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Honda's Motorsport Prowess Revisited: A Deep Dive Comparison of GR, NISMO, and HRC75
Focus on Honda's HRC sports brand, a highlight of the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon.
Compares the motorsport activities of Honda's HRC with long-time rivals Toyota's GR and Nissan's NISMO.
Provides an overview of the broader motorsport landscape, including other participating manufacturers.

Nissan Serena: Spacious 3-Row Minivan Starting at $19,500! Smart Upgrade Strategies65
The Nissan Serena is a popular minivan known for its spacious interior and advanced driver-assistance technology.
When considering upgrading to the latest model, accurately assessing the value of your current Serena is crucial.
Leveraging your trade-in value as a down payment is a smart way to make upgrading to the new Serena more affordable.

Preserving Classic Car Culture: A 1969 Mini Clubman 1275GT Takes on Endurance Racing to Inspire the Next Generation65
"Lito Life" team is racing a 1969 Mini Clubman 1275GT in endurance events to promote classic car racing to younger generations.
The Mini, sporting iconic British privateer colors, aims to inspire the next generation of enthusiasts.
Featured on AUTO MESSE WEB.

Toll-Free at Last: Tochigi's Controversial 1.6km Toll Road Opens, Improving Access to Route 4 and Industrial Parks55
The Utsunomiya Kanuma Road (Satsuki Road) in Tochigi Prefecture is now toll-free.
The toll-free section covers 1.6km.
Improves access to National Route 4 and surrounding industrial parks, bypassing a previous L-shaped detour.

Yamaha's Dream Realized: A True Two-Seater Sports Car! The Ultra-Lightweight "Sports Ride" Concept Weighs Just 750kg and Boasts Luxurious Interior – A Beautiful Fusion of Motorcycle and Musical Instrument Design!75
Yamaha's Sports Ride Concept was a lightweight sports car project blending motorcycle tech with musical instrument craftsmanship.
It boasted an ultra-lightweight design of just 750kg with a luxurious interior.
The design was a beautiful fusion of Yamaha's motorcycle and musical instrument expertise, garnering significant attention.

Toyota Unveils Hydrogen Production System; Honda and Hyundai Push Forward with Fuel Cell Tech75
Toyota completes the "5MW Water Electrolysis System" co-developed with Chiyoda Kako, achieving 12 times the hydrogen production capacity of conventional systems.
Focus on improving hydrogen "production" technology for fuel cell vehicle adoption.
Honda's next-generation FC module and Hyundai's new Nexo highlight the latest trends in hydrogen technology.

New Celica Incoming?! Fresh Images Fuel Speculation on Toyota's Next Rally Car!85
New images and video of Toyota's rumored next-gen rally car test mule have surfaced online.
The latest shots reveal more details of the car's coupe-like silhouette.
Speculation is growing that this could be a Celica revival!

Toyota's "Tiny Land Cruiser" for ~$30,000?! Suzuki Jimny-Based "Jimny Land 70YO.70" Compact SUV Revealed!70
Garage Ill showcased the "Jimny Land 70YO.70" at the Osaka Auto Messe 2026, based on the Suzuki Jimny.
Features a retro Land Cruiser-inspired design.
Priced around ¥4.4 million (approx. $30,000 USD).

JAF Motorsport Japan 2026 in YOKOHAMA Event Scheduled for March 20-21 at Yamashita Pier50
The "JAF Motorsport Japan 2026 in YOKOHAMA," organized by the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF), will be held at Yamashita Pier in Yokohama from March 20th to 21st.
The official website has released the venue map and event schedule for the Yokohama Yamashita Pier location.
This is an event that motorsports fans won't want to miss.
Mitsubishi Electric Denies Reports of Automotive Unit Sale to Foxconn55
Mitsubishi Electric has denied recent reports regarding a potential sale of its automotive equipment business to Foxconn.
The company released a statement on March 18th, stating that there are no confirmed facts or policies regarding the matter.
The situation remains fluid, and future developments are being closely watched.

Kyushu's Western Coastal Route Nears Completion: Ashikita-Izumi Route on National Route 3 Set to Open in 202860
The Kyushu Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that the Minamata IC to Izumi IC section (16.3 km) of the Ashikita-Izumi Road on National Route 3 is expected to open in 2028.
This will almost directly connect the western coastal route from Kokura to Kumamoto and Kagoshima.
Only about 22 km remain until the entire line is open, which will greatly improve transportation convenience in western Kyushu.

