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Subaru WRX S4 Gears Up for Nürburgring 24 Hours with 400 HP Boxer Engine!75
Subaru and STI announce their participation in the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours race.
A new machine based on the WRX S4 will be entered.
Engine power improvements and control system upgrades target class victory and advancement to higher classes.

Next-Gen Nissan Note Rumored for 2027: Third-Gen e-POWER and Full EV Mode in the Works?75
Rumors suggest a full model change for the Nissan Note as early as 2027.
The current Note series, while a top seller in Japan, is experiencing a gradual decline in sales.
The next-generation Note is expected to feature a third-generation e-POWER system and a full EV mode.

Chevy Corvette Grand Sport Debuts with New V8 and Electrified AWD, Sparks JDM Buzz85
Chevrolet unveils the new Corvette Grand Sport featuring a newly developed 6.7-liter V8 engine.
The lineup expands with the electric AWD "Grand Sport X" model.
Social media is buzzing with excitement over the high-performance Corvette variants.

D'station Dominates Super GT GT300 Season Opener, Ex-F1 Kvyat Shines!75
Super GT GT300 season opener took place at Okayama International Circuit on April 12th.
D'station Racing achieved a dominant victory thanks to superior tire management and strategy.
Former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat contributed significantly to the team's success, showcasing his driving prowess.

Lexus Unveils Striking "Sports Sedan" Art Car: Hand-Painted IS 350 Debuts in the US to Enthusiastic Response70
Lexus debuted a special "IS 350" art car in collaboration with an artist at "EXPO Chicago".
The car features a bold, hand-painted design, treating the vehicle as a canvas.
This novel fusion of automotive engineering and modern art is generating considerable buzz online.

au TOM’S Dominates Super GT Opening Round! Strong Start Towards 4th Consecutive Title!!60
The Super GT opening round's final race was held at Okayama International Circuit on April 12, 2026.
au TOM’S demonstrated overwhelming strength and won, making a strong start towards their fourth consecutive title.
The opening round was a huge success, with the debut of Honda's new vehicle.

Even Toyota Took the Elgrand Seriously! Revisiting the Majesty of the First-Gen Nissan Elgrand75
The first-generation Nissan Elgrand revolutionized the luxury minivan segment in Japan.
It offered a blend of luxury and driving performance unseen in the commercially-based minivans of its time.
Its success forced Toyota to seriously compete in the luxury minivan market.

Renault Kangoo Couleur: Limited Edition "5-Seater" Mini-Van with 6-Speed MT, Shorter Than Toyota Voxy, and Unique Features!65
Renault Japan launches a limited edition Kangoo Couleur (Vert Foret) mini-van, limited to 100 units via lottery.
The new color, Vert Foret (Forest Green), evokes the image of a French forest in early summer.
Features a compact 4.4m body, sliding doors, and a 6-speed manual transmission option.

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake Debuts with 1.5L Turbo Hybrid: A Stylish Wagon for the European Market65
Mercedes-Benz unveils the all-new CLA Shooting Brake, now available for order in Germany and other European markets.
The new CLA Shooting Brake features a fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain based on a 1.5L turbocharged inline-4.
This stylish wagon boasts a sleek design and measures approximately 4.7 meters in length, rivaling the Subaru Levorg in size.

Toyota Probox Van Gets a Retro 'Cal-Look' Makeover at TAS2026: Cal's Motor's 'Marina Concept' Rocks Round Headlights and Wood Paneling!70
Cal's Motor's 'Marina Concept', unveiled at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026, is a custom car based on the Toyota Probox commercial van.
It features a retro 'Cal-Look' design with round headlights and wood paneling, reminiscent of classic cars.
It's a custom proposition that maintains the Probox's practicality while offering a unique and retro atmosphere.

Nissan Updates Sakura EV Kei Car with Enhanced Features and Strategic Pricing70
Nissan has updated the Sakura, its kei-car-sized battery electric vehicle (BEV).
Order acceptance has begun, with sales scheduled to start in the summer of 2026.
Pricing starts at ¥2,448,600 for the S grade, ¥2,599,300 for the X grade, and ¥2,998,600 for the G grade.

Renault Kangoo Couleur Limited Edition: 100 Units with "Vert Forêt" Forest Green Color65
Renault Japan unveils the Kangoo Couleur, a limited edition model featuring a special body color.
Limited to 100 units, it boasts a forest-inspired green "Vert Forêt" paint job.
Priced at ¥4.39 million (approx. $29,000 USD), a lottery for purchase is open from April 16th to 26th.
