# car week (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover car week. Page: Feed: --- ## [GAC Aion UT Electric Supermini Launches in the UK at the British Motor Show From Almost $40k](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/gac-aion-ut-electric-supermini-launches-in-the-uk-at-the-british-motor-show-from-almost-40k-274441.html) _2026-08-20 · autoevolution (Aurel Niculescu) · autoevolution news (Auto Events)_ The GAC Aion UT is a fresh electric supermini aiming to make a name for itself in the United Kingdom, and the Chinese company believes that participation at the British Motor Show in Farnborough, August 21-23, will swiftly ensure its success. At that price, we're not so sure, though. ( continue reading... ) ## [BYD and Denza Are Set to Take Over the Upcoming British Motor Show 2026 With a Variety of Novelties](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/byd-and-denza-are-set-to-take-over-the-upcoming-british-motor-show-2026-with-a-variety-of-novelties-274400.html) _2026-08-19 · autoevolution (Aurel Niculescu) · autoevolution news (Auto Events)_ Various Western automakers are currently exiting China - like Skoda and most recently Chevrolet - but it seems that there is no stopping to the Chinese brands' assault on the Old Continent. Various Western automakers are currently exiting China - like Skoda and most recently Chevrolet ( continue reading... ) ## [Rolling through Monterey Car Week in a big white egg](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/rolling-through-monterey-car-week-in-a-big-white-egg/) _2026-08-18 · Justin Principe · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ Last week was a historic one at Monterey Car Week. The famously haughty bunch of car shows that for decades rejected Japanese cars suddenly had a change of heart. Nearly every major event included a Japanese class, and some truly … Continue reading → ## [QotW: What’s the most inexpensive way to command respect at Car Week?](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/qotw-whats-the-most-inexpensive-way-to-command-respect-at-car-week/) _2026-08-17 · Ben Hsu · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ We just returned from Monterey Car Week, where cars of all types mingle on the streets of the central coast peninsula. Traditionally Japanese cars have been relegated to the sidelines but are now gaining respect, even among the blue-bloods. Sure, … Continue reading → ## [Land Rover Defender Dakar Is Exactly What the Name Says: A Road-Legal Version of the Rally Winner](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/land-rover-defender-dakar-is-exactly-what-the-name-says-a-road-legal-version-of-the-rally-winner-274253.html) _2026-08-17 · autoevolution (Aurel Niculescu) · autoevolution news (Auto Events)_ The Monterey Car Week is officially coming to an end, but novelties have been so many and so great that it was pretty much impossible to keep track of all of them. Sorry, but we almost missed the launch of the design preview of the brand-new Land Rover Defender Dakar at The Quail by The Peninsula. While Jaguar struggles to survive and convi... ( continue reading... ) ## [All-New Czinger 21C Spyder Is Revealed During 2026 Monterey Car Week, Features BioLogic Engineering](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/all-new-czinger-21c-spyder-is-revealed-during-2026-monterey-car-week-features-biologic-engineering-274159.html) _2026-08-14 · autoevolution (Aurel Niculescu) · autoevolution news (Auto Events)_ Czinger Vehicles Inc., an American automobile manufacturer of hybrid sports cars based in Los Angeles, California, since 2019, has revealed the new 21C Spyder, which features not just open-top thrills but also something called 'BioLogic Engineering.' Well, the ( continue reading... ) ## [Acura Nexera Vision Concept begins the next chapter for the marque](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/acura-nexera-vision-concept-begins-the-next-chapter-for-the-marque/) _2026-08-13 · Ben Hsu · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ As Acura marks 40 years since its launch, the brand seeks to establish an outlook for the future. Timed alongside its 40th anniversary, Acura s Nexera Vision (the name is a portmanteau of next era ) concept is a low-slung sports car with Continue reading ## [Mercedes-Maybach S-Class by LeBron James to Be Auctioned Off Later This Year](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/mercedes-maybach-s-class-by-lebron-james-to-be-auctioned-off-later-this-year-274113.html) _2026-08-13 · autoevolution (Daniel Patrascu) · autoevolution news (Auto Events)_ The culmination of the 2026 Monterey Car Week