

Many have dyed in a violet explosion in a Chinese village which caused the streets to run red, after large quantities of powdered violet dye fell from a truck and was scattered over a wide area after other traffic smashed into it, quickly turning much of the village fetching shades of red and violet after contact with water.
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Toyota’s latest desperate marketing tactic is a Gundam-themed Auris, perfect for would-be Char Aznable Gundam fans, or those who merely want a rather stylishly designed ride…
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China’s rampaging mobs have further proved the might of their great nation and its ancient and irrevocable claim to the Diaoyus, this time by attacking Italian diplomats for daring to drive a Japanese car.
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- Author: Artefact
- Categories: International, News
- Date: Sep 17, 2012 08:56 JST
- Tags: Bizarre, Cars, China, Crime, Internet, Okinawa, Politics, Senkaku Complex, Toyota

The case of a Chinese man who faces permanent paralysis after being dragged out of his car and brutally beaten by a mob who were infuriated by the fact he was driving a Japanese-made car has scandalised many Chinese, who are apparently starting to question the patriotic nature of such acts.
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Miku once again takes the lead for Good Smile Company’s latest figure line, a collaboration between the Nendoroid Petite series and Tamiya’s Mini 4WD to provide her a new set of wheels, starting her engines in January 2013.
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A man has been arrested after being found with a 12-year-old schoolgirl in his bag, whom he had just kidnapped off the street.
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Japanese have been shocked to learn that even their own ambassador to China is no longer safe, after his car was attacked in broad daylight and had its flag stolen.
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Chinese authorities are aghast at the recent popularity of “seatbelt shirts,” innovative articles of clothing which allow China’s drivers to circumvent the incredibly onerous requirement that they wear seatbelts whilst driving.
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Those who liked Subaru from Wish Upon The Pleiades but stopped short of actually buying her (car) might be interested in this significantly more inexpensive figure version by FREEing, which is set to be released in October 2012.
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- Author: Artefact
- Categories: Japan, News
- Date: Jun 27, 2012 23:46 JST
- Tags: Accidents, Beach, Bizarre, Cars, Hyogo, Mizugi, Osaka, Oshiri, Summer

Jet ski riders are being warned to avoid allowing the powerful streams of water propelling their craft along to enter into their anus after a woman died horribly after falling off the back of one.
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A car chase has ended with police shooting dead the car’s yakuza driver after he repeatedly attempted to ram his way past police.
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An otaku operated excavator (otherwise referred to as a backhoe or JCB) sexily embalzoned with Sheryl and Ranka is being hailed as perhaps the world’s first ita-earth mover…
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