Iconic JDM Cars
Legendary Japanese Domestic Market cars: Skyline GT-R, Supra, RX-7, NSX history and comprehensive buying guides
JDM Year in Review: 1995 — Refinement and Initial D
1995 brought refinement to JDM culture. R33 GT-R breaks 8 minutes at Nürburgring, Integra Type R DC2 launches, Initial D manga begins its global influence.
JDM Year in Review: 2000 — The Peak Era
2000 represents the absolute peak of the JDM era. R34 V-Spec II refresh, Honda S2000 US launch, RX-7 FD3S final years, peak Japanese magazine and tuning culture.
Shigeru Uehara: The Father of the Honda NSX
Shigeru Uehara led the Honda NSX development team through the first-generation launch. Without his vision, Honda might never have built the mid-engine supercar that changed the world.
JDM Year in Review: 2015 — The Modern Renaissance
2015 is when JDM culture became mainstream collectible. R32 GT-R import boom, Evo X Final Edition, Bring a Trailer dominance, prices for clean examples explode.
Kazutoshi Mizuno: The Father of the R34 and R35 GT-R
Kazutoshi Mizuno is one of the most important automotive engineers of the last 30 years — and arguably the single most influential figure in Nissan's modern performance car history.
Akio Toyoda: The CEO Who Saved Toyota's Soul
Akio Toyoda is the rare CEO who actually races. He personally competes at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. He made Toyota build the GR86, the new Supra, the GR Yaris — all against profit pressure.
Time Attack: From Tsukuba to Global Movement
Time attack started at Tsukuba in the 1980s as Japanese tuner shop competition. It became a global motorsport with championships in Japan, US, Australia, and Europe.
Datsun 240Z to 280Z: The Original JDM Sports Car
The complete story of the Datsun 240Z through 280Z. Covers history, each generation, buying tips, common issues, and popular modifications for the S30 Z.
Kei Cars Explained: Japan's Tiny Performance Machines
Under 660cc and 64HP by law, kei cars are Japan's unique contribution to automotive culture. Why these tiny machines have a cult following.
Right-Hand Drive Daily Driving: Tips From Owners Who Do It
Drive-throughs, highway merging, and parking — real-world tips from people who daily drive right-hand drive cars in the US.
The Best JDM Cars Turning 25 in 2027
A guide to the most significant JDM cars becoming US import-eligible in 2027, covering the V-Spec II Nur, Spirit R, final S15, Evo VII, and more.
The Best JDM Cars From Each Decade: 1970s to 2000s
From the Hakosuka to the Evo X, the definitive list of the most significant JDM cars from each era of Japanese automotive history.