When it comes to the JDM hall of fame, nothing makes the blood boil more than two letters followed by two digits: AE-freaking-86. Blame the Initial D anime series or the JDM scene, but one thing is ...

The Japanese street racing manga series “Initial D” probably is for the JDM enthusiasts an equivalent of Hollywood’s “Back to the Future” series to Americana fans. So, are we surprised that both ...

These superb Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) cars are popular in the automotive scene and have won the hearts of many petrolheads. JDM cars are regarded highly because many were ahead of their time ...

Lego has always cultivated the spirit of creativity, and MOCs (My Own Creation) are where it bears fruition. Created from standard bricks, these custom builds have spawned in countless forms over the ...

Everyone knows the Toyota AE86 the corner-carving drift-toy of Initial D fanboys everywhere, but it advertised a top speed of 201 kph (125 mph). That sounds reasonable, but owner banpei wanted to know ...

Toyota is paying homage to the AE86 that was made famous in the classic Japanese manga comic Initial D. The brand has put together a new GT86 to look like the famous AE86 used in Initial D, matching ...

Playground Games' racing sequel is full of Easter eggs, but this nod to Takumi Fujiwara's training might be the best ...

Without realizing it, Takumi hones his skills until he becomes one of the best drivers in the prefecture, and other street racers come out of the woodwork to challenge the "downhill specialist." The ...

If you're not fully up on your Japanese drifting or manga culture the full press release from Toyota explaining the roots of this car can be found below. Even with just a passing knowledge of such ...