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Highway Hotels: Sleep soundly without leaving the expressway! Rooms from ¥3,000, bathhouses from ¥2,000 - The amazing facilities inside Japanese service areas for long-distance drivers!70
Highway hotels located inside Japanese expressway service areas offer overnight stays and naps without exiting the highway.
Individual rooms from around ¥3,000 (approx. $20 USD) per night and relaxation facilities with public baths for ¥2,000 (approx. $13 USD) are introduced.
The article highlights the latest facilities inside service areas designed to alleviate fatigue from long-distance driving.

Mitsuoka Ryugi FINAL EDITION: 20 Unit Limited Run of this Eccentric Classic60
Mitsuoka announces the final production model of the Ryugi.
Limited to only 20 units, this special edition marks the end of an era.
Featuring Mitsuoka's signature classic vertical grille and round headlights.

Toyota Yaris Gets Updated with 6-Speed Manual Option and Striking "URBANO" Special Edition!75
Toyota announces minor change for Yaris, launching March 2, 2026.
6-speed manual transmission option returns, starting from ¥2.3 million.
Special edition "Z 'URBANO'" features a bold exterior and high-quality interior.

New ¥690,000 Three-Seater Trike! Street Legal with Standard License & No Inspections!60
VIVEL TRIKE, from Bubble in Isehara, Kanagawa, is a three-seater electric trike.
Street legal with a standard driver's license, and requires no vehicle inspections.
New specifications and derivative models are planned for 2025, expanding the lineup.

Fabricating Fork Collars to Eliminate 'Rust Necklaces' on a Yamaha DT-1 Trail 25020
Troubleshooting rust issues during the restoration of a Yamaha DT-1 Trail 250.
Focuses on the problem of rust forming on the front fork collars.
Explains how fabricating new collars can permanently solve the problem.

639-HP Carnivore Hybrid! Audi's All-New RS5 Unleashed!75
Audi unleashes the all-new RS5, a high-performance plug-in hybrid beast.
Boasting a system output of 639 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds.
Electric-only range of up to 52 miles (84km) for guilt-free cruising.

Pocket Rocket! BMW i3s: Over 180hp from a Kei-Car Sized Engine in a Sub-4 Meter, RWD Hatch with Suicide Doors!65
The BMW i3s is a unique PHEV/BEV model featuring a compact body, suicide doors, and a carbon fiber frame.
It boasts a range-extending engine and a sport-tuned chassis with increased power for enhanced driving pleasure.
This sub-4 meter RWD hatch packs over 180hp from an engine comparable in size to those found in Japanese Kei cars!

Bentley Unveils Japan-Exclusive 'Bentayga Something Blue Collection'65
Bentley Motors Japan unveils the 'Bentayga Something Blue Collection by Mulliner,' a limited-edition of 10 units exclusively for the Japanese market.
The collection was revealed at Roppongi Hills in Tokyo, with a public display event.
Priced at ¥34 million (approximately $230,000 USD).

Ducati Unveils Formula 73: A Limited-Edition Retro Sportbike Paying Homage to the Iconic 750 Super Sport Desmo75
Ducati has unveiled the Formula 73, a limited-edition model paying homage to the legendary 750 Super Sport Desmo.
Production is limited to just 873 units worldwide, making it highly exclusive.
The Formula 73 blends 1970s styling with modern technology in a retro sportbike package.

Chemnitz: Germany's Public Transit Gem, Where Škoda Trams Reign Supreme55
Chemnitz, Germany boasts an incredibly well-developed public transportation system.
A former pro soccer player turned motorsport team manager was impressed by the city's infrastructure.
Škoda-built trams play a significant role in Chemnitz's public transport, serving as a vital mode of transportation for residents.

Jeans as a Car!? Alpine Style and EDWIN Collaboration "Sonova EDWIN Edition" is Hot!65
Alpine Style unveils the "Sonova EDWIN Edition," a collaboration model with EDWIN (jeans).
The new product will be showcased for the first time at the Alpine Style booth at Osaka Auto Messe 2026.
In addition to car navigation systems and speakers, they will be showcasing a wide range of products, including complete cars.

Nissan Unveils All-New Sentra (Sunny Successor) in Canada: Smaller than Skyline, Starts at $21,000!65
Nissan debuts the all-new Sentra at the Canadian International Auto Show, marking its first full redesign in six years.
The new Sentra boasts a 4.6-meter body, smaller than the Skyline, making it a compact sedan option.
Powered by a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine, the Sentra is positioned as the successor to the Sunny.
