The Truth About Cars

MARCH 18, 2024

We all know there are certain Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) cars you cannot buy in the United States or Canada. We could do this all day with international markets, and we may revisit this with other regions, but today we're focusing on JDM vehicles. What I am curious about is this: What would you choose? Sound off below.

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North America Suzuki America Cars 59

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Those include JDM tailights, clear headlights, carbon-fiber cubby trim, WRX seats, aftermarket CD player with Bluetooth, full-size spare, sport muffler, and leather shift knob and boot. This one is a bit rough -- there's obvious rust in the photos -- and the mileage is high at 276,000. If you're interested, go take a look. You can do so here.

Carbon Fiber 105

Carbon Fiber Arizona Cars Exhaust 105

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 11, 2024

Even before The Fast and the Furious, the cars were legendary among JDM groups, and classic models’ desirability has made them some of the most expensive cars to import from Japan. Get the latest news, features,& TTAC& takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by & subscribing to our& newsletter.

Nissan 105

Nissan Japan Gas-Electric Light 105

The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Pajero Evo is a cool choice as this year’s lone JDM entry, but it’s been aggressively climbing in price for a while now. Get the latest news, features,& TTAC& takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by & subscribing to our& newsletter.

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Market Ferrari 2002 Jeep 110

The Truth About Cars

MAY 5, 2023

The R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R is one of the most iconic JDM cars in history, thanks to the Fast and the Furious movies, and the few that have made their way here over the years have sold for big bucks. Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our newsletter.

Nissan 98

Nissan Legal Toyota Available 98

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 28, 2023

CEO Jim Farley tweeted about the upgrade, which includes information and images on some of the automaker’s lesser-known vehicles, such as the Spectron van, a JDM rebadged Mazda Bongo with serious 80s vibes. Some offer public-facing portals with easily searchable brochures and images, and Ford’s just got a major content injection.

Ford 98

Ford Mercury Mazda Kits 98

The Truth About Cars

MAY 15, 2023

As was nearly always the case at the time, the JDM commercials boasted more macho narrators and better screeching-tire sounds. Get the latest news, features,& TTAC& takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by& subscribing to our& newsletter. Every bold line says o pen me up and watch my move.

Dodge 98

Dodge Nissan North America Mercury 98