Video: Translogic goes to Japan, checks out its modding culture
December 1, 2010 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Aftermarket, Etc., Japan, Videos, Motorcycle, Design/Style
Translogic goes to Japan! – Click above to watch video after the jump
Our in-company pals at Translogic decided it was time to add a new stamp to their passports. They gathered up their video equipment and hopped on a plane. Destination: Japan!
Bradley Hasemeyer and the Translogic team [...]
Only in Japan: World’s most (only?) fuel efficient Shelby Cobra
May 18, 2010 by admin
Filed under Green Auto
Filed under: Etc., MPG, Suzuki, Green Daily, Japan
Baby Cobra replica – Click above for high-res image gallery
Shelby Cobra. A mere mention of the car is enough to send enthusiasts’ hearts aflutter and cause the minds of those lucky enough to have piloted such a beast to reel with fast-paced memories. Unless, of course, you are [...]
LaHood visits Toyota in Japan, won’t discuss likelihood of more fines
Filed under: Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Toyota
Akio Toyoda, still working the shovel to extricate Toyota from the hole it’s dug, invited U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood for a factory visit. When he returned, LaHood said that the Toyota CEO didn’t realize how much damage the company’s reputation was taking until Toyoda actually came to America and [...]
Leaf pre-orders in Japan already exceed half of Nissan’s annual sales target
April 24, 2010 by admin
Filed under Green Auto
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Nissan, Green Daily, Japan
2010 Nissan Leaf EV – Click above for high-res image gallery
Right now the Nissan Leaf is grabbing headlines left and right. The company just kicked off its U.S. reservation period for the vehicle and eager buyers have flocked to become the first in line for this breakthrough electric. In [...]
Report: Nissan Leaf priced at U.S. $38,500+ in Japan
March 18, 2010 by admin
Filed under Concept Cars
Filed under: Concept Cars, Japan, Nissan, Electric
Nissan Leaf – Click above for high-res image gallery
Interest in, and “pre-orders” for, the Nissan Leaf remains high, but a report from the Japanese newspaper the Mainichi Shimbun might put a damper on things. Apparently, the price for the all-electric car in Japan will be somewhere between 3.5 [...]
