Modelista Gives Us More Reasons To Love The Immortal Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Classic | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The facelifted version of the 40-year-old Land Cruiser can be fitted with optional accessories from Modelista, Jaos, and Toyota 6 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The classic Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series has made a comeback […]
Read MoreTag: Japan
Toyota To Sell $4.7 Billion Denso Stake To Fund EV Development
Toyota To Sell $4.7 Billion Denso Stake To Fund EV Development | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Making EVs is expensive, so Toyota and two of its subsidiaries are looking to sell off some assets to pay for it 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Toyota and two of its affiliates are looking to free up […]
Read MoreThis Japanese Shop Is The World’s Top Destination For Restoring Nissan GT-Rs
This Japanese Shop Is The World’s Top Destination For Restoring Nissan GT-Rs | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Garage Yoshida is full of R32, R33, and R34 models patiently waiting to be restored to perfection 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The surging value of older generations of the Nissan Skyline GT-R in recent years has […]
Read More
Toyota’s Solid-State Batteries Will Be Limited To ‘Tens Of Thousands’ Of Cars In 2030 And Beyond
Toyota’s Solid-State Batteries Will Be Limited To ‘Tens Of Thousands’ Of Cars In 2030 And Beyond | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Toyota has been working on solid state batteries since 2006 but mass-production is still some ways off https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Toyota recently joined forces with Japanese […]
Read MoreHW Electro Puzzle Is An Adorable Electric Kei Van Coming To America
HW Electro Puzzle Is An Adorable Electric Kei Van Coming To America | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The Japanese electric van may be small on the outside, but it offers ample interior space and advanced connectivity features 1 hour ago <!––> <!– –> HW Electro, a new Japanese company aiming to become the nation’s first […]
Read MoreMitsubishi Delica Family Gains Winter-Inspired Chamonix Packages In Japan
Mitsubishi Delica Family Gains Winter-Inspired Chamonix Packages In Japan | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The crossover minivan and the kei car look more like the “Snow Survivor” concepts from Tokyo 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Mitsubishi is gearing up for the cold Japanese winter with two new special editions of the Delica D:5 and […]
Read More
How Scientists Are Using Zinc And Calcium To Make Better Sodium-ion and Potassium-ion Batteries
Batteries are essential for many devices, from smartphones to electric cars. But most batteries today use lithium, which is expensive, scarce, and harmful to the environment. That’s why researchers are looking for alternatives that are cheaper, more abundant, and more eco-friendly. One promising option is to use sodium (like the Xubaka bike we’ve covered before) […]
Read More
North Korea Launches Rocket With Its First Spy Satellite
SEOUL — North Korea launched a rocket on Tuesday in what South Korea said was an attempt to put its first military reconnaissance satellite in orbit, this time with technological help from Russia. The rocket flew to the south over the sea between the Korean Peninsula and China, the South Korean military said in a […]
Read MoreThe Nissan Stagea 260RS Autech Is The GT-R’s Wagon Sidekick And You Can Buy One In The U.S.
The Nissan Stagea 260RS Autech Is The GT-R’s Wagon Sidekick And You Can Buy One In The U.S. | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> This hilariously named fast wagon combines practicality with the bones of a Nissan Skyline GT-R and is one of just 1,734 ever made 1 hour ago <!––> <!– –> Fast wagons are […]
Read More2024 Honda WR-V Debuts In Japan As Brand’s First Model Imported From India
2024 Honda WR-V Debuts In Japan As Brand’s First Model Imported From India | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The WR-V is the Japanese version of the Indian-spec Honda Elevate that debuted earlier this year 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The new Honda WR-V is the latest member of the automaker’s lineup in Japan, as […]
Read MoreMitsuoka Turns The Honda Civic Into A Dodge Challenger Impersonator
Mitsuoka Turns The Honda Civic Into A Dodge Challenger Impersonator | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Fancy a four-cylinder five-door muscle car with the practicality and reliability of Honda? 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Mitsuoka is certainly no stranger to eccentric and often polarizing builds rooted in mainstream models. However, their latest project, designed for […]
Read More
Akio Toyoda Lives In Fear That Toyota Will Go Back To Boring
Akio Toyoda Lives In Fear That Toyota Will Go Back To Boring | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Former Toyota president told dealers in a Q&A session that market share and profit shouldn’t be the ultimate goal, and that Lexus’s switch to an EV-only brand could limit its sales https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ <!––> by Chris Chilton November 14, […]
Read More
BMW 5-Series And i5 Get First Edition Trim, But You’ll Have To Move To Japan To Buy One
BMW 5-Series And i5 Get First Edition Trim, But You’ll Have To Move To Japan To Buy One | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> M Sport package, panoramic roof, illuminated grille, vegan leather, four-zone climate and Harmon Kardon sounds mark out the First Edition, which is available until February https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ <!––> by Chris Chilton 3 hours […]
Read More
Could The Aggressive Toyota Mirai Sport Concept Reach Dealerships?
Could The Aggressive Toyota Mirai Sport Concept Reach Dealerships? | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> This updated version of the Mirai Sports Concept sits lower and has a fixed rear wing https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Toyota has showcased a second sporty version of the Mirai in Japan, this time […]
Read More
Rowen Teases Sharper Lexus NX Before January’s Tokyo Auto Salon
Rowen Teases Sharper Lexus NX Before January’s Tokyo Auto Salon | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> It remains unclear if these upgrades for the NX will be available outside of Japan https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The Japan Mobility Show only just wrapped up in Tokyo, Japan and already, the […]
Read More
2009 Mitsuoka Orochi Has Done Just 50 Miles, A Major Case Of Buyer’s Remorse, Perhaps?
2009 Mitsuoka Orochi Has Done Just 50 Miles, A Major Case Of Buyer’s Remorse, Perhaps? | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The Orochi is built around Mitsuoka’s own spaceframe chassis and is powered by a 300 hp supercharged V6 from the Toyota Camry https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ <!––> by Chris Chilton 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Top Gear‘s […]
Read More
Modellista Adds Some Fire To The Lexus LBX Baby SUV
Modellista Adds Some Fire To The Lexus LBX Baby SUV | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The most striking upgrade offered for the new LBX is a set of silver 19-inch wheels https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The Lexus LBX has just been made a little more expressive thanks to […]
Read More
Can the U.S. Handle China While Supporting Israel and Ukraine Wars?
