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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Nissan announces latest updates for GT-R [w/videos]]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/05/nissan-announces-latest-updates-for-gt-r-w-videos/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/05/nissan-announces-latest-updates-for-gt-r-w-videos/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/05/nissan-announces-latest-updates-for-gt-r-w-videos/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/japan/" rel="tag">Japan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/nissan/" rel="tag">Nissan</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-nissan-gt-r-jdm/"><img height="292" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/11/2013-nissan-gtr-jdm.jpg" vspace="4" width="628" /></a><br />
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As another model year approaches for the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/nissan/gtr/">Nissan GT-R</a>, another round of improvements are being made. Rather than simply bumping up the horsepower, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/nissan/">Nissan</a> has decided to make refining changes to its supercar, which was recently unveiled in <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/jdm/">JDM</a> spec for the 2013 model year.<br />
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Rather than milking more power out of the 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6, Nissan fine-tuned the engine with new injectors for quicker response, a baffle added in the oil pan to maintain constant oil pressure during enthusiastic driving and an improved turbo bypass valve for better acceleration at higher speeds. Nissan also optimized the car's handling potential by giving it a lower center of gravity, new shocks and stabilizers, and reinforcements in the dash giving the car a more rigid structure. Finally, the Premium Edition model adds a new Semiarinin leather and will even offer custom colors for the interior.<br />
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We've already seen a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/12/2014-nissan-gt-r-spied-testing-at-nurburgring/">left-hand drive GT-R testing</a> at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/nurburgring/">N&uuml;rburgring</a>, so we will likely see these changes in the US for the 2014 model year, where it will be interesting to see whether or not the car's price will finally break into the six-figure range. The 2013 GT-R goes on sale in <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/japan/">Japan</a> later this month, but we'll have to wait until at least January to see the updated car here.<br />
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Until then, <a href="/2012/11/05/nissan-announces-latest-updates-for-gt-r-w-videos/#continued">scroll down</a> for a couple videos about the testing and development of the revised GT-R as well as Nissan's press release for the JDM model.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/05/nissan-announces-latest-updates-for-gt-r-w-videos/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Nissan announces latest updates for GT-R [w/videos]</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/05/nissan-announces-latest-updates-for-gt-r-w-videos/">Nissan announces latest updates for GT-R [w/videos]</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:03:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/05/nissan-announces-latest-updates-for-gt-r-w-videos/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20369467/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/05/nissan-announces-latest-updates-for-gt-r-w-videos/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2013 nissan gt-r</category><category>2014 nissan gt-r</category><category>gt-r</category><category>gtr</category><category>jdm</category><category>nissan</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeffrey N. Ross]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:03:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda drops full details about incredibly adorable N-One]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/02/honda-drops-full-details-about-incredibly-adorable-n-one/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/02/honda-drops-full-details-about-incredibly-adorable-n-one/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/02/honda-drops-full-details-about-incredibly-adorable-n-one/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/economy/" rel="tag">Budget</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/japan/" rel="tag">Japan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/" rel="tag">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/honda/" rel="tag">Honda</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-honda-n-one/"><img alt="Honda N-One in white - front three-quarter studio view" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/11/000-honda-n-one-628.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 380px; " /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/honda/">Honda</a> Japan has dropped all of the savory details about its new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/Kei+Car/">Kei car</a>, the cute 'n cuddly N-One.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/29/honda-n-one-brochure-scans-reveal-cute-as-a-bug-city-car/">N-One</a> builds on the JDM-only <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/05/honda-n600-derived-retro-city-car-revealed/">N line</a> for the automaker, which already produces an N Box and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/08/hondas-versatile-little-n-box-makes-the-scene/">N Box+</a> for Japanese consumers. The boxy Kei car will offer two powerplants displacing 660cc each, one naturally aspirated and one turbocharged, as well as both front- and all-wheel- drive configurations. All N-One models rely on a continuously variable transmission. Honda isn't giving up the goods in terms of output figures for the N-One engines, save to say that the turbo will have performance "equivalent to a vehicle in the 1.3L class."<br />
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We are, of course, super jealous of all Kei car experiences, but that's particularly true here, as the N-One's pert, rounded-box looks bring Honda's N360/N600 styling cues up to date, and the city car's funky interior treatment make us positively green with envy. Take a closer look at our extensive <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-honda-n-one/">gallery of images</a>, and don't miss all the full details in the press release <a href="honda-drops-full-details-about-incredibly-adorable-n-one">below</a>.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/02/honda-drops-full-details-about-incredibly-adorable-n-one/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Honda drops full details about incredibly adorable N-One</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/02/honda-drops-full-details-about-incredibly-adorable-n-one/">Honda drops full details about incredibly adorable N-One</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:15:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/02/honda-drops-full-details-about-incredibly-adorable-n-one/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20369340/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/02/honda-drops-full-details-about-incredibly-adorable-n-one/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2013 honda n-one</category><category>honda</category><category>honda n1</category><category>jdm</category><category>kei</category><category>kei car</category><category>micro car</category><category>mini car</category><category>n box+</category><category>n-one</category><category>n1</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Seyth Miersma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:15:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh-faced 2014 Subaru Forester revealed in JDM brochure scans]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/25/fresh-faced-2014-subaru-forester-revealed-in-jdm-brochure-scans/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/25/fresh-faced-2014-subaru-forester-revealed-in-jdm-brochure-scans/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/25/fresh-faced-2014-subaru-forester-revealed-in-jdm-brochure-scans/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/" rel="tag">Subaru</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/design-style/" rel="tag">Design/Style</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-subaru-forester-brochure-scans/"><img alt="2014 Subaru Forester - JDM brochure scan  " src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/09/2014-subaru-legacy-628.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 353px; " /></a><br />
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Upon its introduction for 2008, we couldn't help but feel that the third-generation <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/forester/">Forester</a> was perhaps Subaru's most attractive design effort in many, many years. While there was little that was groundbreaking about the design, its simple two-box shape was - and is - clean and free of extraneous details. To be fair, the Japanese automaker has always been renowned more for their technological designs (e.g. all-wheel drive, boxer engines) than their aesthetic ones, but this <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/">Subaru</a> was proper work. Thus, we've been awaiting the range's promised successor with more than a little trepidation - we've seen modest design tweaks undue the visual appeal of previous Subarus too many times. Judging by this early look courtesy of what look to be scans of a Japanese Domestic Market brochure, we needn't have been so concerned.<br />
