Category Archives: News
Reimagined Honda NSX, the JAS Tensei, officially revealed
A modern interpretation of the iconic Honda NSX has now been fully revealed in physical form to media aPenned by Pininfarina and engineered by race car constructor JAS, the Tensei (meaning “rebirth” in Japanese) answers the question of what an … Continue reading
First NISMO Performance Center outside of Japan opens
Nissan Motorsports has cut the ribbon on the first NISMO Performance Center built overseas. It’s in the whimsically Australian-sounding suburb of Ferntree Gully, just outside Melbourne. It’s all part of Nissan’s grand plan to expand NISMO’s presence globally.
My car broke down two days before JCCS, but the Land Cruiser community is awesome
In preparation for the Japanese Classic Car Show this Saturday, I went to our storage to pick up all the stuff needed to set up our booth at the show. With our J80 Land Cruiser packed to the headliner, I … Continue reading
Akio Toyoda inducted into Automotive Hall of Fame
On September 23 Toyota Motor Corp chairman Akio Toyoda was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in Detroit. Just two days prior, he had crashed a Toyota off-road vehicle during testing. “So, if I look a little banged up, … Continue reading
Nissan’s Z Kaze Concept is an homage to the 90s
With its newly unveiled Z Kaze concept, Nissan is paying tribute to the 1990s. The car was unveiled at ZCon in Phoenix, Arizona, a gathering of the hardest-core Z enthusiasts in the country. Nissan says the Z Kaze “unlocks a … Continue reading
Get $5 off JCCS tickets with this coupon code
The 2026 Japanese Classic Car Show is just around the corner, and we’re proud to announce that we will have a very special car on display at the JNC booth. Glenn Chiou’s 1968 Datsun 510 is a historic SCCA race … Continue reading
California to move smog test exemption to 1986 thanks to Leno’s Law
On Wednesday morning California Senate Bill 1392 was signed into law. Also known as Leno’s Law, it’s a reprieve for classic car enthusiasts across the state, as it pushes back the state’s notoriously strict smog tests to cars built through … Continue reading
The ND Mazda Roadster sure looks good in yellow
The ND Mazda Miata is as pure a car as can exist today, but if there’s one thing it lacks, it’s fun colors. However, a few lucky enthusiasts in Japan will soon get to own one in A6Y Sunflower Yellow, … Continue reading
Pikes Peak racing legend Monster Tajima’s floating floor can save your car in a flood
As you may have heard, a torrential rainstorm struck central Japan on September 8, flooding towns, triggering landslides, and halting service on Japan’s famously resilient transportation infrastructure. There has been heartbreaking footage of cars being swept up in the deluge, … Continue reading
Toyota completes its restoration of a J40 Land Cruiser
Toyota has just posted the sixth and final episode of its extensive restoration of a 1982 Land Cruiser. This, in theory, is the fun part, where the rust has been repaired, the body has been painted, and all that’s left … Continue reading
Mitsubishi Pajero returns as new body-on-frame SUV
When Mitsubishi discontinued the Pajero in 2019 it was punch in the gut for enthusiasts. That was followed by a knockout uppercut when Mitsubishi shuttered Pajero Manufacturing Co., Ltd., its legendary plant dedicated to building the the famed SUV (as … Continue reading
Peter Cullen, voice actor of a generation, 1941 – 2026
If you are a fan of 80s and 90s cars, giant Japanese robots, or the golden age of Saturday morning cartoons, your childhood was graced by the voice of Peter Cullen. The Canadian voice actor played a role in all … Continue reading
Posted in News
2 Comments
Ken Okuyama’s supercar celebrates the spirit of 1989, a landmark year for Japanese cars
“1989 was a defining year. It gave us the GT-R, Lexus, and the RX-7. Japan’s automotive industry reached new heights,” says renowned automotive designer Ken Okuyama. His latest creation, the V12-powered Kode89, is a tribute to that seminal year. It … Continue reading
Honda’s new Heritage Racing Program lets you buy restored race cars direct from the source
Announced at Monterey Car Week, Honda is launching a new Heritage Racing Program that lets enthusiasts purchase retired and restored race cars. The program is unique among Japanese carmakers, and falls under the jurisdiction of the Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) … Continue reading
The second-gen Honda Accord was a technological marvel: navigation, auto-leveling suspension and ABS in the age of MTV
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Honda Accord, launched in May 1976. Pioneering ideas like front-wheel-drive and taking on environmental concerns with the CVCC engine, it sold 1.5 million examples in 90 countries. Expectations for were high when … Continue reading
5Zigen’s iconic FN01R-C is coming back for its 25th anniversary
One of the quintessential wheels of the Tuner Era is about to celebrate its 25th anniversary. 5Zigen has quietly teased an image of its FN01R-C wheel hinting at a special edition celebrating a quarter of a century. Like the Volk … Continue reading
Posted in News
3 Comments
Could this test mule be the next Toyota MR2?
A visitor to Fuji Speedway may have spotted a prototype Toyota MR2 lapping the circuit. The car in question is a compact sports car with a mid-engine layout as evidenced at the large air intakes aft of the doors and … Continue reading
It’s the end of the road for the Nissan Altima: The rise and fall of the once-proud Accord rival, Part 02
The Nissan Altima is dead, confirmed by a top Nissan exec last week. In Part 01 of our Altima retrospective, we followed its rise, from compact Stanza spinoff to, by generation three, a true enthusiast’s contender against midsizers like the … Continue reading
Posted in News
3 Comments
It’s the end of the road for the Nissan Altima: The rise and fall of the once-proud Accord rival, Part 01
The Nissan Altima is officially dead. Its demise was confirmed by Nissan’s head of product planning and senior vice president for North America Ponz Pandikuthira in an interview with WardsAuto. It’s been rumored to be on the chopping block since … Continue reading
