The Daihatsu Taft may have been around since 2020, but it's not being left behind. To keep pace with newer rivals in Japan's kei crossover segment, Daihatsu has refreshed the model with upgrad
Eighteen years of development, three generations of airless tires, and Bridgestone has finally put its AirFree technology into commercial service. The first vehicle to get it? A self-driving shuttle l
The Prius C disappeared from American showrooms years ago, but its Japanese cousin is still alive and getting sportier. Toyota has added a GR Sport trim to the facelifted Aqua lineup. Toyota gives
One Suzuki XBee, two completely different directions. Japanese tuner Damd has revealed a pair of styling kits for the small crossover, giving buyers the choice between a mini off-roader inspired by th
The phoenix badge is staying in Japan's prime ministerial motorcade, though it's now attached to something much taller. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has now swapped her Century sedan for
Honda is giving the Prelude a fresh dose of personality for 2027 with a new Limited Edition model. There are no changes to the powertrain or chassis, but the special version stands out thanks to a bol
Japanese buyers are finally getting the second-generation Kicks, nearly two years after it debuted in North America. Unlike the US model, which uses a gasoline engine, the Japanese Kicks launches
Somehow, the Toyota Probox has become one of Japan’s favorite blank canvases for weird and surprisingly charming custom builds. The latest example comes from Goosfam, which looked at the hu
Daihatsu has given its tiny Hijet Cargo and Atrai vans another update in Japan, mostly to keep them fresh against rivals like the newly updated Suzuki Every. The changes are pretty small overall, but
Toyota has given the Alphard and Vellfire a few fresh updates in Japan. Most of the changes focus on the hybrid lineup and making the big luxury vans even more comfortable to ride in. The styling s