While sharpening the performance of sports wheels by injecting cutting-edge theory and technology, RAYS' gramLIGHTS also focuses on designs and finishes that are ahead of their time. Among the many popular products in the line-up, the "R Series" is a royal gem that competes at the forefront of drifting competitions such as D1GP and Formula Drift, and is popular in a variety of scenes from the street to the circuit. The newest addition to the series, the "57NR", is introduced here.

The manga "Shakotan Boogie", written by Michiharu Kusunoki and serialized in Weekly Young Magazine in 1986, had a great impact on vehicle lovers in Japan. Influenced by the manga, an owner built a real-life version of the Toyota Soarer that the manga's main character "Hajime-chan" drove.

The new DAMD model introduced here has been wonderfully updated to appeal to such users. The model name is 'Jimny Little G Traditional'. As the name suggests, it is based on the current JB64 "Jimny", a kei-car.

The Nissan Serena P-SV proposed by Nissan P'S Fieldcraft is recommended for auto-camping. The main feature of this vehicle is its variable pop-up roof mechanism, which makes it easy to enjoy comfortable overnight stays in the car. It is a vehicle that can be used and utilized in multiple ways without compromising the usability of a first car.

The Nostalgic 2 Days, held on 17-18 February 2024, was a major motor show where old and out-of-print cars took center stage. This time, the MUSEO DELLA CINQUECENTO exhibited a 1970 Fiat 500, which was stylishly coordinated in gold and blue.

HARDEE'S also manufactures machines tailored to the owner's wishes. The vehicle introduced here was built as a wild camper vehicle, using the Dyna's sibling, the "Toyoace," and fitted out in the style of the Self-Defense Forces, reflecting the owner's opinion that a commercially available camper vehicle would not be interesting enough.

There are many reasons why people fall in love with cars, but many people become car enthusiasts because of the influence of manga and movies. For example, many people must have become interested in not only the cars in the film but also the customization after watching the film "The Fast & Furious". In this issue, we introduce some of the car guys and their cars that were influenced by such films.

T.R.A.KYOTO proposes a car that incorporates a playful spirit based on a slightly older truck, a sports truck that takes on the challenge of free thinking without being bound by any framework. The concept of the car based on the Nissan Frontier was NASCAR, which represents American motor sports.