


Toyota have unveiled an animated CM for their new Gundam-inspired vehicle, the Char Custom Auris II, which has unsurprisingly featured the legendary Char Aznable as well as a glorious ode to the revered Gundam franchise, all bound to garner buyers from the ranks of Gundam’s more dedicated fans.
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The latest car manufacturer to plotting to empty otaku wallets with an official itasha is none other than Toyota, with Girls und Panzer Prius and Vitz (“Yaris” in barbarian lands) models.
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Toyota has announced they will actually launch their previously shown “Char Aznable” Gundam-themed Auris as a commercial vehicle in Japan, with general sales to commence in 2013.
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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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- Author: Artefact
- Categories: Anime, News
- Date: Jul 9, 2011 04:01 JST
- Tags: Cars, Food, Hatsune Miku, Marketing, Otaku, Toyota, USA, Video Gallery, Vocaloid

Hatsune Miku fans are viewing Toyota’s ongoing stream of Miku-related marketing with increasing bewilderment and more than a little outrage, not least at the sight of her Toyota induced obsession with bacon-wrapped hotdogs.
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Cosplayers, Miku fans, and those simply keen to further blur the boundaries between 2D and 3D need look no further than a recently circulating Corolla-inspired guide to Hatsune Miku makeup.
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Toyota has finally begun showing off some Corolla with Miku itasha paintjobs, and rather nicely done they are too.
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Not content with the stunning success of Macho Miku, now it seems Toyota is looking to make Miku manlier still – behold Moustachio Miku…
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Toyota’s decision to aggravate all Miku fans everywhere by insisting on using a bizarre American comic styled illustration of the world’s foremost virtual idol has finally been rescinded – not only is the new version not a flagrant rip-off of Tony’s artwork, it is rather tasteful and even displays a tantalising glimpse of Miku’s upper thigh.
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Toyota’s manly version of Hatsune Miku, evidently designed specifically for the discerning tastes of the testosterone loving American public, is apparently the only version deemed fit for use in the land of the free and continues to find itself the subject of additional advertising.
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