Car Goods Magazine July 2026 Issue to Be Released on May 15, 2026

Sanei Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Kenji Suzuki) will release the July 2026 issue of Car Goods Magazine on May 15, 2026. The price is 770 yen including tax. As spring arrives across Japan, the peak season for intensive car washing is reaching its climax. Even drivers who have already completed their spring cleaning are encouraged to take the next step in vehicle care. Spring brings its own risks, and there are accessible maintenance options that can further improve a car’s finish. With the rainy season approaching, outdoor work will soon become difficult, making now the ideal time to prepare vehicles for wet weather. This issue covers rain-season preparation, including a review of wipers and reset-and-coating care for both the inside and outside of car windows. It also features current-affairs analysis related to car ownership in Reiwa 8, helping readers understand the latest conditions surrounding everyday car life. Even after spring washing is complete, drivers should stay alert. The magazine provides guidance on spring-specific risks and the maintenance measures that are especially important before summer. In addition to self-care tips, it also examines the latest professional services, including how modern car wash machines have evolved. Since thorough treatment becomes difficult once the long rainy season begins, the issue offers comprehensive advice for preparing both the interior and exterior of vehicles. The spring rush of new products is still underway. The special edition of the recurring Trend Searchlight feature reports on the latest developments across major car goods categories. The issue also analyzes concerns surrounding car life, including laws, regulations and rising prices, emphasizing that correctly understanding the current situation is the first step toward solving problems. Main features include Car Detailing Max, Raindrop Busters, Trend Searchlight SPL, an OBD adapter review, AV navigation viewing and electronically controlled test drives, security items, a special car-life support feature, monthly test programs, new goods coverage, a car accessories masterwork guide, aftermarket parts analysis, in-depth technology features and reader monitor reports. Car Goods Magazine is a car-life support magazine for all vehicle users, focusing on safety, comfort and driving enjoyment. Covering everything from car accessories to outdoor goods, it introduces new product information, installation know-how, product tests and buying advice from the reader’s perspective, while serving as a bridge between the industry, manufacturers, retailers and users. Sanei Co., Ltd. has a history of more than 70 years and has long published magazines centered on automobiles and racing. Using its accumulated industry resources, broad networks, specialized knowledge and archives, the company has expanded into fields such as sports, fashion and outdoor activities, while strengthening its brand through magazines, events, web content and video media.