is nearly upon us, with the most anticipated parts of the event scheduled to take place this weekend. As we rapidly approach the moment when this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance opens its doors and wraps up the whole thing, German carmaker Mercedes-Benz let us know what to expect from it during Sunday's gathering. And the words of the day are… ## [Honda’s new Heritage Racing Program lets you buy restored race cars direct from the source](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/honda-heritage-racing-program-hrc-restored-race-cars/) _2026-08-13 · Dan Hsu · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ Announced at Monterey Car Week, Honda is launching a new Heritage Racing Program that lets enthusiasts purchase retired and restored race cars. The program is unique among Japanese carmakers, and falls under the jurisdiction of the Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) Continue reading ## [Cadillac Introduces Stealthy Celestiq Night Test at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering in Monterey](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/cadillac-introduces-stealthy-celestiq-night-test-at-the-quail-a-motorsports-gathering-in-monterey-274110.html) _2026-08-13 · autoevolution (Aurel Niculescu) · autoevolution news (Auto Events)_ General Motors' most bankable marque, Cadillac, has another novelty for the 2026 Monterey Car Week in California: the bespoke Celestiq Night Test, which is coming in front of the live audience at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering on August 14, 2026. Just a few days ago, also in relation to the ongoing ( continue reading... ) ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3uJpipLongnB) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [The ‘Initial D’ Bunta Fujiwara Zippo is the last lighter you’ll ever need](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/the-initial-d-bunta-fujiwara-zippo-is-the-last-lighter-youll-ever-need/) _2026-08-12 · Steve Chang · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ Zippo lighters are kind of a default branded accessory in Japan s aftermarket. There have been countless automotive-themed Zippos released, with everything from Fairlady Zs to a Land Cruisers etched into the case. There have been Zippos themed for specific manga and Continue reading ## [Alternate Monterey Car Week: Bentley Stazione Remota, Curated by Cadillac, Mercedes Future Classics](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/alternate-monterey-car-week-bentley-stazione-remota-curated-by-cadillac-mercedes-future-classics-274066.html) _2026-08-12 · autoevolution (Aurel Niculescu) · autoevolution news (Auto Events)_ There's an alternate Monterey Car Week in 2026 - companies seek to promote newly ritzy experiences related to automobiles rather than the vehicles themselves, because they're so big on lifestyle, of course. Actually, they want more money and don't mind new ways to seek it. Here are some examples. The Monterey Ca... ( continue reading... ) ## [VW to Launch ID. California Cruise and World-First Concept for California Beach at Caravan Salon '26](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/vw-to-launch-id-california-cruise-and-world-first-concept-for-california-beach-at-caravan-salon-26-274026.html) _2026-08-11 · autoevolution (Aurel Niculescu) · autoevolution news (Auto Events)_ Since the summer is not over yet, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles continues to diligently take care of the camper models - now it brings novelties to the iconic Caravan Salon 2026 taking place in D sseldorf from August 28 through September 6. Yaaay, the ... ( continue reading... ) ## [Trio of Q-Modified Aston Martin DB12 S Cars Honor Le Mans Racers from the 1950s](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/trio-of-q-modified-aston-martin-db12-s-cars-honor-le-mans-racers-from-the-1950s-274015.html) _2026-08-11 · autoevolution (Daniel Patrascu) · autoevolution news (Auto Events)_ As you're reading this, the 2026 Monterey Car Week is in full swing over in California, with everybody who's anybody in the luxury carmaking business on scene to display their latest creations. Among them is, of course, British Aston Martin, which traveled there with an impressive collection of cars, including three one-offs put together by the Q by Aston Martin division. All three newcomers are (… ## [Mazda 767B catches fire at Monterey Car Week](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/mazda-767b-catches-fire-at-monterey-car-week/) _2026-08-11 · Justin Principe · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ The No.203 Mazda 767B