If you grew up in Japan during the 1970s supercar boom, there is a good chance you remember turning over…
Cars & Motoring
Cars examined through engineering, history, design, culture and the strange decisions manufacturers sometimes make. From modern models to forgotten machines, this category looks beyond simple specifications and reviews.
Mitsuoka LA1: Is It a C1 Corvette-Style Mazda MX-5?
Four round headlights. A wide wall of chrome up front. And a contrasting side “cove” that looks as though it…
Why Japan’s New Mopeds Cost So Much: JOG ONE vs. JOG125 and the 30 km/h Rule
In Japan, the phrase “a moped is cheap transportation” used to make perfect sense. Small 50cc scooters were inexpensive, easy…
Why the Toyota Supra Became a Legend During Its 17-Year Absence
In Part 2, we followed the A70 as it changed not only its engine but effectively its bloodline, moving from…
Why Did 1980s America Turn F-Bodies Into Supercars? Carralo and Tojan
The third-generation Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird were already unmistakably products of the 1980s: long noses, V8 engines, angular styling,…
Was the Porsche 944 Turbo Really Faster Than the 911 Carrera?
At first glance, the Porsche 944 looks like a 924 that was simply made wider, faster, and more expensive. But…
Do You Still Need a Car GPS If You Have a Smartphone? Why Dedicated Navigation Is Fading but the Screen Remains
Get into a car with a smartphone, open Google Maps or Apple Maps, and you already have navigation, live traffic,…
How the A70 Supra Changed Its Bloodline: Turbo A to 1JZ
Part 1 traced the Supra story from the Toyota 2000GT and Celica XX to the arrival of the A70 in…
Can Rats Damage Car Wiring in Cities? What Tokyo’s Urban Rodents Reveal
You start the car one morning and several warning lights suddenly appear on the dashboard. Depending on what has been…