As I wrote in my last blog, new Nissan GT-R is coming this autumn (soon!). And I introduce 2 new cars, renewed Toyota Landcruiser 200 and Toyota Mark X, named “Mark X Zio.”

[Toyota Landcruiser 200]
First, Toyota Landcruiser 200 has undergone a model change, and has 4.7 litres V8 engine as well as its previous model Landcruiser 100, however, this model has also VVT-i, achieves its output 39kW upper than 100 model. And this new Landcruiser 200 has”Crawl Control” that can control engine and brakes to keep speed being low automatically when this car drives at, for example, off-road, steep rise in the road, sandy road and so on. This is the first car in the world which equips it originally. With this helpful system, all you have to pay attention when you drive on bad condition road is not to miss your steering operation!!
Those are why people call this newest Landcruiser “The King of 4WD.”

[Mark X Zio] 
Second, Toyota Mark X Zio was announced on 26th September.
Its concept is that it can not only be SEDAN but also be WAGON and MINIVAN, in other words, you can chenge its style whenever you want. This is like compact car but its capacity is 6 (maximum.) with luxual sophisticated interior/exterior styles and high-qualitied driving performance, Mark X Zio can attract to everybody who is thinking about buying new exciting car!!

(2 pictures are quoted from Yahoo! Japan Auto)

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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd launches new “GT-R” this autumn.

It is being admired for its driving performance and mechanical technology from domestic and foreign auto industories.
2 types of package will be available, one is normal, and another is high-power package, they estimate it can reach 450HP. Nissan has already done its test driving at foreign test courses, especially at circular course in Germany, it recorded the best performance compared with all cars in the market. Nissan is planning to inform the public, to focus it on as Nissan’s flag ship model and connect it with image up of them and thier products.

The previous model of GT-R had equipped its body based on Skyline, however, new GT-R has the original body. Therefore, new GT-R is distinguished from the latest Skyline, appered in the end of 2006, and no description of “Skyline” in the name of new GT-R.

We always have received many inquiries about Skyline and GT-R from the world. It usually takes a few month or so untill new model cars are lined up in Japanese auction market.
So…we can start suggesting and selling New-Used GT-R to you around the end of 2007 or the beginning of 2008.

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At a press conference presented by the MIDWAY GROUP and hosted by the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javitz Centre in Manhattan, New York, the Lexus LS 460 was declared the 2007 World Car of the Year.

The Lexus LS 460 was chosen from an initial entry list of twenty-eight (28) contenders nominated by World Car jurors from 22 countries throughout the world.

This car is more Luxuary Exterior and Interior compering with previous one.

There are seven funciton for Exterior, which is Lighting, Intuitive Parking Assist, Power Door Closer,Electrochromic Outside Mirrors,Wet-Sanded Paint Finish, SmartAccess and  Power Trunk Closer.

the Light has been changed from High Intensity Discharge headlamps to the Dual-Swivel Adaptive Front Lighting System.the LS features state-of-the-art exterior lighting.

By using sensors,Inituitive Parking Assist determines proximity  to other vehicle, alerting you through visual and audio signals.

Power Door Closer means, close gentley and  this feature will lanch them security.

Electrochromic Outside Mirrors,in other words, these auto-dimming mirrors automatically tilt down when the LS is palced in reverse.

This labor -intensive process adds luster nad depth to Wet-Sanded Paint finish.

The Smart Access key transmits a signal to the vehicle, replacing the need for a conventional key to open the doors or trunk and with the push of a button starts the vehicle`s ignition.

The power trunk closer allows you to raise or lower the trunk with the touch of a button.

About Interior,we could say just luxuary we have ever seen and heard…

The LS offers the ultimate in luxuary seating, made of trimmed leather,with DVD entertainment system, power rear seat, a reat-seat concealed table and an infrared temperature sensor.

Moreover, it is available rear-seat cool box,power sunshades, stylish LED interior lighting.

it is looking forward to be release New model car for people who really likes car.

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Mitsubishi Motors Corp. in Japan announced their new car, Mitsubishi Delica D:5, launched on 31st Jan 2007, got off a good start in February.

