Result Japan turns the GT86 into a full AE86 tribute with pop-up headlights, widebody looks, and pure "Initial D" nostalgia.

Widely popular for both tuning and rally or club racing, the AE86 series of the Toyota Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno has had a major impact on the JDM car realm. With pop culture help, of course.

Toyota is finally paying homage to the AE86 Sprinter Trueno in the best way possible, by taking a cue from the popular automotive racing manga and anime series Initial D. Toyota has spruced up a GT86 ...

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 ...

The Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno is one of the most desirable Japanese classic cars from the ’80s, further popularized by its appearance in the “Initial D” street racing manga and anime series, as well ...

There are watches that tell time, and there are watches that tell a story. Seiko’s new limited-edition chronograph manages to do both. Yet it goes further, weaving a high-octane tribute to one of ...

An engaging anime doesn't always need superpowered heroes and giant titans. Sometimes, you just need pulse-pounding street racing action, and that's something "Initial D" has done incredibly well over ...

The Toyota AE86 wasn't always known as a JDM legend. It went largely unnoticed until a sudden turn of events sent it skyrocketing to pop-culture stardom. There were a number of notable Toyota sports ...

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Shuichi Shigeno's massively popular street racing manga, Initial D. The series centers on the life of Takumi Fujiwara, a high school student who digs ...