Honda NSX Anime Iconic Manga Appearances As Japan’s original everyday supercar, the Honda NSX pioneered uncompromising precision sending ripples across automotive circles through unmatched reliability and accessibility combined with impressive performance credentials. The NSX naturally starred across several influential anime and manga centering around Japan’s tuning culture and motorsports legends. We revisit a few of…
Japanese Coupe Excellence History Japan’s proud automotive legacy intertwines deeply with the golden age of compact, innovative, and fun-to-drive 2+2 sports coupes from the late 1970s until today. While American counterparts chased cubic inches as muscle car wars raged, Japanese auto manufacturers focused engineering resources around lighter curb weights, nimble chassis dynamics, and higher technology…
Honda Sports Car Golden Era of Precision Sports Cars While known today primarily for practical sedans and SUVs, Honda’s enthusiasm took hold over 30 years ago when its lightweight sports cars ruled the roads providing everyday thrills. We revisit Honda’s 1990s competitive peak through Japan-exclusive special models like the NSX Type R and Integra Type…
Toyota JDM car is one of Japan’s largest and most renowned car manufacturers. The company has produced many Japan-only vehicles over the years catered specifically to their domestic market aka JDM (Japanese domestic market) cars. In this post, we’ll explore the history of Toyota JDM cars and some of their most iconic and popular models…
Old Honda Sports Car introduction enjoys a sensible reputation today for efficient vehicles and mainstream sedans, the Japanese auto giant harbored serious racing ambitions since its founding. By proving its engineering expertise by crafting victorious roadsters and fearsome world-record prototypes, Honda underscored strong sports car credentials despite humble motorcycle beginnings. Furthermore, racing success rapidly transformed…
Honda Fit Rally Car subcompact seems an unlikely choice for off-road rally competition against machines built for racing like the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. But thanks to clever engineering maximizing its dimensions and powertrain, the Fit earned respect as a giant-killing racer on loose surfaces worldwide. Let’s examine how Honda transformed its humble hatchback into a…
While overshadowed by more famous contemporary Honda models like the Prelude and CRX, the Ballade Sports Coupe represented an appealing mix of performance, practicality, and value in 1980s Japan. Developed as a sportier variant of Honda’s Ballade sedan, the Ballade Sports impresses those in the know with its rev-happy engine, advanced suspension, and nimble handling….
JDM Honda Motorcycle earned distinction creating affordable, efficient, yet powerful motorcycles for the Japanese market. Models like the CB400F, GB500 Tourist Trophy, NS400R, and VFR750R highlighted Honda’s engineering prowess by balancing capability, quality, and value. CB750 – The First Modern Superbike While sold globally, Honda’s 1969 CB750 Four became one of Japan’s most pivotal motorcycles…