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A history of TOM’s Igeta wheel
One of the most iconic wheels among fans of classic Toyotas is the TOM’s Igeta. Introduced in 1978 by Tachi Oiwa Motor Sport, its unique crosshatch design has graced countless Toyota race cars. At the recent Tokyo Auto Salon, TOM’s … Continue reading
A selection of Tokyo Auto Salon’s (mostly) stock cars
The Tokyo Auto Salon is known for insane builds, but that kind of stuff can be overwhelming. However, there are stock or mostly stock cars being restored and preserved, even among the pandemonium. Here are some of the cars that … Continue reading
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Tagged 180sx, datsun, fairlady z, fd3s, GR GT3, honda, life, mazda, nissan, Nissan S13, nsx, rx-7, s13, tokyo auto salon, toyota, z32
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TOM’s Heritage gives you a peak tuner-era Toyota AE86 for $87,000
Two years ago at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon, TOM’s announced a heritage car program to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Rather than factory-perfect restorations, the cars coming out of TOM’s Heritage are what the company calls “reconstructions” based on the … Continue reading
Toyota Mark II surprises at Tokyo Auto Salon with Amemiya-built rotary engine
One of the cars that stopped us in our tracks at the Tokyo Auto Salon was a lone Toyota Mark II parked amidst a sea of Mazdas. Why? Despite being the archetypical Bubble Era Toyota sedan, this GX71 jettisoned its … Continue reading
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Tagged mark II, mazda, rotary engine, tokyo auto salon, toyota, x70
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Toyota exec confirms development of mid-engined sports car
A Toyota exec has confirmed what rumors have long hinted at: Toyota is building a mid-engined sports car. Toyota is one of only a handful of carmakers that have built a midship performance car, so although the name hasn’t been … Continue reading
Restored Nissan March gets surprise visit from Toyota, Honda execs at Tokyo Auto Salon
Last year SuperGT team owner Masahiro Kondo bought a clean but tired 1984 Nissan March. He then handed the car over to students at Nissan Technical College, who brought it back to show-level quality. It was unveiled at last weekend’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Akio Toyota, honda, K10, march, Masahiro Kondo, nissan, tokyo auto salon, toyota
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Toyota 86 with pop-up headlights to debut at Tokyo Auto Salon
People love a pop-up headlight. What was once a compromise between aerodynamics and a lighting rules has become, like tailfins or stripe decal packages, a beloved marker of a bygone era. Updated laws and technology have made retractable headlights obsolete, … Continue reading
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from JNC
Seasons greetings from all of us at JNC! As we roll into the holiday season. We hope you get to spend time with cherished loved ones, both human and vehicular. If you’re traveling, may your roads be smooth and salt-free, … Continue reading
Dead Kennedys lead singer has surprisingly good opinions on the Toyota Celica Convertible he’s auctioning
Punk legend Jello Biafra, frontman for the Dead Kennedys, is auctioning off his 1989 Toyota Celica GT convertible. The foundational punk band was known for their satirical lyrics and skewering of the cultural and political establishments, and the Celica is … Continue reading
A brief history of Street Fighter‘s car-smashing bonus stages
The trailer for the live action Street Fighter movie is out, and some fans are pretty stoked that one famous scene made the cut. Based on the Capcom video game franchise, the upcoming movie includes Street Fighter II‘s bonus stage … Continue reading
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Tagged celsior, crown, lexus, Lexus LS, mitsubishi, pajero, toyota
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Boring no more: Toyota unveils 2000GT, Lexus LFA successors
In a one-two punch that will reverberate though the ages, Toyota pulled the curtains off of two flagship supercars today. The birth of a Japanese supercar doesn’t come along very often, and in fact there have only been five since … Continue reading
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Tagged akio toyoda, GR GT, hiromu naruse, lexus, lfa, Simon Humphries, toyota
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Toyota 2000GT appears in teaser for its next supercar, and the location is an easter egg
On November 27 televisions in Japan began airing a commercial that teases Toyota’s next supercar. The spot opens with a Toyota 2000GT, followed by a Lexus LFA, followed by a sleek black sports car. The words “The Soul Lives On” … Continue reading
‘Pluribus’ offers compelling car options for an alien invasion apocalypse
If you need something to watch during this Thanksgiving holiday, the smash sci-fi series Pluribus set a new record as Apple TV’s most-viewed show. Though it takes place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, it’s a complete departure from Vince Gilligan’s previous … Continue reading
A Nissan Sunny B310 is being restored by students in Japan
Many of the most prominent automotive technical colleges in Japan are associated with OEMs. The students who graduate funnel directly into those companies or service centers of that particular brand. However, there are less known schools that are also doing … Continue reading
Supra Turbo, Prelude Si, Mitsubishi Galant: Japanese cars at the 1987 LA Auto Show
The Los Angeles Auto Show opens tomorrow. It was once one of the four “tier one” shows (others were Detroit, Chicago, and New York, Chicago), where automakers would unveil their new models with press conferences and big production numbers. The … Continue reading
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Tagged a70, galant, Galant E10, honda, mitsubishi, prelude, supra, toyota
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Jay Leno pits Toyota Supra TT against Mercedes Evo II and Aston Martin Vantage
The latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage centers around a comparison test of sorts. Three non-American “muscle cars” — hailing from Japan, Germany, and Britain — face off. It’s a battle between a 1994 Toyota Supra twin-turbo, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E … Continue reading
In Toyota ‘Grip’ movie GR allies with the dark side, teases fourth GR model
Toyota’s latest installment of Grip, its “anime” about human drivers in a world of automated cars, has been released. Unlike previous minute-long episode, this chapter is nearly nine minutes long and features plenty of tire-smoking action from animated cars from … Continue reading
Japan Mobility Show proves there’s still cars to look forward to
With crossovers, EVs, and crossover EVs flooding the market you’d think the future of cars looks pretty bleak. Well, a stroll through the Japan Mobility Show does have plenty of those. But, there are also highlights that might spark car … Continue reading
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Tagged copen, daihatsu, honda, hyundai, Japan Mobility Show, midget, prelude, toyota, vamos
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