REAL CAR CULTURE

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REAL CAR CULTURE

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Honoring Heritage: The Evolution of an American Icon Over 28 Years

Mr. "yockey450motoring," 54 years old, has owned a Honda Accord wagon for 28 years. His admiration for the American lifestyle is summed up in this one car.

Quest for Originality: Subtle Changes for a Standout GR86

The cool GR86 we found at the "Miyagi 86/BRZ Meeting," where 150 cars gathered, had been lowered just enough and fitted with special wheels. The key point is the US-spec front grille. The casual customization sets it apart from its rivals.

Surprise of Similarity: Discovering the Magic of OEM Cars

In this article, we will introduce the story of Mr. Kenta Nagaki, who searched for a 7-seat vehicle with American specifications and ended up with the Mitsubishi Delica D:3, an OEM vehicle, instead of the Nissan NV200.

Elegance of Simplicity: Transforming a Prius with USDM Style

Japanese cars running in the U.S. have different specifications in minor details due to differences in laws and regulations. The customization to enjoy dressing up such American specifications is called USDM = North American specifications. Let us introduce you to the Toyota Prius, an attractive car with a casual dress-up style that incorporates such USDM style.

Fusion of Functionality: From Military Jeep to Ultimate Camping Rig

The Jeep Jamboree, held in September 2023 at the Stackland Farm off-road course at the foot of Mt. Fuji, attracted unique Jeeps and owners with plenty of charm, from the old Willys "MB models" to Mitsubishi Jeeps and the latest Jeep Wranglers. This time, we hit a Mitsubishi Jeep with SDF specifications towing a trailer.

French Flair: Exploring the Renault Twingo “C’eLavie105 Maxi” Transformation

Walking around the Tokyo Auto Salon venue, I thought, "What? You brought a Renault Twin'Run from France?" at the booth of Hatano Motors in Saitama Prefecture. We talked to them about the "C'eLavie 105 Maxi" in bright blue.

DEFACE by DAMD: A Bold New Look for the Toyota Hiace

DAMD, which is popular for its stylish aero parts and has an established reputation in the dress-up world, has launched a new body kit "DAMD DEFACE" for the Toyota Hiace. Here we introduce DAMD's attractive new style, which completes the classic yet rugged front face.

Vintage Elegance: Nissan Sunny and the Return of Weds Racing Forg

WEDS, a famous wheel manufacturer, displayed a 1973 Nissan "Sunny" equipped with "RACING FORG", the first forged 3-piece wheels in Japan reproduced with modern precision/elaborate technology. Here are the details.

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