Asia's first Mercedes me Store opens in Tokyo, Japan

Following the launch of the stores in Hamburg and Milan, Mercedes-Benz opened its third Mercedes me Store worldwide at Tokyo Haneda Airport on.

As the first store in Asia, it offers an interactive brand and product experience. Customers and interested persons can find out

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Toyota Racing, Lexus Racing and Gazoo Racing unite under Gazoo Racing

Starting April 11, 2015, Toyota will unite all motorsports activities under Gazoo Racing. The move will clarify the role of Toyota's motorsports in its efforts to make ever-better cars and foster new generations of car enthusiasts.

Until now, Toyota has participated in competitions

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2015 Subaru Impreza achieves 2014 Top Safety Pick+

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, announced that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS; a nonprofit organization supported by auto insurers in the US) has awarded the highest standard of safety, 2014 Top Safety Pick+ (TSP+)

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Toyota offers customisation fun for kids of all ages with Camatte Sport Concept

Kids - and grown-ups - who love design and finding out how things work will find plenty to entertain them in the latest development of the Toyota Camatte, a car designed for all ages to drive and enjoy.

The Camatte returns to the International Tokyo Toy Show for the third

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Honda exhibits world premiere of new concept model 'NM4' at Osaka Motorcycle Show

Honda unveiled the world premiere of two types of its new production model 'NM4' as an exhibition model (planned for production) at the 30th Osaka Motorcycle Show 2014.

The NM4 was developed under the keywords of 'the Neo-futuristic' and 'Cool', pursuing new, unique styling.

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World premiere of new Subaru Levorg concept car at Tokyo Motor Show

The all-new Subaru Levorg sports tourer concept made its world premiere at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, hinting at a new vehicle currently under development for market launch in Japan in 2014.

The name 'Levorg' comes from a combination of the

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Honda introduces two further models to 2014 Line-up at Tokyo Motor Show

Honda reveals details of two significant further additions to its 2014 model line-up. Introducing the new Gold Wing F6C, revealed together with a revised version of retro-classic CB1100, unveiled at Honda's 'home' territory of the Tokyo Motor Show.

Gold Wing F6C
Based

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Lexus unveils all-new RC Coupe at 2013 Tokyo Motor Show

Lexus unveiled its striking new production-ready RC coupe, scheduled for launch in 2014, at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. The RC raises Lexus' profile with a broader audience, injecting emotional appeal into the Lexus DNA which has become well known for building

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Lexus to display new LF-NX concept at Tokyo Motor Show 2013

Lexus will display the Lexus LF-NX compact crossover SUV concept at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show November 20 through December 1, 2013 at Tokyo Big Sight in Koto Ward, Tokyo.

The Lexus LF-NX concept, which made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show earlier this year,

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Suzuki to unveil new concepts at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show

Suzuki Motor Corporation will display several concept exhibits at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013 (organised by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association) which will open to the public at Tokyo's Big Sight between November 23 and December 1, 2013.

The theme

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Mitsubishi Motors unveils three world premieres at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will unveil three world premiere concept vehicles at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show. Incorporating a new design identity that symbolises the sense of security and functionality of an SUV, the three models highlight Mitsubishi Motors

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Subaru Forester wins 'Good Design Award 2013' from JDP

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, announced that the Subaru Forester has won the 'Good Design Award 2013' from the Japan Industrial Design Promotion (JDP).

"This is an elaborately­ created vehicle design embodying SUV elements

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Lexus to open luxury brand experience space in Tokyo

Lexus International will open the first Intersect By Lexus luxury brand experience space in Tokyo's Aoyama district on August 30, 2013 as part of its Amazing In Motion endeavors.

Intersect By Lexus are unique-luxury spaces where people can experience Lexus without getting

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LaFerrari makes its debut in Japan

The 'LaFerrari', the first hybrid supercar built at Maranello appeared for the first time in Japan. The latest member of the limited special edition series produced by the Prancing Horse was shown to a group of selected owners and enthusiasts of the Marque in an

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Honda to participate in the FIA Formula One World Championship

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its decision to participate in the FIA Formula One (F1) World Championship from the 2015 season under a joint project with McLaren, the UK-based F1 corporation.

Honda will be in charge of the development, manufacture and

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Mazda President and CEO Takashi Yamanouchi receives Order of the Aztec Eagle Award

Mazda Motor Corporation announced that Representative Director and Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, Takashi Yamanouchi has been awarded the Order of the Aztec Eagle. The order is the highest decoration bestowed upon foreign citizens by the

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Cornes Motors Ltd named Rolls-Royce Motor Cars 'Dealer of the Year' for Asia Pacific

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is delighted to name Cornes Motors Ltd its Asia Pacific region, dealer of the year for 2012.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Tokyo emerged the winner amongst 16 other competing dealerships in the region to clinch the title through outstanding results in the areas

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Global stage is set as 50+ vehicle unveilings are prepared for Detroit

Global automakers have saved their best for the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), and with less than one month to go before the curtain rises, the industry remains focused on one of the top automotive events in the world.

"This show is a reflection of the positive

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Experience digital thrill of Juke Nismo, then drive it for real

Players of a new update of Asphalt 7: Heat can now test the Nissan Juke Nismo and the Juke-R to the limit in the digital world and win the chance to be one of the first to drive the new Juke Nismo for real. Winners will also get a high speed thrill ride in the Juke-R, experiencing

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Mobility experts from around the country help kick-off the BMW i 'Born Electric' World Tour

Mobility experts from around the country joined executives from BMW i to kick-off the BMW i 'Born Electric' World Tour, a week-long event in Manhattan exploring issues of future mobility. Mitchell L. Moss, Director of New York University's Rudin Center for Transportation

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