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How Fruits And Nuts Are Disrupting US Car Exports
by Dmitriy Shibarshin on February 21, 2018 at 4:42 PM
Depsite gigantic 400 meter long container ships, demand for shipping from the United States is outpacing space available on ships. The delays caused are affecting exporting vehicles is hurting other shipping companies . As a result, many car exporters are not able to get vehicles onto …
We Chat With Tony Martinez, Manager of Back In The Day Classics
by Dmitriy Shibarshin on January 29, 2018 at 9:17 AM
How did you start in the classic car business? I grew up with my father's auto repair business which specialized in mechanical restorations for old cars. I worked there for 16 years straight out of high school. After that I started a classic car wrecking yard called Memory Lane in Sun …
Electric Cars Exempt From VAT & Excise Duty In Ukraine For 2018
by Alex Naumov on January 4, 2018 at 4:08 PM
Effective January 1st, 2018 electric cars imported to Ukraine will no longer be charge any VAT or excise duty. The latest ruling establishes Ukraine as one of the top destinations for electric car imports. Electric cars were previously subject to a 20% VAT and 109 euro excise duty.
DMV Certificate of Exportation: Is It Required?
by Dmitriy Shibarshin on January 2, 2018 at 9:25 AM
Shipping your vehicles from the United States is a road filled with rules and regulations. US Customs requires certain procedures to be followed and paperwork to be completed. The destination country you are shipping to also has requirements to be met in order to get your vehicles int …
Notable Events & Cars During Monterey Car Week 2017
by Dmitriy Shibarshin on September 10, 2017 at 8:07 AM
Petrol heads from around the world descend on the Monterey Peninsula every year to take part in one of the greatest automotive gatherings in California. Its a week full of events, rallies, forums, and car auctions. Then to finish things off, you have the world famous Pebble Beach Conc …
10 Incredible Cars For Sale At This Year's Monterey Car Auctions
by Dmitriy Shibarshin on August 5, 2017 at 7:56 AM
It's that time of the year again when thousands of incredibly special cars go on sale in California. Taking place each year, the Monterey Car Auctions attract buyers and sellers from around the world. This year is no different, with 6 auctions offering over 1,000 cars for sale. Everyt …
UK Proposes Ban on Internal Combustion Vehicles
by Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 27, 2017 at 3:14 PM
The UK government has announced a plan to ban the sale of new vehicles powered by internal combustion engines starting in 2040. They also plan to impose further taxes on high polluting vehicles, and possibly ban them from public roads all together. It's part of a global push to encour …
An interview with Neil Jaffe, President of Chequered Flag International
by Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 23, 2017 at 5:38 PM
There’s no better way to get an inside look at the classic car market than speaking with the people who have been involved for decades. In our new interview series, we travel the country speaking with people in the classic car industry and sharing their stories. For our first story, w …
You Can Still Ship Salvage Cars to the UAE
by Alex Naumov on June 11, 2017 at 12:58 PM
Earlier this year, the United Arab Emirates restricted the import of salvage cars from abroad. The change set off an 7% surge in the number of cars shipped from the US to the UAE during the first quarter of 2017. Previous reports have incorrectly stated that all salvage cars are banne …
We Visit Pomona Swap Meet
by Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 8, 2017 at 11:18 AM
The Pomona Swap Meet is a magical place, swarming with classic cars, parts, retro memorabilia, and 25,000 attendees eager to make a deal. Its as if a bazaar takes over the Fairplex of Pomona, California. Carts overflowing with parts are dragged around. Buyers and sellers are haggling …