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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 …
Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II: The Forgotten NASCAR Aero Warrior
By Alex Naumov on February 20, 2026 at 5:39 AM
In late‑1960s NASCAR, aerodynamics suddenly mattered as much as raw displacement. Ford, Mercury, and Chrysler all chased smoother bodywork and higher top speeds to stay competitive on superspeedways, and homologation rules forced them to sell at least a limited number of those race‑in …
Mercury Muscle Cars: Cyclone Spoiler II, Marauders & Market Rise
By Alex Naumov on February 20, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Mercury spent decades living in Ford’s shadow, but for many enthusiasts it quietly produced some of the most interesting “in‑between” American performance cars of the muscle era. From NASCAR‑inspired specials like the 1969 Cyclone Spoiler II to big‑block Marauders and the 2000s reviva …
Kawasaki Z1 900: The Legend Born From Honda’s Missed Chance
By Alex Naumov on February 19, 2026 at 8:46 AM
In enthusiast circles, the Kawasaki Z1 900 is frequently described as the superbike that turned Honda’s early lead into a challenge—and, arguably, a loss of dominance. Various historical accounts suggest Kawasaki was originally developing a 750cc four‑cylinder four‑stroke to beat riva …
Honda CB750 Evolution: From 1969 Superbike to 2003 Classic
By Alex Naumov on February 19, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Among enthusiasts and commentators, the Honda CB750 is widely described as a motorcycle that redefined what a mass‑market road bike could be at the end of the 1960s. Various period tests and retrospective articles portray the 1969 CB750 as a key moment in the move toward large‑capacit …
Top US Motorcycle Auctions for Global and Japan Buyers
By Alex Naumov on February 18, 2026 at 8:41 AM
For international collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts, the US remains one of the richest sourcing grounds for motorcycles of every era—from vintage Harleys and Indian board‑track racers to modern superbikes and custom V‑twins. Global buyers increasingly treat US auctions as the “fron …
Japan Motorcycle Tariffs on American Bikes: Key Concepts
By Alex Naumov on February 18, 2026 at 8:38 AM
American motorcycles—especially Harley‑Davidsons and other large cruisers—have carved out a visible niche in Japan’s motorcycle culture. Behind every US‑to‑Japan shipment, however, sits a matrix of duties, taxes, and fees that shape the real landed cost of getting a bike from a US auc …