Lexus Cars facing each other
Category: Car Models November 11, 2025

Lexus has built a reputation for quality and refinement, blending Japanese engineering with luxury and performance. But is it the right car for you? In this article, we reveal the true pros and cons of Lexus ownership, including its reliability, comfort, technology, and cost of ownership, so you can make an informed choice.

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Category: Car Models August 26, 2025

The Honda Civic, first launched in 1972, rose from a humble compact to a global legend. Celebrated for its reliability, fuel efficiency, and style, it has served families, commuters, tuners, and racers alike. Across 11 generations, the Civic shaped driving culture, blending practicality with performance and remaining timeless.

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Cutaway image of a Nissan leaf
Category: Car Models June 15, 2025

The Nissan Leaf was never just another car—it was the EV that proved electric driving could be practical, affordable, and built for the real world. From its debut in 2010 to its latest refinements, the Leaf’s journey reflects the evolution of electric vehicles and the growing demand for cleaner, smarter transportation.

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Cutaway view of an automatic car transmission next to a cluster of individual gears.
Category: Car Models April 02, 2025

Dive into the mechanics of your car's transmission system. This guide explains how gears work together, the differences between automatic and manual transmissions, and the vital role this system plays in power delivery and fuel efficiency. Learn about gears, clutches, torque converters, and the magic behind smooth acceleration.

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Side view of a black Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. It's a sleek, modern SUV with silver roof rails and alloy wheels.
Category: Car Models February 25, 2025

The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado has a rich history, evolving from a rugged off-roader to a sophisticated and luxurious SUV. Discover the Prado's journey and learn how it symbolises adventure, reliability, and refined capability. This blog post explores each generation of the Prado, highlighting the key advancements and innovations that have shaped this iconic vehicle.

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Japanese Auction Sheet
Category: Auction | Car Models July 07, 2022

An auction sheet is one of the best free reference material that you can have when it comes to buying a car from a Japanese auction house. An auction sheet comes with a review from a trained and licensed auction inspector who has deep knowledge on Japan-built cars and vehicles. A similar inspection is not possible of cars that do not come from the auction.

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Toyota Probox Car Picture
Category: Car Models June 03, 2022

Toyota makes a lot of globally famous vehicles, but many don’t know they make a few Japan-specific ones too. Enter the Probox, a fuel-efficient wagon with excellent hauling capacity that’s been the company’s best-kept secret… till recently. First launched in 2002, the Probox was a Japan-only vehicle for its first 7 years of life.

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picture of a toyota succeed
Category: Car Models May 27, 2022

The Toyota Succeed is one of those vehicles that is “big in Japan” but not so well known elsewhere. This is, of course, because it’s a vehicle that’s only sold first-hand at Japanese dealerships. Nonetheless, it’s managed to earn a strong reputation since its launch in 2002 abroad as a high value used car export.

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Toyota Premio Car Photo
Category: Car Models May 17, 2022

Why does Japan seem to get all the good things? Case in point: The Toyota Premio, a luxury compact sedan with great features, engine life and reliability. The Toyota Premio is closely related to the Toyota Allion, another compact luxury sedan. Where the Premio differs is in the details. . It’s a more upscale and mature offering compared to the Allion,

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Toyota Prado
Category: Car Models April 27, 2022

The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, often known simply as the “Prado”, is a luxury-leaning SUV available in a wide range of configurations. Long-travel suspension gives a smooth ride over the roughest terrain, while up-to-date features and slick exterior and interior styling make it city life ready. In production for over a quarter-century,

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