Moving to France with Your Car: 2026 Costs, Steps & Tips
By Alex Naumov on February 26, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Moving to France is a big step, and deciding whether to take your vehicle with you is often one of the most difficult choices. Bringing your own car or motorcycle can make daily life in France more familiar and convenient, but it also adds logistics, costs, and paperwork that you need …
Moving to France With Your Car: Costs, Rules & Top US Vehicles
By Alex Naumov on February 26, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Relocating to France is exciting, but bringing your car adds another layer of planning. For many Americans, the right vehicle can make settling into life in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, or the French countryside much easier and more affordable than buying locally. West Coast Shipping helps …
Georgia’s Proposed 2026 Limits on Older Car Imports Explained
By Alex Naumov on February 25, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Public statements from Georgian authorities indicate that significant changes to how older passenger vehicles are imported and registered may take effect from April 1, 2026. According to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia (MEPA), a government decree ha …
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 …
Buick 455 Stage 1: The Torque Monster Buick Got Right
By Alex Naumov on February 23, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Among Detroit’s big‑block legends, the Buick 455 Stage 1 stands apart. On paper, its advertised horsepower looked modest compared to some rivals, but real‑world testing told a different story: massive, low‑rpm torque that shoved heavy GS and GSX models down the quarter‑mile quicker th …
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 …
Supreme Court Overturns Trump's Import Duties | How It Affects Car Imports
By Alex Naumov on February 20, 2026 at 8:15 AM
In a landmark 6-3 decision issued on February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he unilaterally imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from countries across the globe. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority …
Why Mercury Muscle Cars Are Finally Getting Collector Attention
By Alex Naumov on February 20, 2026 at 5:41 AM
For years, Mercury muscle cars sat in the shadow of their Ford, Chevrolet, and Mopar counterparts. While Cyclones, Cougars, and Marauders shared hardware and performance targets with more famous siblings, they rarely headlined auctions or graced posters. That is changing. As high‑prof …
Mercury Marauder Performance: 1963–2004 Through the Decades
By Alex Naumov on February 20, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Mercury spent much of its life positioned between Ford and Lincoln, but from the early 1960s onward it developed a quiet performance thread that still resonates with enthusiasts. The Marauder nameplate bookends that story: early‑1960s full‑size fastbacks built with NASCAR in mind, and …