 

 

Starting with its style as truck at first, Delica has 40 years its history and Mitsubishi Delica D:5 is five-generation model after an interval of 13 years.
This car contains everything what consumer need for minivan, above all, off-road drive is the act worthy of its ability because this D:5 is designed based on outlander.

Some plans have already been released about minivans renewal, for example, Toyota Noah and Toyota Voxy in this June.  Those renewal cars may be going to change recent compact car boom in Japan.

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Hybrid and economy-class vehicles by Japanese car makers Honda Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. dominate the federal US government’s top-10 fuel-economy list for 2007 vehicles.

The hybrid-electric Toyota Prius ranked the first, with 60 miles per gallon in the city and 51 mpg on the highway, while the Honda Civic Hybrid was second, with 49 mpg in the city and 51 mpg on the highway.

Toyota and Honda made seven of the 12 vehicles listed in the top 10. The new Toyota Camry Hybrid made its debut in the yearly rankings at No. 3, with 40 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. This is a very good news for Japanese automakers.

Six gasoline only vehicles were included in the top 10: manual and automatic versions of the Toyota Yaris, the manual version of the Honda Fit, the manual Toyota Corolla, and manual versions of the Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio.

Automakers said more fuel-efficient vehicles are available than ever before, driven by consumer demand, as prices of fuel are rising day by day.

 

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Toyota just launched a remodeled version of its best-selling Corolla Car in Japan. The Corolla name has been in use for 40 years, and this is the 10th generation of that model.

The new version uses an all-new 1800cc engine and is aimed to attract younger buyers in a stagnant domestic car market. Price for this new model in Japan start at $11,760.

Are Japanese used cars not welcomed in the world countries? Yes, for government authorities, but for many people, the demands of Japanese cars is high. This is because Japanese used cars usually have low mileage and are in good condition, in spite of old models. Although Japanese used cars are recognized in the world, local factories do not produce such old models that are requested by users. Regulation of each country varies on its conditions : Some countries categorize Japanese used cars as “hobby,” when they admit importing old vehicles. On the contrary, countries without factory allow importing used cars only late model. There are more vehicles with left-handled than right-handled in world wide, thus many counties limit importing right-handled for safety purposes.
In developing countries, short of transportation facilities in addition to lacks foreign currency restrict importing foreign vehicles. Consequently, the price of vehicles becomes more expensive by the time they reach the market. While large enterprises seek market where they sell numbers of vehicles, small companies use different selling strategies. It is fun to talk about these strategies with entrepreneurs because some of them export vehicles to wild countries.

Exporting car parts is easier because it has less restriction. Usually exporters send them in a container. It is profitable, but packing up all those parts is hassle. For this reason some exporters send vehicle and parts in a same container.

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After 13 previous appearances on a Formula One podium, British driver Jenson Button in his Honda Formula one machine finally came as the winner by claiming his first victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Button’s victory also gave the Honda team its first win as a Formula One constructor since 1967. Honda Motor Co. President Takeo Fukui was at the event to receive the trophy given to the winning manufacturer.

It is an historic day for Honda to have reached this important milestone after a period of 39 years. Honda’s first victory came at the 1965 Mexican Grand Prix, supplied by American Richie Ginther. It was his sole triumph in a 52-race career. Surtees’ win at Monza two years later was, like that of Button, a long-awaited joy, if not a deliverance.

In 1967, however, Honda were a more streamlined and modest outfit than the vast concern now built around the former British American Racing (BAR) team. Soichiro Honda, the founder member had passion to enter the formula one racing world. Honda has proved to the world that the performance of its racing cars is world class.

Our hats off to Honda and Jenson Button !!

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Nissan announced new GTR today. A prototype model was displayed at the recent Tokyo Motor Show.

The car will be launched in Japan and will go on sale soon afterward in Europe and North America.  However, the car reviewers say that it is not a RB engine.

Nissan is considering a twin-turbocharged, 3.7-liter V6 that produces about 450 horsepower and drives all four wheels through a seven-speed sequential gearbox. The production version of the GT-R is expected to debut at the 2007 Tokyo show.

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Recently, the USS auction hall opened even in Kobe.  The auction of Kobe was opened on last Sunday.  So now every day there is car auction somewhere in Japan. Japanese people love working. (I am not that typeactually, but I have to) Working for 15 hours every day, and even on holidays is normal for Japanese.

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