Monthly Archives: April 2026
Rays Fan Meeting is an entire car show where the only common theme is the wheels
Imagine an entire car show where the only connection between all the cars is the wheels. That’s the idea behind the Rays Fan Meeting, a gathering of over 800 cars from Honda Beats to Land Cruisers. The only rule is … Continue reading
Pioneer’s new single-DIN head unit looks retro but has modern features like Bluetooth
Pioneer has released a head unit designed for 80s and 90s vehicles. The Pioneer SXT-C10PS uses an old school single-DIN standard so it can slot into the dashboard or console of most cars from that era. Inside, it features all … 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
QotW: Which Japanese car had the best font?
Today, April 27, is World Design Day, formerly known as World Graphics Day. It celebrates graphic design, the art of making text and images look cool. The world would be pretty boring if every piece of text was in Times … Continue reading
Could this Nissan Terrano concept preview the new Pathfinder?
Nissan has pulled the wraps off of a new SUV concept called the Terrano PHEV at the Beijing International Auto Show. Since the Terrano was the Japanese-market name for the original Nissan Pathfinder, it’s only logical to look to this … Continue reading
A museum-quality exhibit of bosozoku culture is underway in Tokyo
In the 80s bosozoku were considered delinquents and looked down upon by Japanese society. With enough distance in the rear view mirror, there’s now an aura of nostalgia that surrounded their unique and impeccable style. A museum-quality and family friendly … Continue reading
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After a decade, the new Shuto Route 1 between Tokyo and Haneda is almost complete
One of the things non-car things that car enthusiasts can appreciate about Japan is its amazing infrastructure. Whereas pothole-riddled roads in the US are perpetually bandaged over, Japan goes through great lengths to completely rebuild entire roads when needed. Tokyo … Continue reading
Watch Mazda rebuild a 4-rotor race motor from the 787
It’s no small undertaking to rebuild a 4-rotor R26B from a Mazda 787 race car. Most of the parts are unique to the engine and have been out of production for decades. A recent Mazda Motorsports video shows what it … Continue reading
QotW: If you could be a car designer, which company would you work for and what would you do?
Car design is an incredibly difficult job. You have to fit everything inside a package that seats enough people, carries enough stuff, meets the engineering requirements, and passes safety regulations, all while evoking emotion. Yet, we wouldn’t be car enthusiasts … Continue reading
Honda builds City Turbo II homage withS ‘Bulldog Style’
The Honda Super-One recently launched in Japan was clearly inspired by the 1983-86 Honda City Turbo II. But in case that wasn’t obvious enough, Honda has created an even more overt homage to the City Turbo II. Developed by Honda … Continue reading
SSR is re-releasing deep-dish versions of the MkI, MkII, and MkIII
Speedstar Racing is re-releasing deep-lip sizes of three beloved wheels from its back catalog: the SSR MkI, MkII, and MkIII. Each will be available in very negative offsets and A-, B-, and C-type inner barrels. The only size that will … Continue reading
Nissan execs reveal sports car plans and another Xterra teaser
In the wake of Nissan’s mega press conference earlier this week more news about its sports cars and the revived Xterra SUV has emerged. The briefing outlined how the company plans to reverse its money-shredding trajectory and undo the legacy … Continue reading
Nissan teases new Skyline, Xterra as ‘Heartbeat’ of the company
Nissan unveiled its latest business plan last night, titled “Vision of Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life”. Behind the buzzwords, however, were the first two teasers of nameplates of great importance to enthusiasts: the Skyline and the Xterra. While the long-term … Continue reading
QotW: Have you ever bought a car (or not) because of the color?
Color is clearly an important factor when it comes to choosing a car, but can it make or break a purchase? We have friends who will accept a car in any color, as long as it’s a model they like, … 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
Toyotafest 2026 will celebrate the event’s 30th anniversary
This year Toyotafest will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. It started three decades ago as a small gathering of 20 or so friends meeting to discuss their Crowns and Coronas. Today, it’s the largest single-manufacturer Japanese car show in the … Continue reading
Nissan promises manual Infiniti sedan, V6 Xterra, and maybe a 700-horsepower flagship SUV
More good news is coming out of Nissan, this time regarding its Infiniti division and the 4×4 offerings of both brands. It seems that record losses, the closing of major factories, and job cuts have forced the company to shake … Continue reading
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Ascara Integra? Fulma Legend? Rejected Acura names that could have been
When Honda debuted its Acura brand in 1986 it was navigating uncharted territory. Launching a Japanese luxury marque had never been done before, and it had to come up with the entire concept out of thin air, including the name. … Continue reading
QotW: What do you do with your stickers?
Today, April 6, is Sticker Day in Japan. It’s a play on words, combining four (shi) and six (ru), for shiru, which means “sticker” or “seal”. It’s probably safe to assume that, as car people, we’ve all accumulated significant collections … Continue reading
