Japan

Volvo pulls out of 2009 Tokyo Motor Show

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers' Association (JAMA) is still deciding whether or not to cancel this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, currently scheduled for October, but with a string of carmakers confirming their non-attendance the show’s current status is looking grim. America’s...

January 18, 2009 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Toyota halting Japanese production for 11 days

Mitsuoka's Himiko mimics the Morgan Roadster

Rumored full specs for Nissan GT-R Spec-V

Honda's Japanese-market Odyssey hits the sales floor

Americans know the Honda Odyssey as a solid-driving and fun minivan, but the Japanese get a vehicle by the same name that's more wagon than van, and even sportier to drive... October 21, 2008 by Nelson Ireson

Toyota reveals Modellista enhanced iQ

Toyota’s iQ minicar officially went on sale in Japan this month and to coincide with the launch the company also revealed several new styling packs under the guise of... October 16, 2008 by Ralph Hanson

Fernando Alonso takes top honors at Japanese GP

Two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso has claimed victory at the Japanese GP at Fuji Speedway today, outpacing the championship leaders after a very chaotic start. The... October 12, 2008 by Kenneth Hall

Nissan defends GT-R Nurburgring lap time with second video

Earlier this month we reported on accusations hurled by Porsche towards Nissan, accusing the Japanese carmaker of falsifying the blistering Nurburgring lap time of 7m 29s... October 9, 2008 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Porsche accuses Nissan of falsifying GT-R Nurburgring lap times

There’s something very puzzling about Nissan’s all-new GT-R supercar. Its official output figures read 480hp (358kW) and 588Nm (434lb-ft) of torque and its mass... September 30, 2008 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Amuse GT-R crosses the 600hp barrier

Despite fears Nissan’s new GT-R wouldn’t tolerate anyone tinkering around with its innards, Japan’s industrious tuning firms have managed to develop a... September 22, 2008 by Ralph Hanson

Spy shots: Nissan’s upcoming Spec-V GT-R

Nissan has finally revealed its new GT-R SpecV. Click here for all the images and details. Nissan execs have confirmed the existence of a Spec-V GT-R, a lighter and more... September 18, 2008 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran