REAL CAR CULTURE

AUTO MESSE WEB

REAL CAR CULTURE

AUTO MESSE WEB(オートメッセウェブ)

  • TOP
  • TAG
  • compact car

「compact car」の記事一覧

Strength of Versatility: The Everyday Power of the GR Corolla

We met a couple who switched from Vitz RS Racing to GR Corolla at the morning meeting at A PIT Autobacs Shinonome. They both love sports cars and they use GR Corolla like a family car. Corolla is a super car that can handle everything from the track to shopping.

The Balance of Work and Play: Restoring a Classic Mini Van for a New Chapter

"Let's Chill Out! (Let's Chill Out)," held June 1-2, 2024 at the National Musashi Hills Park in Saitama Prefecture, is a new style of car show and auto camping event centered on outdoor and custom cars. The event is a new style of car show and auto-camping event centered on outdoor and custom cars. There we found a fully aero-customized 1965 Austin "minivan", a classic "working car". Moreover, when we talked to the owner, we found that an unexpected part of the car had been digitized.

Resilience of a Classic: How One Woman’s Fiat 500L Overcame 30 Years of Challenges

Ms. "nap" was a staff member at the "Italian Job" event where Italian cars gather. She told us that she has been driving a 500 (Cinquecento) for 30 years, and that it has been her shelter, cradle, and sometimes even her tank. How have you been with your car?

Joy of Connection: How a Fiat 500L Built Friendships and Memories

When we approached Mr. Miwa, the owner of a Fiat 500L, who was attending "Italian Job 2024," a gathering of Italian cars, he told us that he had driven a variety of cars, including European cars. When we asked him about his current car, he told us that he first heard of this car through the movie "Lupin III: Cagliostro's Castle. We asked him about the details of his Cinquecento life.

Commitment of Hobby: Transforming a Fiat 500 into a Unique Masterpiece

Although it has been announced that the internal combustion engine model of the Fiat 500 has finally been discontinued, the customization fever of Fiat owners who love the 500 has not yet stopped. In this issue, we would like to introduce Mr. Terada, who switched from a Japanese mini-car to the Italian 500, and his car, with its DIY interior and exterior finished with a lot of originality.

Craftsmanship of Customization: The Unique Appeal of Nissan’s March Bolero A30

AUTECH Japan has introduced numerous customized models to the world as a specialist for Nissan vehicles. However, the company's name has now changed to the AUTECH division of Nissan Motorsports & Customizing Co. In 2016, AUTECH released the Nissan March Bolero A30 in a limited edition of 30 units as a model to commemorate the 30th anniversary of its founding. Here is a look back at its shocking contents.

Tail-Happy Charm: Exploring the Legacy of the Peugeot 106 Rally

On October 8, 2023, the "Rally Fan Meeting" was held at the Fuji Speedway. On the day of the event, various models that conjured up images of success in the rally scene were gathered, but it was not only the participants who rode such models. Mr. Keigo, who was also the official photographer, came to the event in his own Peugeot 106 Rallye. Let's take a closer look.

Transformation of Passion: From Abarth 595 to the 695 Tributo 131 Rally

The Abarth "695 Tribute 131 Rally" was developed in the image of the famous Fiat "131 Abarth Rally" car that competed in the World Rally Championship (WRC) in the 1980s. The styling of the 695 Tribute 131 Rally is distinctly different from the standard model, with special fender arches and a wing with large ABARTH letters engraved on it. We spoke with Mr. "Kazu" who owns a 695 Tribute 131 Rallye.
share:

ranking

MEDIA CONTENTS