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They said it couldn't be done. They said compiling a list of ten gorgeous Japanese cars currently for sale was a fool's errand. What they didn't know was that in Japan the cars aren't designed to be as purposeful and uncharismatic as many of their American offerings. In fact, half of the cars on the list are not sold in the United States. And while no cars from the land of the rising sun made it onto our Ten Most Beautiful Cars list, it was easier than we thought to find these ten most gorgeous Japanese cars. More »
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Although it debuted in Frankfurt, Daihatsu featured its Open Future Concept, or OFC-1, in Tokyo. The mini roadster concept's powered by a turbocharged, 658cc three-cylinder engine the incorporates stop-start technology to increase fuel efficiency, the company says, to 69 mpg. Putting power to the ground is a seven-speed CVT that can be shifted via paddles. The OFC-1 also sports 17-inch wheels and the retractable hardtop was created by a race of unicorns who happen to be really good at mechanical engineering. More »
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Did you know that "Z" means "unknown"? Obviously you haven't been spending your afternoon reading barely-translated press releases. Well we have, and we're here to tell you that Daihatsu's Copen ZZ concept roadster has something to do with limitless, unknown, never-ending dreams. That and erasing the shopping trolley image etched into our subconscious minds by the ill-fated Charade and Rocky. The Beetle-esque squished MX5 shaped two-door is powered by a newly-developed 1.5-litre DVVT engine, which we assume has nothing to do with diverticulitis. But don't quote us. Ever. More »
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