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Nissan Leaf Gen 2 Import NOW

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Nissan Leaf Gen 2 40kW 2017 to 2019 model (AZE1) compliance is now available in QLD, NSW and VIC. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Be one of the first to import the Nissan Leaf Gen 2 40kW, with greater range and improved technology and safety features over the previous model. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Eligible import […]

UPDATE – New Vehicle Import Regulations Delayed up to 18 months

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] The Road Vehicle Standards Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 was passed today and gives the Govt. a new flexible deadline to implement the vehicle import regulation changes of up to 1 July 2021 (rather than 10 December 2019 as originally legislated). [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Behind the scenes the Govt. is indicating to industry […]

2001 Mazda RX-7 RZ #273 / 325

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] This rare 2001 Mazda RX-7 RZ was sold on 8 August 2019 at USS Tokyo auction for approx. 5,000,000 Yen FOB ($85,000 AUD complied @ 72 Yen to the dollar), plus tyres and on road costs. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Type RZ build #273 / 325. VIN: FD3S-601459. 280HP; 5 speed manual; […]

Japan Auction Dates Obon 2019

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] The Japanese annual “Obon” holiday is coming up again at the end of this week. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Most Japanese businesses close for up to a week and this includes the Japanese car auctions. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The Japanese car auctions will be closed for Obon 2019 from Saturday 10 August to Sunday […]

New Vehicle Import Regulations – Implementation DELAYED

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Well… we suspected this was coming from the lack of progress updates from the Govt. in recent months. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Before going on, it has to be said – they’ve ONLY had 5 years to prepare for this. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] * Deep breath * OK, so moving on… [dt_gap height=”10″ […]

Sydney Electric Vehicle Expo 2019

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] The Sydney Electric Vehicle Expo 2019 is coming ! [dt_gap height=”10″ /] FREE entry. Sat 26 / Sun 27 Oct 2019. Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney Showground. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Website: http://www.theevexpo.com/ [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Browse Electric Vehicle import options for Australia here [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The easiest way to monitor auction […]

PlugShare – Find EV Charging Stations in Australia

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Running low on battery bars in Australia and looking for your nearest EV charging stations ? [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Better download the PlugShare app ! [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The electric car revolution is quietly happening here in Australia with thousands of EV charging stations already available around the country and new ones […]

Super Cute Cube Ute

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] This quirky 2004 Nissan Cube Ute was sold on 6 June 2019 at USS Tokyo auction for 650,000 Yen ($8,700 AUD @ 75 Yen to the dollar). [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Just one example of the unusual cars we see auctioned in Japan on a weekly basis. Even had Alpine […]

Japan Car Owner History

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Full Japan car owner history is now available through Japan Car History Check (JCHC). [dt_gap height=”10″ /] JCHC provides a range of great services to protect buyers of Japanese car imports worldwide. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] In addition to Japanese car auction and registration records, JCHC can supply comprehensive Japan car owner history […]

1993 Nissan Skyline R32 Gts-4 AUTECH 2.6L 4WD

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] This RARE 1993 Nissan Skyline R32 Gts-4 AUTECH 2.6L 4WD – sold today at USS Tokyo auction for 2,700,000 Yen FOB which would be approx. $45,000 complied in Australia plus tyres and on road costs (@ 75 Yen to the dollar). [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] 80,300 km. Graded 4 B […]

1996 R33 GTR VSPEC N1

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] This RARE 1996 R33 GTR VSpec N1 (V-Spec Series 2 N1 #20/21) – sold today at USS Tokyo auction for 4,005,000 JPY (approx. $66,000 landed in Australia @ 75 Yen to the dollar). [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Graded 3 most likely due to general corrosion in various places and the […]

Pinnacle of Early 90’s In-car Entertainment !

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] We sourced this 1994 Toyota Hiace 3L diesel for a client recently. Super clean for age, with only 28,474 km and full service records. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The owner had taken great care of it, right down to the classic 90’s TV entertainment unit for the rear passengers. [dt_gap […]

Classic Nissan Gloria could be yours for < $10K landed !

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] This 1985 Nissan Gloria 3L turbo Brougham passed in (unsold) at USS Tokyo auction on both 9 & 16 May 2019. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The last bid price on this quintessentially over the top 80’s Japanese ride was just 265,000 Yen. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] It is probably […]

TINY Japan car park space

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Think YOUR carpark space is tight ? We came across this one while in Japan last week. Parking space costs more than the van ! 😀 [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The easiest way to monitor auction vehicles in Japan – Set up FREE auction alerts to receive daily […]

1996 R33 GT-R VSPEC LM LTD @ $110K

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] This rare 1996 Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R VSPEC LM Limited (LM #148/188; V-Spec LM #75/102) in blue was sold at USS Tokyo auction on 9 May 2019. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] VIN: BCNR33-023735. 126,556 km. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Final price was equivalent to approx. $110,000 on road in […]

