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Stroking The Lexus LFA's Giant Shaft

Amid the rest of the Lexus LFA engine porn on the floor of last week's Tokyo Motor Show was the new super car's ginormous driveshaft-housing torque tube in the Aisin supplier booth. More »

10/26/09

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By Ray Wert

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The Only U.S. Automaker Presence On The Tokyo Motor Show Floor

Unfortunately, it was in the form of this Jeep-logo pink shoulder bag on the back of a Japanese photographer. Still it was more than we'd expected to see here at the Tokyo Motor Show.

10/23/09

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By Ray Wert

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More Lexus Tranny Porn!

The hybrid auto tranny porn from Lexus the other day wasn't the only cut-away action on the Tokyo Motor Show floor. Without further ado, here's the 8-Speed automatic transmission from the Lexus LS460. More »

10/23/09

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By Ray Wert

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You Can Get A Lexus LFA In P***Y Magnet Yellow

So far we've only seen the Lexus LFA in white or black, but according to the online LFA configurator you can get the new super-yota in P***Y Magnet Yellow. No one tell Nick Hogan. View other ridiculous colors below. More »

10/22/09

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By Matt Hardigree

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Mazda Kiyora Concept: Nano-Nagare

We've seen the Mazda Kiyora many times, and contemplated the Nagare design evolution it represents. And now that we know the Mazda2 is U.S.-bound, we're contemplating how much of an influence the Kiyora will have on the latest subcompact. More »

10/22/09

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By Matt Hardigree

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Witness the iPhone-ized Future Of Auto Show Displays

You just know that flat screens with icons in a grid are the zeitgeist when even a carmaker’s display screen looks like an iPhone. More »

10/22/09

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By Peter Orosz

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Lexus Hangs CAD-Like Wire-frame LFA Cut-Away On Wall Like Trophy

Right behind the stage the Lexus LFA lost its top on yesterday was this cool wire-frame cutaway designed to show off the remarkable 4.8-liter V10 powertrain and the rest of the neat mechanical bits and pieces. Full gallery below. More »

10/21/09

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By Ray Wert

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Why We Wish Subaru Was In NASCAR

If Subaru were in NASCAR, we can only hope they'd use the GT300, a 2009 Super GT-ized Legacy B4 offspring, as its "stock car." Also, we'd hope this would be their pit crew. Oh, the car? Yeah, that's below. Sorry. More »

10/21/09

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Lexus LFA All-Digital Tach, Speedo: First Look

While trolling about for more engine porn on the floor of the Tokyo Motor Show we came across the customizable digital speedometer and tachometer for the Lexus LFA. It looks pretty trick to us and very techie-cool. Gallery below. More »

10/21/09

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By Ray Wert

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A-Tisket, A-Tasket, Two Models And A Daihatsu Basket

The Daihatsu Basket concept resurrects many of the features we love about the Mini Moke, including the propensity for women in rural garb to congregate near the Daihatsu-mino. More »

10/21/09

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By Matt Hardigree

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Caterham CSR 300 Makes Information-Free Debut

The Caterham CSR 300 debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show, equipped with a Ford 2.0-liter Duratec engine. It's the latest in the "evolution" of the Seven Design — whatever that means.

10/21/09

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By Ben Wojdyla

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889speedshop Offering First Tuned Lexus LFA

The Lexus LFA debuted approximately 12 hours ago and already German tuner 889speedshop is offering renderings detailing their plans for the first tuned version of the new LFA. More »

10/21/09

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By Matt Hardigree

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Honda Shows Off New Plastic Gluteus Exercise Machine

Honda has continued to attempt advanced walking-assist devices, though few have been as awkwardly displayed as the Honda Ass-imo...err...Walking Assist Device with Stride Management. More »

10/21/09

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By Matt Hardigree

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Nissan Leaf EV: The Electric Model T

The Nissan Leaf EV graced the stage at the Tokyo Motor Show today. And while it didn't feature Carlos Ghosn's decapitated head, the mass-production electric vehicle is clearly more important. More »

10/21/09

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By Matt Hardigree

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Supasse V: A Lotus Elise For The JDM Set

Supasse got its start making Lotus 7-like sports cars and is now taking the next step with the Supasse V, a mid-engined sports car with a 270 HP Mazda engine weighing in at only 1,874 pounds. More »

10/21/09

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By Matt Hardigree

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Lexus LS600h Tranny Gets Naked, Shows Us Insides

Until we stumbled upon the NSK booth and saw their automatic transmission from a Lexus LS600h cut-away, we didn't know we'd like checking out hybrid automatic transmissions. We can't believe we're writing this, but... hot tranny porn below. Sigh. More »

10/21/09

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By Ray Wert

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New Honda CR-Z Concept Steps Closer To Production, Gets Manual Transmission

At the Tokyo Motor Show the latest Honda CR-Z Hybrid concept has debuted along with news of a production debut at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. Yes, the compact pocket-rocket will return, complete with a manual transmission. More »

10/21/09

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By Ben Wojdyla

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'69 Corvette And '88 Lamborghini Horrifyingly Swap Paint In Japanese Gran Turismo Ad

We spotted this Japan-only Gran Turismo commercial in the Playstation booth here at the Tokyo Motor Show and it made us want to cry. More »

10/21/09

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Carlos Ghosn's Decapitated Head Invades Tokyo In Nissan Land Glider

The Nissan Land Glider isn't a new idea — create a car that leans into corners and you'll deliver an exciting ride. It's been conceptualized ad-nauseum, but this here's one we might actually enjoy driving. More »

10/21/09

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By Ben Wojdyla

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Lexus LFA Video Provides Automotive Auralgasm

This Lexus LFA video from the Tokyo show must be enjoyed twice. First, crank your speakers, start the video and close your eyes. We expect minds to be blow by the sounds alone. Next, restart and watch the video. [FT-86.com]

10/21/09

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By Ben Wojdyla

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Lexus LFA: A $400,000 Fast-As-Spit Super Car

We've delivered the Lexus LFA's official shots and specs and now we've got live shots from the Tokyo Motor Show. Akio Toyoda approves, and he should, at $400,000 the limited run supercar will be Toyota's most extreme offering ever. More »

10/21/09

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