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Quest for Authenticity: Japan’s Subaru Impreza WR Car Hits the Streets
The "Rally Fun Meeting" was held at the Fuji Speedway CG Park P2 parking lot in October 2023. The event attracted many rally-inspired cars, some of which had "real" owners participating. We spoke with Mr. "GC8kai", the owner of a machine that stands out from the other Subaru "Impreza GC8" cars.
Pulse of Innovation: Japanese Dominance and Emerging Players at Bangkok Auto Salon
Southeast Asia is now a huge automobile market along with North America, Europe, China, and India. In Thailand, Japanese cars account for about 78% of new car sales (in 2023), and naturally, Japanese cars are very popular in the customization scene as well.We report on the excitement from the "Bangkok Auto Salon 2024" held at the end of June 2024.
Art of Patience: Preserving an Aluminum Land Rover in Pristine Condition
The "SWAP & MEET in Myoko" was held for the first time from April 20-21, 2024, in Niigata Prefecture, a well-established resort known for skiing and camping. One vehicle seen at the newly launched event is the Land Rover "Series 1.
The Evolution of Adventure: From Toyota 86 to Jeep Wrangler
About three years ago, Ms. "horo@jl-hono" got her dream car, a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Sahara. Before getting this car, she was the owner of a Toyota 86 under the influence of her sports car-loving partner. When she gave up his 86, she bought a Wrangler. What is her passion for this car, which has been customized with a rugged image?
Revving Up the Red Z32: A Birthday Gift to Remember
A PIT Autobacs Shinonome in Tokyo holds a morning meeting once a month on Sunday mornings. 17 September 2023, the theme was "Female Owners" and cars of no genre from mini to American cars gathered. Here is a Nissan Z32 "Fairlady Z" from the venue.
Dream of Ownership: Securing the World’s First Mid-Engine Sports Car
Historic car events are flourishing all over Japan these days, and in the high season of spring and fall, there are meetings and events of various sizes held in various places every weekend. Among such events, a fresh event is "SWAP & MEET in Myoko," which will be held for the first time. We spoke with Mr. Kazumitsu Kumakura, who participated in this event with his Djet, the last model of sports car under the René Bonnet name.
Art of Innovation: Creating a Unique Toyota 86 with Porsche Elements
Toyota's “86” is a horizontally opposed Porsche with the concept of customization. The wheels, suspension, muffler, and other parts of the 86 are different from the usual dress-up items, and show a strong sense of commitment to the car. There are plans to install a 6-cylinder engine in the future. We look forward to its evolution.
Legacy of Precision: How the BMW Isetta Echoes Japanese Traditional Craftsman
The cities of Tsubame and Sanjo in Niigata Prefecture have developed as a sacred place for the metalworking industry, first as a forge during the Edo period, and since the modern era, utilizing that tradition. Mr. Tomoyuki Kobayashi, who runs a long-established manufacturing company in such an area, was attracted to the BMW Isetta.
