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Flying Pug: Why Mitsubishi Built a Pajero That Looked Like a London Taxi

Flying Pug: Why Mitsubishi Built a Pajero That Looked Like a London Taxi

In the late 1990s, Mitsubishi introduced one of Japan's most unusual limited-edition SUVs, blending retro British styling with compact off-road capability.

Toyota and Honda Suspend Production Following Earthquake in Japan

Toyota and Honda Suspend Production Following Earthquake in Japan

Production at several Toyota and Honda plants has been halted after a powerful earthquake disrupted operations and supply chains in Japan.

Toyota Reportedly Preparing a Next-Generation Probox Wagon

Toyota Reportedly Preparing a Next-Generation Probox Wagon

Toyota's next Probox is expected to add hybrid power, a TNGA platform, and improved technology by 2028.

Honda’s New EV Becomes an Instant Hit as Demand Tops Annual Sales Target in Just Two Months

Honda’s New EV Becomes an Instant Hit as Demand Tops Annual Sales Target in Just Two Months

Honda received more than 11,000 orders for the new Super-ONE EV just two months after its Japanese debut.

Japan Aims for 30% of the Global Chip Market for Robots and Self-Driving Tech by 2040

Japan Aims for 30% of the Global Chip Market for Robots and Self-Driving Tech by 2040

By 2040, Japan plans to control more than 30% of the worldwide market for chips used in robots and other AI-driven devices.

Alien Technology: A Look Back at the Wild Japanese Concept Cars of the 1980s

Alien Technology: A Look Back at the Wild Japanese Concept Cars of the 1980s

Japan's automakers spent the 1980s building futuristic concepts that predicted technologies we use today.

The Hard-to-Get Suzuki Jimny Nomade Is Becoming Slightly Easier to Buy in Japan

The Hard-to-Get Suzuki Jimny Nomade Is Becoming Slightly Easier to Buy in Japan

Suzuki is gradually reducing delivery times for the highly sought-after five-door Jimny Nomade as production ramps up.

Rare Tommykaira ZZ Sports Car Returns in Japan With a Modern Redesign

Rare Tommykaira ZZ Sports Car Returns in Japan With a Modern Redesign

A heavily updated version of the cult Japanese sports car has been revived by the engineers and designers behind its original production.

Why Some Japanese Cars Had a Small Front Bumper Antenna

Why Some Japanese Cars Had a Small Front Bumper Antenna

Japanese car culture has always had a few quirks that stand out from the rest of the world.

10 Kei Cars from Japan: Tiny Automotive Wonders from the Land of the Rising Sun

10 Kei Cars from Japan: Tiny Automotive Wonders from the Land of the Rising Sun

Which compact Japanese cars stand out most and why do drivers around the world love them?

A Land Cruiser Was Built in Japan That Even Toyota Doesn’t Know About

A Land Cruiser Was Built in Japan That Even Toyota Doesn’t Know About

Japanese tuner transforms humble Toyota Probox work wagon into Land Cruiser-inspired off-road styled utility vehicle.

An Elite Club for Drivers: Japanese Billionaire Builds a $200 Million Private Racetrack

An Elite Club for Drivers: Japanese Billionaire Builds a $200 Million Private Racetrack

A Japanese billionaire has invested $200 million to build his own private racetrack.

CURIO Q1 Four-Wheel EV Debuts in Japan: No License Required, Sidewalk Mode, and a Full Charge for About $0.80

CURIO Q1 Four-Wheel EV Debuts in Japan: No License Required, Sidewalk Mode, and a Full Charge for About $0.80

A tiny four-wheel electric vehicle from Japan aims to reinvent short trips with extreme simplicity and low costs.

New Mini Land Cruiser From Toyota Already Drawing Frenzied Demand

New Mini Land Cruiser From Toyota Already Drawing Frenzied Demand

Right now, it looks like long lines could form for this rugged new SUV.

A Familiar Honda Nameplate to Return in Japan as an EV Built on a Chinese Platform

A Familiar Honda Nameplate to Return in Japan as an EV Built on a Chinese Platform

The Honda Insight will be reborn as an electric coupe-style crossover.