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The original Acura Integra completely ruled its IMSA class
On March 27, 1986 Acura was launched as the first luxury marque from Japan. Initially, Americans scoffed at the idea. How could the purveyor of $6000 Civic hope to compete with the likes of Saab, Jaguar, or even BMW? Four … Continue reading
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Tagged acura, carroll shelby, da3, Doug Peterson, honda, imsa, integra, mazda, Parker Johnstone
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After 58 years, former youth fashion hotspot and Citroen importer Seibu Shibuya is closing its doors
It was announced yesterday that the Seibu Shibuya department store will be closing after 58 years in operation. Even in Shibuya, the epicenter of youth culture in Tokyo, the Seibu store was once considered the trendsetter. For years Seibu was … Continue reading
Next Mazda Miata will weigh just one ton, run on pure gasoline
It was only one month ago that the rumor mill was saying that the upcoming fifth-gen Mazda MX-5 would be electrified. Multiple sites reported that the NE Miata would likely be a hybrid of some sort, based on a designer … Continue reading
Mazda and Ferrari clash over usage of the name ‘Luce’
Ferrari is about to debut its first EV, the Luce (pronounced loo-chay, meaning “light” in Italian). However, as JNCers know, Luce has been the name of a beloved Mazda model introduced 60 years ago. Now, the two carmakers are locking … Continue reading
The OG Mazda RX-7 FD joins ‘Gran Turismo 7’ in March update
Finally, the FD Mazda RX-7 has joined Gran Turismo 7. With the March 2026 update, the racing sim finally gets the early version of the FD that most closely resembles what we got in the US. It only took four … Continue reading
The Volk Racing TE37 celebrates 30 years: A brief history
This year the Volk Racing TE37 wheel by Rays Engineering turns 30 years old. To celebrate the most iconic Japanese wheel of the modern age, the TE37 now has its own official holiday in Japan. Appropriately, that date falls on … Continue reading
A selection of Tokyo Auto Salon’s (mostly) stock cars
The Tokyo Auto Salon is known for insane builds, but that kind of stuff can be overwhelming. However, there are stock or mostly stock cars being restored and preserved, even among the pandemonium. Here are some of the cars that … Continue reading
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Tagged 180sx, datsun, fairlady z, fd3s, GR GT3, honda, life, mazda, nissan, Nissan S13, nsx, rx-7, s13, tokyo auto salon, toyota, z32
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Toyota Mark II surprises at Tokyo Auto Salon with Amemiya-built rotary engine
One of the cars that stopped us in our tracks at the Tokyo Auto Salon was a lone Toyota Mark II parked amidst a sea of Mazdas. Why? Despite being the archetypical Bubble Era Toyota sedan, this GX71 jettisoned its … Continue reading
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Tagged mark II, mazda, rotary engine, tokyo auto salon, toyota, x70
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Mazda unveils a turbo rotary ‘coupe’ and a cute hatch in Tokyo
Mazda’s stand at the Japan Mobility Show never disappoints, with breathtaking concepts like the RX-Vision taking center stage. This year, Mazda’s show cars tell a tale of two futures. The small Vision X-Compact hatchback shows commitment to a segment that … Continue reading
Gran Turismo 7 adds FJ40 Land Cruiser, Mazda Roadster race car, and even a RAV4
One of the best things about the Gran Turismo series is its inclusion of cars that aren’t necessarily the most powerful exotics. Its embrace of obscure classics, everyday cars, and vehicles that have no business being on a race track … Continue reading
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Tagged fj40, gran turismo, land cruiser, mazda, Miata ND, RAV4, Roadster/Miata, toyota
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‘Cruising J-Town’ museum exhibit spotlights a pivotal chapter in car culture
We suspect that many JNC readers were introduced to the wonders of Japanese cars during the Tuner Era of the late 80s and early 90s. The souped up imports that took over the streets triggered a paradigm shift in American … Continue reading
A 1977 Toyota Celica is driving 10,000 miles from the Czech Republic to Japan for the Osaka Expo
There are 158 countries participating in the Osaka Expo, currently being held in in Japan. As far as we know, the Czech Republic is the only one sending a delegation of vintage cars across Europe and Asia to get there. … Continue reading
The ultimate Mazda Miata model car collection can be yours for just $1,300
Strap in, NA Miata fans. Mazda Japan has unveiled the ultimate collection of MX-5 scale models. The 17-model diecast car set, each slightly different, represents the complete history of the first-generation Mazda Roadster. And it costs a whopping ¥180,000, or … Continue reading
Gene Hackman drove a Toyota Celica in the 24 Hours of Daytona
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was found dead in his Santa Fe, New Mexico home yesterday, along with his wife and one of their three dogs. The cause of death is unknown as of yet. Though best known for his work … Continue reading
