LIVE from Tokyo: Subaru BRZ, sister of the prom queen
The Toyota GT 86 is undoubtedly the star of Tokyo Motor Show 2011, the belle of the ball. And while the Subaru BRZ (stands for Boxer engine, Rear-drive, Zenith) is essentially the …
2012 Toyota Land Cruiser’s brochure leaked online
What we have here is apparently a leaked brochure of the 2012 Land Cruiser from Toyota, which is supposed to enjoy a public release sometime next year. This brochure, which is in …
Nissan’s new 2.5 liter hybrid unit to replace 3.5 liter V6?
Nissan has introduced a brand new hybrid drivetrain which is made up by a 2.5 liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, an electric motor as well as a lithium-ion battery pack. The interesting bit …
Castrol EDGE Car Club Performance Drive – 10 finalists enjoyed some twisty roads and the Gymkhana Challenge
Castrol Malaysia has been actively promoting and working together with local car clubs ever since the Castrol EDGE Nurburgring Challenge was held in March earlier this year. The challenge which sent a …
Tokyo 2011: Subaru reveals the BRZ, looks familiar?
To many of us, the Toyota GT 86 Coupe is one of the most highly anticipated cars, this year at least. The sweet-looking coupe gave the AE 86 a new lease of …
BMW and Toyota diesel engine supply deal officially inked
You have probably heard of some chatter about a possible partnership between BMW and Toyota in regards to environmentally-friendly technologies. Well looks like there was substance behind the rumors after all and …
LIVE from Tokyo: Audi A1 Samurai Blue for the footie fans
Most people in Japan drive Japanese cars, but in trendy Tokyo, driving a Continental car is a status symbol and a way to stand out - even better if it's a left …
Tokyo 2011: Live photos of the Suzuki Regina concept
We are reporting live from the Land of the Rising Sun and this is the Suzuki Regina concept which could point to a new global compact car from the Japanese brand. Little …
Tokyo 2011: Toyota shows off the Fun-Vii concept
This is one of Toyota's latest concept cars. Called the Fun-Vii, it is currently being presented at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show and according to Toyota, the three-seater Fun-Vii "heralds a not-too-distant …
LIVE from Tokyo: Nissan Juke Nismo Concept is no joke
No GT-R engine here, but Nissan's wacky Juke went through a Nismo transformation, and has emerged beefier in both looks and performance. Besides the expected aesthetic treatment, the Juke Nismo gets a …
LIVE from Tokyo: Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept stands out in a sharp suit
Those who dig wagons (like me) will love it here in Japan, where the estate body is popular. We've seen so many wagon version of cars that we never knew existed, alongside …
Proton Saga FLX SE launched – RM49,899 OTR!
Ah, while all the action seems to be in Tokyo, along pops up something more relevant and closer to home. Proton has announced the introduction of the Saga FLX SE, which we …
Tokyo 2011 live: Fourth-generation Honda CR-V SUV
Here's some live shots of the new 2012 Honda CR-V, the fourth-generation of Honda's popular SUV. The new CR-V has just been launched in Japan in both 2.0 and 2.4 litre form. …
Tokyo 2011: Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept debuts
Over at Subaru, the Advanced Tourer Concept has made its debut at the TMS. The company describes it as a new generation sports wagon, and the 4.58 metre-long B-pillarless vehicle combines a …
Tokyo 2011: Audi A1 Samurai Blue slices its way in
Not all the fun and games belong to the Japanese, despite Tokyo being home ground. Audi has snuck in a premiere of its own at the TMS, and this one is a …
Tokyo 2011 live: Toyota Aqua hybrid is a smaller Prius
The Toyota Aqua is the JDM name for the Toyota Prius c - it's essentially a compact hatchback with a Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive system. It measures less than four metres long …
Tokyo 2011: Honda Micro Commuter – like a comfy jacket!
It wouldn't be the Tokyo show without wacky urban concepts, and here's what Honda has come up with for this edition, the Micro Commuter Concept. Honda is describing the MCC as an …
Tokyo 2011 Live: Toyota GT 86 Coupe unveiled!
The Toyota GT 86 is not something you would expect out of Toyota in recent years. A front mounted high-revving 2.0 litre four-cylinder Subaru boxer engine with Toyota D-4S direct injection technology, …
Tokyo 2011: Honda EV-STER previews electric powered, rear-wheel drive, two-seater convertible
Ohayou gozaimasu! We are reporting live from the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, which returns to Tokyo proper after 24 years. The venue for this year's show is the Tokyo Big Sight, just …
Honda CR-V – 4th-gen to begin selling in Japan on Dec 2
Honda will begin selling its new CR-V in Japan from December 2. The fourth-generation SUV, which made its global debut in LA earlier in the month, will be available domestically in 2.4 …
