American Trucks in Australia: Import Costs and Rules | 2026 Guide

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on October 19, 2026 at 8:26 AM

Ford F-150 Raptor pickup, 2021 onward

American trucks in Australia are the hardest import in the world to get right, and the one where it is most worth doing. A full-size RHD pickup built in Melbourne starts at AUD 106,950 for an F-150 XLT and runs to AUD 259,950 for the RAM TRX that arrives in 2027. The same trucks sell …

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Ford Bronco UK: Import a US Bronco and What It Costs | 2026

By Dan Burkandt on October 19, 2026 at 1:30 AM

Sixth-generation Ford Bronco four-door, 2021 onward

Every Ford Bronco on a UK forecourt is an import, and the asking prices show it: GBP 54,995 for a Badlands, GBP 66,950 for a Heritage Edition. The same Badlands sells for $43,000 to $51,000 in the US and lands in Southampton, duty and VAT paid, for about GBP 48,500. The Bronco is the …

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Chevrolet Silverado Australia: Which Ones You Can Import | 2026

By Dan Burkandt on October 18, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 fourth generation pickup

GMSV sells a right-hand-drive Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium for AUD 135,990 and the ZR2 for AUD 147,490. In the US, a 2024 ZR2 is asking $49,224 to $59,844, which is about AUD 78,000 at the top end. That gap is the reason people searching for a Silverado for sale in Australia keep landin …

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Topics: Australia

Drove Into the US? Why Your Car May Not Ship Home | 2026

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on October 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM

Mercedes-Benz G-Class with German registration parked on a tree-lined road

In the last few weeks, West Coast Shipping has received four requests to ship a car or motorcycle home from the United States at the end of a North American road trip. In each case the vehicle had entered the US by road from Canada or Mexico, and in each case US Customs would not appr …

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Topics: Classic Cars

Retromobile New York 2026: Auction Preview & Shipping

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on October 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM

1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 NART Spider

Rétromobile New York opens at the Javits Center on Thursday, November 19, the first North American edition of the Paris show, with a Gooding Christie's sale on November 20 and 21 led by Steve McQueen's 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S NART Spider at $15 million to $20 million. Over 70 motorcy …

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Topics: Classic Cars

Mercedes 500E: Why It Will Always Be a Collector Car | 2026

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on October 9, 2026 at 12:29 PM

500e classic

In 1990, Mercedes handed one of its own sedans to Porsche and asked them to finish it. The result was the 500E: a W124 with a 5.0L V8, wider fenders, and an 18-day assembly process split between two factories. Only 10,479 were ever built, and in October 2026 the CLASSIC.com benchmark …

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Topics: Classic Cars

25‑Year Rule for Japanese Motorcycles: 2001 Models in 2026

By Alex Naumov on October 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Black and Silver Cruiser Motorcycle on Asphalt Road

Japanese motorcycles built in 2001 are reaching the 25‑year mark in 2026, and enthusiasts are increasingly asking what that means for importing bikes to the United States and moving machines between the US, Japan, and other markets. In enthusiast conversations, phrases like “25‑year r …

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Topics: Japan Motorcycles

2001 German Cars Now 25-Year Eligible: E46 M3, 996 GT3 & E39 M5

By Alex Naumov on October 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM

BMW E46 M3

Every January, a new group of cars crosses the 25-year eligibility threshold for US import. In 2026, that group includes three of the most sought-after German performance cars of the early 2000s: the BMW E46 M3, the Porsche 996 GT3, and the BMW E39 M5.

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2001 Suzuki Carry Kei Truck: Import & Shipping | 2026

By Alex Naumov on October 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM

2001 Suzuki Carry

The Suzuki Carry is one of the most recognisable kei trucks in Japan. Compact dimensions, simple engineering and low running costs made it a staple on farms, construction sites and in small businesses for decades.

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Topics: US car import
 

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