A special edition "Climax Edition" of the Lexus IS500 with a 5L-V8 engine, which is one class higher than the car's rating, has been announced. A limited edition of 500 units will go on sale in Japan around August. This special edition model is equipped with Brembo front 6-pod calipers, high-friction brake pads and fin-type disc brakes, red-painted calipers, and BBS 19-inch forged wheels with matte black paint. Externally, Neutrino Gray is available as an exclusive body color. The interior features an eye-catching combination of black and red contrasting ultra...

Fifteen years have passed since the first generation of the Nissan LEAF was launched, with cumulative global sales exceeding 700,000 units and total mileage reaching 28 billion km. Its third generation has made its world premiere. It will be produced at the Tochigi and UK plants, and will be released in North America this fall, followed by sequential releases in each region. The new LEAF, with up to 235/45R19 tires and wheels, was decided to change course early on and was developed with the assumption that it would turn into...

To coincide with the announcement of its new brand ambassador, Nissan has released a teaser image of the upcoming Elgrand. The next Elgrand, the fourth generation, will feature the third-generation e-POWER. It will feature a 1.5L engine dedicated to power generation and a 5-in-1 modularized motor and inverter to achieve both quietness and fuel economy at a high level. It is scheduled to be unveiled in the second half of this fiscal year and to go on sale in FY2026. As we scooped on this site, the current model will...

In conjunction with its fresh start under a new management structure, Nissan has appointed actor Ryohei Suzuki as its new brand ambassador. The TV commercial featuring Mr. Suzuki is being released today (April 22). https://www.nissan.co.jp/BRAND/ At the press conference called "NISSAN START AGAIN 2025," Mr. Suzuki appeared on stage driving a FAIRLADY Z himself. After opening by saying, "This is the first time I have driven in front of so many people, and I was nervous," he said he was "honored" to be chosen as an ambassador for the project....

At the ongoing New York show in North America, Subaru unveiled the Trailseeker, the new Outback, and the Solterra. Trail Seeker The Trailseeker is Subaru's second BEV following the Solterra, and will be launched in North America in 2026. It has a wagon-like form and appears to share the same hood and fenders with the Soltera. The car has a ground clearance of 210 mm, and its powertrain consists of motors installed in the front and rear wheels, with a system output of 375 ps. In addition to X-MODE, which...

The sixth-generation Forester, which had its world premiere at the 2023 Los Angeles Show and is now being pre-sold in North America, has been announced in Japan. The price including tax ranges from 4,048,000 to 4,598,000 yen, and monthly sales of 2,400 units are planned. The new Forester, which follows the SGP (Subaru Global Platform), adopts a full inner frame structure in which the body framework is first assembled and then the exterior panels are welded together. Two types of powertrains are available: a 2.5-liter strong hybrid ("HEV") and a...

Employees of affiliated local sales companies were also victims. Today, I will be visiting the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC), and on Friday, I will be visiting Toyota Mobility Tokyo. I will also visit Toyota Mobility Tokyo on Friday, and I have been pointing out the "tying business" that the JFTC has been referring to since the Corona disaster. A large number of delivery delays occurred mainly for minivan and SUV HV vehicles such as Alphard/Vellfirel, Landcruiser, Harrier HV,　Meanwhile, Toyota Motor Corporation, unable to fulfill its responsibility to supply, has...