Shocking Pile-Up: Tokyo Expressway Releases Footage of Chain-Reaction Crash Caused by Sudden Braking
Metropolitan Expressway (Shutoko) releases shocking footage of a pile-up accident as a cautionary tale for the Golden Week holidays.
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Honda Prelude HRC Concept Unveiled! Parts Commercialization Development Accelerates75
Honda unveils the Prelude HRC concept at the Osaka Auto Messe 2026.
This is part of HRC's (Honda Racing Corporation) strategy for commercial vehicles.
Development accelerates towards the commercialization of performance parts.
No More Opening Windows!? Parking Lot Gates, Flaps, and Tickets Are Disappearing! Is There No Worry of Fare Dodging? The Merits of the Increasingly Popular "License Plate Recognition Parking Lots"60
"License plate recognition parking lots" are increasing, eliminating the need for physical equipment like gates and ticket machines.
This system improves user convenience by eliminating the need to stop at ticket machines and wait for flap plates to lower.
Parking fees are managed based on license plate information, so measures are taken against fare dodging and forgetting to pay.
Mitsubishi Debuts "Delica Mini Active Camper" at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026: A spacious and rugged mini-camper!60
Mitsubishi unveiled the "Delica Mini Active Camper" at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026.
Features a surprisingly spacious interior that can accommodate four adults for sleeping.
Equipped with convenient sliding doors and showcases a tough, rugged design.
Epic Bus Trip Alert! Exploring Japan's Legendary "Daibutsu Shingu Line," "Yagi Shingu Line," and the Infamous Route 425!30
Japan Travel Media Alliance is offering a unique bus tour.
The tour explores the scenic "Daibutsu Shingu Line" (via Kitayama Gorge), the longest-running "Yagi Shingu Line," and the notorious Route 425.
The trip is also featured in Bus Magazine.
Yamaha's "Two-Seater" Compact Car! The "Motiv" 2-Door Model with a "2.7m Class Body" Smaller than a Kei Car, Featuring Rear-Wheel Drive and a Powerful "Straight-3" Engine65
This article delves into the "Motiv," a two-seater compact car that Yamaha once considered for production.
It features a body length of 2.7m, shorter than a Kei car.
Equipped with F1-derived technology, it's a rear-wheel drive city car powered by a potent inline-3 engine.
Suzuki Unveils Customized XBEE (Crossby) with Topographical Design at Osaka Auto Messe65
Suzuki debuted a custom version of the XBEE (Crossby) at the Osaka Auto Messe 2026.
The concept car, named "XBEE Nature Photographer," targets photography enthusiasts.
Features a unique topographical (contour line) design.
Isuzu Heavy-Duty Trucks to be Produced at UD Trucks' Ageo Plant: Group Restructuring Focused on Common Platform Strategy!60
Isuzu Motors will transfer heavy-duty truck production from its Fujisawa plant to UD Trucks' Ageo plant.
The transfer is scheduled for February 12, 2026.
The Isuzu Group plans to introduce a common platform for heavy-duty trucks in 2028, aiming to optimize the entire group's operations.
Honda City "Bulldog" Reborn! Mugen's Radical Customization of the "Super-ONE Prototype"75
Mugen unveils a radical customization of Honda's next-generation sports BEV, the "Super-ONE Prototype," at the Osaka Auto Messe 2026.
The design evokes the legendary "Bulldog" City, a classic Japanese hot hatch.
Generating buzz at one of Western Japan's largest custom car events.
Nissan's "Mini-MR Sports Car"! 400+ HP from 1.2L Inline-3 Turbo, 4.4m Body: Exploring the Lotus-Influenced Infiniti EMERG-E65
A look back at the Infiniti EMERG-E concept car, unveiled in 2012.
The EMERG-E was a mid-engined sports car designed to showcase the future of the Infiniti brand.
It featured technology from Lotus, highlighting European influence in the design and engineering.
Winter Tire Storage Guide: Vertical or Horizontal? Avoid These Mistakes!60
Proper winter tire storage is crucial for maintaining their performance.
The presence of wheels affects the optimal storage orientation (vertical or horizontal).
Incorrect storage can lead to tire deformation, cracking, and reduced performance.
Daihatsu Hijet Truck-Based Micro Camper: Sleeps 4 in a Tiny 3.4m Package!60
The "Buddy 108," a micro camper based on the Daihatsu Hijet Truck, garnered attention at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026.
This camper cleverly packages a 4-person sleeping and seating capacity into a Kei truck, a segment known for its ultra-compact dimensions (3.4m).
Produced by TOWA, the Buddy 108 maximizes space utilization in a minimal footprint.
Suzuki Jimny Nomad Goes Full Monster Hunter! Unveiled at Osaka Auto Messe 202680
Suzuki's Jimny Nomad gets a wild collaboration with the popular game Monster Hunter.
The customization is themed around the "Sunahara" (desert) area of the game, emphasizing realism.
Unveiled at the Osaka Auto Messe 2026.