Tag Archive: Japanese

Robot

The Isuzu NAVI5 might be the most obscure of the many automated manual transmissions that came before the advent of the dual-clutch.

Subtle

JDM tuner TOM’S relationship with Toyota is long and rich. The TOM’S Century is a fun departure from the norm.

No Concept

Performance isn’t difficult to achieve, but specialness is. The Lexus LC was special. 

Wilder

The most Subaru of Subarus.

Runabout

Toyota’s little kei truck midengine sportscar fakeout was innocuous. Toyota’s plans about future internal combustion cars are serious.

Salvation Strategy

Nissan needs some wins. The E-Power hybrid system can’t come to the Rogue soon enough.

Meet Cute

The antidote for whatever ails you at the moment is a chibi Skyline build headed to the Tokyo Auto Salon. 

Grally

Toyota is building a rally Corolla. For America. 

Amerika-sei

Toyota’s American-built cars sold in Japan will face a big problem: taxes based on weight and displacement. Who will buy them?