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Japan’s carmakers to jointly relax standards for what makes a part defective
It’s well known that Japanese carmakers employ the highest quality standards in the entire industry. Parts with even the smallest defects are discarded, ensuring that the finished product will be the benchmarks by which all others are judged. However, due … Continue reading
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We regret to inform you that Mitsubishi has desecrated the Eclipse name even more
Mitsubishi has once again exhumed the Eclipse name and slapped it on a car completely unrelated to the sports coupe it originated with. We’re not sure what’s more incongruous, the fact that the new Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback is an electric … Continue reading
The 2027 Nissan Z comes with even more nostalgic nods
We covered many of the upgrades and throwbacks of the facelifted 2027 Nissan Z, but Nissan just pointed us to a few more that we missed. One of the coolest is the fact that the Performance trim wheels are inspired … Continue reading
The revived Nissan Primera nameplate has a lot to live up to
After nearly two decades, the Nissan Primera nameplate has been revived. Those expecting an SR20-powered sports sedan may be disappointed, though, as the Primera has been resurrected as an EV. While it shares a name with its predecessors, it likely … Continue reading
The Tommykaira ZZ returns with a modern facelift to show carmakers what’s possible
The last of the Tommykaira ZZ sports cars was built in June 2021. However, the hand-built Japanese sports car may seems to have risen anew at the Automotive Engineering Exposition in Yokohama. Strictly speaking, this isn’t a Tommykaira, but is … Continue reading
Mazda Miata’s new color is a departure from the green you know
Back in the days of print magazines, there was a Road & Track column in which the prolific British roadster fan Peter Egan searched desperately for the proper shade of British Racing Green to paint his restoration project (we can’t … Continue reading
QotW: How are your automotive new year’s resolutions coming along?
It’s June 1, which is New Year’s Resolution Recommitment Day. They call it a midyear milestone even though it’s not actually the midpoint of the year, but with summer starting it’s probably a good time to dig in to whatever … Continue reading
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The Mitsubishi Pajero will officially return in fall 2026
It’s official. Mitsubishi has announced that the Pajero will return by year’s end. The revived SUV will serve as the company’s flagship as it tries to rebuild its brand. Its comeback has been speculated upon since 2024, but we started … Continue reading
Nissan to open first NISMO Performance Center outside of Japan
Nissan has announced its first NISMO Performance Center outside of Japan. The facility will be located in Ferntree Gully, Victoria, about 45 minutes outside of Melbourne. Nissan states that the center will provide a direct link to the NISMO Omori … Continue reading
QotW: Why do you like cars?
Today, May 25, is Car Day in Japan. It was established by Yanase, one of the largest importers and dealer chains in Japan, in 2015 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the company’s founding on May 25, 1915. One of … Continue reading
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Toyota renews Cressida trademark but don’t hold your breath
It’s been 34 years since the last Cressida was sold in the US and there have been no whispers that the long-dormant nameplate might return. The final rear-wheel-drive gasoline Toyota sedan was last available new here in 1992. However, on … Continue reading
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Honda celebrates 50 years of the Accord with Collection Hall exhibit and goods
The Honda Accord debuted fifty years ago this month. To celebrate, Honda has put up a special exhibit at the Honda Collection Hall in Japan. The display features a timeline of all eleven generations, as well as a fourth-gen wagon … Continue reading
RIP Alex Zanardi, race car driver, Paralympic champ, and inspiration to all
One of the most inspiring figures in motorsport has passed away. The family of Alex Zanardi has revealed that the Italian race car driver and Paralympic athlete died peacefully on May 1. The two-time CART champion and Paralympic gold medalist … Continue reading
A Mitsubishi V12 tank engine is about to undergo restoration
A group in Japan has been trying to establish a museum about Japan’s military. They’ve been gathering parts and equipment that may some day be displayed in its halls. One such example is a rare Mitsubishi V12 tank engine that’s … 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
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
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
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