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The new Forester is expected to carry a 2014 model year designation here in the U.S. when it goes on sale here next year, and it's almost certain to share its platform with the new-for-2012 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/impreza/">Impreza</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/xv+crosstrek/">XV Crosstrek</a>. Based off the measurements disclosed in the JDM brochure, the new Forester will ride on a modestly longer wheelbase (less than an inch longer than the 2012 model), be a bit longer (roughly 1.4-inches) and wider by under an inch. It will also stand a sliver taller, but such minor differences will likely be very tough to discern with the naked eye.<br />
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Up front, the Forester has a bluffer and more assertive face, with a markedly more aggressive lower fascia with what look like vertical slat vents adjacent to smaller, low-mounted fog lamps. Subaru's wing-form element has nestled into a boxier grille form - the outgoing model's chrome fillet and badge rode on the top edge of the grille, but here it slides down a bit, standing out more thanks to a dark mesh backdrop. Like the new Impreza, the Forester adopts a five-window greenhouse, with a small quarterlight up front and new door-mounted side mirrors. The rest of the two-box shape looks decidedly similar to the outgoing generation, but that's not a bad thing. Prominent fender flares and new wheels mark out the rest of the profile. Out back, there's a larger roof-mounted spoiler, new rear hatch skin and a fresh bumper cap as well.<br />
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What we can see of the dashboard in the grainy brochure image appears to be the same unit found in the Impreza, which is to say simple and frill-free. We're hoping there are some upgrades in the materials and center stack technology, as we found the Impreza's cabin to be honest but underwhelming.<br />
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In Japan, the Forester will apparently be available with the buyer's choice of a 146-horsepower, 2.0-liter four (yoked to either a six-speed manual gearbox or a Continuously Variable Transmission) or a 276-horsepower, 2.0-liter twin-scroll turbocharged four, the latter only available with a CVT. For those keeping score, the outgoing Forester is available in the U.S. with a pair of 2.5-liter engines, one with 170 hp and the turbocharged model with 224 hp. It isn't immediately clear what engine(s) will be available in the States, but we think it's unlikely that the JDM 2.0-liter will be offered, if only not to go "backwards" on the spec sheet in terms of power. Thus, it's reasonable to assume that the company's newer 2.5-liter FB flat-four will find a way underhood, and it offers 173 horses in today's <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/legacy">Legacy</a>.<br />
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While there's no official word on when this Forester will make its global debut, we expect it to be very soon, as reports have the car going on sale in Japan in mid-November.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/25/fresh-faced-2014-subaru-forester-revealed-in-jdm-brochure-scans/">Fresh-faced 2014 Subaru Forester revealed in JDM brochure scans</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/25/fresh-faced-2014-subaru-forester-revealed-in-jdm-brochure-scans/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20332640/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/25/fresh-faced-2014-subaru-forester-revealed-in-jdm-brochure-scans/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2014 subaru forester</category><category>forester</category><category>jdm</category><category>subaru</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Paukert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissan Note website brings flipbooks into Internet age]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/01/nissan-note-website-brings-flipbooks-into-internet-age/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/01/nissan-note-website-brings-flipbooks-into-internet-age/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/01/nissan-note-website-brings-flipbooks-into-internet-age/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/economy/" rel="tag">Budget</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/japan/" rel="tag">Japan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/marketing-advertising/" rel="tag">Marketing/Advertising</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/" rel="tag">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/nissan/" rel="tag">Nissan</a></p><a href="http://www2.nissan.co.jp/SP/NOTE/SPECIAL/"><img alt="Nissan Note " src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/08/noteflip-book-1346438212.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 432px; " website="" /></a><br />
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How would you translate a flipbook animation from paper to the Internet? The <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/nissan/note">Nissan Note</a> has an idea. To promote features like the new hatchback's's fuel economy, roominess, and bird's-eye view camera, the car's Japanese website has a four-page digital flipbook that animates when you scroll down (try it now to see what we mean above).<br />
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The couple depicted in the animation is about to get in the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/nissan">Nissan</a> and take a ride through Tokyo, after which you get a tour of the car's features. The theme of the adventure is "Long scroll, long drive, long life." (Odd, we know, but remember this is on the Japanese website.)<br />
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For the full experience, <a href="http://www2.nissan.co.jp/SP/NOTE/SPECIAL/">head over to the Note website</a> and prepare to give your scroll wheel a hearty workout. You'll come away impressed.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/01/nissan-note-website-brings-flipbooks-into-internet-age/">Nissan Note website brings flipbooks into Internet age</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:01:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/01/nissan-note-website-brings-flipbooks-into-internet-age/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20314254/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/01/nissan-note-website-brings-flipbooks-into-internet-age/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2013 nissan note</category><category>advertising</category><category>flip book</category><category>flipbook</category><category>japan</category><category>jdm</category><category>nissan</category><category>note</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathon Ramsey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitsubishi to borrow Diamante successor from Nissan]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/22/mitsubishi-to-borrow-diamante-successor-from-nissan/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/22/mitsubishi-to-borrow-diamante-successor-from-nissan/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/22/mitsubishi-to-borrow-diamante-successor-from-nissan/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/japan/" rel="tag">Japan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/mitsubishi/" rel="tag">Mitsubishi</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/nissan/" rel="tag">Nissan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/nissan-fuga-hybrid-infiniti-m35-hybrid/#photo-2346121"><img alt="Nissan Fuga" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/09/02-nissan-fuga-hybrid-press.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 360px;" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/mitsubishi">Mitsubishi</a> owners and car enthusiasts may recall a model called the Diamante. It was the Japanese automaker's flagship luxury sedan until it was discontinued in 2004. But now the time appears ripe to bring it back - in the Japanese domestic market, at least.<br />
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Rather than develop its own model, however, reports confirm <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/04/rumormill-mitsubishi-to-sell-rebadged-infiniti-m-new-diamant/">earlier rumors</a> indicating that Mitsubishi will rebadge a version of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/fuga/">Fuga</a> produced by <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/nissan">Nissan</a> - a model better known to North American buyers as the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/infiniti/m/">Infiniti M</a>. Nissan offers the Fuga/M with V6, V8, hybrid and diesel powertrains. It remains to be seen, however, which engines will find their way under the hood of the Mitsubishi version.<br />
