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NEWS: Only 200 of these Daihatsu Copen Coupes will be sold
The Daihatsu Copen has been a gem among kei cars since it debuted in 2002. Its cheery face and folding hardtop convertible roof (still novel in those days) livened up any street it occupied, and created yet another branch on … Continue reading
Forget tofu, Arby’s gets the drift
Takumi has gotten a new job, delivering roast beef sandwiches for Arby’s.
NEWS: Honda reveals Neo Classic Racer, Trip Van ahead of Tokyo Auto Salon
The Tokyo Auto Salon isn’t until next January, but Honda has already revealed a few of the cars it plans to display at the aftermarket extravaganza. Both capitalize on nostalgia, and are both are based on kei cars exclusive to … Continue reading
NEWS: The million-dollar Nissan GT-R50 is a go; order it in Bayside Blue
Nissan has confirmed that it will indeed produce the GT-R50 to commemorate the GT-R’s 50th anniversary. When it was announced back in June, the GT-R50 was a one-off car used to gauge customer interest. Nissan said it would give the … Continue reading
SHOWA SNAP: Have a refreshing Corona Mark II
In 1973, several Coronas lined what could have been a Tokyo dealership. With limited real-estate, urban Japanese dealers often have just a few cars on hand to test drive, but not a massive lot full of inventory. Here, a row … Continue reading
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Tagged 230, cedric, corona, corona mark II, nissan, t60, T70, t80, toyota
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SHOWA SNAP: Fastbacks abound in 1975
Every time you see a new crossover ambling down the street, clogging your view, remember what life could have been. In this 1975 Japanese street scene, fastbacks are everywhere. In the car park to the right there’s a Corona Mark … Continue reading
JNC THEATER: Discovery Channel Japan to air new car restoration show
Discovery Channel Japan has announced a new car restoration show, Chihara Junior’s Car Revival Project! Hosted by comedian and TV host Chihara Junior, it will follow restorers and shops as they rebuild classic cars. Each car will have three episodes … Continue reading
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LA Auto Show: Here’s the 2019 Mazda 3
Mazda has unveiled the 2019 Mazda 3 ahead of the LA Auto Show in Hollywood, California. The design remains extremely faithful to the Kai concept that blew us away at the Tokyo Motor Show last year, and is an absolutely … Continue reading
LA Auto Show: Honda resurrects two 90s nameplates
Honda has brought back two iconic names from the 1990s, but sorry, it’s not what you think. Unveiled ahead of the LA Auto Show today are a pair of new models for 2019,the Honda Talon and the Honda Passport. Neither … Continue reading
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Tagged eclipse, honda, isuzu, LA Auto Show, mitsubishi, Passport, talon
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NEWS: Carlos Ghosn is gone
The Carlos Ghosn era at Nissan is officially over. The Nissan board voted to remove him as chairman, as expected, following his arrest on Monday. His close advisor Greg Kelly was dismissed as well. The BBC reports that the vote … Continue reading
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Tokyo District Prosecutors sent Nissan Serena to Ghosn residence
ゴーンを護送する東京地検の車両、日産車っぽい 最後は自社の車で護送されるとか pic.twitter.com/pUyASKC0qr — 紅の事務屋 (@HKT3012) November 19, 2018 Remember how the Tokyo District Prosecutors’ Office intercepted Carlos Ghosn’s private jet in a Toyota HiAce? According to JNC reader Richard Chen, they later sent a Nissan Serena to the Ghosn … Continue reading
QotW: Which JNCs would live in your ideal two-car garage?
Having a huge warehouse of JNCs would be a dream, we can all agree. More realistically, though, our garages are restricted to just a couple of parking spaces if we’re lucky. If you were limited to just these spaces, and … Continue reading
SEMA 2018: Toyota brings it with Supras, Trucks, and RWD Corollas
We’ve poked fun at Toyota’s SEMA presence before, like when they brought a buncha Camrys to the world’s biggest tuner show. This year, however, they brought the ruckus, with a slew of Supras, a team of Tacomas, and a rear-wheel-drive … Continue reading
Who hates JNCs?
Our site was down for several hours this morning, the result of a DDOS (distributed denial of service) attack as we were on our way to SEMA. Coverage from the show will be posting later today. We will we … Continue reading
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QotW: What’s the scariest looking JNC?
All Hallows’ Eve is upon us, and ghosts and ghouls are stirring from their slumbers to creep into our dreams. Ancient carriages from the East don many visages, but some are truly menacing. Which chilling masque makes your heart race … Continue reading
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SHOWA SNAP: Kujira Crown taxis await you at Ginza Tokyu Hotel
Described as “a quiet oasis in the throbbing heart of the world’s biggest and busiest city,” the Ginza Tokyu Hotel was opened in 1960. It was the first hotel of Tokyu Hotels, one of Japan’s most prominent chains that still … Continue reading
A photo album of cars as part of the Japanese family
Most tourists are probably familiar with Orix as one of the major rental car companies in Japan, but the firm conducts many other auto-related businesses. One of them is EverDrive, an app that helps you track your elderly parents’ movements … Continue reading
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VIDEO: Watch classic Mazdas rally across Europe
Earlier this year Mazda Germany found three classic cars, fixed them up, and sent three celebrities on a 3,100-kilometer rally across Europe. The cars, an SA22 RX-7, NA MX-5 Miata, and a rare European market 929 wagon, endure a lot … Continue reading
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Debut! Hayashi Racing tires for all your Kaido Racer needs
Mention the Hayashi Racing name to any J-tin enthusiast, and they’ll think of wheels. Hayashi Racing was the first to cast aftermarket wheels in Japan, but the true heritage of the marque, is as a racing car manufacturer. In 1967 Hayashi-san … Continue reading
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