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Junkyard Find: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER

The Truth About Cars

What was the most fuel-efficient (mass-produced, internal combustion-powered, highway-legal, non-gray-market, four-wheeled, et freakin' cetera) new car available in the United States during the 1980s? No, not the Toyota Starlet or Corolla Tercel , not the Honda CRX HF , not the Subaru Justy.

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Exploring the Appeal of JDM Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Some JDM cars, like the Honda Civic Type R, make it stateside The Journey of JDM Culture Originating in Motorsport Magic The allure of JDM cars traces its roots back to Japan’s vibrant motorsport scene. JDM stands for “Japanese Domestic Market,” referring to vehicles originally designed and manufactured for sale in Japan.

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Rivian IPO: What you need to know

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It would also overtake longtime players in the auto segment, such as Japanese carmakers Honda Motor Co., Legal Challenges to Date. Similar to other automakers, Rivian is also involved in some legal challenges. which has a market cap of $53 billion, and French automaker Renault SA, which is valued at a conservative $11 billion.