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Cool JDM Concepts: 1970 Mazda RX-500

Cool JDM Concepts: 1970 Mazda RX-500

Back in the day (waaaay back in the day…) when concept cars weren’t about hokey technology to save the planet, motor show specials were a lot more fun. A case in point is the Mazda RX-500, which was unveiled at the 1970 Tokyo Motor Show. A futuristic, mid engined rotary concept, it was a... Read more


Happy Halloween from JNC

Happy Halloween from JNC

It’s All Hallows Eve, the time during which ancient Gaels believed that the worlds of the living and the dead merged for one night. Treats for all those bringing back a long forgotten nostalgic from the dead, and nothing but tricks to those who would send them to the crusher. We’re not sure... Read more


Another Japanese Classic Car Show, in Brisbane

Another Japanese Classic Car Show, in Brisbane

We yanks just had our Japanese Classic Car Show, but so did the Aussies, a week prior! Thanks to down under JNCers B1500boy and Saru for the photos. Check out the unique assortment of weird J-tin that we never recieved in the States… Datsun 240Ks, Isuzu Bellets, and weird Mazdas like the ones in... Read more


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Ford to sell Mazda shares to insurers?
Filed under: Ford, Mazda
While GM is being swamped with the persistent rumors surrounding the addition/dissolution of Chrysler, Ford's rumor mill has been heading in the complete opposite direction. It...
Mazda may buy some of itself back from Ford
Filed under: Ford, Mazda
Rumors of Ford selling part or all of its 33.4% share in Mazda have picked up steam this week since we first reported on them over the weekend, and analysts in Tokyo think a deal...
Spy Photos: Mazda3 sedan wearing skin-tight camo
Filed under: LA Auto Show, Spy Photos, Sedans/Saloons, Hatchbacks, Mazda
When is camo not really camo? When it's black and white tape stuck to the body of the 2010 Mazda3 sedan. The new 3 was recently caught...
Rumormill: Mazda testing Chevy Volt competitor
Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Mazda
The Chevy Volt is unique in that its engine is really just a generator that produces electricity for the batteries, which then power an electric motor that...
Golden Week Zoom-Zoom Parade
Golden Week, starting in the first week of May, is one of the biggest holidays of the year in Japan. This year, Mazda is celebrating with a Zoom-Zoom Parade through the main streets of its hometown, Hiroshima...
Subaru 50th Anniversary Continues in Full Swing
We’re getting on our favorite hobby horse again and talking about how Japanese automakers don’t talk about enough their past products. We’re lookin’ at you, US subsidiaries! For...
Do the JDM Burnout Dance! G-Works Magazine review
Pay your local Japanese bookshop a visit and you’ll see that one of the new JDM magazines catering to the new boom in nostalgics is G-Works. It’s one of my favourite Japanese magazines: it...
How to Choose an Auto Insurance Policy
Since auto insurance is almost a must in most countries of the world, there are numerous people who are not ready to pay the price for it that is why they are constantly searching for cheap Car Insurance...
Spy Shots: Panamera mule close-ups... still looks... hmmm...
Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedans/Saloons, Sports/GTs, Porsche
At last count, there were 13 Porsche Panameras winding their way up and down San Francisco streets. We don't know what could be so challenging...
Spy Shots: 2009 Mercedes CLK Cabrio
Filed under: Spy Photos, Convertibles, Coupes, Mercedes-Benz
The next CLK Cabriolet -- or E-Class Coupe Cabriolet depending on Mercedes' choice of nomenclature -- is out and about, wearing lots of camouflage...
Bond girl buddies up with Ford Ka
Filed under: Economy, Hatchbacks, Aston Martin, Ford, Celebrities
Who's not looking forward to the new Bond flick Quantum of Solace that opens in theaters on October 29th? Agent 007 returns with an Aston...
BMW working on multi-function smart key
Filed under: Gadgets, Tech, BMW
BMW's research unit has announced its latest innovation; the groundbreaking research has led to.... a Mobil Speedpass. This new multifunction smart key, co-developed with...
Spy Shots: R-Class facelift
Filed under: Spy Photos, SUVs, Wagons/Estates, Crossovers/CUVs, Mercedes-Benz
The R-Class won a design award, went on tour with the Rolling Stones, was dropped in price, and still sold so poorly that Mercede...
Event Alert: The Garage419 Invitational is today!
Filed under: Etc., Event Alert
Heads-up, people: I'll be driving in the Garage419 Invitational later today at Grand Prix New York in Mt. Kisco. If you're in the area, the event's open to the public, so...
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