As a motor journalist with a sense for practical science, Mr. Shotaro Kobayashi formulated road test reports through elaborate studies. He started a new magazine called Car Graphic, and served as its editor for 23 years. By describing cars only via relevant remarks, his efforts helped improve vehicles and made a significant contribution to the evolution of our automotive culture. In recognition of these great achievements, the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame is honored to induct Mr. Shotaro Kobayashi into the Hall of Fame.

Kobayashi with his first car, a 1932 Austin Seven saloon.

The first issue of Car Graphic, released in 1962.

Kobayashi with the Honda S600 he drove all around Europe in 1964.

Kobayashi pictured with Soichiro Honda at the Arakawa test course in 1963.

Kobayashi driving a 1926 Bugatti Type 23 Brescia.