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The Honda NSX returns to Spa 24

Castrol Honda Racing NSX GT3
A Honda NSX will be appearing at Spa 24 Hours for the first time since 1993.
The Honda NSX GT3 will run under the Castrol Honda Racing banner with a yet-unannounced team receiving technical assistance from JAS Motorsport as part of Honda’s NSX GT3 Customer Racing Programme.
The NSX GT3 with 3.5-liter, twin-turbocharged […]

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Aston Martin is Huge in Japan

Two Aston Martins with Zojo-ji Temple and Tokyo Tower in the background[/caption]
In Japan, the second largest luxury car market in the world, Aston Martin is the fastest-growing luxury auto brand according to the Japan Automobile Importers Association.
Aston Martin profits have been soaring in Japan and the renowned British producer of luxury hand-crafted sports cars […]

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The insane McLaren 600LT meets crazy JDM models from the 90s

 

The new McLaren 600LT

The new flagship supercar of the McLaren Sports Series, the McLaren 600LT, is earning rave reviews from car journalists around the world for its astonishing track performance and aggressive design.

McLaren’s launch campaign employs the clever catch phrase, “The edge is calling” to entice millionaires to push themselves beyond their current limits and reach for something […]

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Affordable used Japanese campers

Affordable used Japanese campers[/caption]
Many Japanese love escaping the city crowds to explore the countryside in recreational vehicles. According to the Japan Recreational Vehicle Association, there are currently about 100,400 RVs in Japan and the used RV market is booming.
At Japan Car Direct, we’ve noticed that more and more people around the world are discovering […]

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BMW Unveils The X2 M35i

New BMW X2 M35i[/caption]
All indications are that the new flagship of the X2 SUV lineup, the BMW X2 M35i, will launch early in 2019. This compact, high-performance SUV will compete with the Mercedes GLA and Range Rover Evoque, as well upcoming crossovers like the Audi SQ2.
The body is smaller and more muscular than other […]

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1962 Ferrari 250 GTO – The most expensive car ever?

The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO to be auctioned by RM Sotheby[/caption]
In the last five years alone, one was auctioned for $38 million, another reportedly sold for $52 million, and still another sold in June 2018 for $70 million, making it the most expensive car ever sold.
Now RM Sotheby’s is offering a 1962 Ferrari 250 […]

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Premium JDM Classics Part 2

 
 
Nissan took the already popular Fairlady Z (Datsun 240Z in the USA) and dropped in the DOHC S20 engine from the GTR to create the Z 432.  The 432 stands for 4 valves/cylinder, 3 carburetors, and 2 cams, while the R version had additional weight removed from places such as the fenders, doors and hood.  […]

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Honda Won Four 2018 ‘Best Cars for the Money’ Awards

Part of Honda’s 2018 lineup[/caption]
Honda won more U.S. News & World Report 2018 “Best Cars for the Money” Awards than any other automaker, thanks to its unrivaled combination of quality and value. The carmaker’s luxury brand, Acura, also received two awards.
The winning Honda models were the Fit, HR-V, CR-V and Odyssey, while the winning Acura […]

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Premium JDM Classics Part 1

Nine super rare JDM classics such as the Toyota 2000GT and the Nissan Skyline GT-R  were on display at, “Nostalgic 2days”, a classic car event, which was held in Yokohama on February 17-18, 2018.  To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the event, the organizers created a “Japan Premium Zone”, where these Japanese classics had ample […]

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