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Yamaha launches swappable-battery business scooter in Japan – thepack.news

Source: Yamaha Motor Company Limited | Yamaha Motor has introduced GEAREV, a new electric scooter built specifically for commercial delivery and dispatch use in Japan. This model went on sale on July 17, 2026, with a dedicated version called NEWS GEAREV configured for newspaper delivery routes. Vehicle classes and licensing The GEAREV falls under Japan’s

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Cars

Japan wants to standardize car parts to protect its auto industry

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. Automakers have long relied on parts-sharing to keep costs down — not just across individual lineups, but across brands and market segments. Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform became the poster child for modern

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After huge success in Thailand, Honda recently opened this Red Moto Café in Japan

True confession time, guys: I still Haven’t been to any Cube House Honda locations yet. Ever since it opened in Thailand in 2018, I’ve wanted to go; And even though I’ve been quite close at times, due to many other time commitments, I couldn’t make it work. Rest assured, if I were able to do

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Gabriel Martinelli’s dramatic win puts Brazil ahead of Japan in World Cup thriller

In the final moments of a tension-filled match, Gabriel Martinelli shattered Japanese dreams and sent Brazil into the last 16 of the World Cup. 95 minutes had passed at Houston’s NRG Stadium, but Martinelli’s clinical finish dashed Japan’s hopes and rekindled Brazil’s quest for glory. In front of 68,777 cheering fans in Texas on Tuesday,

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Podcasts

It’s time to forget the Germans and Brazil battle against Japan – World Cup Daily | soccer

Rate, Review, Share apple podcasts And join the conversation over email. TODAY ON THE PODCAST: Germany are out of the World Cup after losing 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay. This was their first game in the knockout in 12 years and would be their last for the next four years. They had a legitimate looking

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Cars

Mazda had to make the 2027 MX-5 quieter for Japan

Mazda As anyone who’s spent any time on the Tokyo subway will tell you, Japan loves peace and quiet. Apparently, Mazda had to make its MX-5 – arguably the newest sports car by North American standards – quieter to comply with new noise regulations that go into

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Mazda Miata had to be quieted to remain legal in Japan

In Japan the Miata gets quieter tires and a larger silencer. Without these changes, Mazda’s sports car would have failed upcoming exterior noise regulations. Japan’s MX-5 gets a new Pure Sport special edition with changes inside and out. Mazda has made it clear that work on the new Miata is well underway. This is no

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The hybrid Honda Prelude is already popular enough in Japan to get a new limited edition

Honda A lot has been said about the new Honda Prelude, but whatever you may feel about the auto-only hybrid coupe, it’s apparently popular enough in Japan to get a special edition already. For the 2027 model year, Honda’s revived two-door is getting a limited edition –

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Podcasts

Japan leaves it late and Germany’s spectacular seven – World Cup Daily | soccer

Rate, Review, Share apple podcasts And join the conversation over email. TODAY ON THE PODCAST: NETHERLANDS vs. JAPAN The second half came alive with all four goals in a 2-2 draw after the break. The Netherlands took the lead twice but Japan equalized with a late header, with everyone questioning their decision to continue crossing

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