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Official: Nissan gets racy at Tokyo Auto Salon [w/video]
Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Minivan/Van, Performance, Japan, Crossover, Nissan, Tokyo Auto Salon, Specialty, Design/Style
Nissan is headed to this year's Tokyo Auto Salon with a spate of custom hardware, including tweaked versions of the company's Juke, Note, Fairlady Z and GT-R. Even the humble Leaf EV and hefty NV350 have received a little love from designers and engineers. The Juke Nismo will share the stage with creations like the Leaf Nismo Performance Package and the GT-R Nismo GT3. That last beast debuted in 2012 and boasts more engine output and enhanced aerodynamics while still complying with FIA GT3 regulations.But our favorite of the bunch has to be the NV350 Caravan Rider Transporter. Custom-built for TAS, the commercial van was penned to toe the line between a hard-working commercial van and a luxurious leisure machine. We dig it.
Nissan is also showing off a number of race cars, including the Motul Autech GT-R of Super GT fame and the company's wild DeltaWing. Check out the full press release and videos below for more information, and be sure to take a look at the full gallery for a glimpse of the models in attendance.
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Nissan gets racy at Tokyo Auto Salon [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Tags: coupe, crossover, Design/Style, GT-R, GTR, Japan, Juke, Minivan/Van, nismo, NV, Performance, Specialty, tokyo auto salon
Official: Nissan gets racy at Tokyo Auto Salon [w/video]
Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Minivan/Van, Performance, Japan, Crossover, Nissan, Tokyo Auto Salon, Specialty, Design/Style
Nissan is headed to this year's Tokyo Auto Salon with a spate of custom hardware, including tweaked versions of the company's Juke, Note, Fairlady Z and GT-R. Even the humble Leaf EV and hefty NV350 have received a little love from designers and engineers. The Juke Nismo will share the stage with creations like the Leaf Nismo Performance Package and the GT-R Nismo GT3. That last beast debuted in 2012 and boasts more engine output and enhanced aerodynamics while still complying with FIA GT3 regulations.But our favorite of the bunch has to be the NV350 Caravan Rider Transporter. Custom-built for TAS, the commercial van was penned to toe the line between a hard-working commercial van and a luxurious leisure machine. We dig it.
Nissan is also showing off a number of race cars, including the Motul Autech GT-R of Super GT fame and the company's wild DeltaWing. Check out the full press release and videos below for more information, and be sure to take a look at the full gallery for a glimpse of the models in attendance.
Continue reading Nissan gets racy at Tokyo Auto Salon [w/video]
Nissan gets racy at Tokyo Auto Salon [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Tags: coupe, crossover, Design/Style, GT-R, GTR, Japan, Juke, Minivan/Van, nismo, NV, Performance, Specialty, tokyo auto salon
Official: Chevrolet headed to Tokyo Auto Salon with Sonic, Captiva concepts
Filed under: Aftermarket, Coupe, Japan, Crossover, Hatchback, Chevrolet, GM, Tokyo Auto Salon
We're piecing this together as best we can from the original Japanese with the help of Google Translate, but it seems Chevrolet is headed to the Tokyo Auto Salon with three special vehicles. Embracing the customization of American metal through the themes of cool, fun and freedom, the showpiece will be a Camaro Giovanna Edition but there's no information on it. Based on its name, though, we would not be shocked if it's fitted with Giovanna aftermarket wheels.
It will be joined by the Chevrolet Captiva Freedom Rider in Carbon Flash Metallic hue and the Chevrolet Sonic Street Icon Package in red. The "stylish and playful" Sonic is all about skateboarders and "the street generation," while the Captiva works the two-wheeled crowd with its Thule bike rack and painted-to-match bicycle.
The Salon goes down from January 11-13. We'll be looking forward to that Camaro and to see whether that Captiva grille really is as meshtastic as it looks in the above picture.
Chevrolet headed to Tokyo Auto Salon with Sonic, Captiva concepts originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Tags: aftermarket, Camaro, Captiva, coupe, crossover, gm, Hatchback, Japan, Sonic, tokyo auto salon, tuners
Report: Gazoo Racing teases Toyota GT86-based concept for Tokyo Auto Salon
Filed under: Aftermarket, Coupe, Performance, Japan, Toyota, Tokyo Auto Salon
The Tokyo Auto Salon will welcome a Toyota GT86 (known here as the Scion FR-S) tuned by Gazoo Racing, said to be called the GRMN Sports FR Concept Platinum. We only get the briefest of teasers right now before the show begins on January 11, so we don't have much to go on beyond a unique lower front fascia and headlight treatment, a hood with at least one scoop, and a giant wing with unique LED taillights out back.
Assuming this coupe is a further development of the GRMN Sports FR Concept from earlier in 2012, it will likewise use a twin-charged version of the 2.0-liter boxer four-cylinder and put out something like 330 horsepower and 318 pound-feet of torque. We'll get the rest of the skinny in about two weeks, so for now, there's a gallery of other teased angles above.
Gazoo Racing teases Toyota GT86-based concept for Tokyo Auto Salon originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Tags: 2013 scion fr-s, 86, aftermarket, coupe, FR-S, gazoo racing, GRMN, Gt 86, GT86, Japan, Performance, tokyo auto salon, toyobaru
Official: Honda’s slate for Tokyo Auto Salon includes S2000 revival, many Mugens
Filed under: Concept Cars, Convertible, Minivan/Van, Performance, Japan, Hatchback, Honda, Tokyo Auto Salon, Design/Style
Honda has pulled back the covers on what we can expect to see at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon, including what looks to be an S2000 refresh some four years after the convertible left production. The S2000 Modulo Climax is an "exhibition model" based on the old roadster, but features updated front and rear fascias as well as an interior trimmed out in black and burgundy. Beyond that, details are scarce as hen's teeth.
Honda will also show off a number of vehicles based on the N-One mini, including the N-One Modulo Style, Mugen Racing N-One Concept and an N-One worked up by the Japan Nailist Association. That last creation features plenty of rhinestone decoration. (We wish we were joking.) Mugen will also display a tarted-up CR-V Design Study as well as the CR-Z Mugen RZ: a 300-unit specialty vehicle.
Meanwhile, the manufacturer's motorcycle arm will show off the Goldwing F6B, previously seen at EICMA 2012 as well as the CB1300 Super Four Special Edition and the NC700X. The automaker will also pepper its stand with a few of its racing machines for the public to enjoy. Check out the full press release below.
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Honda's slate for Tokyo Auto Salon includes S2000 revival, many Mugens originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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