Mazda is most noted for its rotary engine, developed by Felix Wankel in Germany before World War II. But of all its rotary-powered cars, one stands out.

Japanese American import cars — and those who work to build, drive, drift or race them — have long been synonymous with Southern California car culture. A panel on Saturday, August 30 will explore the ...

But while the automakers from the Land of the Rising Sun were making impressive headway with buyers seeking affordable cars, they had little to offer those shopping in the premium showrooms. The ...

Toyota's lesser-known V-12 is an engine of legends.

Japan's 'kei' microcars are gaining popularity in the US thanks to their compactness, simplicity and the 25 year import rule.

Oliver Wang, a sociology professor and author at Cal State Long Beach, spent years griping to his friends about the lack of Asian American representation in Southern California’s car history. “I was ...

In October, the 20th Anniversary Japanese Classic Car Show, under sunny Southern California skies, brought together a broad cross-section of Japanese cars, trucks, motorcycles and more. The location ...