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Former Japan National Soccer Player Shinji Ono Takes Delivery of Sleek Coupe Wagon: "Stylish" and "Powerful" New Ride!55
Former Japanese national soccer star Shinji Ono announced the delivery of his new car on social media.
The new ride is a luxurious German-made coupe wagon.
Fans are commenting on the car's stylish and powerful appearance.
Minor Change Magic: Cars That Transformed with Small Updates65
Highlights cars that experienced a dramatic turnaround in popularity and sales after a minor change.
Focuses on vehicles that achieved significant improvements with relatively small updates, not a full model change.
Asks the readers which cars come to mind when thinking about vehicles that were dramatically transformed through minor updates.
Toyota's Updated Yaris Ignites Excitement in Japan, Starting at ¥1.69 Million! Tuners Eye Official Custom Parts65
Toyota launched an updated Yaris in Japan on March 2nd, enhancing its appeal with improved equipment and a 6-speed manual transmission option for special editions.
Modellista continues to offer custom parts, generating significant online buzz.
The updated Yaris also features improvements to interior/exterior quality and enhanced driver assistance systems.
Honda Fit/Jazz Facelift Incoming? Rumored Design Changes and Market Strategy65
Honda's Fit/Jazz is rumored to be getting a facelift to boost sales in the Japanese domestic market.
The Fit is currently facing tough competition from rivals and Honda's own SUV lineup.
The updated design, already revealed in China, may be adopted in Japan.
Affordable JDM-Sized Jeep: Avenger 4xe Arrives Under $33k!75
The Jeep Avenger, the brand's smallest SUV, gets a much-anticipated 4xe (four-wheel drive) variant.
It features Jeep's first-ever 48V hybrid AWD system, boasting fuel efficiency of 19.0 km/L (approx. 45 MPG).
Priced under 5 million yen (approx. $33,000 USD), it offers a just-right size and true 4x4 capability for the Japanese market.
Cut-Roof Chaos: The Fate of Wild 'Open Cars' from Japanese Coming-of-Age Day – Plus, a Surprising Demand for Illegal Mods!60
Cut-roof cars, often seen during Japanese Coming-of-Age Day celebrations, are illegal and prohibited from public roads.
Many of these modified cars are disposed of around March, coinciding with the annual automobile tax season in Japan.
Despite being irreversibly modified, there's a surprising demand for these cars.
Toyota UK Unveils 2026 Corolla: Wagon & Hatch Get Fresh Matte Colors!60
Toyota UK has revealed the 2026 Corolla Hatchback and Touring Sports (wagon) models.
The new models feature fresh matte exterior colors, enhancing their sophisticated appeal.
The design balances the practicality of the wagon body with the sporty nature of the hatchback.
Right-Hand Drive Toyota Camry & Highlander CONFIRMED for Japan! Camry Pricing to be Realistic?75
Toyota is expected to officially introduce the Camry, Highlander, and Tundra to the Japanese market soon.
Reliable sources indicate that the Camry and Highlander will almost certainly be right-hand drive models.
The Japanese-market Camry is rumored to be priced within a realistic and competitive range.
Hokkaido's Route 40 'Otonaka Road' Opens March 22nd: Shorter Travel Times Between Asahikawa and Wakkanai, Avoiding Avalanche Risks!40
Hokkaido's Route 40 'Otonaka Road' opens on March 22nd, connecting Otonappu Village and Nakagawa Town with an expressway.
This bypass avoids a notorious section prone to avalanches during winter.
Expect reduced travel times between Asahikawa and Wakkanai, with safer and more reliable journeys.
NEXCO Calls Out Repeat Highway Violators: 23 Warnings in 4 Years, Some with Over 221 Infractions!75
NEXCO West and the Japan Expressway Holding and Debt Repayment Agency are publicly addressing companies repeatedly violating vehicle weight restrictions on highways.
Despite repeated warnings, some companies continue to flout regulations.
NEXCO is taking a firm stance, threatening legal action against persistent offenders.
Toyota Noah: Unveiling the Fuel-Efficient 7/8-Seater Minivan with Innovative Power Sliding Doors and Standard Captain Seats!65
The Toyota Noah's fuel-efficient variant is spotlighted.
Achieves 23.4 km/L (approx. 55 MPG) in WLTC mode.
Features innovative power sliding doors and standard captain seats.
Honda's Ultimate New Sports Brand Incoming! Dedicated Tuning Beyond Type R!? HRC Production Model Plan80
Honda's motorsport division, HRC (Honda Racing), is rumored to launch a new performance brand.
Hints of the brand are expected at the Tokyo Auto Salon in January 2026.
The plan includes production models with exclusive tuning that surpasses even the legendary Type R.