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Our buddy Adam Zillin over at 7Tune.com has been closely following development of the FT-86, and at a recent Toyota press event in Japan, Adam took the opportunity to get the latest scoop on everybody’s favorite car of the future.

Contrary to reports that the project had been delayed, Adam was told that the car is still on track for a release in November 2011, with development about 50% complete. Meanwhile we still wait for word on how much power the car will be packing when it hits dealers.

Slowly but surely, the car is shaping up. Can the fall of ’11 come any sooner? For more, head over to 7Tune.

By Mike Garrett

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Well it’s July 7th, and in Japan RX7 owners and enthusiasts use the day to celebrate their favorite rotary sports car. Our friend Sassy at 22C Works just sent us a bunch of images from a recent club gathering. hese guys live for the first generation RX7, and SA22C’s of all types came out to the meet in Nagano. Continue reading at Speedhunters

By Mike Garrett

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Now, I’m not quite sure if any watercooled Volkswagen can officially be called a “classic” yet, but if there was one model deserving of the title, it would be the first generation Scirocco. This 1979 model, owned by Tommy Vervoort of Belgium is certainly one of the cleanest examples of around. Continue reading at Speedhunters

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A big luxury sedan is probably the last place you’d expect to find a set of forged Nismo wheels, but you can’t argue with the results. This Y34 Gloria (AKA Infiniti M45) was built by a shop in Kumamoto-ken known as Motor House East.

By Mike Garrett

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As I took a look at the small, but satisfying Fatlace One of One Car Show at Formula D New Jersey, I was on the lookout for cool cars to spotlight – fitting with the monthly theme and all. I found a few interesting cars, and the first was this dramatically low R32 Skyline. Aside from the fact that any R32 is a rarity on our side of the border, this car jumped out at me with a perfect rough and ready street car vibe. Continue reading at Speedhunters

By Mike Garrett

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Here’s some not particularly good news regarding everyone’s favorite automobile of the future – the Toyota FT-86. Word out of Japan is that the release of the car has been pushed back to 2013, possibly to rethink the design or even to accommodate hybrid technology. Considering the overwhelming positive response the concept has had, I can’t see any reason why a re-design would be in order, but who knows what goes on behind closed doors at Toyota? If true, this could be a pretty big setback to the people around the world waiting for this car. Then again, Japan’s automotive tabloids aren’t always the most legit source of information. Hopefully we’ll hear more about this soon.

—By Mike Garret

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As I walked around the Eibach Meet earlier this month, I found dozens of Hondas that were spotlight or feature-worthy. From blinged out show machines to hardcore track cars, there was no shortage of cool vehicles. However, there was one car that really caught my eye – a very well executed EF Civic sedan. Ten years ago if somebody said “’80s Civic sedan” and “classic” in the sentence, I would have laughed. Now, over 20 years since this body style hit the market it definitely has a nostalgic feel. And I’m eating my words. Continue reading at Speedhunters

By Mike Garrett

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Cool little video clip of Travis Pastrana his Subaru driving to victory during the 2010 Olympus Rally last weekend in Washington. Looks like a fantastic time.

By Mike Garrett

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Some of you might have seen this clip already, but we just had to post it here. Taken by our buddy Adam in Japan. Head over to 7Tune.com for more photos of this twisted machine.

By Mike Garrett

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Remember back in the ’90s when Nissan was known for having awesome commercials? Who can forget the the GI Joe dude going to pick up Barbie in his 300ZX? Well here’s a bit more of that magic, this time from Nissan’s Canadian division with an ad for the new Sentra SE-R. Very cool.

By Mike Garrett