We’ve covered quite a few interesting customization projects from the Tokyo Auto Salon, most of them based on Japanese models. But this doesn’t meant that European or US cars were neglected. In the spirit of equal opportunity tuning, Japan’s Body Shop Hayashi decided to tackle the Volkswagen New Beetle. But they didn’t take... ...read the full post
Toyota had a full stand at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, presenting G Sports variants of quite a few models. We already covered the FT-86 G Sports concept and the Prius G Sports, but now a new model was also shown: the X G Sports. You may remember the Mark X model from last year’s Tokyo Motor Show, where it was presented as an alternative... ...read the full post
The Tokyo Auto Salon was filled with interesting customization projects, but this one, coming from a group of students from the Saitama University, really takes the aftermarket cake, as they modified a Toyota Supra mk IV (1993-2002) to look like a classic 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Eleanor. In case you don’t remember, the Eleanor Mustang... ...read the full post
When Toyota introduced its G Sports Concept line at the Tokyo Auto Salon, it was clear that its luxury Lexus division wouldn’t be without its own take on this strategy. As such, the IS F Circuit Club Sports Concept was shown at its own booth. But what’s behind the rather lengthy name? Carbon fiber, and lots of it. It seems that Lexus engineers... ...read the full post
At least for Japan, it seems that all future sports models will be going hybrid one way or another. After hearing that both the future Nissan GT-R R36 and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo XI will see their gasoline engine accompanied by an electric motor, Toyota has just revealed the MR2 Sports Hybrid Concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon. The concept, developed... ...read the full post
At the beginning of the weekend when Toyota unveiled the impressive FT-86 G Sports Concept, it also announced that such versions will also appear for other models in its lineup. Well, you’ve had your fun with the FT-86, but now, “feast” your eyes on a true tuner phenomenon: the Prius G Sports Concept. And yeah, it looks like a fish,... ...read the full post
As you may know, the Tokyo Auto Salon is in full swing these days in the Japanese capital, gathering the best and brightest aftermarket tuning options from Asia. Toyota couldn’t miss this convention and has revealed that it will launch several packages under the G Sports label, for many of its models. Not even the company’s rear-wheel drive... ...read the full post
The Tokyo Auto Salon or Japan’s SEMA, is rapidly approaching its start, and this means that all the major Asian tuning companies are revealing the center pieces of their exhibits. After a rather unfortunate take on the Honda Insight, we now have the new Nissan GT-R (R35) from TommyKaira. The company developed two cosmetic solutions for the Japanase... ...read the full post
I’m a bit of a tuning fan, but even I know some cars are better left unmodified. Honda Access Corporation (Honda’s accessories branch), doesn’t think that way, and has just released the first pieces of information about the Insight Sports Modulo Concept, which will be showcased at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon (think SEMA Japan). As... ...read the full post
At the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon, which will debut Friday, January 11, Nissan will present their future racing car, the Nissan GT-R GT500. From the press release: The new livery resulted from close collaboration between Nissan’s design team and NISMO, its motorsports affiliate company, and incorporates feedback from members of the “Club... ...read the full post
