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Regional Muscle Car DNA: West Coast vs. East Coast vs. Southern Builds
By Dan Burkandt on May 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The golden age of American muscle cars (1964–1973) wasn’t just defined by Detroit’s factories—it was shaped by regional climates, regulations, and cultural trends. From California’s smog laws to Texas’ drag strips, geography left an indelible mark on classic car configurations. This g …
Trump's 50% EU Tariff Threat: What It Means for Auto Shipping
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on May 27, 2025 at 8:36 AM
On May 23, 2025, former President Donald Trump announced a proposed 50% tariff on all EU goods effective June 1, 2025, citing stalled trade negotiations and a $250 billion annual trade deficit. For automotive importers and exporters, this escalation threatens to upend transatlantic tr …
Trump Tariff Delays Ease Auto Markets, Buy Time for Trade Talks
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on May 27, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The automotive logistics industry received significant relief Sunday as President Trump delayed his threatened 50% EU tariff until July 9, extending the original June 1 deadline by over five weeks. This marks the latest in a series of tariff postponements that have created breathing r …
Best Muscle Car Import Opportunities Before June 1: Beat the Tariff Surge
By Alex Naumov on May 26, 2025 at 10:29 AM
With Trump's proposed 50% EU tariff threatening to take effect June 1, collectors have a narrow 8-day window to secure muscle car imports at current rates. While classic cars over 25 years remain exempt from the new tariffs, the opportunity to import at today's prices is rapidly closi …
Top 5 Most Expensive Muscle Cars Ever Sold: Why They Command Millions
By Felix Cater on May 26, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The muscle car market has reached unprecedented heights, with legendary American performance icons now selling for tens of millions at auction. From Carroll Shelby's prototype Cobra to the rarest Plymouth Hemi 'Cudas, these vehicles represent the pinnacle of automotive collecting. Thi …
Trump Delays 50% EU Tariffs to July 9: Auto Logistics Market Gets Reprieve
By Alex Naumov on May 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
In a surprise Sunday announcement, President Donald Trump agreed to postpone his threatened 50% tariff on European Union goods until July 9, 2025, providing critical breathing room for the auto logistics industry. The delay, announced after a "very nice call" with European Commission …
50% EU Tariff Shakeup: How Global Automotive Trade Could Shift & Avoidance Strategies
By Alex Naumov on May 26, 2025 at 7:07 AM
President Trump's Friday announcement of a proposed 50% tariff on EU goods starting June 1, 2025, has sent shockwaves through global automotive markets. With automotive imports from Europe valued at $45 billion annually, this escalation threatens to fundamentally reshape international …
Top US Muscle Cars to Import in 2025: Tariff Exemptions & Market Trends
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on May 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
With the U.S. enforcing a 25% tariff on imported vehicles, the 25-year exemption rule has become a critical advantage for collectors. Vehicles manufactured before 2000 can enter the U.S. at just 2.5% duty, creating massive savings and investment opportunities. Here are the top America …
Chile-Brazil Automotive Trade: Navigating Mercosur & Import Strategies
By Monica Mena on May 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Brazil's substantial import duties on foreign vehicles—typically 35% standard duty plus additional taxes that can effectively double the cost—present significant challenges for collectors and dealers. While Chile's trade relationship with Brazil through the ACE-35 agreement offers pot …
JDM Classic Car Exports: Leveraging the US 25-Year Rule
By Dan Burkandt on May 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The U.S. 25-year exemption rule has triggered a surge in JDM classic car imports, with 1999–2000 models like the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34, Toyota Supra A80, and Mazda RX-7 FD3S dominating auctions. This guide highlights the top models driving this boom and explains how Japanese auction …