[Feature] Spa Weekend for Toyota GAZOO Racing

by News Feeder, 21-03-2024, 05:26 AM

Toyota GAZOO Racing makes the short trip across the Belgian border this weekend for the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, the second round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

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Renault Sport Formula One Team scores its first points of the 2016 Formula 1 season

by News Feeder, 20-03-2024, 11:04 PM

SOCHI, Russia – Renault Sport Formula One Team scored its first points of the 2016 Formula 1 season after a strong and spirited drive from Kevin Magnussen to finish seventh in the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Jolyon Palmer finished shy of the points, making five places from his starting position to finish P13.Kevin started the race in P17 on new super soft Pirelli tires, changing to a set of soft tires on lap 16.Jolyon started the race in P18 on new super soft tires, changing to fresh soft tires on lap 14.Kevin Magnussen, #20, R.S.16-02: Started P17, finished P7“It feels really good to get these points for the team as I know how hard everyone’s been working this season. I made a great start, but then lost a couple of positions at the first corner because of a spin in front of me. After that I was pushing hard for the entire race, made some good overtakes and I had a great pit stop from the crew. We were a bit lucky today; we’ve been unlucky in the past so I’ve certainly no complaints!”Jolyon Palmer, #30, R.S.16-01: Started P18, finished P13“It’s great for the team to get our first points of the season, and I’m pleased that we’re making genuine progress with the car. Kevin showed what is possible today, so that’s a good target for the next races. Overall we’ve learned a lot of positives this weekend, so I feel there’s a lot to build on for the races ahead.”Fred Vasseur, Racing Director“After the Chinese Grand Prix everyone dug deep, so to finish strongly in the top 10 at a circuit where we didn’t expect to excel is a testament to the resolve of everyone in the team. Kevin drove a superb race, and there was nothing more we could ask of him. Jolyon didn’t get quite the same opportunities in his race but drove well too. A big thank you to everyone at Enstone and Viry for their continued efforts.”About InfinitiInfiniti Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with sales operations in over 50 countries. The Infiniti brand was launched in 1989. Its range of premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States, United Kingdom and China. Infiniti plans to also expand manufacturing into Mexico by 2017.Infiniti design studios are located in Atsugi-Shi near Yokohama, London, San Diego and Beijing.Infiniti is in the middle of a major product offensive. The brand has been widely acclaimed for its daring design and innovative driver-assistance technologies.From the 2016 season, Infiniti is a technical partner of the Renault Sport Formula One team, contributing its expertise in hybrid performance.More information about Infiniti, its Total Ownership Experience® and its industry leading technologies can be found at InfinitiUSA.com. For the latest news on Infiniti, visit InfinitiNews.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and see all our latest videos on YouTube. # # #

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OJC does Japfest 2016

by EmZ, 20-03-2024, 02:00 PM

So I'm a little late as I've had to finish off some clients photos before I could edit any thing else I've taken!

Here's the OJC stand at Japfest on 24th April 2016. May have a couple more photos and a video when I get around to that. Love to hear your thoughts on my photos and if you like any of your car.. hi-res photos are available for £5 for you to print from as you wish.




























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Nissan convenes Intelligent Motoring Advisory Board in London as it powers ahead with

