In the West it’s often considered that it takes 10,000 hours of study for the average person to become an expert in their subject. But in Japan you’re not considered a master of your craft…
How Japan is keeping Carlos Ghosn in Jail [+video]
It has been months since the whole arrest of Carlos Ghosn in Japan over undeclared assets which shocked the motoring world. Being in a tri-party alliance of Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi, the Chairma…
China’s Baidu and Japan’s SoftBank work together to bring autonomous busses to Japan
Baidu, the Google equivalent in China has worked together with SoftBank (investors in robotics as well as ride-hailing companies such as Grab and Uber) to bring autonomous busses to Japan. The two tec…
Tochigi police unveil Nissan GT-R patrol car
The local police force in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, have held a ceremony to celebrate the delivery of a Nissan GT-R, which will be used as a patrol car in Japan. Gone will be the stereotype that many…
What ever happened to the Mitsuoka Orochi? [+Videos]
The what what you ask? Well, here’s a real unicorn if you ever spot one… You may know of the carmaker Mitsuoka, the 10th officially-registered carmaker in Japan, but you may not have heard…
Tokyo Motorshow 2017 – Full Photo Gallery!
So we’re finally back after attending the 2017 Tokyo Motorshow (TMS) and what better way to reminisce than to dive right into the show itself! Happening once every 2-years, whereby the yearly TM…
45th Tokyo Motorshow 2017 – First Photos!
Happening now till November 5th, 2017, the 45th installment of the Tokyo Motorshow (TMS) is back! We’re here as guests of Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd (HMSB), we have just arrived at the Tokyo Big Sig…
Toyota Launches the GR Sports car series
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces the launch of the new “GR” sports car series. The “G Sports (G’s)” sports conversion car series has until now served as a key com…
UMW Toyota Announces Buy & Win Campaign, Vios Sports Edition Up For Grabs!
Want to drive home a brand new Toyota Vios for free or perhaps a trip to Japan? Well, if you purchase any new Toyota at their showrooms nationwide, you stand a chance to win a brand new Toyota Vios Sp…
Mazda wants to restore first generation MX-5
Mazda Japan is starting a Mazda Roadster restore program, or basically a restoration program for the first generation MX-5. Since launching in 1989, the Mazda MX-5 has gain fame throughout the world a…
Toyota launches the new redesigned Camry in Japan
After the announcement of the new redesigned Toyota Camry as well as when they started production, Toyota has finally launched the new Camry in Japan at their Tokyo Toyota, Toyopet, Toyota Corolla and…
Toyota C-HR enjoys brisk sales in Japan
Everyone here in Malaysia is eagerly awaiting for Toyota’s latest C-HR SUV and whilst Honda is busy capturing more market share with the HRV and BRV models, Toyota still hasn’t indicated a…
Takata To File For Bankruptcy As Early As Next Week
Takata, one of the biggest automotive suppliers in the world is preparing to file for bankruptcy after its faulty airbags led to the biggest safety recall ever in the history of the automotive industr…
Volvo Japan And UberEats Takes Fine Dining Experience To The Next Level [+video]
Certainly, Japan is no stranger to rather peculiar concept restaurants. In Tokyo, you’ll be able to dine in a Robot Restaurant while watching the performance of tall robots, sexy queens of the g…
Toyota Launches Redesigned Prius PHV in Japan
Toyota has introduced the redesigned Prius PHV in Japan that boasts an EV mode range of 68.2km, more than double that of its predecessor. New equipment has been added and charging convenience has been…
Takata Air Bag Rupture Injures Honda Fit Driver in Japan
Honda has confirmed yet another case of a Takata airbag inflator rupture incident, which resulted in a minor injury involving a driver in Japan. According to the Japanese automaker, the rupture occurr…
Suzuki officially unveils all-new 2017 Swift in Japan!
Suzuki has officially pulled the covers off the all-new 2017 Swift at an event in Japan. The all-new Swift is based on a platform that’s 120 kg lighter than the model it replaces, with a wheelba…
Mazda Starts Taking Orders For The All-New CX-5 In Japan
Mazda has began accepting orders for the all-new Mazda CX-5 crossover SUV at Mazda dealerships throughout Japan. Sales are scheduled to begin on Feb 2, 2017 and the company aims to sell 2,500 units pe…
Toyota Begin Selling C-HR in Japan
Following its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, Toyota has begun selling its new C-HR at all Toyota dealers nationwide across Japan. The C-HR is the second vehicle that has been …
Mazda MX-5 RF Retractable Hardtop Debuts in Japan
Mazda has announced that the company will start taking orders for the MX-5 RF (Retractable Fastback) in Japan. Based on the MX-5 soft-top sports car, the new model is equipped with a power retractable…