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   MOTORSPORT: Mazda at Le Mans

   June 13, 2015 by Mike

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   As you’re reading this sentence, the world’s most advanced race cars are barreling down a country road in France at 200-plus miles in the middle of the night. The 24 Hours of Le Mans is happening right now, and to … Continue reading → View the full article

   

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   EVENTS: 2015 Nissan Jam, Part 02

   June 12, 2015 by Mike

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   One of Nissan Jam’s proudest accomplishments is gathering a hugely diverse field of cars from Nissan’s long and storied history. From 1960s to modern day, mini-trucks to drift machines, lowliest Sunny to mightiest GT-R, the Jam had it all. Case in point: Where … Continue reading → View the full article

   

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   KIDNEY, ANYONE? 425,708-mile 1962 Toyopet Crown Wagon

   June 11, 2015 by Mike

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   The S30 Toyota Crown Station Wagon is so rare, Toyota USA doesn’t even have one in their museum. They have two Toyopet Crown sedans, which are already exceedingly rare in the States. Wagons? They make 2000GTs seem as common as Camrys. … Continue reading → View the full article

   

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   EVENTS: 2015 Nissan Jam, Part 01

   June 10, 2015 by Mike

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   Though only in its third year, Nissan Jam has become a regular on the nostalgic car show calendar. For 2015, the show moved from its former home to a new location, West Covina Nissan. The larger space allowed for more cars than before, as well … Continue reading → View the full article

   

   Last reply by Mike, June 10, 2015
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   VIDEO: Japan’s car secrets, revealed!

   June 9, 2015 by Mike

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   The internet has no shortage of videos from Japan with the following premise: “Hey you poor, clueless American dreaming of Skylines and girls that look like anime characters, let us reveal to you all the　ＪＤＭ　ｃï½�ｒ　ｓｅｃｒｅｔｓ　because, as a result of our superior engine … Continue reading → View the full article

   

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   QotW: What’s the craziest thing you’ve done to fetch a car?

   June 8, 2015 by Mike

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   Most of us car guys can’t even be bothered to assemble a respectable outfit for the social rituals that humans have to endure, such as weddings, dinner with the in-laws, or going to stores that are not Autozone. But then your friend sends you a Craigslist link … Continue reading → View the full article

   

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   NEWS: Toyota celebrates 10 million domestic Corolla sales

   June 9, 2015 by Mike

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   Over the weekend the humble Toyota Corolla surpassed 10 million in domestic sales, and Toyota Japan released a small video to in honor of the occasion. Of course the Corolla is already entered the record books in late 2013 for racking … Continue reading → View the full article

   

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   EVENTS: Toyota Sports 800 50th Anniversary, Day 01

   June 5, 2015 by Mike

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   This year marks the 50th anniversary of Toyota’s first sports car, the 1965 Toyota Sports 800. Though small in size, the Yotahachi, as it became affectionately known, quickly developed a devoted fan base thanks to its ultra light-weight construction, aircraft-inspired styling, … Continue reading → View the full article

   

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    MINICARS: The ultimate Hakosuka Skyline scale model

    June 4, 2015 by Mike

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    Only in Japan could something so obsessed with detail, patience and completism exist. This KPGC10 Nissan Skyline GT-R scale model is, quite simply, astounding, measuring over 21 inches in length at 1:8 scale and comprised of over 400 individual pieces that … Continue reading → View the full article

    

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    REMINDER: Nissan Jam this Sunday

    June 4, 2015 by Mike

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    Nissan, Datsun and Infiniti cars ranging from the 1960s to modern times will be on hand at the 3rd Annual Nissan Jam this Sunday, June 7. Doors open at 10am and admission is free. The show is in a new location this … Continue reading → View the full article

    

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    NEXT VERSION: Can you name these classic Toyota racing liveries?

    June 3, 2015 by Mike

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    In preparation for the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed, Toyota UK has prepped six GT86 (known here as the Scion FR-S) sport coupes in racing liveries from the company’s past. Can you name them all (answers below, no peeking!)? 1966 Yatabe Speed … Continue reading → View the full article

    

    Last reply by Mike, June 3, 2015
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    EVENTS: 2015 NISMO Fiesta

    June 2, 2015 by Mike

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    In its third year, NISMO Fiesta has become the premiere event for Nissan nuts of Texas. With a new venue in the capital of Austin, the Nissan devoted came from all over the Lone Star State, with a few traveling from as … Continue reading → View the full article

    

    Last reply by Mike, June 2, 2015