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The arrangement is only the latest development in an ongoing partnership between Mitsubishi and Nissan that also includes a rebadged version of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/03/nissan-nv200-vanette-rolls-out-for-sale-carrying-new-images-inf/">Nissan NV200 Vanette</a>, along with other models. However these exercises in badge engineering aren't expected, for the time being at least, to make it to the North American market.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/22/mitsubishi-to-borrow-diamante-successor-from-nissan/">Mitsubishi to borrow Diamante successor from Nissan</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:02:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/22/mitsubishi-to-borrow-diamante-successor-from-nissan/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20049728/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/22/mitsubishi-to-borrow-diamante-successor-from-nissan/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>diamante</category><category>fuga</category><category>infiniti</category><category>infiniti m</category><category>jdm</category><category>m</category><category>mitsubishi</category><category>mitsubishi diamante</category><category>nissan</category><category>nissan fuga</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Noah Joseph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:02:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[JDM Legends explains love of cars from the Land of the Rising Sun]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/07/jdm-legends-explains-love-of-cars-from-the-land-of-the-rising-su/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/07/jdm-legends-explains-love-of-cars-from-the-land-of-the-rising-su/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/07/jdm-legends-explains-love-of-cars-from-the-land-of-the-rising-su/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/timewarp/" rel="tag">Classics</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/japan/" rel="tag">Japan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/videos/" rel="tag">Videos</a></p><a href="/2011/07/07/jdm-legends-returns-to-video-explains-love-of-cars-from-the-lan/#continued"><img alt="jdm legends video" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/07/jdm-legends.jpg" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; " /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.jdmlegends.com/" target="_blank">JDM Legends</a> may be based in the outskirts of Salt Lake City, Utah, but the company's heart clearly belongs to Japan. The garage, run by shop manager Eric Bizek, is a slice of classic Japanese heaven in the middle of America. Skylines, Celicas and 510s are parked in various states of restoration with the ultimate goal of finding new homes.<br />
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Despite being happy to match classic iron to new owner, Bizek is also (and understandably) sad to see his projects leave. His love affair with these machines comes across clearly in Josh Clason's newest short film. Clason is the same person responsible for <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/04/video-jdm-legends-gives-vintage-japanese-iron-new-life-in-u-s/">the last short on JDM Legends</a>, and we're quickly becoming fans of both his work and the work of JDM Legends.<br />
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<a href="/2011/07/07/jdm-legends-returns-to-video-explains-love-of-cars-from-the-lan/#continued">Click past the jump</a> for a well-shot reason to save your money for an old Skyline.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/07/jdm-legends-explains-love-of-cars-from-the-land-of-the-rising-su/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>JDM Legends explains love of cars from the Land of the Rising Sun</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/07/jdm-legends-explains-love-of-cars-from-the-land-of-the-rising-su/">JDM Legends explains love of cars from the Land of the Rising Sun</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:57:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/07/jdm-legends-explains-love-of-cars-from-the-land-of-the-rising-su/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19985721/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/07/jdm-legends-explains-love-of-cars-from-the-land-of-the-rising-su/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>classic japanese cars</category><category>datsun 510</category><category>depth of speed</category><category>eric bizek</category><category>jdm</category><category>jdm legends</category><category>nissan skyline</category><category>toyota celica</category><category>video</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Glucker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:57:00 EST</pubDate>
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When is a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/infiniti/mazda5">Mazda5</a> not a Mazda5? When it's a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/nissan">Nissan</a>. Only it's still a Mazda5 even when it's wearing a different badge.<br />
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The two Japanese automakers have entered into an arrangement whereby the latter supplies the former with lightly facelifted versions of its latest minivan, and presto! We've got the new Nissan Lafesta. Actually, it's full name is the Lafesta Highway Star, and is not to be confused with the Lafesta Joy, a separate model that will continue production at Nissan's own Kyushu plant.<br />
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The Lafesta Highway Star, then, is produced by Mazda for Nissan, and receives some slightly different styling touches to set it apart. Okay, it pretty much comes down to a new three-bar grille. Otherwise it's essentially the same as the Mazda5. And like the Mazda5, the Lafesta Highway Star offers flexible three-row seating, dual sliding doors and stop-start ignition.<br />
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One notable departure, however, is the availability of all-wheel drive on the Nissan, which Mazda offered for a time in the Japanese Domestic Market but has since discontinued. Of course, the Nissan is being offered only for Japanese domestic market consumption, so if you live anywhere else, don't go pestering your local Nissan dealer for an AWD Mazda5, because the closest you're gonna get is the high-resolution images in our gallery and the JDM launch video with press release <a href="/2011/06/16/nissan-offers-rebadged-mazda5-in-japan-as-lafesta-highway-star/#continued">after the jump</a>.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/16/nissan-offers-rebadged-mazda5-in-japan-as-lafesta-highway-star/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Nissan offers rebadged Mazda5 in Japan as Lafesta Highway Star [w/video]</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/16/nissan-offers-rebadged-mazda5-in-japan-as-lafesta-highway-star/">Nissan offers rebadged Mazda5 in Japan as Lafesta Highway Star [w/video]</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:01:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/16/nissan-offers-rebadged-mazda5-in-japan-as-lafesta-highway-star/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19968514/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/16/nissan-offers-rebadged-mazda5-in-japan-as-lafesta-highway-star/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>jdm</category><category>lafesta</category><category>mazda</category><category>mazda 5</category><category>mazda minivan</category><category>mazda5</category><category>nissan</category><category>nissan lafesta</category><category>nissan lafesta highway star</category><category>nissan minivan</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Noah Joseph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiat rolls out limited edition 500 Pop-Bi in Japan]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/08/fiat-rolls-out-limited-edition-500-pop-bi-in-japan/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/08/fiat-rolls-out-limited-edition-500-pop-bi-in-japan/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/08/fiat-rolls-out-limited-edition-500-pop-bi-in-japan/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/" rel="tag">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/japan/" rel="tag">Japan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/" rel="tag">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/fiat/" rel="tag">Fiat</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/fiat-500-pop-bi/"><img alt="Fiat 500 Pop-Bi" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/06/web1-500popbi.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; margin: 4px 0px;" /></a><br />
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Want to get your hands on the latest special-edition <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/fiat/500">Fiat 500</a>? Don't book your flight for Malpensa - head to Japan instead, where the Italian automaker is offering this limited-run Pop-Bi edition.<br />
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Characterized by its yellow and black paint, the Fiat 500 Pop-Bi is available with either a fixed roof or the retracting canvas panel of the 500C. Though the special hatchback gets a black upper, the convertible version's is limited to the canvas, which seems like a shame.<br />
