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Luftgekühlt 6: One of the most exciting Porsche shows takes it to another level
by Dmitriy Shibarshin on May 29, 2019 at 9:28 AM
Think of a typical car show. You walk around, look at a few interesting cars, and chat with the lucky owners over a cup of coffee. And whether it is set in a car park, or outside your local coffee shop - the setting is more or less always the same. This is exactly what the organizers …
Top 10 cars imported to Ukraine from the US
by Dmitriy Shibarshin on March 13, 2019 at 8:59 AM
The number of cars imported from the US to Ukraine have doubled in 2018, as lower import taxes and duties have made it more affordable to import cars. The growing demand for salvage cars from US based auctions Copart and IAA have also caused a spike in car shipments to Ukraine.
6 cars to buy at the Scottsdale Auctions in 2019
by Dmitriy Shibarshin on January 9, 2019 at 12:02 PM
Each January, Arizona is host to six coveted car auctions and over 2,500 collector cars for sale. Thousands of buyers from around the world will attend in person, and many thousands more will be bidding on their dream cars online. For 2019, the auction docket includes something for ev …
Top 10 most popular classic cars imported to the UK this year
by Dmitriy Shibarshin on November 14, 2018 at 9:50 AM
The United Kingdom imports thousands of cars from the US each year. And according to our US car export report, it is one of the most popular destinations for classic cars. The local car culture, and a low 5.5% import duty on classics, has helped the UK become one of the top importers …
Ukraine lowers import duties on cars in 2019
by Dmitriy Shibarshin on November 8, 2018 at 8:12 AM
Car imports to Ukraine are set to become much more affordable in 2019 due to a new customs law. Effective January 1st, 2019, Ukraine will lower the import excise rate on all new and used gas, diesel, and electric car imports.
US Classic car exports: Where on Earth do these classic cars go?
by Dmitriy Shibarshin on October 31, 2018 at 10:09 AM
According to data provided by Piers, over 35,000 classic cars are exported each year from the United States. Roughly 10,000 of those pass through our export facilities each year alone. There's an entire industry built around sourcing classic cars from the US. Where do all of these car …
Auto Moto Epoca: Italy's largest classic car show steps up to the world stage
by Dmitriy Shibarshin on October 30, 2018 at 5:12 PM
Photos courtesy of Auto Moto Epoca For a classic car show to attract a worldwide audience, it must offer something for everyone. And as we saw for ourselves, that's what the Auto Moto Epoca classic car show provided. Over 120,000 visitors from 40 countries came to Italy's largest clas …
Netherlands VAT increase in 2019
by Alex Naumov on October 17, 2018 at 11:19 AM
A new tax law was signed in the Netherlands, which raises VAT on classic cars to 9% in 2019. The Dutch have previously enjoyed a 6% VAT on classics, one of the lowest in the EU. We've been following the news and here's what you need to know: Classics will continue to be imported throu …
Rennsport Reunion VI - Porsche Heaven
by Dmitriy Shibarshin on October 17, 2018 at 9:48 AM
To say Rennsport VI was a special event is an understatement. It was a sight to behold as over 1,200 Porsches gathered at the famous Laguna Seca race track in California. Held only spontaneously every few years, it’s one of the events that any gear head does not want to miss. We spent …
Hurricane Florence Expected To Disrupt US Car Exports
by Alex Naumov on September 11, 2018 at 7:31 AM
There's a major storm heading towards the East Coast US which threatens to disrupt US car exports. Hurricane Florence is barreling towards the states with speeds of over 140 mph, and it continues to gain strength. Over 1 million people are already required to evacuate from parts of Vi …