Can I Buy a Car in Japan and Bring It to the US?
By Alex Naumov on March 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Buying a car in Japan and bringing it back to the United States is not only possible in 2026, it is something US buyers are doing every week with the right shipping partner and plan.
Global Shipping Disruption: How the Iran Conflict Is Reshaping Routes
By Alex Naumov on March 12, 2026 at 9:47 AM
The new conflict centered on Iran has turned the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Middle East into one of the most acute maritime crises since the first Red Sea attacks in late 2023. For vehicle shippers, this is already resulting in longer routings, higher surcharges, growing container …
Moving to Panama with Your Car: The Complete Import Guide 2026 | WCS
By Alex Naumov on March 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Panama has become one of the most popular relocation destinations in the Americas. The dollarised economy, the Pensionado retirement visa, year-round warm weather, and a cost of living that stretches further than most US cities have drawn a steady stream of American and Canadian expat …
Why Brits Are Importing F-150s, Rams & Silverados to the UK | WCS
By Alex Naumov on March 5, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Something unexpected has happened on British roads. Vehicles that were designed for Texas ranch land and Montana logging trails—the Ford F-150, the Ram 1500, the Chevrolet Silverado—have developed a devoted and rapidly expanding following among UK buyers. These are not small vehicles. …
Best American Cars to Ship to France in 2026
By Alex Naumov on February 26, 2026 at 8:39 AM
If you are planning a move or a long stay in France, choosing which American car to ship is just as important as figuring out how to ship it. Not every US‑market vehicle is a good fit for narrow French streets, low‑emission zones, fuel prices, and parking realities. The right choice c …
Buick Gran Sport Evolution: 1965–1972 Luxury Muscle History
By Alex Naumov on February 23, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Buick’s Gran Sport story is one of the most interesting arcs in the classic muscle‑car era. What began in 1965 as a performance option on the Skylark quietly evolved into a full model line with its own engines, trims, and ultimately the wild GSX halo car. By 1972, the GS badge represe …
1970 Buick GSX Stage 1: Forgotten Factory Freak Muscle Car
By Alex Naumov on February 23, 2026 at 7:36 AM
In 1970, Buick built a car that could run with the quickest Detroit heavy‑hitters—and in many tests, quietly beat them. The 1970 Buick GSX Stage 1 paired a brutally strong 455‑cubic‑inch V8 with luxury‑level refinement and limited production, then wrapped it in just two high‑impact co …
1970 Buick GSX Stage 1 & 455: Gran Sport’s Peak Evolution
By Alex Naumov on February 23, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Buick is often remembered as GM’s “gentleman’s brand,” but for a brief window at the start of the 1970s it built some of the most devastating factory muscle cars in America. The 1970 Buick GSX Stage 1 delivered huge torque and real‑world acceleration that put it in direct contention w …
Ford's Factory Sleeper: What a Mercury Marauder Costs, What to Check, and What It Takes to Import One | 2026 Guide
By Alex Naumov on February 20, 2026 at 5:40 AM
The Mercury Marauder is three cars under one badge: a 1963 to 1965 fastback built for NASCAR, a 1969 to 1970 full-size 429 cruiser, and the 2003 to 2004 black sedan that brought a Mustang Mach 1 engine to a Grand Marquis. Classic.com puts the average across all three at about $20,600 …
Japan’s Harley-Davidson Culture: Why American Cruisers Stand Out
By Alex Naumov on February 18, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Walk through Tokyo’s Daikanyama or Yokohama’s bayside districts on a weekend and you will see something that doesn’t appear in registration statistics alone: clusters of American V‑twins parked outside cafés, idling under expressways, and rolling into late‑night meet‑ups. Japanese roa …