-093789-edited.png?width=220&height=79&name=wcs_final_logo_(1)-093789-edited.png "wcs_final_logo_(1)-093789-edited"){kind=logo}
US classic cars are down in value
by Alex Naumov on November 17, 2016 at 10:59 AM
There is a common misconception to classic cars these days. Many international buyers believe that values on classic cars have gone up so significantly in the last few years, that it has become too expensive to import cars from the United States. We frequently get stories on the boomi …
The 6th generation Mustang is sold out overseas
by Alex Naumov on May 5, 2016 at 11:05 AM
Creating an opportunity for importers. The newly redesigned Mustang is the best selling sports car in both Europe and Australia. Ford is selling more Mustangs than the new Audi TT, and more than any of Porsche's sports cars in Germany. In Australia, it went on to outsell the local Hol …
Australia Set To Relax Car Import Laws
by Alex Naumov on February 9, 2016 at 2:26 PM
The Australian government confirmed today that starting in 2018, import laws will be relaxed on new, used and classic car imports into the country. With the relaxation of import laws on new, used, and classic cars, Australians will now have access to a plethora of options when it come …
Top Destinations for US Car Exports in Q3 2015
by Alex Naumov on November 30, 2015 at 10:12 AM
What the data for the 3rd quarter (July 1st to September 30) looks like. With the latest data for international car shipping now available, we can take a look at which overseas destinations imported the most US cars in containers.
A Strong Dollar & Slowing Exports Present an Opportunity For Car Importers
by Alex Naumov on February 2, 2015 at 12:11 PM
As the US dollar heads to the highest levels in more than a decade, it is resulting in the disruption of international car trade. Overseas buyers are having to spend more of their local currency to purchase cars from the US. Which is creating a perfect opportunity importing cars back …
New Charges for Car Shipping to Australia & New Zealand
by Alex Naumov on January 29, 2015 at 10:39 AM
Shipping cars to Australia & New Zealand is about to get more expensive Ocean carriers and port terminals are once again targeting routes to Australia and New Zealand for rate increases. Origin terminals are demanding larger handling charges, while ocean carriers are warning of a …
How New Australian Car Import Standards Affect Car Exporters
by Alex Naumov on November 7, 2014 at 8:15 AM
End of Era in Aussieland In February of this year, Toyota Global President Akio Toyoda stood before 2400 auto workers and announced that their Australian plant would close its doors in 2017. Following Holden and several other car companies, his announcement marked the end of a hundred …
Shipping Cars Internationally: Update On Down Under
by Alex Naumov on July 25, 2014 at 10:58 AM
Service Change Alert for Shipping Cars Overseas to Australia and New Zealand Dealers and individuals engaged in shipping cars to Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) should prepare for expected changes in shipping routes from the US West Coast to ports down under. These changes are due to …
Shipping Cars Overseas to Australia - Estimating Customs Duties
by Alex Naumov on July 1, 2014 at 9:45 AM
The Australian government applies strict auto safety and environmental standards to cars coming into the country. In order to maintain these standards the customs duties, GST or Goods and Services Tax and potential value added tax or LCT, can add to an importer’s total cost. Despite t …
105-year-old Buick travels around the world without a scratch
by Keith Turner on April 25, 2014 at 5:06 PM
Betsy is an elegant and fragile beauty who is used to being waited on and cared for by her many admirers. Everywhere she goes, Betsy instantly becomes the center of attention. Strangers stop to gawk when they see her coming, and will often approach her gingerly and start asking questi …