The most obvious sign that Nissan’s R&D department lack of creativity and emotion is found in their decision to create the R32 EV for the Tokyo Auto Salon (read or watch the video at the bottom).
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Showing posts with label Tokyo Auto Salon. Show all posts
January 14, 2025
This R32 GT-R Powered By Electric Motors Is A Sign That Nissan Needs Help
The most obvious sign that Nissan’s R&D department lack of creativity and emotion is found in their decision to create the R32 EV for the Tokyo Auto Salon (read or watch the video at the bottom).
January 13, 2025
2025 Honda Civic Type R Grows Up With Black Package
We love the Honda Civic Type R FL5 (read our review). But, if there’s one complaint we have against it, it’s that there’s just too much red inside. This is all part of the Type R lore, we know, but extending the red not just to the seats, but to the carpets is a bit much to the eyes. Seems there are many who agree because Honda’s come up with the Civic Type R Black Package.
January 11, 2025
The Subaru WRX STI Makes A Comeback With 300 Horsepower
Subaru fans, this is what you’ve been waiting for: the return of the WRX STI. Three years after Subaru decided to axe plans to come up with a high-performance version of the “VB” WRX, the folks over at Subaru Technica International (STI) has finally weaved their magic in the form of the WRX STI S210.
Drift King Keiichi Tsuchiya, Hyundai N Work To Make The Ioniq 5 N DK Edition
Drift King Keiichi Tsuchiya didn’t just give his stamp of approval to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, he actually helped create a special edition of the all-electric performance car (with the help of Autobacs Seven) which will be sold in Korea and Japan called the Ioniq 5 N Performance DK Edition (or Ioniq 5 N DK Edition for short).
January 10, 2025
The Mazda Spirit Racing MX-5 12R Features A Motorsports-Tuned 200-Horsepower Engine
The Mazda Spirit Racing MX-5 has finally made it from concept to production with good amounts of both show and go. The major highlight of Mazda’s booth at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2025, it marks the return of in-house tuned Mazda vehicles courtesy of the new Mazda Spirit Racing division.
January 7, 2025
Mitsubishi Takes Inspiration From Metal Gear Solid For This Custom Outlander PHEV
The Triton may be the centerpiece of Mitsubishi Motors’ display at the Tokyo Auto Salon, but its design and customization team isn’t stopping there. Joining it at the 8-car booth is the Outlander PHEV Night Seeker Concept.
December 20, 2024
Mazda Spirit Racing To Make Production Debut At 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon
At the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, Mazda officially launched its motorsports brand, Mazda Spirit Racing with a pair of show cars. These two, a soft top MX-5 and a Mazda3, made the rounds including an appearance at the Mazda Fan Festa. At the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon, Mazda is finally ready to offer it for commercial release as a special model.
December 15, 2024
Nissan Turns A R32 Skyline GT-R Into An EV
Sacrilegious or not? Nissan is transforming one 90s performance icon into a full-fledged battery electric vehicle for the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon.
January 14, 2024
Hyundai To Make Performance Parts For N Models
Hyundai is doubling down on its high-performance Hyundai N brand by unveiling a range of N Performance Parts for the Ioniq 5 N at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon of all places. In effect, they managed to outshine the other significant performance EV SUV at the show—the Nissan Ariya Nismo.
Nissan Reveals The Ariya NISMO Performance EV SUV
Nissan is electrifying (literally) its Nismo line-up with the launch of its second EV Nismo: the Ariya Nismo.
January 13, 2024
Is Mazda Bringing Back An In-House Tuner In Mazda Spirit Racing?
Is Mazda reviving an in-house tuning arm? That looks to be the case if we were to look at what’s going on at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon.
This 304-Horsepower Lexus LBX Is Morizo's Idea Of What A Casual Luxury Car Should Be
The Lexus LBX may come with a standard hybrid powertrain, but that didn’t stop the folks over at Gazoo Racing from putting in something a bit more potent. With the help of Akio Toyoda (aka Morizo), they’ve created the LBX Morizo RR Concept.
January 12, 2024
Toyota Shows Enhanced 2024 GR Yaris With 304 Horsepower, 8-speed AT
Toyota Gazoo Racing pulled the wraps off an evolved version of its hot hatch, the GR Yaris, for 2024. Sporting more power than ever before, it comes with exterior and interior upgrades as well as the option of an automatic transmission as well.
December 26, 2023
Subaru Teases Sharper Handling WRX STI Sport# For Japan
Subaru is using the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon to launch the WRX STI Sport# (Sport Sharp). Not to be confused with the all-out WRX STI, the WRX STI Sport# is basically a STI Lite—similar to BMW’s M Sport and Mercedes-Benz’s AMG Line models.
January 15, 2023
All-New Civic Type R To Become Honda's Top-Tier Race Car By 2024
Honda announced that it will compete in the top-tier Super GT GT500 class with the Civic Type R-GT.
Toyota Swaps Out The AE86's 4A-GE Engine For An Electric Motor And Batteries
Toyota may be looking at conversion services for some of its classic cars as a way to keep them running as the world transitions to being carbon neutral.
January 13, 2023
The 2024 Subaru Impreza Goes For Hybrid Power In Japan
Just two months after its global unveil in the United States, the all-new Subaru Impreza has made home market debut in Japan.
January 2, 2023
The Subaru Levorg Sport # Is The Closest Thing We'll Get To A WRX STI Wagon
At the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon, Subaru used the annual tuning show to present the Levorg (local market WRX Wagon) tweaked by their in-house tuner, STI. Known as the Levorg STI Sport, it featured handling enhancements led by the brand’s first use of electronically-controlled dampers. Three Tokyo Auto Salons later, Subaru is bringing a sharper version of their fast grocery-getter appropriately named the Levorg STI Sport Sharp (stylistically written as Levorg STI Sport #).
January 1, 2023
2023 Subaru Crosstrek Boost Gear Embraces The Great Outdoors
Subaru continues to embrace its outdoorsy image with the Crosstrek Boost Gear Concept for the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon. Based on the recently launched all-new Crosstrek, the Crosstrek Boost Gear Concept shows what a potential off-road-centric version of the compact crossover would be like.
January 14, 2022
Toyota Launches Limited Edition Two-Seater GRMN Yaris
Toyota is adding a higher performance version of its GR Yaris: the GRMN Yaris, and it was shown for the first time at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon. Using lessons learned from motorsports competition, it features more power and improved handling over the GR Yaris.
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