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Nissan Skyline GT-R BNR32, Hino Contessa, 1950 Denso EV and more inducted into Japan Automotive Hall of Fame
This year’s Japan Automotive Hall of Fame inductees have been announced. Each year, the organization honors individuals who have made notable contributions to the country’s auto industry. They also recognize landmark cars and trucks that signify milestones in engineering or … Continue reading
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Toyota will build and sell a kei car in America under resurrected Scion brand
Here’s something we definitely didn’t have on our bingo cards for 2026: Toyota will not only officially sell a kei car in the United States, but it will be made in the USA too. Furthermore, it’s going to be named … Continue reading
Nissan Patrol nameplate returns to the US after 57 years, sort of
Nissan’s Patrol hasn’t been sold in America since 1969, but that is soon about to change. To celebrate the model’s 75th anniversary, Nissan is bringing back the nameplate back to the US. However, rather than a standalone model it will … Continue reading
Over 3,000 Acura NSX reproduction parts are now available in the US
Honda’s reproduction parts program for the Acura NSX has finally made its way to the States. The Honda Heritage Parts program offers more than 3000 parts for the game-changing first-generation NSX, both NA1 and NA2 models. The parts will be … Continue reading
Pour one out for the Lexus LC, last of the V8 interceptors
The final Lexus LC rolled off the assembly line on August 22, 2026. Yesterday, Lexus posted a video documenting the end of its production. It was a somber occasion, one that marks the end of an era. The LC500 is … Continue reading
Toyota Celica mid-engined AWD coupe debuts in racing livery
Toyota has debuted its new mid-engined sports car in racing livery. Officially, it’s called the GR Yaris M Concept, but no one other than Toyota is actually referring to it by that name. Japanese media is confident that this vehicle … Continue reading
Mitsubishi president wants to return to Dakar and WRC
Now that Mitsubishi has a Pajero again, it has the potential to return to the racing venues that built the brand. Mitsubishi president Keisuke Kishiura recently confirmed that he would like to see his company return to the Dakar Rally and, … Continue reading
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Nissan honors 40 years of Pathfinder with Special Edition
The original Nissan Pathfinder was one of the unexpectedly cool vehicles that spurred the SUV revolution. Introduced for the 1987 model year, the Hardbody pickup-based off-roader will be 40 years old next year, and Nissan is celebrating four decades of … Continue reading
This buildable Hakosuka Nissan Skyline GT-R brings our partnership with Mattel full circle
October 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of Japanese Nostalgic Car. The scene for classic cars from Japan has evolved a lot over the years, especially in the realm of collectibles. Arguably, the current craze of “JDM” Hot Wheels was kicked … Continue reading
‘Initial D’ and Williams F1 collab is a weird snapshot of 2026 car culture
The Williams F1 team has unexpectedly collaborated with Initial D for a line of merch. There really isn’t a lot in common between a British Formula 1 team formed in the 1970s and a touge racing manga from 1990s Japan, … Continue reading
Butame Toyota Mark II stars in new J-hop music video
Members from two hit J-pop boy bands have formed a new group whose aesthetic is built around 1980s bosozoku culture. Maekawa Ippa has only one single so far, and the music video is stylized like a nostalgic Showa or Heisei … Continue reading
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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
