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Daihatsu's "Move #ootd" Concept: A Stylish and Practical Small Sliding Door Wagon Debuts at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026
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Daihatsu's "Move #ootd" Concept: A Stylish and Practical Small Sliding Door Wagon Debuts at Tokyo Auto Salon 202675

Daihatsu unveiled the "Move #ootd" concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026, emphasizing a design that blends into daily life.

Features a unique design with two-tone color options for a casual look.

Boasts a stylish denim-themed interior, combining practicality with attractive design elements.

#Daihatsu#Move#Kei Car
The Daihatsu Sonica: A 660cc "Miniature Luxury Car" Eliciting Rave Reviews! "Like a Kei-car Celsior!" "Incredibly Comfortable for Long-Distance Touring!" Is This the Ultimate Kei-Car Grand Tourer?
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The Daihatsu Sonica: A 660cc "Miniature Luxury Car" Eliciting Rave Reviews! "Like a Kei-car Celsior!" "Incredibly Comfortable for Long-Distance Touring!" Is This the Ultimate Kei-Car Grand Tourer?70

In today's kei-car market dominated by super-height wagons, the Daihatsu Sonica, a model from the past, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity.

The Sonica was developed as a kei-car specifically focused on "driving performance" and "long-distance comfort."

Equipped with ultra-luxurious seats, it's being praised by users as the "ultimate kei-car grand tourer" for comfortable long-distance touring.

#Daihatsu#Sonica#Kei Car
Red Bull Tokyo Drift 2026: A Warehouse Gets Wings in a Whirlwind of Drifting and Custom Cars!
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Red Bull Tokyo Drift 2026: A Warehouse Gets Wings in a Whirlwind of Drifting and Custom Cars!75

Red Bull Tokyo Drift 2026 was held at a distribution center in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.

ESR Yokohama Kōhoku Distribution Center 3 was transformed into a drift and custom car festival.

The event was filled with surprises and celebrated Japanese car culture.

#Red Bull#Drift#Custom Car
Honda's Integra Revival Imminent! 320 HP VTEC Turbo and 6-Speed Manual!
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Honda's Integra Revival Imminent! 320 HP VTEC Turbo and 6-Speed Manual!85

Honda is bringing back the Integra nameplate after nearly 20 years!

The new Integra, based on the Acura Integra produced in the US, is finally coming to Japan after being showcased at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 and Osaka Auto Messe 2026.

Expect a high-performance machine featuring a 320hp VTEC turbo engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.

#Honda#Integra#VTEC
Honda and HRC Showcase Prelude HRC Concept at Suzuka F1 Grand Prix
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Honda and HRC Showcase Prelude HRC Concept at Suzuka F1 Grand Prix80

Honda and HRC are showcasing the Prelude HRC Concept, based on the new Prelude, at the Suzuka Circuit during the F1 Japanese Grand Prix.

The concept model features a simple livery and hints at the future potential of the Prelude.

The display is attracting many fans eager to see the next iteration of the Prelude.

#Honda#Prelude#HRC
[F1 Photographer Mamoru Atsuta's "Shoot with Spirit!" #126] Japanese Grand Prix Opens with Large Crowds on Thursday & Friday!! Suzuka Circuit Prepares for an Action-Packed Weekend
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[F1 Photographer Mamoru Atsuta's "Shoot with Spirit!" #126] Japanese Grand Prix Opens with Large Crowds on Thursday & Friday!! Suzuka Circuit Prepares for an Action-Packed Weekend55

F1 photographer Mamoru Atsuta reports from Suzuka Circuit just before the Japanese Grand Prix.

Large crowds have been gathering since Thursday and Friday, building excitement for the weekend.

Anticipation is high for the action-packed events and race unfolding.

#F1#Japanese Grand Prix#Suzuka
Nissan's Radical 6-Seater Sedan-Minivan Mashup! Pillarless Design & Huge Sliding Doors for Easy Access! What was the "Serenity" with its Luxurious Interior and Japanese Traditional Design?
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Nissan's Radical 6-Seater Sedan-Minivan Mashup! Pillarless Design & Huge Sliding Doors for Easy Access! What was the "Serenity" with its Luxurious Interior and Japanese Traditional Design?60

Nissan's "Serenity," unveiled at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show, was a groundbreaking concept that blended sedan and minivan characteristics.

Its pillarless design and sliding doors created an exceptionally wide opening, prioritizing ease of entry and exit.

The interior incorporated luxurious materials and traditional Japanese design elements, creating a refined and upscale atmosphere.

#Nissan#Serenity#Concept Car
Honda Freed: Why is this compact minivan with sliding doors so popular in Japan?
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Honda Freed: Why is this compact minivan with sliding doors so popular in Japan?70

The Honda Freed's popularity stems from its compact size (around 4.3m long) and practical sliding doors, perfect for Japan's crowded streets.

Excellent fuel economy (over 25 km/L) is a major selling point.

Its 3-row, 6-seater configuration ideally suits the needs of Japanese families.

#Honda#Freed#Minivan
Heads Up: New Japanese Traffic Rule Requires Cars to Give Cyclists at Least 3 Feet When Passing, Starting April 1st
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Heads Up: New Japanese Traffic Rule Requires Cars to Give Cyclists at Least 3 Feet When Passing, Starting April 1st20

Starting April 1st, 2026, Japan implements a new traffic rule to enhance cyclist safety.

Cars must maintain a minimum of 1 meter (approximately 3 feet) distance when overtaking bicycles on the right.

Cyclists are also urged to exercise caution for safe riding.

#Traffic Law#Japan#Safety
Motorcycles in Japan to Get Personalized License Plates by Late 2026
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Motorcycles in Japan to Get Personalized License Plates by Late 202620

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) is introducing personalized license plates for motorcycles.

The program will be available for small and light motorcycles.

Applications will begin in mid-October 2026.

#Motorcycle#License Plate#Japan
Lamborghini Miura Sells for $2.3 Million: Once Owned by Royalty and a Prime Minister!
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Lamborghini Miura Sells for $2.3 Million: Once Owned by Royalty and a Prime Minister!65

A Lamborghini Miura, formerly owned by Saudi royalty and a Kuwaiti Prime Minister, fetched a staggering $2.3 million (¥330 million JPY) at auction.

This early Miura boasts a rare white exterior paired with a striking red interior.

The sale highlights the Miura's status as a highly desirable and valuable classic supercar.

#Lamborghini#Miura#Auction
YOASOBI's Ikuta Lila Spotted with Luxury SUV: Fans Gush Over Celebrity Vibe
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YOASOBI's Ikuta Lila Spotted with Luxury SUV: Fans Gush Over Celebrity Vibe20

YOASOBI vocalist Lila Ikuta posted photos from the COACH show in New York on her Instagram.

A snapshot of her inside a luxury SUV caught attention and sparked buzz on social media.

Fans are raving about Ikuta's celebrity-like aura and calling her "too cute."

#YOASOBI#Ikuta Lila#Luxury SUV