When it comes to Japanese cars, there is perhaps no brand more legendary than Toyota. Across the lineup, no other name in the automotive industry conjures up such strong connotations of reliability and dependability. If you ask the average person on the street what the most reliable brand of car is, they will almost certainly … Read more
Subaru has never been the biggest Japanese car manufacturer in terms of the volume of vehicles produced or sold. However, over the years Subaru has built up a legion of loyal followers – especially in countries and locations with challenging winter climates and road conditions. For example, here in NZ where the Garage Dreams editorial … Read more
The Nissan 350Z is one of the most popular Japanese sports cars of the past couple of decades. Owing to decent affordability when new and high production numbers, you still see lots of 350Zs on the road (or in some markets you might see the JDM version – the Fairlady Z). In some respects, this … Read more
The Nissan Skyline is one of Japan’s most beloved automotive creations. Despite being relatively challenging to buy in the United States (due to its legal status) the Skyline is considered to be one of the most desirable “JDM” cars. Most of us know the Skyline for the GT-R model – the ‘Godzilla’. With its combination … Read more
The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most iconic cars of all time. Used by millions, loved by many, and famously hated by the entire cast of Top Gear, there are few cars as instantly-recognisable as the Beetle. The original ‘people’s car’ (that’s what Volkswagen stands for in German) has provided affordable and economical transport … Read more
The Volkswagen Golf is one of the most popular cars ever produced, with over 30 million cars sold since the mid 1970s. Loved by drivers worldwide for its excellent blend of performance and practicality, the Golf is one of the all-time greats. In a recent edition of Car Facts we looked at why the Volkswagen … Read more
The Volkswagen Golf is one of he most popular cars of all time, now spanning eight generations. With its roots as a humble family hatchback, millions worldwide have enjoyed the excellent blend of economy, practicality and performance that the Golf has provided since its release. The VW Golf GTI is a particularly popular variant, and … Read more
Buying a classic car is one of those things that many of us aspire to in life. While there is undoubtedly appeal in having the “latest and greatest” in terms of cars, there is also something special about continuing to maintain and use an older car, the way the maker intended. No matter how good … Read more
The Nissan 350Z (also known as the Fairlady Z if looking at the Japanese Domestic Market/JDM version) is one of our favorite Japanese sports cars of all time. Considering how much Japanese ‘hero cars’ have shot up in price in recent years, the 350Z still offers excellent value for money and is part of that … Read more
The Mitsubishi 3000GT (known as the GTO in some markets, such as the Japanese Domestic Market) is one of the best Japanese “hero cars” of the 1990s and early 2000s. Sitting in the same class as the Toyota Supra, Nissan 300ZX, Mazda RX-7 etc it was a great car in its heyday, and still a … Read more