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Mitsubishi Boss Confirms A 2026 SUV, And It Sure Looks Like A New Pajero

Mitsubishi Boss Confirms A 2026 SUV, And It Sure Looks Like A New Pajero

There was speculation the new Pajero might share a platform with the Nissan Patrol, but a recent report suggests Mitsubishi is developing it independently

January 18, 2026 at 13:24
Toyota Split Its EV Strategy In Two, And The US Isn’t Getting The Good Half

Toyota Split Its EV Strategy In Two, And The US Isn’t Getting The Good Half

Toyota is keen to keep its combustion engines, but isn’t quite shunning EVs altogether

January 18, 2026 at 07:12
These Two Mazdas Refused To Die For A Decade, Now Their Time Is Up

REPORT

These Two Mazdas Refused To Die For A Decade, Now Their Time Is Up

Dealer documents suggest Mazda’s two oldest models will end production in 2026, after staying on sale for over a decade

January 16, 2026 at 14:21
World’s Least Powerful Gullwing Door Sports Car Finally Gets The Rotary Power It Deserved

TUNING

World’s Least Powerful Gullwing Door Sports Car Finally Gets The Rotary Power It Deserved

Once bound by kei car rules, this Mazda Autozam AZ-1 now breaks them all with a widebody and serious firepower

January 15, 2026 at 21:15
This Toyota Minivan Wants To Be A Land Cruiser

TOKYO AUTO SALON

This Toyota Minivan Wants To Be A Land Cruiser

If cruising in comfort along rocky trails appeals to you, then this Alphard might be perfect

January 14, 2026 at 19:42
Japan Is Now Importing More Of Its Own Cars Than Ever Before

SALES

Japan Is Now Importing More Of Its Own Cars Than Ever Before

The popular five-door Suzuki Jimny Nomade is leading the charge for models from India

January 13, 2026 at 20:29
The CX-60 Was All Showroom Until AutoExe Decided It Should Eat Mud

TUNING

The CX-60 Was All Showroom Until AutoExe Decided It Should Eat Mud

This Mazda CX-60 looks ready for a WRC stage, even if most owners just do school runs.

January 13, 2026 at 14:22
Tom’s Thinks Your Lexus LC Deserves The Nose Of An Old Corolla

TUNING

Tom’s Thinks Your Lexus LC Deserves The Nose Of An Old Corolla

Lexus LC Tom’s Edition debuts with a reshaped front end and new wheels, shown alongside GX, LX, and LM builds at the Tokyo Auto Salon.

January 12, 2026 at 21:09
Nissan Lost Its EV Sales Lead In Japan For The First Time In Q4

SALES

Nissan Lost Its EV Sales Lead In Japan For The First Time In Q4

Japan’s EV market sees a reshuffling as longtime leaders slip, but electrics still make up less than 2 percent of new car sales nationwide

January 12, 2026 at 18:24
This Tiny R32 GT-R Looks Like AI Trickery, But We Assure You It’s Real

TUNING

This Tiny R32 GT-R Looks Like AI Trickery, But We Assure You It’s Real

A 27-hp kei car based on a Suzuki stole the spotlight at the Tokyo Auto Salon with a GT-R bodykit so convincing, it looks AI-generated, but it’s very real

January 12, 2026 at 12:23
Before Lexus Turns The LS Into A Minivan, They Turned A Minivan Into A Sedan

TAS 2026

Before Lexus Turns The LS Into A Minivan, They Turned A Minivan Into A Sedan

Students turned a luxury sedan into a one-off minivan mashup that’s weirdly cohesive, with real parts and no digital shortcuts

January 12, 2026 at 09:49
Only One Exists, And It Might Be The Smallest GR Supra Ever Built

CONCEPT

Only One Exists, And It Might Be The Smallest GR Supra Ever Built

Toyota’s GR Supra gets a tiny tribute as NATS students reveal a kei roadster with real parts and a wild bodykit

January 12, 2026 at 08:17
Japan’s Refreshed Lexus IS Gets Something You Don’t

NEW CARS

Japan’s Refreshed Lexus IS Gets Something You Don’t

Lexus updates the aging IS sedan for 2026 with subtle styling tweaks, cabin upgrades, and an exclusive Japan-only edition and parts

January 9, 2026 at 21:22
Nissan Gives The Z A Facelift And Finally Adds What Was Missing For 2027

NEW CARS

Nissan Gives The Z A Facelift And Finally Adds What Was Missing For 2027

The 2027 model brings focused updates to styling and suspension, with the Nismo version now offered with a manual transmission for the first time

January 9, 2026 at 11:26
Subaru Showed Four New STI Models, And Not Even One’s A Real STI

TOKYO AUTO SALON

Subaru Showed Four New STI Models, And Not Even One’s A Real STI

A carbon-fueled race car, yellow special editions, and a manual WRX STI Sport♯ headline Subaru’s 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon lineup

January 9, 2026 at 09:53
Toyota’s Most Dialed-In GR Yaris Ever Drops, But Good Luck Getting One

HOT HATCHES

Toyota’s Most Dialed-In GR Yaris Ever Drops, But Good Luck Getting One

With a carbon rear wing, Alcantara interior, and reworked suspension, the GR Yaris Morizo RR pushes Toyota’s hot hatch even further

January 8, 2026 at 21:38
Mugen Made The Honda Prelude Sharper, Louder, And Nearly Impossible To Buy

TUNING

Mugen Made The Honda Prelude Sharper, Louder, And Nearly Impossible To Buy

The hybrid coupe is offered with an ultra-exclusive Mugen Spec.III tuning kit that channels retro styling cues and nods to the Prelude’s past

January 8, 2026 at 11:53
New Nissan Wave Could Bring Back A Cult Era Of Retro JDM Cars

REPORTS

New Nissan Wave Could Bring Back A Cult Era Of Retro JDM Cars

Report claims Nissan is following up the Micra with a reskinned Twingo that takes inspiration from Be-1, Pao and Figaro

January 7, 2026 at 14:33