For quite a lot of us, Initial D was our first taste not only of Japanese automotive culture, but also of cars in general. The highly popular manga (Japanese comic) and anime spanned the 1990s and 2000s, following the life of tofu delivery driver turned street-racing sensation Takumi Fujiwara. Initial D is based loosely on the life of legendary racing driver and “Drift King” Keiichi Tsuchiya, who served as editorial supervisor. And now, the “GenZ” is about to get a taste of Initial D’s magic on

Having a set of wheels for Valentine’s Day helps a lot. Having a set of wheels that can quickly take you and your date from point A to point B helps even more. Having a set of wheels that look good and can be a conversation piece helps even further. You and your co-confidant can be the talk of passers-by, possibly the envy of many, and even get an occasional glance or stare at your faithful steed for that fun day. Having a set of wheels that have suitable seating for just two, narrow gaps betwee

As reported earlier, Nissan officially debuted the real-world version of its Max-Out electric roadster concept on Feb. 2, 2023. The drop-top two-seater combines the classic sports car silhouette with design cues from the 1980s and the 24th century. The wedge-like profile starts with a blunt nose up front, leading up to an enormous windshield that cuts in the hood. The funky wheels, which have a nice fender gap, appear to be screens. Out back, you get a relatively short rear end combined with a s

Toyota is keeping ahead of the curve in predicting future classic vehicles as it has announced a factory restoration program for the first-generation Toyota 86. The Japanese brand has dubbed this program the “86 Re: PROJECT,” which covers models sold from 2012 to 2021. While this isn’t like what other brands such as Nissan and Mazda have done with their respective out-of-production sports cars, the 86 program is more of a tune-up for the Japanese market to keep fans of the nameplate happy. It is

Shared DNA is what the Toyota GR86 and the Subaru BRZ have. Having been jointly developed by Subaru and Toyota, they are almost identical, sharing as much as 90 percent of the components that make up each one. But when it comes to marketing, Toyota seems to have an upper hand because of its close connection to the iconic 80s-era Toyota AE86, as popularized by the Initial D anime. On the other hand, Subaru might not have any anime-related references, but both cars utilize the Subaru-derived “boxe

If you want to do something exciting this weekend, the 2022 Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup's final round will be on November 19, 2022, at Clark International Speedway. In a press statement, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) said there will be three Circuit Championship classes, along with the Autocross Challenge races, in the long-running one-make racing event. “These race events will feature seasoned and celebrity racers along with influencers and members of the media who will either defend their pl