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The Mitsubishi FTO is one of the ‘best kept secrets’ of Japan’s Golden Era of performance motoring – the 1990s/early 2000s. In the age of Gran Turismo 1 and 2, just about every Japanese manufacturer had multiple options with regards to performance cars. Mitsubishi was no exception, selling such great cars as the Lancer Evolution (read our …
The Mitsubishi FTO is one of the unsung heroes of 1990s Japanese performance motoring. During the “Golden Era” of Japanese car manufacturing, there were simply so many fantastic cars coming from the Land of the Rising Sun that any given car could get lost in the noise. In some respects, the FTO is an example …
当谈到日本车,有一个术语that seems to cause more confusion than anything else. That is JDM (short for “Japanese Domestic Market“). If you’re not familiar with this concept, then we recommend that you read our comprehensive JDM meaning guide here for more information on what JDM actually means. Over …
At Garage Dreams, there’s nothing we love more than seeing real photos (and even videos) from our readers. If you have an interesting car – particularly one we have done a buyer’s guide for – then we always appreciate any photo submissions. You can send photos to the admin team at any time by using …
I like having a clean car. However, I don’t have a lot of spare time on my hands due to a busy work schedule. I’m envious of those who have sufficient time to properly detail their car(s) to their heart’s content. I have to make do with trying to find the ‘sweet spot’ for keeping …
Here in New Zealand, there has been much talk in the media about petrol prices getting precariously close to the never-before-seen figure of $3 per liter. In fact, some more remote parts of the country have already seen this unpleasant milestone reached. If my rough maths is correct, that would equate to a price of …
Is there anything more satisfying in life than improving the paint finish of your car? There is something exhilarating about removing scratches and imperfections from your car – especially if you are the kind of person who takes pride in their vehicle. Hopefully I’m not alone in thinking this (let me know in the comment …
The 350Z is one of Nissans most popular sports cars of all time. Loved by many for its combination of muscular-yet-retro looks, strong V6 engine and great driving dynamics, it has been an enduringly popular choice of sports car since its launch (if you would like to learn more about the origins and history of …
The Toyota Supra is one of the most celebrated Japanese performance cars of all time. Up there with the likes of the Nissan Skyline GT-R and the Mazda RX-7, many consider the Toyota Supra to be the pinnacle of Japanese performance motoring – thanks in part to its legendary appearance in the original Fast & …
Depending on the car, the materials/process used to make the headlights, and where you live (i.e. weather conditions, the strength of sunlight/UV etc) you might find your headlights going “cloudy” or “foggy”. The primary cause of this is oxidation. Car headlights (for anything reasonably modern) are made from polycarbonate, which is coated with a UV-protective …
