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Direct Cars Atsugi celebrates 5th anniversary with deals and Tokyo Camping Car Show models

13.07.2026 08:22 1 min 1 source
プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1|PR TIMES JPN
Direct Cars Atsugi celebrates 5th anniversary with deals and Tokyo Camping Car Show models
Original source: プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1|PR TIMES

Direct Cars Atsugi (ATSUGI BASE) will hold a two-week event to celebrate the store's 5th anniversary. The promotion runs from July 17 to 20 and July 24 to 27, 2026. Visitors will receive gifts for coming, getting an estimate, and signing a contract, along with discounts and raffles.

Four models first shown at the Tokyo Camping Car Show 2026 will be on display, including a collaboration with "Fist of the North Star" based on the Toyota HiAce and the electric camper DC EVLIFE on a Kia PV5 chassis.

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Direct Cars Atsugi celebrates 5th anniversary with promotions and new models from Tokyo show

13.07.2026 プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1|PR TIMES JPN Original source

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