by News Feeder, 18-03-2024, 05:19 PM

Industry's foremost thinkers unite to tackle the "connected cities conundrum"Brings together technology, transportation, energy and infrastructure sectorsIndustry collaboration designed to advance the Intelligent Mobility debateLONDON – Nissan today announced the launch of a brand new expert Advisory Board focused on furthering the Intelligent Mobility debate beyond the automotive community in Europe. Convened for the very first time at the Crystal in London, one of the world's most sustainable buildings, the Intelligent Motoring Advisory Board brought together a cross-section of industry leaders to tackle one of the fundamental issues of our age – the future of mobility and "smarter," cleaner living.Led by the Head of Electric Vehicles for Nissan in Europe, Gareth Dunsmore, the Advisory Board was independently chaired by eminent technology and science commentator Stephen Pritchard. Made up of twelve members from across Europe, representing a range of companies and organizations including the European Climate Foundation, Frost & Sullivan and Ecotricity, the Advisory Board will convene twice a year as part of an ongoing partnership and program of activity.Commenting on the launch of the board, Nissan's Gareth Dunsmore said: "At Nissan, we're not content sitting back and watching as our cities become more complex, crowded and congested. Selling cars is no longer a moment-in-time transaction. Cars have a fundamental impact on the cities we live in and the lives we lead. With the advent of new technologies and drivetrain innovations, new mobility solutions can make our lives ‘smarter' and better connected. This is why we're thrilled to launch the Nissan Intelligent Motoring Advisory Board; we hope others in the industry will join us on this journey."The inaugural meeting, which took place on April 27, 2016, focused on the topic of smart motoring and the connected city conundrum. Though convened by Nissan, the Advisory Board remains an independent group of experts. Its primary aim is to provide an open space for leaders in their field to share ideas in search of mobility solutions, which could change the way we live. This may be electric vehicles today, but the group will also explore future possibilities.Nissan remains a market leader in providing mass-market electric vehicle (EV) solutions with its Nissan LEAF and e-NV200 van. Sales of Nissan's EVs are now in excess of 220,000 globally with the Nissan LEAF 30 kWh now providing customers with an extended driving range of up to 250km on one charge. The company is also working with energy companies and power management firms to explore next generation battery technology, giving EV owners access to smarter, cleaner energy management systems, which can also save them money.Gareth Dunsmore added: "Our desire for increased mobility is greater than ever before, putting a huge strain on the cities and roads of tomorrow. At Nissan, we recognized this five years ago when we launched our 100 percent electric Nissan LEAF. Zero emission motoring is no pipedream. It's a very real motoring solution to a very real problem. We hope our Advisory Board will set us on course as we go about this business transformation."Sarwant Singh, Senior Partner at Frost and Sullivan and mega trends expert said: "Mobility is undergoing a huge transformation with the advent of digitization, urbanization and a marked behavioral change in millennials. It is therefore heartening to see that industry-leading players like Nissan are bringing thought leaders together to shape the future of mobility."Pete Harrison, Director, European Climate Foundation commented: "The Paris Agreement shows that there is a global will to tackle the threat of climate change but we cannot continue moving at the same steady pace. New, electrified and connected mobility concepts have the potential to get the sector back on track by transitioning to a new low-carbon mobility paradigm. This will deliver multiple co-benefits: better air quality, less noise pollution, energy security and improved economic resilience."Jorn Madslien, Editor-at-large, Green.TV said: "Modern cars are technological marvels and the automotive industry is one of the most hi-tech industries in the world, so its ability to come up with workable solutions to some of the world's most profound challenges needs to be appreciated by both policy makers and by society at large. The industry has made it clear that is ready to do its bit and work together with other sectors, with governments and with non-governmental organizations to make real change."The next Board meeting is scheduled to take place in October 2016.Members of the Nissan Intelligent Motoring Advisory Board include:Frederic Hauge, Founder and President, BellonaDr. Gregory Offer, Senior Lecturer, Imperial College LondonJorn Madslien, Editor-at-Large, Green.TVMarie Castelli, Secretary General, Avere Pete Harrison, Director, Transport Programme, European Climate FoundationSarwant Singh, ‎Senior Partner, Frost & SullivanSimon Crowfoot, Board Director, EcotricityDr. Valentina Gentili, ‎Principal Scientist, Johnson Matthey Battery SystemsAbout Nissan in Europe Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 17,600 staff across locally based design, research & development, manufacturing, logistics and sales & marketing operations. In 2014 Nissan plants in the UK, Spain and Russia produced more than 675,000 vehicles including award-winning crossovers, small cars, SUVs, commercial vehicles and electric vehicles, including the Nissan LEAF, the world's most popular electric vehicle with 96% of customers willing to recommend the car to friends. Nissan now offers a strong line-up of 23 diverse and innovative models in Europe under the Nissan and Datsun brands.About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2014, the company sold more than 5.3 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 11.3 trillion yen. Nissan engineers, manufactures and markets the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan's global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan manages operations in six regions: ASEAN & Oceana; Africa, Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America and North America. Nissan has a global workforce of 247,500, and has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault under the Renault-Nissan Alliance since March 1999. # # #ContactKayleigh Edwards, Nissan [email protected] Tel: +44 1234 755 860Cedric Ratinaud, Nissan [email protected] Tel: +33 616 643 481Katherine Zachary, Nissan Europe [email protected] Tel: +33 172 672 922

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New Honda Civic member

by Hondalifestyleuk, 18-03-2024, 08:50 AM

Hi everyone, spotted you guys at Japfest 2016, some will already know me Steve owner of hondalifestyleuk, have a Honda Civic ep3, but thought id join and say Hi, see you guys at Japday

Yellow IS200

by Wayne, 17-03-2024, 05:01 PM

Thought I might as well start a thread, my names Martin, even though my forum name is Wayne and I drive a bright yellow Lexus IS200. I’d been looking at IS200’s for a few months and yellow ones had always caught my eye.

In January after my daily search of IS200’s on ebay I found this one, being 20 miles from where I live and after the Missus put the idea in my head we decided to go and have a look at this one.

It came with Dotz freerides, which can be seen on the front (noticed that one was damaged after some shaking on the motorway)
Japspeed cat back exhaust
Dodgy audio wiring with an Alpine head unit and Vibe speakers/amp
Poorly installed Halo Rings
Crappily done Stick on Leather with yellow stitching door cards and Speedo surround
Apexi lowering springs
and apparently a ‘stage 1’ clutch and lightened flywheel.

