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5 tips to avoid getting scammed when buying cars from the US
By Alex Naumov on June 1, 2016 at 8:14 AM
Purchasing cars from the United States is extremely popular around the world. Last year, over 528,000 cars were exported in containers from the United States. If it is your first time buying a vehicle from overseas, how do you avoid being scammed while you're halfway across the world?
China: Demand for new cars drop, used cars rise
By Alex Naumov on May 23, 2016 at 12:37 PM
Despite China's attempts to encourage imports, the number of new cars being exported to China in containers have fallen by over 50%. Compared to last year, just over 3,200 new cars were shipped from the United States to China during the first quarter.
From the battlefield to a collectors car
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on May 20, 2016 at 8:48 AM
For 75 years, the Jeep has remained as the epitome of a rugged off road vehicle, with a go-anywhere attitude. It has been copied and recreated countless times by manufacturers around the world. Land Rover, Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes and Lada have all built successful vehicles based on t …
The 911 Carrera RS - an iconic German classic
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on May 10, 2016 at 10:46 AM
Porsche’s status as the number one brand in motorsport can be partially attributed to the success of the Carrera RS. When Porsche sought to enter the 911 into the Group 4 racing class, FIA's rules stated they must produce at least 500 of the cars for the road. Porsche naturally took t …
The 6th generation Mustang is sold out overseas
By Alex Naumov on May 5, 2016 at 11:05 AM
Creating an opportunity for importers. The newly redesigned Mustang is the best selling sports car in both Europe and Australia. Ford is selling more Mustangs than the new Audi TT, and more than any of Porsche's sports cars in Germany. In Australia, it went on to outsell the local Hol …
Techno Classica with West Coast Shipping
By Alex Naumov on April 6, 2016 at 6:04 AM
Techno Classica, the world's largest classic car trade show will take place next week in Essen, Germany. From April 6th to the 10th, over 190,000 classic car enthusiasts from around the world will come together to share their admiration for classic cars and network with fellow traders …
Featured in Bloomberg News!
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on March 30, 2016 at 12:09 PM
Our classic car shipping services have been featured on Bloomberg News! Thank you to the wonderful Hannah Elliot for including West Coast Shipping in the story about how to get a priceless classic car home overseas.
Australia Set To Relax Car Import Laws
By Alex Naumov on February 9, 2016 at 2:26 PM
The Australian government confirmed today that starting in 2018, import laws will be relaxed on new, used and classic car imports into the country. With the relaxation of import laws on new, used, and classic cars, Australians will now have access to a plethora of options when it come …
The Dodge Viper as a Future Classic
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on February 4, 2016 at 3:01 PM
What does the future hold for one of America's top sports cars? At this year's Detroit Auto Show, Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne revealed in an interview with Consumer Guide that the current Viper may be coming to an end. He stated, "financial arguments to keep the cu …
Busiest US Car Export Port Shuts Down Due To Strike
By Alex Naumov on January 29, 2016 at 11:29 AM
The port of NY/NJ ground to a halt today after longshoremen walked off the job. Today at around 10am EST, thousands of longshoremen walked off their posts at the Port of New York/New Jersey.