Yokohama – Hot Rod and Custom Bike show

The 16th annual Mooneyes Hot Rod and Custom Bike show is almost here.  The date is Sunday, Decmeber 2,  2007.  If you are in the Kanto region of Japan and love cars and bikes than this is the place to be.  Chica, the Japanese custom bike builder who become famous on Discovery’s Biker Build Off show in the U.S., will be showcasing his raw and completely hand worked bikes along with all his friends from the States.  Links to the show information and video are found below. Come spend the day in Yokohama!

16th Annual YOKOHAMA HOT ROD Custom Show 2007

After selling my soul (entire motorcycle life) to the devil to move to Japan, this is the closest I can get to reliving my extreme passion for riding on two wheels.

 

40th Tokyo Motor Show : Oct. 27 – Nov. 11, 2007

Main website with all the info.

 

Formula 1 is back to work

Picture courtesy of Autoweek.com

“F1 teams began testing after a brief break in action since the season ended on October 22nd. All cars ran at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya on hard-compound Bridgestone tires, and it appears that Ferrari might have a handy advantage over its opposition as it begins preparations for 2007. “ (from Autoweek.com) Tune into the Speed Channel for the 2007 season to see who will win. I am planning to be at the Suzuka circuit for my first F1 experience in Japan. It should be pretty different compared to F1 races at Indianapolis that I have attended. Those were good times with my little brother.

 

What I do in Japan…design chassis and body systems for automotive applications using 3D CAD software

 

Mitsubishi studies selling the "i" in the U.K.

Mitsubishi.co.uk has started a study to bring the “i” to the U.K. Currently the 4 passenger “i” is only sold in Japan with a 660cc engine to meet the standards for the kei-car (pronounced K-car) class. The “i” has won many awards for safety and style in Japan. The engine is located under the rear seat (know as rear-mid ship at Mitsubishi) which gives superior front and rear crash results compared to all the other cars in it’s class. The “i” can be bought as a 2WD or 4WD model. Either can be equipped with an optional turbo charger.

The Mitsubishi Japanese “i” page can be viewed here.

 

カーズ was released on DVD in Japan this weekend

カーズ = Cars in Japanese with Katakana characters.
I know it got poor reviews in the U.S., but Arisa loves all the Pixar movies…we had to buy it.