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The color scheme continues to the interior, save for the light roof-liner. Otherwise, it's essentially the same as Japan's base model, which means it comes with a 69-horsepower, 1.2-liter eight-valve four-cylinder and automatic gearbox. Pricing for the hatchback comes in at 2,100,000 yen (equivalent to about $26k), which places it right in the middle of the Fiat Japan's 1.2-liter 500 range. Only 50 examples will be offered, though, which are sure to be snapped up by the Sailor Moon crowd in short order.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/08/fiat-rolls-out-limited-edition-500-pop-bi-in-japan/">Fiat rolls out limited edition 500 Pop-Bi in Japan</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:59:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/08/fiat-rolls-out-limited-edition-500-pop-bi-in-japan/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19960316/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/08/fiat-rolls-out-limited-edition-500-pop-bi-in-japan/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>500</category><category>500c</category><category>cinquecento</category><category>fiat</category><category>fiat 500</category><category>fiat 500 pop-bi</category><category>fiat japan</category><category>japan</category><category>jdm</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Noah Joseph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:59:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Evil hay bales reach out and flip Subaru in front of cameraman]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/07/evil-hay-bales-reach-out-and-flip-subaru-in-front-of-cameraman/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/07/evil-hay-bales-reach-out-and-flip-subaru-in-front-of-cameraman/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/07/evil-hay-bales-reach-out-and-flip-subaru-in-front-of-cameraman/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/motorsports/" rel="tag">Motorsports</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/safety/" rel="tag">Safety</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/videos/" rel="tag">Videos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/" rel="tag">Subaru</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/canada/" rel="tag">Canada</a></p><a href="/2011/06/07/evil-hay-bales-reach-out-and-flip-subaru-in-front-of-cameraman/#continued" style="color: rgb(139, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; outline-style: none;"><img alt="Subaru WRX flips on track" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/ca.autoblog.com/media/2011/06/wrx-crash.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; margin: 4px 0px;" /></a><br />
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	Subaru WRX flips on track - Click above to watch the video <a href="/2011/06/07/evil-hay-bales-reach-out-and-flip-subaru-in-front-of-cameraman/#continued">after the break</a></div>
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Our brothers from the Great White North happened across a video featuring a few extremely evil hay bales. How evil? Really evil. Like so evil that you would say it was E-VEEL, like they are the FRU-ETS of the DEV-EEL.<br />
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So evil, in fact, that these compressed bunches of overgrown grass decided to reach out and grab a passing <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/subaru">Subaru</a> at Toronto Motorsports Park during a Canadian Sport Compact Series time trial event. See what we mean? E-VEEL.<br />
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Apparently, this particular JDM <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx">Subaru WRX</a> had been "borrowed" from its owner, who was on vacation. And since you can actually  hardly fault the hay bales themselves, we're guessing this driver, who was not seriously injured in the accident, is gonna have some serious 'splaining to do when the Subie's owner gets back home.<br />
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Check out the video in all its gruesome glory <a href="/2011/06/07/evil-hay-bales-reach-out-and-flip-subaru-in-front-of-cameraman/#continued">after the break</a>, but beware of some potentially NSFW language.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/07/evil-hay-bales-reach-out-and-flip-subaru-in-front-of-cameraman/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Evil hay bales reach out and flip Subaru in front of cameraman</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/07/evil-hay-bales-reach-out-and-flip-subaru-in-front-of-cameraman/">Evil hay bales reach out and flip Subaru in front of cameraman</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:31:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/07/evil-hay-bales-reach-out-and-flip-subaru-in-front-of-cameraman/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19960672/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/07/evil-hay-bales-reach-out-and-flip-subaru-in-front-of-cameraman/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>canadian sport compact series</category><category>car flip</category><category>jdm</category><category>racing accident</category><category>subaru</category><category>subaru wrx</category><category>toronto motorsports park</category><category>track accident</category><category>video</category><category>wrx</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Korzeniewski]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Subaru WRX STI Spec C launched in Japan]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/22/subaru-wrx-sti-spec-c-launched-in-japan/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/22/subaru-wrx-sti-spec-c-launched-in-japan/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/22/subaru-wrx-sti-spec-c-launched-in-japan/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/japan/" rel="tag">Japan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/" rel="tag">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/" rel="tag">Subaru</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-spec-c-0/"><img width="630" vspace="4" hspace="0" height="354" border="1" alt="Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/12/000-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-spec-c-lede.jpg" /></a>
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Lighter, more responsive engine performance and increased stiffness - three descriptors that provide the basis of information regarding the all-new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx+sti">Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C</a>. We supposed we could also throw in the longer name, but you can already see that. The Spec C, which is quite sadly a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/japan">Japan</a>-only model for the moment, receives a host of upgrades compared to the non-spec STI and that list includes; an aluminum hood, reduced-friction ball bearings for the twin-scroll turbo, optimized ECU programming, a mechanical LSD and a host of other features.<br />
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The STI Spec C is positioned as a more focused Impreza WRX for those seeking an even more engaging driving experience. Weight has been reduced all over the car, while the front crossmember has been reinforced and large 245-series Bridgestone Potenzas have been wrapped around all four wheels.<br />
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Take a look at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/subaru/">Subaru</a> Impreza WRX STI Spec in the gallery below but be warned that too much staring can lead to a sudden desire to move to Japan. Be sure to <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/21/subaru-wrx-sti-spec-c-launched-in-japan/#continued">click past the jump</a> and read the full press release as well. <em>Thanks to everyone for the tips!<br />
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[Source: Subaru]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/22/subaru-wrx-sti-spec-c-launched-in-japan/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Subaru WRX STI Spec C launched in Japan</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/22/subaru-wrx-sti-spec-c-launched-in-japan/">Subaru WRX STI Spec C launched in Japan</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/22/subaru-wrx-sti-spec-c-launched-in-japan/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19772598/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/22/subaru-wrx-sti-spec-c-launched-in-japan/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>impreza</category><category>impreza wrx sti spec c</category><category>jdm</category><category>sti spec c</category><category>subaru</category><category>subaru impreza wrx sti spec c</category><category>wrx</category><category>wrx sti</category><category>wrx sti spec c</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Glucker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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Never heard of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/toyota">Toyota</a> Vitz? It's one of the auto giant's biggest sellers in the Japanese Domestic Market, accounting for over 1.4 million units since its introductory model in 1999. But the compact hatchback isn't exclusive to Japan: in export markets, it's known to us as the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/toyota/yaris">Yaris</a>, and Toyota's sold more than 3.5 million of them around the world. And now it has introduced the third generation.<br />
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Abandoning the cartoonish styling of its predecessor, the new Vitz/Yaris is considerably sharper in the design department. It's also more fuel efficient and less polluting to the environment. And while overall dimensions remain compact, the interior has grown in capacity for added comfort and utility, utilizing a new type of glass to filter out 99 percent of UV radiation.<br />
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The Vitz is offered domestically with a range of engines and trim levels - from 1.0- to 1.5-liter engines, with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, with CVTs, manu-matics and stick shifts, a start-stop system and even upscale Jewela and RS trims - though the North American Yaris will undoubtedly constrict the choices some. Follow the jump for additional details and click the thumbnails below for a closer look.<br />
