Japanese Day at Brooklands Museum – 20 Cars, Great People and Unexpected Interest in the Copen XPLAY
20 cars from the car club "130R Yokohama GB" were on display - On June 21st, our company-supported car club, "130R Yokohama GB," participated in the "Japanese Day 2026" event hosted by the Brooklands Museum. We are grateful to the organisers …
Club Event Report - JDMJAM 2026
The world is bustling with car events. I feel like gatherings of people, including cyclists and bikers, have increased dramatically, not just cars. Perhaps they've always been popular, but after shrinking due to COVID-19, they're finally returning to their original levels.
Upgrades - Daihatsu Copen Cero (Overview)
Now that we have all four second-generation Daihatsu Copen models in stock and have completed our initial reports, we’re excited to embark on a journey of transformation for our demo car. This first instalment invites you to envision what’s possible.
Club Event Report - JapShow 2026
Last Sunday (May 10, 2026), we exhibited our demo car, a 2015 Daihatsu Copen CERO, at "JapShow 2026" held at Santa Pod Raceway. Our exhibit was shared with 12 cars from members of the car club "130R Yokohama GB," which we support.
Club Event Report - BHP Show 2026
On Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, at the Kent Showground, we participated in the BHP Show 2026. That morning, we were worried about the weather, as a powerful rain cloud had just passed over from France, but those…
What is the new Copen?
What is the new Copen? Today, I'd like to write about the "new Copen." I chose this topic so you can learn more about the "second-generation Copen," which many of you refer to as the "new Copen."
Club Event Report - JapFest 2026
On Sunday, April 19th, our club participated in the big event "JapFest 2026" held at Silverstone Circuit. That's right. TR imports UK supports the car club "130R Yokohama GB," so we were able to exhibit our demo car alongside the club members.
Import vehicle preparation report - 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K Red (Part 7)
The registration process for our second-generation Copen used cars in the UK is going well. Yesterday, the 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero (RED) received its logbook (V5C), and now we are just waiting for a new set of …
Import vehicle preparation report - 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K (Part 6)
The 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K (red) that arrived last week passed the MOT test, so we immediately submitted the registration application to the DVLA. Once registration is complete, we will know the license number,
Import vehicle preparation report - 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K Red (Part 5)
The RORO ship carrying the 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K (red), which departed Yokohama Port in January, arrived at Bristol Port on March 10th. Customs clearance and duty payment have already been completed, so it has arrived
Import vehicle preparation report - 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K Red (Part 4)
The 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K (red), which we successfully bid on in November, has been handed over to the shipping company. Due to the festive season and the Japanese New Year holiday, we lost a little
Import vehicle preparation report - 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K Blue (Part 2)
Today, I'd like to talk about the future of the 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K (blue) for which we recently received an inspection report. We purchased this vehicle as a base for creating our company's demo car, and plans
Import vehicle preparation report - 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K Blue (Part 1)
The inspection of the 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K (blue) that we recently won at auction has been completed, and we have received a detailed inspection report from our partner company, Wadachi. Just how
Import vehicle preparation report - 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K Red (Part 3)
The inspection and maintenance of my 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K (red) is complete, and the RORO ship schedule to the UK is likely to be finalised. However, due to the end of the year, it's expected to be a little
Import vehicle preparation report - 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K Red (Part 2)
The inspection and maintenance of the 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K (Red) has been completed. The inspection and maintenance were carried out at our partner company's inspection factory.
Auction success report - 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K Blue
I'm writing this blog post because we successfully won an auction today for a 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K (blue). This vehicle was purchased as a base vehicle for our company's demo car. This vehicle is 10 years old,
Import vehicle preparation report - 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K Red (Part 1)
The 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K (red) that I recently won at auction has arrived at our partner Wadachi's inspection facility. Because this vehicle is a 2015 model, it is exempt from IVA inspection, and modifications
Auction success report - 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K Red
Today, we successfully bid on a 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K (red). That's right, this is our second red Copen in our inventory, and our first Cero. Although it's been 10 years since its initial registration, the mileage
