Tag Archives: crx

QotW: What’s the most environmentally friendly JNC?

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Ben

Today is Earth Day, and JNCs have always been at the forefront of environmentally friendly motoring. If it wasn’t for the Oil Crisis of 1973, JNCs may not have even entered the mainstream automotive world. From kei cars to hybrids … Continue reading →

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Honda/Acura to Completely Revert to 1991 Lineup

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Ben

Honda Motor Corp. has shocked the automotive world with the announcement that it will be completely reverting to its 1991 lineup. Safety and emissions equipment will be updated and prices adjusted for inflation, but everything else — including its former … Continue reading →

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QotW: Which car should Japanese automakers sell again exactly as they were?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Ben

In 1998 Nissan embarked on an unprecedented program to buy back 1970-71 Datsun 240Zs, restore them, and sell them through dealerships with an official warranty. Only about 40 of the 250 planned cars were sold, and even at nearly $28,000 … Continue reading →

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MINICARS: Hot Wheels Boulevard hakosuka Nissan Skyline & 510 released

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Ricky

We’re less than a week into 2013 and already it’s turning in to a great year for Hot Wheels collectors. First we had news of the Treasure Hunt Toyota 2000GT that’s coming out March-ish, but before that even hits the … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: 2012 Japanese Classic Car Show, Part 05: Sports Cars

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Dan

You want Zs? You got Zs. We begin Part 05 of our 2012 JCCS coverage with the seminal Japanese sports car, the one that forever changed perceptions of what it meant to be “J-tin” and swept America by storm. Here … Continue reading →

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MINICARS: Hot Wheels’ mid-engined Honda CR-X

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Ben

In 1981 Hot Wheels debuted the Hot Ones, a line of diecast cars with an articulating suspension and thin axles for a smooth, frictionless ride across your tabletop. Mattel has been busy re-launching many of the iconic cars from this series, as well … Continue reading →

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Early Japanese classics among top emerging collectibles says Hagerty

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Ben

With all the automotive madness whipped up by the Arizona auctions week, let’s take a look at how it affects the nostalgic car scene. First, collector car insurance company Hagerty issued a press release identifying three “segments represent[ing] a group … Continue reading →

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2012 Hot Wheels “Hot Ones” will include 80s Japanese Honda CRX, Subaru BRAT, A60 Supra and more

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Ben

As the holidays descend upon us visions of toy cars are dancing in our heads. In addition to the Mazda RX-7 appearing in the 2012 Hot Wheels main lineup, there’s even more excitement for fans of old school Japanese cars in … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: 2011 Japanese Classic Car Show Part 04, Rolling Stock

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Dan

In Part 04 of our 2011 JCCS coverage we take a look at some cars that have been faithfully restored to original spec or, on rare occasion, simply preserved over the years. 

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Friday Video: 39 Years of Honda Civic

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Ben

With 19 million units sold and 39 years under its belt, the Honda Civic is an icon of motoring. With the recent introduction of the 9th generation, Honda’s marketing team has put together a video called “Heritage” that explores its … Continue reading →

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