caught fire yesterday during Monterey Car Week. The frightening incident took place at the paddocks at Laguna Seca Raceway. Our hearts skipped a beat when we first glimpsed footage of the orange and green Charge livery Continue reading ## [QotW: What’s your favorite automotive hat?](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/qotw-whats-your-favorite-automotive-hat/) _2026-08-10 · Ben Hsu · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ Today, August 10, is Hat Day in Japan, formed by Japan s love for a pun-based occasion: ha (eight) and to (ten), which together form hatto, the Japanese pronunciation of hat . It also happens to be one of the punniest dates Continue reading ## [There's More Potential in Dodge Charger Sixpack: Hemmings Turned Up With 750 HP at Roadkill Nights](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/there-s-more-potential-in-dodge-charger-sixpack-hemmings-turned-up-with-750-hp-at-roadkill-nights-273975.html) _2026-08-10 · autoevolution (Aurel Niculescu) · autoevolution news (Auto Events)_ Everyone turned their attention to the Charger Sixpack Super Bee during the Roadkill Nights event, and even the Durango fans raised an eyebrow because they received some new customization options, but the truth is that Stellantis is keeping the inline-six twin-turbo Hurricane a bit too restrained. ... ( continue reading... ) ## [Toyota’s painstaking J40 Land Cruiser restoration continues](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/toyotas-painstaking-j40-land-cruiser-restoration/) _2026-08-07 · Steve Chang · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ The saga of Toyota s J40 restoration continues. Earlier this year, Toyota embarked on a journey to bring a well-worn 1982 Land Cruiser back to life. Though it had only 130,000 km (about 81,000 miles) on the odometer, its age and Continue reading ## [Toyota bids Happy 86 Day with updated GR86 in ‘The Buddy’ commercial](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/toyota-gr86s-buddy-commercial-ignites-a-deep-longing-to-drive/) _2026-08-06 · Steve Chang · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ Toyota has updated the GR86 and launched a new ad campaign to go along with it. The improvements are minor, but the commercial, titled The Buddy , is a beautifully shot homage to motoring. Brief Archival glimpses of an AE86 are Continue reading ## [The second-gen Honda Accord was a technological marvel: navigation, auto-leveling suspension and ABS in the age of MTV](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/the-second-gen-honda-accord-was-a-technological-marvel-navigation-auto-leveling-suspension-and-abs-in-the-age-of-mtv/) _2026-08-05 · Ben Hsu · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Honda Accord, launched in May 1976. Pioneering ideas like front-wheel-drive and taking on environmental concerns with the CVCC engine, it sold 1.5 million examples in 90 countries. Expectations for were high when Continue reading ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pE0HbRA8SrK3) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [How Japan is able to create one-off ‘Initial D’ manhole covers](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/the-micro-economics-of-japans-initial-d-manhole-covers/) _2026-08-04 · Steve Chang · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ What s most notable about Japanese manhole covers may not be their intricate designs, bright colors, or tie-ins to popular franchises like Pokémon or Gundam. What really boggles the mind is how Japan is able to manufacture seemingly one-off examples of Continue reading ## [QotW: What was your favorite slot car experience?](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/qotw-what-was-your-favorite-slot-car-experience/) _2026-08-03 · Ben Hsu · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ We at JNC often discuss diecast cars or model kits, but there s another world of vintage automotive toys that many have fond memories of. In postwar America slot cars were the phenomenon that bridged the gap between toy models and Continue reading ## [This is the most detailed Subaru 22B model kit ever made](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/subaru-22b-sti-1-8-scale-subscription-model/) _2026-07-31 · Ben Hsu · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ The latest car to receive the hyper-realistic 1/8-scale model kit treatment is the Subaru 22B STi. The kit, made by Hachette, consists of 120 weekly deliveries that each contain a few parts. When all is said and done it will Continue reading ## [No, Subaru’s iconic gold wheels weren’t due to a shipping