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2025.04.27Reviews & Test Drives, Tesla

Tesla Model 3 Long-Term Owner Review｜What Makes It So Appealing After 1 Year and 18,700 km?

One Year with the Tesla Model 3 – Driving 18,700 km Time flies—it’s already been about a year since I purchased my Tesla Model 3. Over this year, I’ve driven 18,700 km. For someone who owns multiple cars, putting that many kilometers on a single vehicle in a year is a clear sign of how much I’m drawn to this car. To sum it up, my experience with the Model 3 over the past year...

2025.04.27Reviews & Test Drives, Tesla

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2025.04.20Reviews & Test Drives, The Appeal of Porsche, Porsche 911, Porsche Taycan

The Impact of the Taycan Turbo GT – What Makes It Worth Owning Even Over a 911? (Part 2)

*This article is a continuation of Part 1. If you haven’t read it yet, please start with “How the Taycan Turbo GT Changed Our Lineup (Part 1).”* タイカンターボGTの衝撃 – 911を手放してまで所有したい魅力とは？（前編） The True Value of the EV Powertrain “Isn’t it just fun because it has so much power?”—This question is natural, but the Taycan Turbo GT’s appeal goes far beyond raw horsepower. Sure, it boasts over 1000 horsepower, but its value isn’t simply in that peak...

2025.04.20Reviews & Test Drives, The Appeal of Porsche, Porsche 911, Porsche Taycan

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2025.04.17Reviews & Test Drives, The Appeal of Porsche, Porsche 911, Porsche Taycan

The Impact of the Taycan Turbo GT – Why I Wanted to Own It Even More Than a 911 (Part 1)

How the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Changed Our Family Garage Lineup The arrival of the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach Package brought an unexpected shift to our home garage. At first, I didn’t plan to keep this car for long. Given that it’s a radical machine also used as the Formula E safety car, I assumed it would be limited to circuit use and select winding roads, difficult to drive, and hardly suitable for daily...

2025.04.17Reviews & Test Drives, The Appeal of Porsche, Porsche 911, Porsche Taycan

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2025.04.15Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Impressions of the New Porsche 911 Carrera (992 Late Model) – Exploring the True Value of...

First Impressions of the 992 Late Model – Preserving the Crisp Driving Feel My spouse and I had the opportunity to drive the latest 992 late-model Porsche 911 Carrera together. The first thing that caught our attention was the quietness at idle after starting the engine. The moment the engine fired up, it felt surprisingly smooth with less vibration than expected, giving a very calm impression. Taking it out for a short drive around town,...

2025.04.15Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2025.04.12Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

How Does the Porsche Macan EV Measure Up?! A Taycan Owner Shares the Differences and the ...

The other day, my wife and I had the opportunity to test drive the new Macan EV (the base Macan model). Having driven various Porsche models over the years, I was very curious about where this EV version of the Macan would fit in the lineup. Once behind the wheel, I was surprised by its level of refinement, which exceeded my expectations. In this report, I’ll dive into the driving experience and features of the...

2025.04.12Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

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2025.04.10Reviews & Test Drives, Touring Reports, Nissan

Discovering the Charm of the Fairlady Z NISMO (RZ34) on Scenic Roads｜Shikoku Touring Day 2

Day 2 of touring in the Fairlady Z NISMO. After staying overnight in Kochi Prefecture, we take you through the full drive from the famous Shikoku Route 439 to Route 194, and finally to Washuzan in Okayama. As the driving terrain changed, the true qualities of this Nissan sports car came to light. Starting from Kochi – Hitting the Thrilling Route 439 After finishing Day 1’s drive, I stayed at my regular hotel in Kochi...

2025.04.10Reviews & Test Drives, Touring Reports, Nissan

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2025.04.08Reviews & Test Drives

Porsche Driver Test Drives Toyota 86GR: A Highly Refined Sports Model That Truly Shows th...

What is the 86GR? How It Differs from the Standard 86 Released in 2017 as a “mass-produced sports model that lets you enjoy the thrill of driving every day,” the Toyota 86GR is a complete car tuning model that sets itself apart from the regular 86. The current model is called the “GR86,” but note that the previous generation introduced here is read in reverse as “86GR”. The 86GR features a wide range of upgrades...

2025.04.08Reviews & Test Drives

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2025.04.04Reviews & Test Drives, Touring Reports, Nissan

First Long-Distance Review After Delivery! The Fairlady Z NISMO (RZ34) Finally Reveals It...

A 2-Day Tour with the New Fairlady Z NISMO – Heading to Shikoku The Fairlady Z NISMO was delivered in early February. Until now, I had only driven it about 700 km, but finally decided to take it on a 2-day tour. Considering the destination and time constraints, I chose Shikoku. In particular, National Route 195 is a memorable route I’ve come to love after driving it in the past with the Boxster, Carrera 4...

2025.04.04Reviews & Test Drives, Touring Reports, Nissan

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2025.03.29Reviews & Test Drives, Touring Reports, Porsche Taycan

Circuit Driving in the Taycan Turbo GT Weissach Package! Impressions from Fuji Speedway

After Getting the Taycan Turbo GT Weissach Package After driving about 800 km since purchase, I took the Taycan Turbo GT Weissach Package to the circuit for the first time. And it all comes down to this one phrase — “I’m really glad I bought it.” My wife even said it was the most impressive Porsche she’s ever driven, and I couldn’t agree more. However, public opinion about the Taycan is somewhat mixed. Due to...

2025.03.29Reviews & Test Drives, Touring Reports, Porsche Taycan

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2025.03.20Reviews & Test Drives, Nissan

Fairlady Z NISMO (RZ34) — One Month In: Impressions and Differences Compared to Porsche

It’s been a month since I took delivery of the Fairlady Z, and I’d like to share my impressions after giving it a proper run for the first time in a while. To be honest, I was so captivated by the amazing Taycan Turbo GT delivered around the same time that I didn’t get many chances to drive the Fairlady Z. This time, I’ll examine various aspects such as engine characteristics, driving feel, and everyday...

2025.03.20Reviews & Test Drives, Nissan