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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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15 Cheap JDM Cars That are A Blast To Drive

These Japanese cars are surprisingly affordable, but they still offer plenty of fun for driving enthusiasts.

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Exclusive: In Japan With Cody Walker And Tyrese Gibson And Their Unshakeable Bond With Japanese Cars

HotCars interviews Cody Walker and Tyrese Gibson at FuelFest Japan talk about Japanese car culture and the legacy of Paul Walker.

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10 Cheap JDM Cars Perfect For Starting A Collection

From sports cars to luxury sedans, fulfill your childhood dream of owning a cool car collection with these cheap JDM cars that cost less than a Civic.

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14 Fast Facts About Smokey Nagata, The Man Who Attempted 200 MPH On British Public Roads

Top Secret's founder, Smokey Nagata, isn't your typical auto enthusiast. He's a master tuner and a legend in the illegal street-racing circles.

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See The Honda Integra Prove Its Huge Tuning Potential As It Takes On An Expensive Porsche Supercar

The all-wheel-drive Honda Integra has an incredibly-tunable engine, as evidenced by its face-off against Porsche's hybrid 918 Spyder in a drag race.

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10 JDM Sleeper Cars With Muscle Car Spirit

Think American muscle is the king of power? These 10 JDM sleepers can leave most muscle cars in the dust while giving you more bang for your buck.

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414 Horsepower Limited-Edition Nissan Skyline Nismos Introduced For Japan Market Only

Nissan Nismo-fied the Skyline sports sedan with two limited-run Nismo models to celebrate the Skyline's 60th anniversary.

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8 Cheap JDM Cars With Seriously Powerful Engines

Here are eight affordable options from the JDM scene that are absolute beasts under the hood.

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10 Used JDM Sports Cars Flying Under The Radar

These are some of the best JDM bargains on the used market right now.

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10 Used JDM Cars Flying Under The Radar

Popular JDM cars are expensive, but if you look slightly past the big names, you'll find plenty of overlooked gems worth buying.

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Japan’s Most Famous Racetrack Now Hosts An Incredible Collection Of Race Cars

The Fuji Motorsports Museum opened its doors right next to the Fuji Speedway racetrack, and HotCars was there

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10 JDM And German Sleeper Cars That Can Keep Up With The New Mustang

These sleepers from half a world away can accelerate quick enough to outrun the 2024 Mustang, including the Dark Horse.

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The 7 Most Affordable JDM Cars For Off-Road Fun

Explore the world of cheaper JDM cars that belong off the beaten path. Find adventure with these budget-friendly Japanese imports.

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Beyond Convention: The Story Of Mazda Rotary Engines And What Lies Ahead

Mazda's relationship with the rotary engine is nothing short of inspiring. Here’s the story behind Mazda's incredible rotary engine and what's to come

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10 Badass JDM Sports Cars With Ridiculously Powerful Engines

These JDM sports cars' power outputs ranged from decent to insane - depending on who tuned them.

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10 Ways A New Mazda RX-9 Could Dominate The Sports Car Market

Will the rumored Mazda RX-9 hold up against potential rivals like the Toyota A90 Supra and the Nissan 400Z?

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Mazda RX-7: Racing DNA From The Track To The Streets

The legendary Mazda RX-7 will go down in history as one of the greatest Japanese sports cars, with it a huge success both on the road and race track.

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The 1990 Nissan Skyline GT-R NISMO (R32) Might Be The Coolest JDM In Gran Turismo 7

Gran Turismo 7 just added a new variant of the Godzilla with a Nissan Skyline GT-R NISMO R32, and it's exciting for the JDM fans.

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These Are The 10 Greatest Japanese Drift Cars

These Japanese cars have become drifting enthusiasts' weapon of choice for their tire-slaying sideways antics.

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Watch This Nitrous-Powered 950-HP Subaru Impreza STI Obliterate A Tuned Porsche 911 Turbo S

Europe’s fastest Time Attack Impreza has some wild numbers, so much so that even an 840-hp 911 Turbo S gets left in the dust.

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