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On the morning of November 28, 2025, the House of Councilors unanimously passed a bill to abolish the “old provisional tax rate” added to the gasoline tax. This officially decided

On November 11, 2025, the final selection for the 2026 RJC Car of the Year, sponsored by the NPO Automotive Researchers and Journalists Conference of Japan (RJC), was held at

On October 15, 2025, the Japan Car of the Year Executive Committee announced the 35 nominees for the Japan Car of the Year 2025-2026. This year’s list of nominees clearly

Honda’s Freed has been named the 2024-2025 Japan Car of the Year! The car was selected for its spacious interior, ease of use, and driving pleasure. 2024-2025 Japan Car of

The Japan Car of the Year Executive Committee announced the 34 nominees for the 45th 2024-2025 Japan Car of the Year on October 31, 2024. The Japan Car of the

Suzuki’s new Swift has been awarded the 2025 RJC Car of the Year. Suzuki’s compact car, the Swift, has achieved a remarkable feat! It has been awarded the 2025 RJC

The Japan Car of the Year Executive Committee announced the 34 nominees for the 45th 2024-2025 Japan Car of the Year on October 31, 2024. Nominations are announced at the

On September 12, 2024, the National Police Agency finalized a draft amendment to the Road Traffic Act Enforcement Regulations and other regulations aimed at integrating driver’s licenses and My Number

As of 2024, motorcycles that can be driven with a regular driver’s license are limited to mopeds (50cc or less). However, the National Police Agency, the Ministry of Economy, Trade

In light of the fraudulent cases at Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and other automakers, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has instructed 85 automakers and other companies