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At least the Mazda Miata will be forever
Mazda’s all-SUV lineup might be demoralizing to some, but there is hope. They still make the Miata and, according to Mazda execs, the Miata will exist as long as the company does. It may not always have four cylinders or … Continue reading
Mazda CX-90: How Mazda laid out the roadmap for a glorious enthusiasts’ future, then threw it away
Many years ago a little bird at Mazda told us that the firm was working on a rear-wheel-drive sedan to be powered by a straight-six. We were stoked. On paper it was the ideal configuration — an inherently balanced engine … Continue reading
Akio Toyoda steps down as president and CEO: His legacy at Toyota and his successor
It is often said that Akio Toyoda likes surprises. The Toyota president and CEO is fond of racing, and is one of the few corporate leaders who will eagerly don a helmet and climb behind the wheel of his company’s … Continue reading
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Tagged A80, ae86, akio toyoda, Gazoo Racing, hiromu naruse, Koji Sato, lexus, lfa, supra, toyota, toyota 86
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Toyota Land Cruiser 70 might get re-released in Japan
One of the rumors coming from the Tokyo Auto Salon is that the Land Cruiser 70-series might, once again, get a re-release in Japan. Though the workhorse is still being sold in Australia and some areas of South America, it … Continue reading
Nissan Z’s customized nose from Tokyo Auto Salon is greenlit for production
From the Tokyo Auto Salon comes some good news for fans of the new Z. Nissan showed again an orange concept based on the Fairlady Z Customized Proto from last year with minor tweaks. That’s because the split nose, which … Continue reading
Mazda announces specs of inline-6 that will be completely wasted on SUVs
Mazda has spilled the specs on what should have been its last hurrah for internal combustion engines, the 3.3-liter turbo inline-6. Imagine, a straight-six brought to you by the same wacky dreamers that willed the rotary engine into a production … Continue reading
Toyota AE86 Hydrogen and EV conversions will let enthusiasts enjoy older cars for decades to come, says CEO
The rumors we reported on were true. At the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon Toyota did indeed unveil two AE86s converted to run on alternative energy. A flip-up headlight Sprinter Trueno was converted to hydrogen power, and a fixed-headlight Corolla Levin … Continue reading
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Tagged ae86, akio toyoda, celica, corolla, corolla levin, GR Corolla, Koji Sato, Masahiro Sasaki, sprinter trueno, st165, Super Taikyu, toyota
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Toyota Land Cruiser 70 and 80 added to Heritage Parts program, taking requests for FJ60
From the Tokyo Auto Salon, Toyota has announced that the Land Cruiser J70 and J80 have been added to their Heritage Parts Program. Additionally, Toyota is taking requests for the FJ60 and has added a slew of new items to … Continue reading
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Tagged 2000gt, a70, A80, ae86, corolla, corolla levin, fj40, fj60, Heritage Parts Program, J70, J80, land cruiser, sprinter trueno, supra, toyota
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2024 Nissan GT-R gets retro R34-inspired face and color palette
Unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon, the 2024 Nissan GT-R adds a surprise late-in-the-lifespan facelift to Nissan’s supercar slayer. Those familiar with the R35’s Skyline predecessors will immediately recognize its lineage. Along with the visual throwback it also brings back … Continue reading
Toyota may reveal electric or hydrogen-powered AE86
As the industry shifts to alternative fuels and some cities consider the ban of gasoline cars altogether, how will enthusiasts enjoy their classic cars? Some automakers, like Mini and Aston Martin, are working on electric motor conversion kits for their … Continue reading
Toyota Century SUV rumored by end of 2023
Shocking rumors out of Japan claim that Toyota is working on what is internally being called a Century SUV. Since 1967 the nameplate has been attached to Toyota’s flagship luxury sedan, often chauffeur-driven and sold only to elite customers. But … Continue reading
Gran Turismo movie trailer promises amazing camerawork
Sony dropped a first look at the upcoming Gran Turismo movie at CES, and we’re frankly shocked. The glimpses we get of on-track footage show some of the best racing camerawork we’ve seen in ages. Not only does it capture … Continue reading
QotW: What’s your automotive New Year’s resolution?
I’ve been pretty depressed since my 1986 Toyota Corolla GT-S was stolen. I’m glad I got it back, but there were some rare parts broken that I fear I’ll never be able to fix or replace. I’ll get into all … Continue reading
Please help us find my stolen AE86 and FD RX-7
Update 12/19 2am: Sadly we confirmed with Washington State Police that the RX-7 was involved in an accident and towed away. We can’t see the car until business hours. More info soon. Update 2/18: Big shoutout to the JNC fam … Continue reading
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Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 not banned from Gran Turismo 7
Gran Turismo 7‘s December update is here and the Toyota Celica GT-Four has joined the party. Though infamously banned from the WRC in 1995 for using an illegal turbo restrictor plate, the ST205 is still an iconic car, perhaps even … Continue reading
Nissan 350Z, Toyota Truck, Suzuki Cappuccino are cars to invest in, says Hagerty
Hagerty has published its annual Bull Market list, next year’s “hottest collector vehicles” according to the classic car insurance company. Out of the ten cars (and one motorcycle) three hail from the land of the rising sun. Let’s see which … Continue reading
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Tagged cappuccino, fairlady z, kei, N60, nissan, suzuki, toyota, toyota truck, trucks, z33
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Toyota is saving the manuals for its next Lexus sports car
Of all companies, Toyota just might be the one to save the manuals. The future may look bleak for many enthusiast-oriented automotive technologies, but Toyota has just revealed that it is indeed working on a manual transmission for an upcoming … Continue reading
NISMO is planning an electrified Nissan GT-R replacement
Nissan apparently has a GT-R successor in the works, says a new report out of the UK. It has no name yet, but will take the GT-R’s spot as a NISMO-fied top-dog of Nissan’s lineup. The flagship is seen as … Continue reading
Cry for what Mitsubishi’s Ralliart division has become
Mitsubishi has rebooted its Ralliart brand, the name once synonymous with Lancer Evolution rally cars and Dakar dominance. As a new video shows, the works team once responsible for world-beating motorsports development has now been demoted to hawking mudflaps, decals … Continue reading
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