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NEWS: Parts from Mazda’s Roadster Restore program in Japan are coming to the US

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Ben Hsu

Mazda’s headline at Chicago Auto Show was all about the 30th Anniversary Edition Miata — and its subsequent selling out four hours later — but CEO Masahiro Moro buried an even more exciting Miata revelation in the press conference. Mazda … Continue reading →

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Chicago Auto Show: 30th Anniversary Miata sells out in four hours

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Dave Yuan

Looks like a lot of people wanted an orange Miata. The entire allotment of the 30th Anniversary Edition models, announced this morning, that were destined for the US have already sold out. To be fair, that’s the US market’s 500 … Continue reading →

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Chicago Auto Show: Acura celebrates 30 years of the NSX

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Ben Hsu

Honda didn’t introduce a new model or updated trim package at the Chicago Auto Show this year. Instead, with champagne-filled flutes passed around to the assembled guests, they celebrated 30 years of the NSX. Honda’s unleashing of its mid-engined wonder … Continue reading →

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Chicago Auto Show: Mazda reveals 30th Anniversary Edition Miata

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Ben Hsu

Mazda has returned to the site of the NA Miata’s debut, the Chicago Auto Show, to announce the arrival of the 30th Anniversary Edition Miata. Offered in both soft-top original and RF retractable targa flavors, only 3,000 will be made … Continue reading →

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Honda celebrates Golden Anniversary in Australia literally

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Ben Hsu

On February 4, 1969, Honda established an official subsidiary in Australia. Honda Australia was founded for the purposes of selling cars, but naturally Honda’s expansive lineup of thoughtfully engineered motorcycles, power equipment, and generators soon spread across the continent like … Continue reading →

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NEWS: There will be a next-gen Subaru BRZ after all

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Ben Hsu

Looks like there’s definitely going to be a successor to the Subaru BRZ after all. Earlier this week, we had a little hand in spreading to the English-speaking world the rumor that the next-generation Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ had … Continue reading →

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NEWS: Toyota introduces Heritage Edition Land Cruiser

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Ben Hsu

For 2020, Toyota is releasing a Land Cruiser Heritage Edition, celebrating the go-anywhere SUV’s 60-plus years of continuous sales. Toyota established their US offices in late 1957, and have sold Land Cruisers in the states ever since then. Not even … Continue reading →

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NEWS: Next-gen Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 canceled? UPDATE

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Ben Hsu

There may not be a next-generation Subaru BRZ or Toyota 86, according to reports coming out of Japan. The automotive tabloid Best Car is prepared to report in their upcoming February 26 issue that the Toyobaru twins will be canceled. … Continue reading →

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NEWS: The Honda EV prototype loses its first-gen Civic looks

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Ben Hsu

Over the weekend Honda published a new illustration of its upcoming electric vehicle, scheduled to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in early March. Unfortunately, it’s pretty disappointing. It looks as if it has lost much of the retro, first-gen … Continue reading →

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NEWS: The first A90 Toyota Supra sells for $2.1 million, but calm down

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Ben Hsu

The first production A90 Toyota Supra has sold for $2.1 million at auction. It’s an eye-watering sum, though it is going to two very worthwhile charities. Seven digit sales figures aren’t that unusual in these much-hyped, first-to-market auctions, but in … Continue reading →

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NEWS: 2020 Toyota Supra leaked ahead of official reveal

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Ben Hsu

The production 2020 Supra wasn’t supposed to be shown until next Monday at the Detroit Auto Show, but a leaked video reveals the A90 in all its un-camouflaged glory. Toyota Mexico accidentally tweeted the video below, showing the Supra in … Continue reading →

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NEWS: Subaru’s blue and gold livery is back, baby

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Ben Hsu

Subaru announced this morning that it will revive its celebrated blue and yellow livery, which famously graced Impreza WRX STI during the company’s era of dominance in the World Rally Championships. Eagle-eyed Subarists will notice that the graphics aren’t exactly … Continue reading →

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NEWS: Mazda to unveil 30th Anniversary Miata next month

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Ben Hsu

It’s really hard to believe, but the Mazda Miata turns 30 years old next month. The original NA generation of debuted at the Chicago Auto Show in February 1989 and single-handedly revived the roadster, which was at that point a … Continue reading →

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NEWS: Suzuki reveals retro-styled Jimny Pickup

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Ben Hsu

Suzuki has revealed some of its concepts for the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon, and the most intriguing one is a new take on the just-released Jimny that came out earlier this year. Based on the flared-fender, 1.o-liter version, the retro-look … Continue reading →

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NEWS: Honda thinks the sound of revving cars will soothe your baby

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Ben Hsu

Honda has created a plush car that emits the sounds of engines revving in order to soothe crying babies. The Honda Sound Sitter is a stuffed car, but inside is a speaker that plays engine sounds of cars like the … Continue reading →

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NEWS: Mazda trademarks MX-6 name in Japan

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Ben Hsu

Mazda has trademarked the name MX-6 with the Japan Patent Office. In Mazda parlance, the “MX” nomenclature has always referred to sporty two-door cars such as the MX-3 and MX-5 Miata. A true sports car like the RX-7 probably isn’t … Continue reading →

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NEWS: Revived Toyota MR2 to be built with Subaru?

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Ben Hsu

Rumors of a Toyota MR2 revival have been swirling around for a while, but that’s nothing new. Separately and more recently, the grapevine’s been buzzing about a mid-engine Subaru. The latest reports from Japan say what’s so obvious and perfect … Continue reading →

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NEWS: Nissan will make parts for the R33 and R34 Skyline GT-R again

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Ben Hsu

Last year Nissan announced to great fanfare the first phase of its Heritage Parts program. Through its NISMO division, the company would re-issue parts for the R32 Skyline GT-R, and if the program was successful enough Nissan would expand the … Continue reading →

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NEWS: Carlos Ghosn is officially out at Mitsubishi Motors

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Ben Hsu

After orchestrating a 34 percent buyout of Mitsubishi Motors by Nissan in 2016 and installing himself as chairman of both companies, Carlos Ghosn is now out of both. Mitsubishi Motors’ board voted today to remove Ghosn from his leadership position, … Continue reading →

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NEWS: Japanese Royal Family to get new parade car, Nissan out of the running

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Ben Hsu

The Japanese royal family is about to choose a new car. That’s a big deal, since they haven’t had a fresh whip since about 2006, when Toyota delivered four specially modified Century limousines to the Imperial household. The new car … Continue reading →

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