Despite the loss of several major manufacturers, the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show is shaping up to be an interesting one. This is thanks in large part to Toyota, who should have auto journalists swarming over the cars in their booth. Besides the production Lexus LF-A and a possible version of the 086A project, there's word that Toyota will be showing the

After a few years of concepts and teasing, including the black prototype seen in the photo above, it looks like Toyota is finally ready to reveal the production version of the Lexus LF-A supercar at this year's Tokyo Motor Show. With the current troubles in the auto industry, there has been some doubt over the future of this car, but it's nice

In our second post we will look at the Asian and North American manufactures who launched products at the show. Hyundai Genesis Coupe- Hyundai showed this body kitted version of their soon to be launched Genesis Coupe which has been seen in North America. The Kia-Hyundai group continue to launch massively improved cars.I can't get use to that rear

Manabu "Max" Orido has to be one of the most active pro drivers in the world. He competes in Super GT, Super Taikyu, Formula D, he judges for MSC, tests cars for magazines, and now he has announced that he is returning to the D1 Grand Prix after a three-year hiatus. I originally saw a post on Club4AG with a rumor of him coming back and then

In an interesting piece of racing news, the new Lexus IS-F race car made its debut at this weekend's Speed World Challenge GT Series race at Mid Ohio. The car was built by Fordahl Motorsports and is packing a 4.7L V8 race engine that is makes 510hp. The first car on the team was ready for the Mid Ohio race, and second car should be ready by the

Thanks to Jimmyneutron on the UK GTR Register forum we can have a closer look at the Lexus LF-A race car. Lexus entered this car in the Nürburgring 24hr race this past weekend. It was still in disguise but we can clearly see how the actual car will look like in the end. This is going to be a serious contender for the Nissan GT-R. GTR Register forum