For some countries, the rekindled conflict over the Palestinian issue has also inflamed old beliefs that the United States is anti-Muslim, or at least too biased toward Israel. After years of watching Washington avoid confronting the often harsh mistreatment of Palestinians by both the Israeli government and extremist Israeli settlers, some no longer trust the […]
Read More
Underwater Volcano Forms New Island in Japan
Three weeks ago, the view from Iwo Jima showed open ocean. Now there’s a tiny new island right offshore, billowing smoke as it grows and offering a rare glimpse at how volcanic islands emerge. The new island is the product of an unnamed undersea volcano that began erupting on Oct. 21, less than a mile […]
Read More
Carlos Ghosn Gets Evicted From $19 Million Beirut Mansion Bought By Nissan
Carlos Ghosn Gets Evicted From $19 Million Beirut Mansion Bought By Nissan | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The former Nissan CEO is appealing the decision, but a Lebanese judge has ruled that he has no right to reside in the $19 million house situated in Beirut https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson November 7, 2023 at […]
Read More2024 Suzuki Swift Revealed In Japan, Looking Identical To The Concept
2024 Suzuki Swift Revealed In Japan, Looking Identical To The Concept | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The new generation of the Japanese city car will be available in petrol and mild-hybrid forms in its home market November 7, 2023 at 08:37 <!––> <!– –> Following the recent debut of the Swift Concept at the Japan […]
Read MoreModellista Keeps It Classy With New Toyota Crown Sedan Tuning Package
Modellista Keeps It Classy With New Toyota Crown Sedan Tuning Package | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Toyota’s in-house tuning arm offers a subtle bodykit and 21-inch wheels for the latest addition to the growing Crown lineup 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The new Toyota Crown Sedan made its grand debut in Japan today, and […]
Read More
Toyota Takes Crown Back to Its Roots With JDM Sedan
Toyota Takes Crown Back to Its Roots With JDM Sedan | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The RWD liftback sedan comes with a choice of new-generation hybrid or hydrogen power https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ <!––> by Chris Chilton November 2, 2023 at 07:18 <!––> <!– –> Toyota’s Crown nameplate has been part of the company’s lineup since the 1950s, […]
Read More Toyota Takes Crown Back to Its Roots With JDM Sedan
Toyota Takes Crown Back to Its Roots With JDM Sedan | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The RWD liftback sedan comes with a choice of new-generation hybrid or hydrogen power https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ <!––> by Chris Chilton November 2, 2023 at 07:18 <!––> <!– –> Toyota’s Crown nameplate has been part of the company’s lineup since the 1950s, […]
Read More
Toyota Sales And Production Hit Record Levels As Hybrid Demand Boosts Profits
Toyota Sales And Production Hit Record Levels As Hybrid Demand Boosts Profits | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Toyota’s sales jumped 11.6% in September while production figures have also climbed this year https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 6 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Talk of Toyota’s demise as an automotive juggernaut in the electrified age has […]
Read MoreEY report sheds new light on global AI regulatory landscape
VentureBeat presents: AI Unleashed – An exclusive executive event for enterprise data leaders. Network and learn with industry peers. Learn More A report by Ernst & Young (EY), one of the Big Four accounting firms, on the global AI regulatory landscape is seeing renewed interest after President Biden signed a sweeping executive order on Monday […]
Read MoreMazda To Kill The CX-8, New CX-80 To Take Its Place
Mazda To Kill The CX-8, New CX-80 To Take Its Place | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Time to say goodbye to Mazda’s three-row SUV that has been around since 2017 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Mazda announced that the production of the CX-8 will end in late December 2023. The three-row mid-size SUV that […]
Read More
Bank of Japan Takes Another Step Away From Easy Money
The people who work the levers of Japan’s economy are in a bind: The country’s low interest rates, which they have long used to goose growth, are now well out of step with other big economies. Bridging that gap is tricky. The yen is at a near-record low against the U.S. dollar, threatening to inflict […]
Read MoreNext 2026 Toyota GR Supra Rumored To Get Both BMW ICE And EV Options
Next 2026 Toyota GR Supra Rumored To Get Both BMW ICE And EV Options | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The sixth-gen Supra could continue to feature a BMW-sourced engine, possibly with some form of electrification like a hybrid or even a PHEV, as an alternative to the EV option 11 hours ago <!––> <!– –> […]
Read MoreKwork Mio Space Trailer Is So Stylish That It Can Be Used As An Extension For Your Home
Kwork Mio Space Trailer Is So Stylish That It Can Be Used As An Extension For Your Home | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Kwork worked with Lixil, a Japanese home goods company that is making more and more indoor-outdoor furniture, to create a stylish trailer that’s useful even when it’s parked at home 3 hours […]
Read More2024 Suzuki Swift Previewed By Concept With New Design And A Mild-Hybrid Engine
2024 Suzuki Swift Previewed By Concept With New Design And A Mild-Hybrid Engine | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The new generation of the Swift is an evolution rather than revolution 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The highlight of Suzuki’s stand at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 was undoubtedly the new Swift. Despite being dubbed […]
Read More