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Mitsuoka Himiko

Mitsuoka's Himiko mimics the Morgan Roadster

Mitsuoka, arguably the most interesting car company in Japan, has released another Japanese homage to a classic British automobile, this time their unique take on what appears to be a Morgan Roadster. Sitting on the body of a Mazda MX-5, the Mitsuoka Himiko even manages to squeeze a folding hardtop...

December 5, 2008 by  4
 
Renault F1 Japan 2008

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 


 
2009 Nissan GT-R

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  22


 
Nissan GT-R

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  3


 
Amuse R35 Nissan GT-R

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  1


 
2010 Nissan GT-R Spec-V spy shots

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  4


 
 
 

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