Over the summer, Japan and the United States reportedly finalized a trade deal; however, it doesn’t appear that the negotiations are complete. New reports suggest that the Japanese domestic market might soon see an influx of American-made cars. According to NKH, last week, Toyota President Sato Koji told reporters that the automaker is considering … Read more
Mazda has announced its lineup for the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, which kicks off later this month. This year, the brand’s theme — “The Joy of Driving Fuels a Sustainable Tomorrow” — highlights Mazda’s goal of combining driving passion with environmental responsibility as it looks ahead to 2035. Mazda’s Vision for a Sustainable Future Mazda … Read more
The Forza Horizon franchise is finally going to Japan. Forza Horizon 6 will launch on the Xbox Series X/S console and PCs sometime next year, bringing the lifestyle racing game to the much-requested country. “Japan has such a unique culture—from cars, to music, to fashion—that makes it perfect for the next Horizon setting,” said Playground … Read more
This week, McLaren unveiled the JC96, a limited edition of the 750S that commemorates McLaren’s participation in the All-Japan Grand Touring Car Championship. In 1996, the racing team won the Driver’s Championship with the McLaren F1 GTR. Nearly three decades later, the occasion will be marked with 61 cars exclusively available to customers in Japan. … Read more
It’s only been a couple of weeks since Nissan announced plans to shut down its Oppama plant in Japan, and now it’s revealing a similar decision for another site. Operations at the Ciudad Industrial del Valle de Cuernavaca industrial park in Mexico will end by March 2026. All vehicle production at CIVAC will be relocated … Read more
The United States and Japan have finalized a trade deal in what President Trump calls a “massive” victory, according to Reuters. As part of the agreement, Japan will reportedly invest $550 billion into the US over the next few years, with the US set to receive “90 percent of the profits,” according to President Trump. … Read more