When it comes to the JDM hall of fame, nothing makes the blood boil more than two letters followed by two digits: AE-freaking-86. Blame the Initial D anime series or the JDM scene, but one thing is ...

Shibukawa City in Gunma Prefecture, Japan has sponsored taxis inspired by the prominent cars from the Initial D anime and manga series. As part of the city’s tourism campaign, three cars be available ...

Lego has always cultivated the spirit of creativity, and MOCs (My Own Creation) are where it bears fruition. Created from standard bricks, these custom builds have spawned in countless forms over the ...

Toyota's Gazoo Racing Heritage Parts division is adding cylinder heads and engine blocks to its list of replacement parts. Built for the AE86-chassis Corolla, these parts will make restorations a bit ...

Everyone knows the Toyota AE86 the corner-carving drift-toy of Initial D fanboys everywhere, but it advertised a top speed of 201 kph (125 mph). That sounds reasonable, but owner banpei wanted to know ...

Japan’s Camshop introduced a new tissue box shaped after the classic Toyota AE86. The scale model mirrors the Sprinter Trueno from the Initial D manga and anime. It can house both regular and wet ...

Much like how the Mk4 Toyota Supra became famous from the original Fast and Furious movie, the original AE86 Toyota Corolla gained a lot of its popularity from the manga comic Initial D and its ...

The Toyota AE86, also known as the Corolla Sport in the US, is one of the most sought-after JDMs popularized by iconic Japanese drifting anime, Initial D. While the car from the '80s doesn't have a ...

Toyota has announced a new programme of spare parts for a car it used to make in the Eighties. That car is the AE86 Corolla, and that car is a bit of a cult hero thanks to its starring role in Initial ...

Initial D, the Japanese manga that made an oversteering hero out of the Toyota AE86 is getting a big-screen adaptation. Speaking to the South China Morning Post last month, Sung Kang, the actor best ...