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Space Agency Is Taking Autonomous Driving to Places It Has Never Been
Space Agency Is Taking Autonomous Driving to Places It Has Never Been

8 Aug 2023, 09:42 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Japanese space agency and two private companies, Tokai Clarion and ATI, are working on new autonomous driving tech for use in remote areas

 
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Launched in Japan, Series 70 Also Returns Home
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Launched in Japan, Series 70 Also Returns Home

2 Aug 2023, 09:54 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The world premiere of the all-new 2024 Land Cruiser was truly encompassing; Toyota made sure of that and even brought home an oldie (but goldie)

 
Japan Extends Car Export Ban to Russia, No More Luxury Cars
Japan Extends Car Export Ban to Russia, No More Luxury Cars

30 Jul 2023, 21:10 UTC · By: Elena Luchian / Japan has just decided to extend the car export ban to the country that attacked Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and thought would take Kyiv down in three days

 
Sixth-Gen 2024 Mitsubishi Triton (L200) Revealed in Thailand, Remains a Forbidden Fruit
Sixth-Gen 2024 Mitsubishi Triton (L200) Revealed in Thailand, Remains a Forbidden Fruit

26 Jul 2023, 07:39 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / As promised during the final (engineering) teaser released earlier this month, Mitsubishi Motors took the veil off its sixth iteration of the Triton (L200)

 
Charming Lexus LC Coupe Attracts Tuner's Wrath and Loses Most of Its Appeal
Charming Lexus LC Coupe Attracts Tuner's Wrath and Loses Most of Its Appeal

16 Jul 2023, 11:32 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / You can blame Wald International for the controversial makeover of this Lexus LC, which sports an aftermarket body kit and new wheels

 
Nissan Recalls 1.4 Million Vehicles Worldwide Over Multiple Issues
Nissan Recalls 1.4 Million Vehicles Worldwide Over Multiple Issues

14 Jul 2023, 18:23 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The mammoth recall population includes a few examples of the Kicks and Leaf from the United States, although Nissan has yet to reveal how many are called back

 
$3M Ferrari F40 Spotted Driving in Tokyo Wearing Liberty Walk Body Kit
$3M Ferrari F40 Spotted Driving in Tokyo Wearing Liberty Walk Body Kit

10 Jul 2023, 22:22 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Purists would call it blasphemy, but we think this wide-body Ferrari F40 signed by Liberty Walk looks excellent. Do you agree?

 
This Micro Hovercraft Is Actually a Homemade Hoverbike Anyone Could Build
This Micro Hovercraft Is Actually a Homemade Hoverbike Anyone Could Build

6 Jul 2023, 14:56 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Inventor Hideyasu Ito has been working on various hovercraft for more than a decade, after he started experimenting with leaf blowers and the idea of personal m

 
Japan's Largest Port and Critical Toyota Shipping Hub Blocked Due to Cyberattack
Japan's Largest Port and Critical Toyota Shipping Hub Blocked Due to Cyberattack

5 Jul 2023, 13:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Nagoya Port encountered a cyberattack, with the association in charge of all operations claiming that moving containers was suspended

 
Carlos Ghosn Sues Nissan in Lebanon, Seeking $1 Billion Compensation
Carlos Ghosn Sues Nissan in Lebanon, Seeking $1 Billion Compensation

21 Jun 2023, 16:16 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The question is: does Nissan have a $1 billion business in Lebanon that would ensure the payment of what he wants should he win?

 
2024 Subaru BRZ Confirmed With Manual Gearbox and EyeSight Driver Assistance Technology
2024 Subaru BRZ Confirmed With Manual Gearbox and EyeSight Driver Assistance Technology

20 Jun 2023, 13:19 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Not long now, the BRZ will debut EyeSight for manual transmission vehicles in Japan. Said car and driver assistance suite will roll out in the fall of 2023

 
Dogen City: The Self-Sufficient Floating City Protecting Thousands Against Climate Change
Dogen City: The Self-Sufficient Floating City Protecting Thousands Against Climate Change

18 Jun 2023, 00:30 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Designed with a capacity of 40,000 people, Dogen City would serve several purposes, including medical tourism, education and research, and emergency aid

 
Japan-Certified Nissan Z Taps Into Its Oriental Roots
Japan-Certified Nissan Z Taps Into Its Oriental Roots

5 Jun 2023, 01:18 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / The Japanese sports coupe has received Liberty Walk's wide body kit, and it comes with additional upgrades. Do you like the revised styling?

 
Japanese Tuner Thinks the Jeep Wrangler Should Look Like This, Pictured SUV Is for Sale
Japanese Tuner Thinks the Jeep Wrangler Should Look Like This, Pictured SUV Is for Sale

19 May 2023, 10:28 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / The numerous mods signed by Liberty Walk have made this Jeep Wrangler about as pricey as a brand-new Rubicon 392 in the US

 
Tesla Officially Cancels RHD Model S and Model X, Will Ship LHD Vehicles to Japan and UK
Tesla Officially Cancels RHD Model S and Model X, Will Ship LHD Vehicles to Japan and UK

12 May 2023, 09:15 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla officially canceled the right-hand-drive Model S and Model X in many markets, offering reservation holders refunds and a discount on the Model 3/Y

 
Chevrolet Camaro Vivid Orange Edition Costs Over $66k, and You Can't Have It in the US
Chevrolet Camaro Vivid Orange Edition Costs Over $66k, and You Can't Have It in the US

9 May 2023, 06:20 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / This 'Maro is a forbidden fruit not only because it will be manufactured in just 20 examples but also because it's exclusive to Chevrolet's Japan division

 
Toyota Was Saved by the 2000GT Sports Car, Here Is How It Happened
Toyota Was Saved by the 2000GT Sports Car, Here Is How It Happened

26 Apr 2023, 19:38 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / Toyota is one of the biggest manufacturers in the world right now, but there were times when they were almost bankrupt. The 2000 GT model saved them

 
This Japanese Ship Sank With Thousands of Allied POWs Aboard, Just Rediscovered
This Japanese Ship Sank With Thousands of Allied POWs Aboard, Just Rediscovered

26 Apr 2023, 00:51 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / As astonishing a discovery as this wreck may be, the Montevideo Maru is just one of over 3,800 Allied and Axis ships lost in the Pacific During World War II

 
R35 Nissan GT-R "Sports Resetting" NISMO Performance Upgrades Launched in Japan
R35 Nissan GT-R "Sports Resetting" NISMO Performance Upgrades Launched in Japan

13 Apr 2023, 18:28 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Instead of rolling out the R36 or at least give GT-R enthusiasts a teaser of sorts, Nissan rolled out a few NISMO-branded performance upgrades for the R35