Articles tagged
JDM
Forget regular Uber: in Japan you can now call a drift car
Created by Cynthia Batista at Thursday, 28 May 2026
Uber has surprised car culture fans by launching a unique new experience in Japan called Uber Drift, a special service that turns a simple ride into a real Japanese-style drift session.The initiative was created by Uber Japan in partnership with professional drivers and several iconic JDM cars, givi...
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The ‘Gentleman's Agreement’: Japanese limited to 180 km/h and 280 hp?
Created by Tiago Fernandes at Thursday, 27 February 2025
For several decades, Japanese sports cars have been recognised for their performance, but also for two peculiar limitations: a top speed of 180 km/h and a declared power of 280 hp. These restrictions were the result of a ‘Gentlemen's Agreement’ between Japanese car manufacturers, implemented as an a...
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The JDM culture: Japanese Domestic Market
Created by Tiago Fernandes at Thursday, 27 February 2025
JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) culture is one of the most influential and respected automotive movements in the world. Originally, the term referred to vehicles and parts produced exclusively for the Japanese market, but over the years it has become a symbol of performance, personalisation and techn...
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