessly destroy a luxury sedan for points, now has a real-life counterpart in all … Continue reading
Get $5 off JCCS tickets with this coupon code
The 2026 Japanese Classic Car Show is just around the corner, and we’re proud to announce that we will have a very special car on display at the JNC booth. Glenn Chiou’s 1968 Datsun 510 is a historic SCCA race … Continue reading
Honda’s new Heritage Racing Program lets you buy restored race cars direct from the source
Announced at Monterey Car Week, Honda is launching a new Heritage Racing Program that lets enthusiasts purchase retired and restored race cars. The program is unique among Japanese carmakers, and falls under the jurisdiction of the Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) … Continue reading
QotW: If you could only drive cars from one marque for your entire life, what marque would it be?
We all have our favorite marques, but how committed are we really? Back in the day, if you grew up a Chevy man, you’d stay a Chevy man for life. I knew a guy whose dad bought a new Chrysler … Continue reading
Happy Independence Day from JNC
What better way to celebrate Independence Day than a bosozoku bike decked out in the stars and stripes? With 2026 being America’s semiquincentennial we did try to look for a 250cc motorcycle but, alas, we couldn’t find one. So this … Continue reading
Honda’s ‘Cub House’ is a motorcycle showroom that feels like a café
Honda has opened up a new type of motorcycle shop in Japan. Rather than the cold feel of a typical dealership and service center, the adorably named Cub House has an upscale yet nostalgic feel. The location in Toda City, … Continue reading
Turns out the Honda Motocompo fits perfectly into the trunk of an NSX
Everyone knows that the Honda Motocompo was designed to stow neatly in the back of the Honda City. As it happens, it also fits so perfectly into the trunk of an NSX that it almost seems intentional, despite the supercar … Continue reading
This is exactly what a Honda Super Cub distilled into a barstool would look like
What if you wanted to a Honda Super Cub but didn’t need it to actually go anywhere? Strip away all the motorcycle-y things about it and the Super Cub Chair Classic is what you’d get. Despite the name it’s more … Continue reading
Epic motorcycle racing manga ‘Futari Daka’ re-released for 40th anniversary
Kaoru Shintani’s seminal motorcycle racing manga Futari Daka (Twin Hawks) is being re-released in Japan. Like how Initial D author Shuichi Shigeno’s masterpiece Bari Bari Densetsu depicted street bike racing, Futari Daka brought professional motorcycle endurance racing to the world … Continue reading
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Honda celebrates 50 years of the Accord with Collection Hall exhibit and goods
The Honda Accord debuted fifty years ago this month. To celebrate, Honda has put up a special exhibit at the Honda Collection Hall in Japan. The display features a timeline of all eleven generations, as well as a fourth-gen wagon … Continue reading
RIP Alex Zanardi, race car driver, Paralympic champ, and inspiration to all
One of the most inspiring figures in motorsport has passed away. The family of Alex Zanardi has revealed that the Italian race car driver and Paralympic athlete died peacefully on May 1. The two-time CART champion and Paralympic gold medalist … Continue reading
A Mitsubishi V12 tank engine is about to undergo restoration
A group in Japan has been trying to establish a museum about Japan’s military. They’ve been gathering parts and equipment that may some day be displayed in its halls. One such example is a rare Mitsubishi V12 tank engine that’s … Continue reading
How Honda’s ASIMO predecessor shocked the robotics world 30 years ago
The international Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers has recognized the Honda P2 robot as an IEEE Milestone. Introduced in 1996, the P2 was a revolutionary step in the field of robotics, the first self-contained humanoid robot capable of balanced … Continue reading
The Honda Super-One meets the City Turbo II
Despite Honda’s wholesale scuttling of its planned Honda Zero lineup, elsewhere in the world electric Hondas aren’t dead. The Honda Super-One was designed to be an EV hot hatch, with distinct styling that recalls the Honda City Turbo II. Now, … Continue reading
Suzuki Hayabusa factory tour: The fastest bike has a surprisingly slow manufacturing process
The Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa became an instant legend when it was introduced in 1999. Not only did it instantly claim the title of world’s fastest street-legal motorcycle, at a time when manufacturers one-upped each other incrementally, it blew the previous … Continue reading
