Events

BMW Motorrad announces the F 450 RR for 2027 in Japan

BMW Motorrad plans to market its new F 450 RR in Japan in 2027 and opens registrations for the associated membership program.

Kawasaki launches Versys 1100 SE 2027 in Japan

Kawasaki put the 2027 model-year Versys 1100 SE on sale on October 17, 2026, priced at over 2.12 million yen, with a new lime green color that has drawn mixed reactions from dealers.

Next Subaru Levorg expected in 2027 with 2.4 turbo

Japanese media reports a new generation of the Subaru Levorg for 2027, which would retain the 2.4-liter turbo engine.

Japanese industrial production rebounds 2.2% in September thanks to automotive

Japan's industrial production rose 2.2% in September, driven by the recovery of the automotive sector.

Toyota opens a new workshop dedicated to racing karting in Japan

Toyota presented a new facility related to its only racing karting base in Japan in Kaiyo.

In Japan, used kei EVs are much cheaper than new ones

A comparison of used electric kei cars in Japan shows that the Nissan Sakura trades for more than 100,000 yen below the new price, compared to the Honda N-VAN e:.

Range Rover SV Ultra presented for the first time in Japan

The Range Rover SV Ultra is being exhibited for the first time in Japan as part of Design Art Tokyo 2026, until November 3.

Nissan School will present a Skyline Silhouette Re30 at WHEELVERSE 2026

The Nissan automotive school will exhibit a Re30 Skyline Silhouette replica at the WHEELVERSE 2026 show in Japan.

Honda Access unveils yellow Dunlop livery for Super GT finale

Honda Access presents a special yellow Dunlop decoration for the final round of the Super GT championship in Japan, paying tribute to over twenty years of partnership.

First carbon credits from reused automotive parts issued in Japan

Linkhola and NGP announce the world's first issuance of carbon credits derived from reused automotive parts, representing 4,883 tCO2e.

Hilex liquidates its Spanish subsidiary for cables and window regulators

Japanese supplier Hilex announces the completion of the liquidation of its Spanish subsidiary, which produced and sold control cables and window regulators for automobiles.

Moriroku sells off entire Chinese subsidiary

Japanese supplier Moriroku transfers all its shares in its Chinese subsidiary, citing changes in the business environment linked to electrification.

Japanese software-defined vehicle developers concerned about cyberattacks

A QNX survey highlights Japanese developers' fears regarding cyberattacks and the lag in developing software-defined vehicles.

Audi publicly debuts its F1 R26 monoplace in Japan for the first time

Audi Japan is organizing a traveling exhibition of the Audi R26 monoplace from November 5 to 30 at three locations in Tokyo, accompanied by the new RS 5 Avant.

Alpine News adapts its Karika kit to the new HiAce

Japanese tuner Alpine News announces that its customized vehicle, the Karika, is now compatible with the facelifted HiAce, available in US and EURO styles.

Alfa Romeo launches the Junior Pilota by Sabelt in Japan, limited to 120 units

Alfa Romeo Japan is selling a limited series of 120 units of the Junior, featuring Sabelt sport seats and specific upholstery, starting at 5.32 million yen.

Mercedes-Benz presents the electric GLC in Japan for the first time

Mercedes-Benz Japan unveiled the electric GLC in Tokyo, the manufacturer's first model to use the dedicated MB.EA-M platform.