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All-New Lexus ES Sedan Unveiled After 7 Years! High-Performance AWD with Over 330 HP & Illuminated Lexus Logo!
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All-New Lexus ES Sedan Unveiled After 7 Years! High-Performance AWD with Over 330 HP & Illuminated Lexus Logo!75

Lexus has announced the grade structure and pricing for the all-new ES sedan in Canada.

This is the first full model change in 7 years, with significant design updates inside and out.

A high-performance AWD model with over 330 horsepower is available, along with an illuminated Lexus logo.

#Lexus#ES#Sedan
Toyota Chairman Highlights Motorsport Official Shortage; Japan Automobile Conference Takes Action!
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Toyota Chairman Highlights Motorsport Official Shortage; Japan Automobile Conference Takes Action!65

The 2026 motorsport season opening ceremony was held at Mobility Resort Motegi.

A critical shortage of official staff essential for race operations is becoming increasingly serious.

The Japan Automobile Conference is exploring solutions to this problem and discussing future prospects.

#Motorsport#Japan#Toyota
Honda's New Insight Reservations Open! A Surprising SUV Revival Sparks Buzz: "Unexpected Sedan Transformation!" Limited Run of 3,000 Units?
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Honda's New Insight Reservations Open! A Surprising SUV Revival Sparks Buzz: "Unexpected Sedan Transformation!" Limited Run of 3,000 Units?85

Honda has begun pre-orders for the all-new Insight.

The 4th generation Insight makes a comeback as a crossover SUV.

The transformation from the traditional sedan image is generating buzz.

A limited run of 3,000 units is expected to trigger a buying frenzy.

#Honda#Insight#SUV
Toyota's Updated Yaris: Minor Change, Major Buzz in Japan! 36km/L Efficiency, Prius Yellow Option, and High Demand for the ¥1.69 Million Compact
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Toyota's Updated Yaris: Minor Change, Major Buzz in Japan! 36km/L Efficiency, Prius Yellow Option, and High Demand for the ¥1.69 Million Compact65

Toyota has announced a minor model change for the Yaris compact car in Japan (February 20, 2026).

The update focuses on enhanced equipment and overall appeal.

Dealerships are reporting a surge in orders for the updated Yaris.

#Toyota#Yaris#Compact Car
WRC Comeback Teaser? Radically Modified 4WD BRZ Enters All-Japan Rally, Threatening GR Yaris!
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WRC Comeback Teaser? Radically Modified 4WD BRZ Enters All-Japan Rally, Threatening GR Yaris!85

Subaru is developing a 4WD rally car based on the BRZ, featuring a 2.4L turbo engine.

It will compete in the All-Japan Rally Championship, posing a strong challenge to the GR Yaris.

Subaru's 'Let's just do it!' spirit is materializing in a more aggressive form than imagined.

#Subaru#BRZ#Rally
Mitsubishi Delica D:5-Based "MDF D:POP" Camper Van Debuts: Double-Decker Sleeper for Four with Rotating Front Seats!
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Mitsubishi Delica D:5-Based "MDF D:POP" Camper Van Debuts: Double-Decker Sleeper for Four with Rotating Front Seats!50

MDF Equipment showcased the "D:POP," a camper van based on the Mitsubishi Delica D:5, at the Nagoya Camping Car Fair SPRING.

The D:POP features a double-decker design, comfortably accommodating a family of four for sleeping.

Equipped with rotating front seats, enhancing the living space inside the vehicle.

#Mitsubishi#Delica D:5#Camper Van
Akio Toyoda and Other Dignitaries Kick Off Super Taikyu Season at Motegi with Motorsports Opening Ceremony
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Akio Toyoda and Other Dignitaries Kick Off Super Taikyu Season at Motegi with Motorsports Opening Ceremony55

Super Taikyu season kicks off at Mobility Resort Motegi.

Opening ceremony held with promoters and federations of Japanese motorsports.

Akio Toyoda, Chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, and others participated.

#Super Taikyu#Motegi#Motorsports
Subaru to enter All-Japan Rally Championship with BRZ-based Turbo 4WD, driven by Toshihiro Arai
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Subaru to enter All-Japan Rally Championship with BRZ-based Turbo 4WD, driven by Toshihiro Arai75

Subaru is entering the All-Japan Rally Championship with a BRZ-based, turbocharged, four-wheel-drive rally car.

Veteran rally driver Toshihiro Arai will pilot the new machine.

The vehicle's initial design illustration was revealed at the Super Taikyu opening round.

#Subaru#BRZ#Rally
Toyota Gazoo Racing Unveils Wild GR Corolla Rally RC2 Livery for US Rally Assault!
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Toyota Gazoo Racing Unveils Wild GR Corolla Rally RC2 Livery for US Rally Assault!80

Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT reveals the livery for its GR Corolla Rally RC2, set to compete in the 2026 American Rally Association (ARA) championship.

The race-spec model is based on the concept showcased at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2025.

Features a widebody kit and a curvaceous rear wing, ready for rally action.

#Toyota#GR Corolla#Rally
First Drive: Mercedes-Maybach SL680 Monogram Series - A 585hp V8 Roadster of Unparalleled Luxury
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First Drive: Mercedes-Maybach SL680 Monogram Series - A 585hp V8 Roadster of Unparalleled Luxury75

First drive review of the Mercedes-Maybach SL680 Monogram Series, Maybach's first-ever 2-seater open-top roadster.

Experience unparalleled luxury inside and out, coupled with the raw power of a 585hp V8 engine.

Esteemed automotive journalist Hideki Hagihara provides an in-depth analysis of its appeal.

#Mercedes-Maybach#SL680#Roadster
Toyota's Midship 4WD GR Yaris M Concept: What's Evolved? Current Status?
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Toyota's Midship 4WD GR Yaris M Concept: What's Evolved? Current Status?75

Toyota GAZOO Racing's GR Yaris M Concept, featuring a midship layout, debuts in Super Taikyu.

Midship conversion aims to eliminate understeer.

New cooling and suspension challenges emerge.

#Toyota#GR Yaris#Midship
Retro-Faced Suzuki Xbee Unveiled! DAMD Transforms the Compact SUV into a Charming Retro Ride.
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Retro-Faced Suzuki Xbee Unveiled! DAMD Transforms the Compact SUV into a Charming Retro Ride.65

Aftermarket parts maker DAMD unveils design sketches for its new "LITTLE D." body kit for the Suzuki Xbee.

The kit emphasizes a retro look, transforming the compact SUV into a charming classic-inspired vehicle.

Scheduled for release this summer, it offers Xbee owners a unique and stylish customization option.

#Suzuki#Xbee#DAMD