Japanese cars have earned and maintained a well-deserved reputation for reliability, driving experience and affordability. For instance, the 2024 Toyota RAV4 was the third bestselling car in the U.S.

The North American road racing season kicked off in fine form a couple of weekends ago with the annual Rolex 24 at Daytona.

There is a lot going on here, from all the cosmetic changes to the various improvements made to the suspension and brakes ...