Import Nissan Leaf Gen 2 to Australia

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] September 2019 update – Nissan Leaf Gen 2 compliance now available [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Be the first to import Nissan Leaf Gen 2 to Australia – the 40kW 2017 to 2019 model (AZE1) was added to the SEVS eligible import list on 9 May 2019. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Eligible import date range is […]

Nissan Note ePOWER import now for Aust

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] The 2016 to 2020 Nissan Note ePower hybrid electric (HE12) is available for import to Australia. Full details for Nissan Note e-Power HE12 import. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Related models: [dt_gap height=”5″ /] 2020+ Nissan Note e-Power 1.2L (E13, SNE13) 2021+ Nissan Aura e-Power 1.2L (FE13, FSNE13) [dt_gap height=”10″ /] A range of […]

Limited Edition Mazda RX-7 Type RZ sells for $68,500

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] This Limited Edition 2000 Mazda RX-7 Type RZ with 38,660 km was sold at USS Tokyo auction on 21 March 2019. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] VIN: FD3S-600196. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] It sold for around the 4,500,000 Yen FOB mark, or approx. $68,500 complied in Australia, plus tyres […]

2001 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR VSPEC II sells for $123,000

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] This January 2001 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR VSPEC II (V-Spec II #316/1855) with 57,102 km (odometer replaced with records) was sold at USS Tokyo auction on 21 March 2019. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] VIN: BNR34-400648. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] It sold for around the 7,500,000 Yen FOB mark, […]

Nissan Fuga HYBRID now eligible for import

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] The 2010 to current model Nissan Fuga HYBRID 3.5L (HY51) / Infiniti M35h is now eligible for import to Australia. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Skyline sedan’s big brother. Featured here with Aimgain VIP GT bodykit. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Power rated at 268 kW at 1840kg = 145.65 kW per tonne. […]

2002 R34 GTR VSPEC2 NUR Sells for $287K complied

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] This 2002 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR VSPEC2 NUR (Nür #161/1003; V-Spec II Nür #120/718) with just 4,170 km was sold at USS Tokyo auction on 14 March 2019. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] VIN: BNR34-403071. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] It sold for around the 16,400,000 Yen FOB mark, or approx. $287,000 complied in Australia, plus […]

Import Honda NSX under 25 Year Rule

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] 2021 UPDATE – Sorry, we are no longer taking orders for the NSX as the prices are now too high in Japan for viable import. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Want to import Honda NSX to Australia under the 25 Year Rule and not sure where to start ? [dt_gap height=”10″ /] YES – The new […]

Import Regulations 2019 RELEASED

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] So, the new import regulations 2019 were finally released with some major improvements bound to put a grin on enthusiasts’ faces. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] YES – We have secure indoor storage available now for anyone wanting to get a jump on the market prior to 10 December 2019, which is only 10 […]

2014 Nissan Leaf X Gen 1 available now

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] This vehicle has now been sold – thank you for your enquiries. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] This 2014 Nissan Leaf X Generation 1 fully electric vehicle with 84,713 km is available through one of our agents for 802,000 Yen FOB. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Non-smoker’s car with cruise control, heated seats and almost 80% […]

Low km EVO 6 GSR Collector Car

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] This blue EVO 6 GSR with just 38,100 km was auctioned and SOLD at USS Tokyo on 21 February 2019 for 2.25 million Yen FOB. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The final price was equivalent to approx. $36,800 complied in Australia, plus tyres and on road costs (@79 Yen to the dollar). [dt_gap height=”10″ /] […]

RARE 1994 R32 GTR VSPEC II N1 Sells for $217K

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] This RARE 1994 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR VSPEC II N1 (#21 of 63) with just 32,680 km was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 21 February 2019. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] VIN: BNR32-310531. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] View full auction inspection pictures and details for this 1994 R32 GTR VSPEC II N1 […]

Import Honda Civic Type R FD2 under New SEVS

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Lots of interest lately in the 2007 – 2010 Honda Civic Type R FD2 and whether this model will be eligible for import to Australia under the new SEVS from December 2019. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] LATEST UPDATE 3 April 2020 – Civic Type R FD2 now approved for import [dt_gap height=”10″ /] View […]

Red EVO 6 TME sells for $74K complied

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] This collectible Red EVO 6 TME with 70,328 km was auctioned and SOLD at USS Tokyo today for 4.6 million Yen. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The final price was equivalent to approx. $74,000 complied in Australia, plus tyres and on road costs (@79 Yen to the dollar). [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] VIN: […]

New Hybrid & Electric Import Options

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Thanks to some pre-emptive changes ahead of the new SEVS regulations which will apply from 10 December this year, we can now import a growing range of secondhand and new hybrid and electric vehicles. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Australia is lagging well behind most other high carbon footprint countries on reforming the transport […]

2002 R34 GT-R VSPEC 2 NUR $270K+

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] This 2002 R34 GT-R VSPEC 2 NUR with just 22,930 km was auctioned and SOLD at USS Tokyo today. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The final price was equivalent to over $270,000 complied in Australia. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] BNR34-403589 (Nür #606/1003; V-Spec II Nür #440/718). [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Grade […]