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Vintage Vibe: Exploring the Charm of the “Funny Rider” Kei-Truck Camper

Sitting in the midsummer sunshine of the Shonan Marina is a cute kei-truck camper. The front end is clad in a Ford Econoline-style face kit, while the rear is fitted with an FRP shell kit. It also carries a horizontal lift pop-up roof. Driving around town in such a stylish vehicle is sure to be a hit on social media.

Pursuing Dreams: The Journey to Acquiring the Coveted R33 GT-R from My Youth

A unique owner and his car visit a tuning shop specializing in the GT-R, Nissan's leading sports car. CREWCH in Mie Prefecture is one such shop. From among the owners who visit the shop, we introduce Mr. Satoshi Fukuda, who got his wish and acquired a BCNR33 in June 2023. What was the reason why he got a different unit from the one he had initially targeted?

Toyota’s New ‘Crown Sport Z’: A Fusion of Comfort and Sportiness

The Crown Sport is the second model in Toyota's new Crown series, which began with the Crown Crossover. It is available in two models: the plug-in hybrid 'Sport RS' and the hybrid 'Sport Z'. We have test-driven the Sport Z to see how it performs.

Efficiency Meets Elegance: Organizing Work Tools in a Wood-Based Bed Kit

The owner of a Toyota Hiace with a 415 COBRA bad face bonnet and a powerful face is Mr. "G-polish", who does business trip coating. In the luggage space of his Hiace, which has many tools for work, everything from small tools to large tools is neatly and efficiently arranged.

Vintage Vibe, Modern Twist: Nissan March-Based ‘Fairlady’ Custom Unveiled by Students

Nissan Automobile Technical College is known for producing high-profile customized cars, and at the Nostalgic 2 Days event in February 2024, students from the customization department displayed the 'SETO' and 'I'm march', which have many old car elements. This section looks at the unique customization points of the students, which surprised the teaching staff.

A Blast from the Past: Subaru ‘Pleo RS’ with 7-Speed CVT & Supercharger

The Subaru Pleo was released in October 1998 as the successor to the Vivio. Notably, the "RS" model featured the world's first Sportshift i-CVT with a seven-speed manual mode. This model was indeed a Subaru model that did not lack technical topics despite being a light car.

Unveiling the Truth Behind the S20 Engine: Nissan’s Skyline GT-R Legacy Explored

The Nissan 'Skyline 2000GT-R' (PGC10, known as the 'Hakosuka') is a car that created a legend, a myth. It was the first mass-produced car in the world to be equipped with the S20 engine, a four-valve DOHC engine, and achieved a remarkable 50 victories in domestic races between May 1969 and March 1972. How was the engine refined and perfected to win races?

Hiace’s Custom Triumph: The Spectacular Journey to Reader’s Choice Victory

The Toyota Hiace by Mr. "Eve Ace" won first place in the "Hiace Style Meeting" dress-up contest, as voted for by the readers of "Wagonist". What kind of specifications does this car with customisation worthy of this honour have? It was full of customisation ideas that Hiace riders would want to imitate in every way.

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