Japanese Car Guide

In a positive response to the rising global concern on global warming, more and more automakers are starting to incorporate electric energy into their car concepts. Our Japanese automakers are not ones to get left behind. Most of them, including Honda, Nissan and Toyota have a car that capitalizes on this noteworthy objective.

Nissan’s commitment to cars powered by clean electric energy is best reflected in its new car concept, the Denki Cube. The concept car has an electric motor and lithium-ion batteries strategically placed under the floor and seats.

While there were very little changes made in exterior designs to differentiate the car concept from the Cube unveiled in 2004, the fact that it will hit production soon and get marketed as an electric car that is supposed to reduced CO2 emissions make it a good car of choice.

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The advancement of Japanese technology is unstoppable as of the moment. It’s as if every minute, they produce a new breed of technology. In the competition aspect of car making, they have had many cars that won contests, like the European Car of the Year. Concept-wise, the Japanese are said to innovative. They have many robots that cater the different needs of the people (elderly and the like).

If innovation is the key issue here, then nothing beats “i-unit” by Toyota. Toyota claimed that the vehicle was made not to be used like the usual car (travel great distances), but for mobility purposes. However advanced it may be, still, many critique the said vehicle.

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The “Japanese lifestyle” is a term used by some medical doctors that refers to the way the Japanese prepare their meals—less frying, more soups and raw fish.

But the definition of Japanese lifestyle nowadays has changed a bit and included cars in it. And the Honda FCX Clarity sure is a part of that healthy revolution.

It mainly runs on hydrogen fuel cells, so emissions of the said car are not toxic. However, the car has been made available only to the Southern California market since fuel stations that load hydrogen fuel are abundant in the said state (car manufacturing is also limited). The car too is a little bit expensive for the middle class market, but Honda promised that by 2018, they have the right technology to mass produce the said car.

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The Japanese people are shaped by commitment to quality and with that in mind, they have come out on top of the market when it comes to auto manufacturing. They know that the Americans have all the muscle and the Europeans have their prestige and both claim to have passion built into their cars thrown into the mix is of course pride for their products and what do you have? The biggest, most expensive and powerful vehicles on the market. The Japanese on the other hand focused on technology they are so good at and brought it into their cars. Japanese cars are loaded with technology from top to bottom and the best thing is that they realized the need for economy.
They took what their customers say they needed and improved on it, creating diverse products that people wanted. They started from the customer up to the manufacturing aspect then infused it with technology which made a mix that spelled success. Other car makers say this is what you want, they said what do you need and gave it to them. Auto makers of the world have learned a thing or two from the Japanese as they take over the realm they used to have a grasp on. With the global economy on the rocks, Japanese cars are still selling due to economic prices and fuel consumption as they head into the future as the world’s best auto makers.

The 2 leading Japanese car manufacturers today are Toyota and Honda. Both cars are well made and have there own technological advances. They also lead the race for the most fuel efficient cars. If you’re looking for the most fuel efficient car, the Toyota Prius has an edge over the Honda Civic. But if you’re looking for durability, I would say that Honda cars are more durable. They will give you 5-10 trouble free years provided you comply with the manufacturers scheduled maintenance checks. I’m not saying that Toyota cars are not durable, its just that Honda cars are made of sturdier stuff. On the down side, Honda’s design is redundant and parts are expensive. Toyota’s simpler designs make it easier and cheaper to maintain than Honda’s. This allows Toyota cars to be in top shape far longer than their competitors. Verdict: buy a Honda. If it reaches 10 years you really have to get a new car anyway.

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Aside from car indemnity and repairs, the skyrocketing price of gasoline gives extra burden to car owners. Today, each dollar spent on gasoline is worth a day’s meal for some people. That is why keeping energy becomes a topic of significance among car owners. They find ways to save gas and in the process, save money.

Here are some tips to accumulate gas and money without cutting your trip or losing those valuable miles:

1. At all times keep your car in check. Keep in mind that when your car is in a poor state, the more it burns fuel.
2. Use your car air conditioner carefully. Air conditioners use up further energy so make sure they are on a lower situation. Never use air conditioner when your windows are not closed.
3. Arrange your trip precisely so you don’t use up more gasoline than natural. You can avoid unnecessary driving by checking for directions sooner than your trip.
4. Know the kind of gasoline suited to your vehicle. How? Read the Manual. This will keep you from using a pricier gasoline that is not designed for your car type.

All in all, Suzuki has three Kizashi car concepts. The first Kizashi concept was shown at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. The second Kizashi concept, which was hipper than the first, was unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show last year. Now comes the final Kizashi concept that is more luxurious than its predecessors. Or so the exteriors show.

The Kizashi 3 concept was developed at Suzuki’s Advanced Design Studio in Japan. CarDesignNews.com shares that it measures 4,650mm long, 1,900mm wide and 1,450mm high. It has imposing grille and nice headlamps and taillamps.

The production target for the Kizashi3 concept has not been announced yet, but I bet it will get a huge following. I personally like its exteriors. If reinforced by a good set of engines and some high-tech features, this is going to be a top performer.

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