Tag Archives: Automobile Council

VIDEO: Mazda tells its 100-year history with its most significant classics

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Ben Hsu

As part of its continuing celebration of its 100th anniversary, Mazda has produced a short film covering its most significant classic models. Beautifully shot with a 15-minute runtime, it covers the company’s early history before delving into several milestone cars … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 3-wheel truck, Automobile Council, cosmo sport, familia, Familia BD, Ikuo Maeda, luce, mazda, miata, Miata NA, mx-5, r360, rx-7 | 5 Comments

EVENTS: Automobile Council, Part 03 — Live the Classic Car Lifestyle

Posted on September 13, 2017 by San Mamiya

Now that Automobile Council has somehow swayed a bunch of automakers into putting on a big show about their heritage and getting you all jazzed about living the classic motoring lifestyle, you’re going to need a Japanese nostalgic car. That’s why the show also … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: Automobile Council 2017, Part 02 – Mazda, with heritage guns blazing

Posted on September 8, 2017 by San Mamiya

Now in its second year, Automobile Council gives car companies a chance to flex their heritage a bit. Some seized the opportunity better than others, but none came out with more guns blazing than Mazda.

Posted in events | Tagged 787b, Automobile Council, cosmo, cosmo sport, eunos roadster, familia, familia rotary coupe, le mans, mazda, miata, motorsport, mx-5, r100, rotary engine, rx-5, rx-7, sa22 | 12 Comments

EVENTS: Automobile Council 2017, Part 01

Posted on August 30, 2017 by San Mamiya

Japanese automakers seem to have a newfound passion for their heritage. In the past six months, Nissan, Mazda and Honda have all announced programs aimed at restoring iconic models. We’re not sure if the Automobile Council show has anything to do with it, but the … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged acura, Automobile Council, csp311, datsun, honda, nissan, nsx, prius, silvia, skyline, skyline sport, sports 800, subaru, subaru 1000, subaru 360, toyota, Type 14, V-Motion 2.0, W10, W30, W50, WRX STI | 9 Comments

MOTORSPORT: The Prince R380

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Ken Lee

While other Japanese historic racing cars generate equal amounts of enthusiasm and respect, one particular car has sat in relative obscurity for many years. Known only to a few otaku but integral in both the rising dominance of Japanese cars on … Continue reading →

Posted in motorsport | Tagged Automobile Council, japan grand prix, nissan, prince, r380, Yoshikazu Sunako | 9 Comments

EVENTS: Automobile Council 2016

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Ken Lee

In an already packed calendar, a new event has appeared on the Japanese auto show roster. Recently, Tokyo hosted the inaugural Automobile Council, an affair whose stated goal was “Encouraging car culture to blossom in Japan.” That’s a noble aim if there ever was one, … Continue reading →

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