Cool Japan unveiled the "KUHL OUTROAD GR86" at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026.

Based on the Toyota GR86, this custom car features a unique hood, wide fenders, and adjustable suspension, creating a Mad Max-esque off-road look.

Starting at ¥4.15 million (approx. $28,000 USD), it's a radical transformation of the GR86 into a rugged SUV.

The standard route from the Sapporo area to Obihiro is via the JR Sekisho Line or highway bus.

However, this article introduces a unique route that deliberately goes south along the coast.

It proposes a "wacky route" plan for the winter of 2026.

Article about the new RAV4 GR Sport showcased at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026.

Features special parts for suspension, aerodynamics, body reinforcement, and seats.

Highlights the special specifications aimed at enhancing driving performance.

Chinese automaker GAC has released the M8, a new minivan with styling cues reminiscent of the Toyota Alphard.

The M8 boasts a large body exceeding 5 meters in length and a luxurious interior.

Features a distinctive 'lion-inspired' front-end design.

Honda Thailand launched the "City The Black Outshine" special edition, a compact sedan.

The blacked-out styling and name are sparking significant nostalgia among JDM fans on Japanese social media.

The 1.5-liter engine and aggressive styling make it a standout compact sedan.

Focus on the top-of-the-line "Z" grade of the Toyota Sienta.

Features exclusive design elements and enhanced equipment.

Attractive for its compact size, luxurious interior, and convenient features like dual power sliding doors.

Mitsubishi will source overseas-market EVs from Taiwan's Foxconn, bypassing alliance partner Nissan.

The decision to partner with Foxconn is driven by a cost-conscious strategy.

This move allows Mitsubishi to offer EVs at competitive prices in global markets.

Hyundai's ST1, a small electric commercial vehicle, is coming to the Japanese market.

Sales will be handled by Whitehouse, an importer and seller of automobiles and auto accessories, with sales scheduled to begin within a year.

The ST1 will be exhibited at the Japan Camping Car Show 2024.

Ibaraki Prefectural Police are cracking down on overloaded trucks.

Helicopters are being used to identify overloaded vehicles from the air.

Overloading damages roads and causes accidents, so the crackdown is a priority.

Honda Indonesia unveils the new Vario 125 scooter.

Priced at approximately $1,500 USD, making it highly affordable.

Boasts impressive fuel efficiency of 51.7 km per liter.

A firefighter in Kochi Prefecture, Japan, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

The firefighter claimed to be unaware of residual alcohol from the previous night's drinking.

A former police officer explains the arrest, penalties, and mechanisms of alcohol decomposition.