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[Source: Toyota]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/22/toyota-reveals-new-jdm-vitz-thats-yaris-to-you-fellah/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Toyota reveals new JDM Vitz - that's Yaris to you, fellah</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/22/toyota-reveals-new-jdm-vitz-thats-yaris-to-you-fellah/">Toyota reveals new JDM Vitz - that's Yaris to you, fellah</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:27:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/22/toyota-reveals-new-jdm-vitz-thats-yaris-to-you-fellah/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19773528/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/22/toyota-reveals-new-jdm-vitz-thats-yaris-to-you-fellah/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2012 toyota vitz</category><category>2012 toyota yaris</category><category>breaking</category><category>jdm</category><category>toyota</category><category>vitz</category><category>yaris</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Noah Joseph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:27:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Subaru teases JDM-only Impreza WRX STI tS with carbon fiber roof]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/09/subaru-teases-jdm-only-impreza-wrx-sti-ts-with-carbon-fiber-roof/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/09/subaru-teases-jdm-only-impreza-wrx-sti-ts-with-carbon-fiber-roof/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/09/subaru-teases-jdm-only-impreza-wrx-sti-ts-with-carbon-fiber-roof/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/etc/" rel="tag">Etc.</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/japan/" rel="tag">Japan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/" rel="tag">Subaru</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/07/subaru-teases-jdm-only-impreza-wrx-sti-ts-with-carbon-fiber-roof/"><img hspace="0" height="313" border="0" width="630" vspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/12/subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-ts-teaser.jpg" alt="Subaru Impreza WRX STI tS" /></a><br />
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Our Japanese may be a bit rusty, but our eyes work just fine. So it was hard to miss this teaser image for an upcoming version of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx+sti">Subaru Impreza WRX STI</a> tS sporting a carbon fiber roof. When we click to the English-language portion of the site the image and information disappears, so we don't know what else to make of this STI tS and its lighter chapeau.<br />
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For the non-Subaru aficionados reading along, tS stands for "Tuned by STI" and we last saw the crew at Subaru Tecnica International apply wrenches to the Legacy. The resulting <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/12/subaru-releases-sti-tuned-legacy-b4-2-5gt-ts-in-japan/">Legacy B4 2.5GT tS had us drooling</a> and we expect the WRX STI tS to have a similar affect on our salivary glands.<br />
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[Source: <a href="http://www.subaru-sti.co.jp/index.html#/menu" target="_blank">Subaru</a>]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/09/subaru-teases-jdm-only-impreza-wrx-sti-ts-with-carbon-fiber-roof/">Subaru teases JDM-only Impreza WRX STI tS with carbon fiber roof</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:01:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.subaru-sti.co.jp/index.html#/menu>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/09/subaru-teases-jdm-only-impreza-wrx-sti-ts-with-carbon-fiber-roof/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19752830/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/09/subaru-teases-jdm-only-impreza-wrx-sti-ts-with-carbon-fiber-roof/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>impreza</category><category>impreza wrx sti</category><category>impreza wrx sti ts</category><category>jdm</category><category>legacy b4 2.5gt ts</category><category>subaru</category><category>subaru impreza</category><category>subaru impreza wrx sti</category><category>ts</category><category>tuned by sti</category><category>wrx</category><category>wrx sti</category><category>wrx sti ts</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Glucker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[New Nissan Serena minivan unveiled in Japan]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/13/nissan-unveils-new-serena-minivan-for-jdm/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/13/nissan-unveils-new-serena-minivan-for-jdm/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/13/nissan-unveils-new-serena-minivan-for-jdm/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/minivans/" rel="tag">Minivan/Van</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/japan/" rel="tag">Japan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/nissan/" rel="tag">Nissan</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i><small><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/nissan-serena-0/"><img width="630" vspace="4" hspace="0" height="420" border="1" align="top" alt="Nissan Serena" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/11/nissan-serena000-copy-1289585006-1289657657.jpg" /></a>Nissan unveils its new JDM minivan, the Serena - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></i></b></p>
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/nissan/">Nissan</a> has pulled the wraps off its updated Serena minivan, a feature-packed people mover that's only sold in the Japanese market. For the past three years (2007 to 2009), the Serena has been the top-selling minivan in Japan. Now it appears to have gotten even better.<br />
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The all-new Serena is roomier, has updated user-friendly features and a newly-developed MR20DD engine. The MR20DD boasts direct-injection, twin valve timing control (VTC) and Nissan's new Idling Stop control. Paired with Nissan's Xtronic CVT, the Serena achieves a 25 percent improvement in fuel economy over the outgoing model. Also, compared to the 2005 Serena, the new van produces 75% fewer exhaust emissions. <br />
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Full specs on the new Nissan Serena are available in the press release <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/12/nissan-unveils-new-serena-minivan-for-jdm/#continued">after the jump</a>.<br />
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[Source: Nissan]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/13/nissan-unveils-new-serena-minivan-for-jdm/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>New Nissan Serena minivan unveiled in Japan</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/13/nissan-unveils-new-serena-minivan-for-jdm/">New Nissan Serena minivan unveiled in Japan</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Sat, 13 Nov 2010 09:35:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/13/nissan-unveils-new-serena-minivan-for-jdm/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19714648/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/13/nissan-unveils-new-serena-minivan-for-jdm/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>japan</category><category>jdm</category><category>nissan</category><category>nissan serena</category><category>serena jdm minivan</category><category>serena unveiling</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Glucker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2010 09:35:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW releases Japan-only 120i Performance Unlimited]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/03/bmw-releases-japan-only-120i-performance-unlimited/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/03/bmw-releases-japan-only-120i-performance-unlimited/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/03/bmw-releases-japan-only-120i-performance-unlimited/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/japan/" rel="tag">Japan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-120i-performance-unlimited/"><img vspace="4" hspace="0" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/web630-bmw-120i-performance-unlimited.jpg" /></a>
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Typically, JDM-only models are made by Japanese automakers. Someone apparently forgot to tell <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw">BMW</a>, however, as the German automaker has just launched the third in a recent line of Nippon-specific special editions.<br />
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Following in the footsteps of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/09/bmw-delivers-pair-of-jdm-specials-mini-savile-row-and-x6-perfo/">X6 Performance Unlimited and the Mini Savile Row</a> comes the new 120i Performance Unlimited. The special 1-Series comes equipped with the 170-horsepower 2.0-liter four with a six-speed automatic and a variety of M-Sport components, from bumper caps and and a blacked-out grille to a set of 18-inch split-five-spoke alloys and carbon fiber spoiler and mirror housings. <br />
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The cabin is similarly decked out in M-Sport extras, like sport seats, leather-covered steering wheel and shift lever and aluminum pedals. Exterior colors are limited to blue or white, and only 30 examples will be built. If you want to get your hands on one, first of all, you'll have to relocate to Japan and then stand in line with &yen;4,350,000 (about $50,300).<br />
