REAL CAR CULTURE

AUTO MESSE WEB

REAL CAR CULTURE

AUTO MESSE WEB(オートメッセウェブ)

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The Discipline of Dedication: 7 Years of Competing with a Suzuki Alto

The "Tohoku 660 Series" is a race contested by new standard NA engine-equipped kei-cars and other vehicles. Many motorsports enthusiasts, from students to seasoned veterans, enjoy these races. In this issue, we will introduce a veteran driver who has been involved in motorsports activities for over 30 years and his favorite car, the Suzuki Alto.

Taming of Power: Ferrari’s SF90 XX Spider on the Streets of France

Based on the Ferrari SF90, the top range of catalog models, the "Circuit Model" can also be driven on public roads. We test-drove its open-top model, the "SF90 XX Spider," on public roads in France. How does this limited edition model, which has been developed with the ultimate in circuit performance, perform on public roads?

The Adventure of Customization: Turning a Jimny into an Off-Road Star

Ms. "Misa" decided to switch from a regular car to a kei-car, and since she wanted 4WD, she chose the Suzuki "Jimny" as her first choice. One of the deciding factors in her decision to purchase her car was that it was equipped with Toyo Tires' Open Country tires. Here is a look at the owner's beloved car, who drives the Jimny herself at off-road driving events and also enjoys customizing it.

The Influence of Community: How a Nissan GT-R Transformed My Life

The “RAYS Fan Meeting” held at Fuji Speedway was filled with cars and owners wearing new and old RAYS wheels from all over Japan in 2024. Among the approximately 700 cars that participated in the event, we would like to introduce a rare red-colored Nissan R33 “Skyline GT-R”.

Reviving the Classics: Why the Celica XX Feels Like a Modern Take on the AE86

This is a project in which a 20-year-old female racing driver, Rami Sasaki, who loves old cars, is asked to test drive various old cars to give her honest impressions from a young person's point of view. This time, with the cooperation of "Vintage Club by KINTO", an old car rental service, we took a ride in a 1985 Toyota "Celica XX".

From Stock to Tactical: The Journey of a Mitsubishi Delica D:5’s Military-Grade Makeover

With the addition of children, Ms. "Goi Delica Joshi" was looking for a 4WD family car that could be used for camping and off-road driving. After test-driving a variety of 4WD family cars, she purchased a 2022 Mitsubishi Delica D:5. The car is full of attention to detail with a rugged atmosphere, and is finished without compromise down to the smallest detail.

The Evolution of Performance: How a Veteran’s Custom Copen Keeps Him at the Top

In the Tohoku 660 series of kei-car races, the "Turbo GP" is the category with the highest degree of freedom in tuning, where you can satisfy your desire for customization while competing in technique. We will introduce you to the particulars of a veteran driver who has been competing with a Daihatsu "Copen" for many years.

The Joy of Manual Transmission: How a Land Cruiser Prado Became a Family Adventure Vehicle

Ms. "Sa-chan" acquired a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado about nine years ago while looking for a car that she could enjoy with her family. At the time of purchase, the suspension had only been replaced, but she and her partner have been working on it to make it more enjoyable for everyday use and off-road driving.

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