Garage Notes

Genuine, Japanese-Made, or Just JDM-Style?

A no-nonsense guide to the labels you see on Japanese car parts and accessories—and which ones actually matter when you buy.

Genuine, Japanese-Made, or Just JDM-Style?

A no-nonsense guide to the labels you see on Japanese car parts and accessories—and which ones actually matter when you buy.

What Does JDM Actually Mean? Japanese Domestic ...

JDM means Japanese Domestic Market. Here is the useful version of what that means—and when the distinction actually matters.

What Does JDM Actually Mean? Japanese Domestic ...

JDM means Japanese Domestic Market. Here is the useful version of what that means—and when the distinction actually matters.

What Is a Tsurikawa? From Train Handle to Japan...

A quick look at how a Japanese train handle became a car-culture icon—and what you are actually buying when you see one today.

What Is a Tsurikawa? From Train Handle to Japan...

A quick look at how a Japanese train handle became a car-culture icon—and what you are actually buying when you see one today.