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[Source: BMW]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/03/bmw-releases-japan-only-120i-performance-unlimited/">BMW releases Japan-only 120i Performance Unlimited</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:58:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/03/bmw-releases-japan-only-120i-performance-unlimited/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19578194/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/03/bmw-releases-japan-only-120i-performance-unlimited/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>1 series</category><category>1-series</category><category>120i</category><category>1Series</category><category>bimmer</category><category>bmw</category><category>BMW 120i</category><category>BMW 120i Performance Unlimited</category><category>BMW Performance Unlimited</category><category>Bmw120i</category><category>Bmw120iPerformanceUnlimited</category><category>BmwPerformanceUnlimited</category><category>jdm</category><category>one series</category><category>OneSeries</category><category>Performance Unlimited</category><category>PerformanceUnlimited</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Noah Joseph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:58:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Honda to kill off Acura RL/Legend globally, discontinue gas Civic models in Japan [*UPDATE]]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/16/report-honda-to-kill-off-acura-rl-legend-globally-discontinue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/16/report-honda-to-kill-off-acura-rl-legend-globally-discontinue/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/16/report-honda-to-kill-off-acura-rl-legend-globally-discontinue/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hybrids/" rel="tag">Hybrid</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/japan/" rel="tag">Japan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/acura/" rel="tag">Acura</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/honda/" rel="tag">Honda</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-acura-rl/"><img vspace="4" hspace="0" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/630-2010-acura-rl-stock.jpg" alt="" /></a>
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Word coming from Japan's <em>Nikkei</em> business daily (as reported by <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSSGE66E0L820100715"><em>Reuters</em></a>) indicates that <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/honda/">Honda</a> has finally decided to discontinue the slow selling <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/rl">Acura RL</a> and its Japanese market counterpart, the Honda Legend.<br />
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Ostensibly the flagship of Acura's brand here in North America, the RL has been a slow-seller for quite some time, upstaged in part by the company's less-expensive, higher-volume <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/acura/tl">TL</a> sedan. For some years now, the TL has offered more space, similar tech and even more power (in the Type S model), making the RL a particularly tough sell for dealers. Through the first half of this year, only 872 RLs have been sold in the United States. <br />
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Another production change reported by the <em>Nikke</em> that would only affect the Japanese market is the discontinuation of conventional gasoline versions of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/civic">Civic</a>. If accurate, that would mean that from now until at least until the next-generation Civic arrives in the Fall of 2011, Honda will only sell the Civic hybrid in its home market. <br />
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In addition, the JDM Elysion minivan is also apparently set to get the axe. <br />
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Autoblog reached out to Honda for comment on the <em>Nikkei</em> story, and spokesman Chuck Schifsky would only say that the automaker does not comment on future product plans, noting that no official announcement has been made about the fate of the RL/Legend, the JDM Civic or the Elysion. <em>Top tip, Joaquin!</em><br />
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<strong> <em>UPDATE: </em></strong><em>Acura has released a statement saying that RL will continue to be the brand's flagship model and it's in no danger of being euthanized.</em><br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-acura-rl">2010 Acura RL</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-acura-rl/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/000-2010-acura-rl-stock_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-acura-rl/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/001-2010-acura-rl-stock_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-acura-rl/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/002-2010-acura-rl-stock_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-acura-rl/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/003-2010-acura-rl-stock_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-acura-rl/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/004-2010-acura-rl-stock_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
[Source: <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSSGE66E0L820100715">Reuters</a>]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/16/report-honda-to-kill-off-acura-rl-legend-globally-discontinue/">Report: Honda to kill off Acura RL/Legend globally, discontinue gas Civic models in Japan [*UPDATE]</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:31:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/16/report-honda-to-kill-off-acura-rl-legend-globally-discontinue/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19556505/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/16/report-honda-to-kill-off-acura-rl-legend-globally-discontinue/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>Acura</category><category>Acura RL</category><category>acura rl canceled</category><category>acura rl discontinued</category><category>AcuraRl</category><category>AcuraRlCanceled</category><category>AcuraRlDiscontinued</category><category>Civic</category><category>Civic Hybrid</category><category>CivicHybrid</category><category>Elysion</category><category>honda</category><category>Honda Civic</category><category>honda civic hybrid</category><category>honda legend</category><category>HondaCivic</category><category>HondaCivicHybrid</category><category>HondaLegend</category><category>JDM</category><category>RL</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sam Abuelsamid]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW delivers pair of JDM specials - Mini Savile Row and X6 Performance Unlimited]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/09/bmw-delivers-pair-of-jdm-specials-mini-savile-row-and-x6-perfo/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/09/bmw-delivers-pair-of-jdm-specials-mini-savile-row-and-x6-perfo/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/09/bmw-delivers-pair-of-jdm-specials-mini-savile-row-and-x6-perfo/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/japan/" rel="tag">Japan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/" rel="tag">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/mini/" rel="tag">Mini</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/minisavillerow.jpg" />
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><small>Japanese-market Mini Saville Row - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div>
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Black is the new black, at least when it comes to the special edition <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/mini">Mini</a> Saville Row for the Japanese market. The black-as-deep-space hatch with the black roof is accented by polished chrome 17-inch wheels, gas cap, mirrors and trim outside and in. Privacy glass, bi-xenon headlights, white turn signal lamps and an anthracite headliner have been thrown into the mix as well. There will be 100 made, all with the 1.6-liter four-cylinder and automatic transmissions, costing &yen;3,100,000 ($35,028 U.S.). That's a premium of about &yen;400,000 ($4,519 U.S.) over the standard Mini.<br />
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There will be just 20 examples built of the even more limited edition <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x6">BMW X6</a> Performance Unlimited, also for the Japanese market only. Inspired by <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw">BMW</a> motorsports, the crossover gets a twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder with hybrid technology running through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The body receives silver pearl paint, a BMW Performance aero package, 21-inch alloys and a blacked-out grille, the interior gets Dakota leather and brushed aluminum pedals. It retails for a tidy &yen;9,450,000 ($106,823 U.S.). You check it out, along with the Mini Saville Row, in the high-res galleries below.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mini-saville-row">Mini Saville Row</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mini-saville-row/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/00minisavillerow_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mini-saville-row/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/01minisavillerow_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mini-saville-row/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/02minisavillerow_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mini-saville-row/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/03minisavillerow_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mini-saville-row/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/04minisavillerow_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-x6-performance-unlimited">BMW X6 Performance Unlimited</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-x6-performance-unlimited/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/01bmwx6performanceunl_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