I’ve seen the receipts… but until I see em with my own eyes I can’t say for certain if the last two are on the car. As I’ve never been in a IS200 before this one, I have nothing to judge it against.



In the dark and in a rush (the only way to buy cars in my opinion), 2 days before I was due to fly to Lithuania I decided to buy it. So with one day to go till I fly, we picked it up, drove it to my parents, where we discovered a massive oil leak! The kind of leak that makes your bottom clench and your heart sink. I checked the dipstick for shits and giggles and found that we had left all my oil on the route from Whitwick to Burton!

Luckily after much head scratching in the morning (we couldn’t find the leak, seeing as everything was covered in oil, it only seemed to happen when the car had been ran), and nail biting on the plane journey in the afternoon, I touch down to find a text message on my phone telling me it was just a loose dipstick holder! Much joy was had!

The previous owner had fitted a new engine with 55k miles on the clock after the old one jumped a tooth apparently and must have not tightened it properly.

Easily done, but could have cost me an engine (kinda my fault for not checking properly tbh) and him some teeth! Apart from that, the car runs sweet as a nut, only gripe with it is the passenger side heater blows cold, tried flushing out the matrix and even though it helped, I don’t think my hose can get enough pressure to do a proper job. Seeing as I never sit there, I don’t care either, mine blows nice and warm!

Headlight Baking

by Niliano, 17-03-2024, 07:15 AM

Hi Guys,

I recently put new LED halos in the lexus however the lens hasn't really fitted in properly so want to redo it!

Can I put the headlight back in the oven with the LED halos still in? As the wires are coming out will they be ok?

What temp should I do it for and how long?

I was doing it at 100 in a fan oven for 1.30 mins

Just worried ill kill the new halos!

Thanks in advance

New Honda to the group

by All Motor, 17-03-2024, 07:00 AM

I've been looking for a new club to get involved with that isnt just Hondas i saw your stand a Japfest so thought ild give it a try,you had a great selection of cars there whch was great to see varitey is the spice of life and all that !!

no doubt chat to some of you soon on the forum moke:

Nissan Announces Opening of R&D Test Center in Thailand

by News Feeder, 17-03-2024, 05:54 AM

BANGKOK, Thailand – Nissan today announced the grand opening of the Nissan Motor Asia Pacific (NMAP) R&D Test Center in Thailand.The new test center will be the main R&D hub for ASEAN to better address customer needs in the region and to align more quickly to market requirements. The scope will be enlarged from the current quality assurance for product launches to the upstream product development phase of evaluation tests for trial prototypes. NMAP R&D test center will primarily service the five ASEAN countries of Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand. The facility also will provide testing for more than 90 countries around the world.Thailand has been a strategic market for Nissan in the Asia Pacific region since the establishment of the R&D center in 2003. NMAP today boasts an R&D center with industry-first testing facilities in Thailand: the anechoic chamber, acoustic chamber and vibration simulator with environment chamber. An additional investment of more than 1 billion Thai baht has been made to this 6,600 square meter facility. By the end of fiscal year 2016, a total of 330 staff will be employed, with local engineers trained in Japan to attain professional skillsets in order to operate the testing facilities.Presiding over the official opening, Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Somkid said, "It is our great pleasure to hear that Nissan R&D Center will help enhance Thai Human Resources Development in the areas of Automotive Technology and Innovation. Moreover, the investment on the R&D in Thailand will boost Thai economy growth with domestic and export demand of production from present to future."Kazutaka Nambu, President of Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd., emphasized that the realization of this R&D center is a tribute to the Kingdom's skilled workforce, competitive location, strong supply chain and effective policy support from the Thai Government. "NMAP R&D Test Center represents an important milestone not only for Nissan's presence here in the Kingdom of Thailand but also in the overall development of Thailand's dynamic automobile industry," he said.A total of 12 models will be tested at the test center, including Nissan's core model Navara, the bestselling eco car Almera and the X-Trail Hybrid. # # #About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2014, the company sold more than 5.3 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 11.3 trillion yen. Nissan engineers, manufactures and markets the world's bestselling, all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan's global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, manages operations in six regions: ASEAN & Oceana; Africa, Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America and North America. Nissan has a global workforce of 247,500, and has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault under the Renault-Nissan Alliance since March 1999.About Nissan Motor Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. Nissan Motor Asia Pacific was established in Bangkok, Thailand in 2011 as a subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., to act as the regional headquarters for marketing and sales, R&D, monozukuri strategy (purchasing, manufacturing, and supply chain management), product planning, business management, and finance control.

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Advics Set for Capital Increase and Adjustment to Share-holding Ratio

by News Feeder, 17-03-2024, 03:21 AM

Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd., Denso Corporation, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corporation have agreed to increase the capital and to adjust the share-holding ratio of their joint venture Advics, Co., Ltd., pending approval of the Japan Fair Trade Commission.

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