Japanese Grand Prix is Officially Out for 2021
The Japanese Grand Prix was set to be the third event in a triple header following the Russian Grand Prix and the Singapore Grand Prix
Toyota Removes Olympic Ads in Japan
The announcement was made alongside news that Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda would skip Friday’s opening ceremony
Nissan Gears Up to Make Face Masks for Healthcare Workers in Japan
As the whole world is united in fighting the novel coronavirus, Nissan is pitching in to help frontline healthcare workers and COVID-19 patients in the automaker’s home country. Here’s a look at what Nissan is doing to join the fight, both in Japan and around the world. Stuck at Home and Shopping Online? Here’s how […]
Nissan and 4R Energy Honored with 2020 Japan Resilience Award
Back in May 2018, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd and 4R Energy started the Blue Switch program, designed to use electric vehicles to help combat the impact of natural disasters with emergency power sourced from electric vehicles. Now, that program has earned the Best Resilience Award from the Association for Resilience Japan. Ready for a New […]
The All-New Nissan Roox Prepares to Hit Dealership Lots in Japan
Since the little Nissan Roox launched back in 2009, Japanese consumers have purchased about 612,000 of these little cars. Now entering its second generation, the Nissan Roox truly is the next step in the evolution of the kei car. This compact little cube is known as a “kei wagon,” and it’s loaded with high-tech equipment […]
Chevrolet Sells over 300 2020 Chevy Corvettes to Japan in Only 60 Hours
When it comes to desirable sports cars, the Corvette has reigned supreme for multiple generations. The slick vehicle has been popular in various countries outside the United States since its inception, and the newest model — the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 — will be crossing the Pacific to hit Japanese shores in 2021. However, the […]
Japan Commemorates 2020 Camaro With Heritage Edition
As exciting as the 2020 Chevy Camaro’s American release has been, this performance car has also had a warm welcome in Japan. Per Autoblog, the country is commemorating the redesign of this model with an exclusive limited-edition version: the Heritage Edition. Chevy will release just 90 units of the Heritage Edition to the Japanese market. […]
Mitsubishi Utilizes Green Energy Solution Service at Japanese Plant
Mitsubishi is going to add an energy solution service at its Okazaki Plant in Japan. Provided by Mitsubishi Corporation Power Ltd. and Mitsubishi Corporation, the eco-friendly service uses renewable energy to help lower its amount of carbon emissions. Added Peace of Mind: MitsubishiRoadside Assistance How the service works Located in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, the […]
Japan Will Soon Require Automatic Brakes on All New Cars
According to The Japan Times, all new vehicles in Japan will soon need to have automatic braking systems. It’s a decision at least partially inspired by the country’s goal of reducing elderly driver-related collisions. “Accidents caused by elderly drivers are a pressing issue that needs to be tackled by mobilizing every possible measure,” said transport […]
Mazda Updates the CX-8 for Japan
In the States, we’ve got the Mazda CX-5 and the Mazda CX-9, but over in the automaker’s homeland, drivers can get behind the wheel of a Mazda CX-8. The Mazda CX-8 is basically a larger version of the Mazda CX-5, and for the 2020 model year, it’s gaining a bunch of new updates. In the […]
Renault Disqualified From Japanese Grand Prix Results
Renault drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hülkenberg finished sixth and tenth, respectively, at the 2019 Japanese Grand Prix, but will lose their results and championship points following the team’s disqualification for breaching Formula One regulations. Rival team Racing Point had lodged a protest against Renault’s breach of the Sporting and Technical Regulations as well as […]
Valtteri Bottas Wins 2019 Japanese GP
The 2019 Japanese GP weekend was a chaotic one. A monsoon forced all Saturday sessions to be cancelled, with qualifying moved up to Sunday just a few hours before the race. The Formula 1 teams were also told that in case qualifying could not be held, the results from the second practice session would be […]
Some Japanese Are Renting Cars for Non-Driving Reasons
Renting a car is a common practice here in America, especially during summer road trip season. Outside of the U.S., however, not everyone uses their rental car for driving. For instance, there’s a growing trend in Japan of people using this service for non-driving reasons. The trend According to The Asahi Shimbun, two popular […]
Mitsubishi Launches a Diesel Version of the Eclipse Cross in Japan
Available in over 100 countries, The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has become a widespread option on the global market. The crossover will expand its appeal even further with the launch of a diesel version, which will make its initial debut in Japan. Learn More: Standard features of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Features of the Eclipse Cross […]
Mitsubishi Pajero Set to Receive a Model Update Prior to Exiting the Japanese Market
While the Mitsubishi Pajero will live on in markets like Indonesia and Mexico, the new iteration of the SUV won't be around for very long in Japan
While the Mitsubishi Montero is no longer part of the brand’s American lineup, it lives on in other markets under the Pajero nameplate. However, the Mitsubishi SUV could be getting ready to exit another major market. While reports suggest that the Mitsubishi Pajero is receiving a major update later this year, they also forecast the […]
Toyota Will Build Japan’s Moon Rover
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has announced it plans to land on the moon in 2029 and that its astronauts will explore the lunar surface in a Toyota vehicle. Specifically, the vehicle will be a manned, pressurized rover using Toyota’s fuel cell technology. “Manned, pressurized rovers will be an important element supporting lunar exploration, which […]
Nissan Note Achieves Japan’s Best-Selling Car Record for 2018
The Nissan Note closed out 2018 with a best-selling record for car sales in Japan. With its advanced, eco-friendly, and fuel-efficient e-POWER electrified powertrain, the Nissan Note is adding up to be a favorite among drivers. Learn More: Vmotion 2.0 and Xmotion Concepts show Nissan’s vision of the future In total, 136,324 Nissan Notes were […]
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Nabs Top Safety Ratings in Japan
Mitsubishi’s newest crossover SUV continues to earn praise from its peers as the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross nabs top safety ratings in the Japan New Car Assessment Program. Learn More: About the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Within the past year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has received high ratings from the new car assessment programs in Europe, Southeast Asia, […]