[Source: BMW]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/09/bmw-delivers-pair-of-jdm-specials-mini-savile-row-and-x6-perfo/">BMW delivers pair of JDM specials - Mini Savile Row and X6 Performance Unlimited</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:58:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/09/bmw-delivers-pair-of-jdm-specials-mini-savile-row-and-x6-perfo/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19548110/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/09/bmw-delivers-pair-of-jdm-specials-mini-savile-row-and-x6-perfo/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>bmw x6</category><category>bmw x6 performance unlimited</category><category>BmwX6</category><category>BmwX6PerformanceUnlimited</category><category>jdm</category><category>limited edition</category><category>LimitedEdition</category><category>mini cooper</category><category>mini saville row</category><category>MiniCooper</category><category>MiniSavilleRow</category><category>special edition</category><category>SpecialEdition</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathon Ramsey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:58:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Nissan Juke handily beating early sales projections in Japan]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/17/report-nissan-juke-handily-beating-early-sales-projections-in-j/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/17/report-nissan-juke-handily-beating-early-sales-projections-in-j/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/17/report-nissan-juke-handily-beating-early-sales-projections-in-j/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/carbuying/" rel="tag">Car Buying</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/economy/" rel="tag">Budget</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/japan/" rel="tag">Japan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/nissan/" rel="tag">Nissan</a></p><img vspace="4" hspace="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/05/01-juke-630.jpg" />
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><small>2011 Nissan Juke - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div>
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The <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/30/2011-nissan-juke-details-specs-spilled-ahead-of-new-york-intro/">Nissan Juke</a> may be a bit awkward-looking for our tastes, but first week sales in Japan show that quirky styling can lead to paying customers - at least in Japan. Local business daily <em>Nikkei</em> reports that <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/nissan/">Nissan</a> sold 1,300 copies of the Juke in the automaker's home market in one week. That's 300 percent more sales than the Japanese automaker was hoping for in the first <em>month</em>. And those 1,300 sales are just the tip of the iceberg. Through Tuesday, Nissan has reportedly accumulated 5,296 orders.<br />
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Nissan is likely delighted with the early reception the Japanese public is giving the little crossover. The next big test comes this autumn, when the Juke goes on sale in Europe and here in the U.S. Will American customers be as eager to add the Anime-faced Juke to their driveway? Only time will tell, but the early results in Japan shows that unique styling and an efficient <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/12/video-2011-nissan-juke-to-get-1-6l-gas-turbo-direct-injected-i4/">1.6-liter turbo</a> engine could make for a hot-selling mini-ute. A starting price of <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/28/nissan-prices-2011-juke-in-uk-what-should-it-cost-in-the-state/">well under $20,000</a> couldn't hurt, either.<br />
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[Source: <a href="http://e.nikkei.com/e/fr/tnks/Nni20100616D16SS379.htm">Nikkei</a>]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/17/report-nissan-juke-handily-beating-early-sales-projections-in-j/">Report: Nissan Juke handily beating early sales projections in Japan</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:01:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://e.nikkei.com/e/fr/tnks/Nni20100616D16SS379.htm>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/17/report-nissan-juke-handily-beating-early-sales-projections-in-j/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19519499/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/17/report-nissan-juke-handily-beating-early-sales-projections-in-j/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2011 juke</category><category>2011 nissan</category><category>2011Juke</category><category>2011Nissan</category><category>japan us sale fall 2010</category><category>JapanUsSaleFall2010</category><category>JDM</category><category>juke</category><category>juke sales</category><category>juke sales japan</category><category>JukeSales</category><category>JukeSalesJapan</category><category>nissan</category><category>nissan juke</category><category>nissan sales</category><category>NissanJuke</category><category>NissanSales</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Shunk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[STI-tuned Subaru Legacy B4 2.5GT tS released in Japan]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/12/subaru-releases-sti-tuned-legacy-b4-2-5gt-ts-in-japan/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/12/subaru-releases-sti-tuned-legacy-b4-2-5gt-ts-in-japan/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/12/subaru-releases-sti-tuned-legacy-b4-2-5gt-ts-in-japan/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/wagons/" rel="tag">Wagon</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/japan/" rel="tag">Japan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/" rel="tag">Subaru</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/subaru-legacy-b4-2-5gt-ts/"><img width="630" vspace="4" hspace="0" height="410" border="1" align="top" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/subaru630opt.jpg" alt="Subaru Legacy B4 2.5GT tS" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><small>Subaru Legacy B4 2.5GT tS - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div>
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We've grown quite fond of our <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/legacy">long-term 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT</a> over the past few months, but we can't help but be somewhat jealous of the STI-tuned Legacy that's just been released in Japan. <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/subaru">Subaru</a>'s in-house tuning department has laid hands on the new-for-2010 Legacy sedan (and the not-for-U.S. wagon!) to create the B4 2.5GT tS, which features a host of cosmetic and dynamic enhancements, even though the turbocharged 2.5-liter boxer remains unchanged.<br />
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Visually, the tS (which stands for "Tuned by STI") gets a new front lip spoiler, as well as a subtle deckled spoiler out back (fixed to the roof on wagon models). New 18-inch alloys wrapped in 225/45-series rubber sit at the corners and appropriate badging is applied all around. Inside, there's a revised instrument cluster, sport seats, carbon trim, a leather-wrapped STI steering wheel and, of course, STI branding on the shifter and floor mats.<br />
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Where the tS gets good, however, is in its performance upgrades, which include a sport exhaust system, a more robust Bilstein suspension, and new strut tower bars. Because the turbocharged flat-four keeps its stock output - 265 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque - this hotted-up Legacy won't be any quicker on the street. The other tweaks should make it even more poised during sporty driving, though.<br />
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While this may seem like just another juicy piece of Forbidden Fruit, we're sure that STI has upgrades for the U.S.-spec Legacy in the pipeline. (Please!) Scroll through the gallery below to see the Legacy tS's upgrades in detail.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/subaru-legacy-b4-2-5gt-ts">Subaru Legacy B4 2.5GT tS</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/subaru-legacy-b4-2-5gt-ts/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/subaru-legacy-b4-25gt-ts-7_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/subaru-legacy-b4-2-5gt-ts/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/subaru-legacy-b4-25gt-ts-6_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/subaru-legacy-b4-2-5gt-ts/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/subaru-legacy-b4-25gt-ts-1_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/subaru-legacy-b4-2-5gt-ts/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/subaru-legacy-b4-25gt-ts-2_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/subaru-legacy-b4-2-5gt-ts/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/subaru-legacy-b4-25gt-ts-3_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
