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Short for Japanese domestic market, the term JDM has become its own tuning subculture related to modifying cars from Honda, Toyota, Nissan, and more.

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1969 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R
The Nissan Skyline Through The Years: See Its Evolution In Photos

Here's a breakdown showcasing every generation of the Nissan Skyline, arguably Japan's most iconic performance car.

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Formula E Channels Tokyo Drift On The Streets Of The City

Formula E made it to Tokyo, where the electric sport channeled the power of Tokyo Drift and Japanese car culture.

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3,000-HP Dodge Viper Clocks Breathtaking 6-Second 1/4 Mile

Texas 2K sees some of the world’s fastest street cars hit the strip to see who can become king of the quarter mile.

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Watch: The World's Fastest Acura Integra Rips A 7.7-Second 1/4 Mile

Running 79 lbs of Boost and 1,875 HP through a 1999 Honda CR-V AWD system, this DC2 Integra is a proper missile.

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Here's What Happened To Legendary Car Tuner Smokey Nagata

Discover why Smokey Nagata, notorious rebel and technical genius, was arrested back in 1998.

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2024 GT-R T-spec Takumi Edition-3-2
2024 Nissan GT-R Coming In Two New Special Editions

Nissan has unveiled two new special edition GT-Rs, both painted in colors meant to evoke the heritage of the R34 Skyline GT-R.

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A white and black initial D style 1984 Toyota Corolla AE86 front quarter rolling shot
Why It's So Difficult To Be A Car Enthusiast In Hong Kong

Ruthlessly strict laws and a severe dislike for modified cars mean enthusiasts need to get creative in order to keep Hong Kong’s car culture alive.  

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Drifting through Japanese Mountain Roads
Don't Try At Home: Watch Drifters Tear Up Japanese Mountain Roads

Kyle Loftis from 1320video takes a trip to Japan to get the ultimate drifting experience.

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The Underground Tokyo Meet Missed The Point About Underground Car Culture

We went to an underground car meet in Tokyo to discover Japan's underground car culture. What we experienced there was unexpected.

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Popular Car Builders Explain Why Running A YouTube Channel Is So Hard

Being a successful automotive YouTuber might seem like a dream job, but there are lots of hidden challenges that can make or break your success.

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Adam LZ Selling Car Collection
Why Adam LZ Is Downsizing His Impressive Car Collection

YouTuber Adam LZ concluded that he needed to sell off some of his prized vehicles, and he explained his thought process behind this tough decision.

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Grey Nissan Silvia S15 front
The 9-Year Journey Of This S15 Nissan Silva To Become The Ultimate JDM Car

From what started as a nearly-stock Nissan Silvia S15, a passionate JDM fan spent a decade modifying it into a custom hero with a huge turbo.

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Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution Featured Image
Why It's The Perfect Time To Buy A Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution

Here's every reason why we think 2024 is the perfect time to treat yourself to this Dakar-homologated, 1990s JDM icon.

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Ranking The Fastest JDM Cars You Can Buy For $20,000

While prices for many JDM cars have skyrocketed in recent years, these high-performance models are still surprisingly affordable.

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How An 800-HP Mistubishi Evo Changed This YouTubers Life

ThatDudeinBlue reminisces about the crazy Mitsubishi Evo 8 that he believes helped skyrocket his channel's success.

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1990 Honda CRX V8 Swap Front Quarter View
JDM Meets American Muscle: Honda CRX Gets 500-HP Chevy V8 And Rear Wheel Drive

A YouTuber is hoping to give his 1990 Honda CRX some extra power thanks to a 383 ci V8 engine replacing the original inline-four.

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JDM shop yard with Mitsubishi Evo III
The Story Behind Thailand's Premiere JDM Car Community, Oak Club

YouTuber Larry Chen made the trek to Thailand to meet a JDM nut who is the only Spoon supplier in the country, and an expert Japanese car restorer.

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Pink Drift Nissan 350z front
This Is What Happens When You Take A Nissan 350Z Drift Car Off-Roading

Collete Davis decided to ditch the road tires on her JDM racers and replace them with off-road tires to take them for a spot of rallying.

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2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 M Spec Nur front
Japanese Dealer Holds Incredible R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R Worth $1.5 Million

This Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 isn't just any other Godzilla; It's a limited edition M-Spec Nür model painted in Silica Brass with a 2.8-liter engine.

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1969 Jaguar E-Type Series II Restomod Front-Right Closed Hood
LS Or 2JZ? Builder Picks The Latter For Incredible Widebody Jaguar E-Type Restomod

Larry Chen takes an in-depth look at Faruk Kugay's 2JZ-powered widebody 1969 Jaguar E-Type Series II restomod.

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