The JDM car market is small, but it could be affected by potential U.S. tariffs. Currently, Japanese market trucks are already subject to a 25 percent tariff, but ordinary passenger cars only get a ...

North American car buyers certainly have had a broad selection of Japanese imports to choose from over the past few decades, from trusty sport-utes like the Toyota Land Cruiser to commuter-friendly ...

Swapping out the old, tired, or broken engine in your car can be useful if you're looking to keep a classic car running or if you're looking for more power. And for a long time in the Japanese ...

You can be the greatest, you can be the best, you can be the King Kong bangin' on your chest. In the JDM world, these keywords defiant of a massive ape banging its chest represent the rotary tuning ...

Richard's lifelong automotive journey started at an early age with building model cars. Upon getting his drivers license (and many, many speeding tickets), plastic models quickly morphed into the real ...

In 2026, vehicles manufactured in 2001 become eligible for legal import into the U.S. under the 25-Year Rule under the FMVSS exemption, opening up more sought-after Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) ...

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The Japanese domestic market, better known as JDM, has played an integral role in shaping the sport compact market across the globe since the early '70s. From the first aftermarket turbo kit designed ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...