[Source: Subaru via <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/06/new-subaru-legacy-b4-25gt-ts-as-in.html">Carscoop</a>]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/12/subaru-releases-sti-tuned-legacy-b4-2-5gt-ts-in-japan/">STI-tuned Subaru Legacy B4 2.5GT tS released in Japan</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:36:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/06/new-subaru-legacy-b4-25gt-ts-as-in.html>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/12/subaru-releases-sti-tuned-legacy-b4-2-5gt-ts-in-japan/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19513636/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/12/subaru-releases-sti-tuned-legacy-b4-2-5gt-ts-in-japan/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>fuji heavy industries</category><category>FujiHeavyIndustries</category><category>JDM</category><category>Legacy</category><category>legacy 2.5GT</category><category>Legacy wagon</category><category>Legacy2.5gt</category><category>LegacyWagon</category><category>Subaru</category><category>subaru legacy</category><category>Subaru Legacy 2.5GT</category><category>subaru legacy B4 2.5GT tS</category><category>subaru sedan</category><category>subaru wagon</category><category>SubaruLegacy</category><category>SubaruLegacy2.5gt</category><category>SubaruLegacyB42.5gtTs</category><category>SubaruSedan</category><category>SubaruWagon</category><category>subi</category><category>subie</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven J. Ewing]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:36:00 EST</pubDate>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><small>2010 Nissan GT-R - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div>
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If you live in Japan, own a 2007-2009 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/gt+r">Nissan GT-R</a> and want all of the goodies the '10 model boasts, you're in luck. Select Nissan dealers in the Land of the Rising Sun will reportedly be more than happy to supply you with a "2010 Model Version Up Kit." For a little scratch, you can get a reworked set of brake calipers, an upgraded navigation system and a Spec V spoiler to help your car keep pace with the new wave of Godzillas hitting the streets.<br />
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While the navigation system will get a software update, it will also feature new USB functionality to allow it to be compatible with the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/28/gear-up-with-the-nismo-spring-summer-collection/">NISMO</a> datalogging kit (sold separately). That's cool and all, but not quite so slick as what's going on with those stoppers. <br />
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The original equipment calipers were dipped in a gold paint that would turn brown after a few hard laps, and featured brake pad springs that would fatigue over time. The model version up kit will provide owners with a new coat of heat-resistant gold paint, complete with a prominent Brembo logo and a tougher pad spring.<br />
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At current exchange rates, the navi upgrade will set you back $7,335. Throw in the brakes, and you're looking at a final tab closer to $8,669. That special carbon-fiber rear spoiler carries a price tag of $6,668, too. Oddly enough, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/nissan/">Nissan</a> will sell you the navigation update as a stand alone, but if you want those fancy calipers, you've got to nab the whole package.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/review-2010-nissan-gt-r">Review: 2010 Nissan GT-R</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/review-2010-nissan-gt-r/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/2010gtr_review000_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/review-2010-nissan-gt-r/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/2010gtr_review001_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/review-2010-nissan-gt-r/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/2010gtr_review002_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/review-2010-nissan-gt-r/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/2010gtr_review003_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/review-2010-nissan-gt-r/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/2010gtr_review004_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
[Source: <a href="http://www.gtrblog.com/2010/04/03/nissan-gt-r-2010-model-version-up-kit-offered-in-japan/">GTR Blog</a>]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/05/report-nissan-offering-2010-model-version-up-kit-to-older-jdm/">Report: Nissan offering 2010 "model version up" kit to older JDM GT-R owners</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:28:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/05/report-nissan-offering-2010-model-version-up-kit-to-older-jdm/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19426460/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/05/report-nissan-offering-2010-model-version-up-kit-to-older-jdm/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2010</category><category>2010 GT-R</category><category>2010 Model Version Up Kit</category><category>2010 Nissan GT-R</category><category>2010 Nissan GT-R Model Up Kit</category><category>2010Gt-r</category><category>2010ModelVersionUpKit</category><category>2010NissanGt-r</category><category>2010NissanGt-rModelUpKit</category><category>Godzilla</category><category>GT-R</category><category>GTR</category><category>JDM</category><category>Model Up Kit</category><category>ModelUpKit</category><category>Nissan</category><category>Nissan GT-R</category><category>NissanGt-r</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zach Bowman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:28:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Mitsubishi ASX obliterates first month sales goal in Japan]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/18/report-mitsubishi-asx-obliterates-first-month-sales-goal-in-jap/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/18/report-mitsubishi-asx-obliterates-first-month-sales-goal-in-jap/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/18/report-mitsubishi-asx-obliterates-first-month-sales-goal-in-jap/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/new-york-auto-show/" rel="tag">New York Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/japan/" rel="tag">Japan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/mitsubishi/" rel="tag">Mitsubishi</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/geneva-2010-mitsubishi-asx/"><img hspace="0" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/mitsuasxgen.jpg" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><small>2011 Mitsubishi ASX/Outlander Sport - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div>
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What's popular in the Japanese home market isn't always an indicator of worldwide success; check out their <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/16/honda-takes-this-whole-dog-thing-very-seriously/">obsession with dogs</a>, for instance. On the other hand, the reason Mitsubishi's ASX has pulled down three-and-a-half times the automaker's hoped-for monthly sales in its first four weeks on the market is probably not related to quirkiness. <br />
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Tax breaks, plus the ASX's manageable size and just-right equipment level are universal ways to connect with buyers anywhere, and that's what's likely fueled the initial success. North American buyers will get the ASX badged as the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/22/mitsubishi-outlander-sport-geneva-asx-fall-america/">Outlander Sport</a>, and it will debut at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/New-York-Auto-Show/">New York Auto Show</a>. Interestingly, JDM buyers are nutso for the high-level "G" trim; 75 percent of orders are for the zootiest version. It's not yet clear what the trim levels are going to be for the U.S. market, other than the understanding that Mitsubishi's 2.0 liter MIVEC engine will be standard equipment. With skittish buyers and a still-lagging economy in the States, it could be a perfect time for a Goldilocks-grade mini-ute, especially for Mitsubishi, a company that has lost a lot of ground in the sales race over the last few years.<br />
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[Source: <a href="http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6633353/news/2011-mitsubishi-asx-exceed-first-month-sales-goal-with-5000-orders/index.html">Automobile</a>]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/18/report-mitsubishi-asx-obliterates-first-month-sales-goal-in-jap/">Report: Mitsubishi ASX obliterates first month sales goal in Japan</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:31:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6633353/news/2011-mitsubishi-asx-exceed-first-month-sales-goal-with-5000-orders/index.html>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/18/report-mitsubishi-asx-obliterates-first-month-sales-goal-in-jap/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19404476/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/18/report-mitsubishi-asx-obliterates-first-month-sales-goal-in-jap/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2011 mitsubishi asx</category><category>2011 mitsubishi outlander sport</category><category>2011MitsubishiAsx</category><category>2011MitsubishiOutlanderSport</category><category>asx</category><category>JDM</category><category>jdm mitsubishi</category><category>JdmMitsubishi</category><category>mitsu</category><category>mitsubishi</category><category>mitsubishi asx</category><category>mitsubishi jdm</category><category>mitsubishi outlander sport</category><category>MitsubishiAsx</category><category>MitsubishiJdm</category><category>MitsubishiOutlanderSport</category><category>new york auto show</category><category>NewYorkAutoShow</category><category>outlander</category><category>outlander sport</category><category>OutlanderSport</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dan Roth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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