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A 3/4 front/profile view of a white 1970 Mazda Cosmo 110S sports car. The car is parked in line with a red sports car at the Grand Palais in Paris, France.

These Are the 6 Most Influential Japanese Cars Ever Made

Most cars come and go without cause so much as a ripple in the industry. Broadly the same, they follow familiar formulas in the name of reliability and cost. However, every so often a vehicle comes along that completely changes the game. These six Japanese vehicles revolutionized the automotive industry and became some of the most influential cars in the world.

Why Do Honda, Nissan, and Toyota Continue To Make Sports Cars?

The Toyota Supra, the Nissan Z, and the Acura NSX are all familiar nameplates that ushered in a new dawn for Japanese sports cars in the U.S. Not only were they fast and cool-looking, but these cars were also symbols of technological advancements that were more than just muscular coupes that relied on big V8 …
2021 Subaru Levorg press photo

Is Subaru a Japanese Car Company?

Subaru is a popular brand in the US. We load our family, friends, and gear into Foresters, Outbacks, and Crosstreks. Or they go for joy rides in a BRZ or a WRX, commute to work in a Legacy. Subaru products inspire serious brand loyalty from Americans across the country. They are well-loved cars. In fact, …
2021 Nissan Ariya parked on street

Is Nissan a Japanese Car Company?

Nissan Motor Companies is a popular car maker in the US. It is also popular in other countries such as China, Russia, and Mexico. In fact, according to Wikipedia, in 2014 Nissan was the largest auto manufacturer in North America. So where does Nissan originally hail from? Is Nissan a Japanese car company? What does …
a gray Hyundai Kona driving on a deserted two-lane straightaway highway exemplifies that Hyundai readily competes with a Honda or Toyota

Is Hyundai a Japanese Car Company?

The Hyundai brand is very well known in the United States. The brand has grown in both presence and reputation. However, some people might still be confused about exactly where Hyundai Motor Company came from. Does it hail from Japan like the Japanese car company Toyota, or Honda? Here’s a little rundown of the Hyundai …
2020 Toyota Tacoma off-roading in sand

Is Toyota a Japanese Car Company?

Toyota is one of the best-selling car brands on the planet. Nearly everyone everywhere can conjure up the image of a specific model when they hear the Toyota name. But where did it all begin? Surely this legendary automaker has a history. Is Toyota a Japanese car company? The Toyoda Group It started out with …