First-Generation Camaro History 1967-1969: Built in 18 Months | WCS
By Alex Naumov on April 23, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Ford introduced the Mustang in April 1964. By September 1966, Chevrolet had a response sitting in showrooms. The development timeline from concept approval to production start is widely described as approximately 18 months -- a compressed schedule that required real engineering trade- …
Best France Car Auction Sites & How to Import to USA | 2026
By Alex Naumov on April 21, 2026 at 7:36 AM
France is one of the most underrated sources of classic and enthusiast vehicles for American buyers. Alpine sports cars, pre-war Bugattis, Peugeot 504s, and Citroën DS models with documented French ownership history represent genuinely rare finds -- vehicles that rarely appear in US d …
European Diesel Cars in the USA: Why EPA Compliance Is So Difficult
By Alex Naumov on April 16, 2026 at 10:36 AM
The EPA compliance challenge for a European diesel is not a larger version of the gasoline compliance problem. It is a fundamentally different problem, and most buyers do not discover how different until they are already committed to a purchase. This guide explains exactly where the r …
Motorcycle Tariffs by Country of Origin: What US Importers Pay
By Alex Naumov on April 13, 2026 at 12:18 PM
The tariff you pay to import a motorcycle into the USA depends on where the bike was made, how it is classified under US customs codes, and whether it qualifies for any exemptions. Most buyers go into the process with a rough number in mind and discover the real figure is more nuanced …
The 25-Year Rule for Motorcycles: Which Classic Bikes Qualify?
By Alex Naumov on April 13, 2026 at 12:10 PM
The 25-year rule is one of the most misunderstood provisions in US motorcycle import law. Most buyers hear "duty-free" and assume it means free of everything -- costs, compliance, paperwork. It does not. What it does do is remove two of the most significant barriers to importing a for …
Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear Import Guide: Japan's Adventure Van
By Alex Naumov on April 10, 2026 at 12:39 PM
The Delica Space Gear fills a gap in the American vehicle market that no new vehicle currently addresses: a full-height passenger van with genuine four-wheel drive, a front-mounted engine, and enough interior space to sleep two adults without a tent. If you are already in love with th …
Importing Japanese 4x4s and Off-Road Vehicles: Complete Guide
By Alex Naumov on April 10, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Japan's domestic 4x4 market produced vehicles that the US never officially received, not because they were inferior, but because American buyer preferences and Japanese domestic engineering priorities diverged sharply during the years these trucks were built. The result is a category …
Moving to the UK from the USA with Your Car: DVLA & Import Guide
By Alex Naumov on April 9, 2026 at 12:19 PM
A car that moves with you from the US to the UK can arrive with no duty and no VAT, if HMRC approves your Transfer of Residence claim before it sails. Miss that step, and a modern car pays 10% duty plus 20% VAT. Our view: file the ToR1 first, then book the container. Southampton is 14 …
Military POV & OCONUS Car Shipping: PCS Guide 2026
By Alex Naumov on April 7, 2026 at 9:10 AM
PCS orders always bring a lot of moving parts. You have to think about dates, housing, family routines and paperwork, often all at once. Right behind those decisions comes a more practical concern. What happens to your cars.
Japan to USA Car Shipping: Ports, Timelines, Container vs RoRo
By Alex Naumov on April 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Shipping a car from Japan to the USA is no longer an obscure process reserved for specialists. The routes are well established, pricing is easier to benchmark, and there are enough recent JDM imports on US roads to prove it works.
Grey Market Car Import Restrictions: What Can't Enter the USA
By Alex Naumov on April 1, 2026 at 11:29 AM
The term "grey market" tends to carry an air of mystery, as though it describes a single thing rather than a broad category of situations. In practice, it simply refers to vehicles that were built for one market and imported into another where they were never officially certified or s …