error](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/no-subarus-iconic-gold-wheels-werent-due-to-a-shipping-error/) _2026-07-30 · Steve Chang · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ Subaru s signature blue and yellow livery with gold wheels is an instantly identifiable mainstay of motorsports. It s percolated down to street cars as well, with the colorway seen on factory cars and modified Subies alike. Recently a video clip of Continue reading ## [5Zigen’s iconic FN01R-C is coming back for its 25th anniversary](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/5zigen-fn01r-c-25th-anniversary-comeback/) _2026-07-29 · Ben Hsu · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ One of the quintessential wheels of the Tuner Era is about to celebrate its 25th anniversary. 5Zigen has quietly teased an image of its FN01R-C wheel hinting at a special edition celebrating a quarter of a century. Like the Volk Continue reading ## [Nissan welcomes new Patrol with heritage lineup](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/nissan-welcomes-new-patrol-with-heritage-lineup/) _2026-07-28 · Steve Chang · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ Nissan Australia has published a tribute video celebrating over six decades of the iconic Patrol nameplate down under. As production of the 5.6-litre V8-powered Y62 draws to a close, the film highlights how the Patrol evolved into a foundational piece Continue reading ## [QotW: What car did you love as a kid but realized was terrible when you got older?](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/qotw-what-car-did-you-love-as-a-kid-but-realized-was-terrible-when-you-got-older/) _2026-07-27 · Ben Hsu · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ Kids don t know anything, and as a kid there were many cars that I thought were incredible until I grew up and my brain got better. Growing up in the 80s, I had the obligatory Countach poster on my wall, Continue reading ## [Can an AE86 actually beat an R34 Skyline GT-R in a race?](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/can-an-ae86-actually-beat-an-r34-skyline-gt-r-in-a-race/) _2026-07-24 · Steve Chang · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ The R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R is often seen as the pinnacle of JDM performance cars, but can the humble Toyota AE86 actually give it a run for the money? With a 15-year age gap and 200-horse power gap the mismatch Continue reading ## [Could this test mule be the next Toyota MR2?](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/could-this-test-mule-be-the-next-toyota-mr2/) _2026-07-23 · Ben Hsu · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ A visitor to Fuji Speedway may have spotted a prototype Toyota MR2 lapping the circuit. The car in question is a compact sports car with a mid-engine layout as evidenced at the large air intakes aft of the doors and Continue reading ## [Japan’s top mapo tofu chain celebrates Initial D’s 30th anniversary with dishes inspired by cars](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/initial-d-chen-mapo-tofu/) _2026-07-22 · Steve Chang · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ Initial D is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and one of the more delightful collabs is with Chen Mapo, Japan s number one restaurant for spicy tofu. After all, the entire touge racing series begins with Takumi delivering tofu to Continue reading ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mnI3gLHZDZi9) _2026-07-22 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [It’s the end of the road for the Nissan Altima: The rise and fall of the once-proud Accord rival, Part 02](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/its-the-end-of-the-road-for-the-nissan-altima-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-once-proud-accord-rival-part-02/) _2026-07-21 · Ben Hsu · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ The Nissan Altima is dead, confirmed by a top Nissan exec last week. In Part 01 of our Altima retrospective, we followed its rise, from compact Stanza spinoff to, by generation three, a true enthusiast s contender against midsizers like the Continue reading ## [QotW: What’s an automotive T-shirt that you wish existed?](https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/qotw-whats-an-automotive-t-shirt-that-you-wish-existed/) _2026-07-20 · Steve Chang · Japanese Nostalgic Car_ Today, July 20, is T-shirt Day in Japan. It was chosen to coincide with Marine Day, which celebrates the ocean, on the third Monday of July, but also because T is the 20th letter of the alphabet. The T-shirt isn t Continue reading