Opel
Opel returning to Japan in 2021
Opel will return to the Japanese market in 2021. The initial range will consist of the Corsa hatch, Grandland X SUV, and Combo Life small minivan.
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Toyota
Toyota Corolla Learning Car (2018, E160, JDM, 11th generation) photos
The 2018 Toyota Corolla Learning Car has narrower A-pillars, emergency braking lights, and extra mirrors, horn and indicator controls, and speedometer readout for the instructor. On sale February 1, 2018 throughout Japan. Available with a 1.5-liter I4, and CVT or manual transmissions.
Toyota
Toyota TownAce truck & van (2018 update, S400, JDM) photos
The 2018 Toyota TownAce JDM update for both the pickup truck and van now have anti-theft immobilizer system as standard. On sale from June 7, 2018.
Subaru
2017 Subaru Impreza wins Japanese Car of the Year
The fifth generation Subaru Impreza has won the 2016-2017 Japan Car of the Year title, and is only the second Subaru car to win after the 2003 Legacy.
Infiniti
Infiniti Q60 (V37) @ production line Tochigi, Japan photos
Production of the V37 Infiniti Q60 began in July, 2016 at Nissan’s factory in Tochigi, Japan, where the V36 G coupe predecessor was also built.
Mazda
ND Mazda MX-5 named Japan’s 2015 Car of the Year
The fourth generation Mazda MX-5 (Mazda Roadster in Japan) has been named the 2015-2016 Japanese Car of Year.
Video
How are Japanese car brands pronounced in Japanese?
Mighty Car Mods has produced a cool video on how to properly pronounce Japanese car brand names in their native language.
Toyota
XP130 Toyota Yaris/Vitz given Aygo-style facelift on some models
Toyota has unveiled a facelift for its XP130 Yaris and Vitz ranges for Europe and Japan, but details are light on the ground right now.