Export of Japanese used vehicles has already reached $7 billion business in 2007. Despite the high cost of transport, the sale of used vehicles to other countries is still profitable in Japan due to the relatively low cost and good condition of the vehicles being purchased here.

Contributing factors to the viability of the vehicles for export include strict inspection tests in Japan, strict environmental laws in Japan that make vehicle disposal expensive in Japan.

The most popular destinations for used vehicles from Japan are Russia, New UAE, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, Chile, Pakistan, Peru, Kenya, Singapore, Magnolia and South Africa.

Auto auctions as main source for export

1. Used car exporters or export agents, have a number of sources at their disposal to buy used vehicles in Japan.
2. Japanese used cars are mainly sold in Japan at auto auctions by car owners and dealers.
3. At auto auctions, owners are hidden from bidders while the auctioneersprovide independent car evaluations called Inspection Sheets and place forsellers and buyers to meet.
4. Although auto auctions are primarily for residents in Japan, seekingan alternative from buying at car dealerships, many exporters, acting as abidding agent for the importer, use this as their main supply source.
5. There are 30 major auto auction groups operating throughout Japan likeUSS, JAA, JU Group, TAA etc.
6. There are about 200 auto auction sites in Japan.

Besides auto auctions, exporters have access to two other sources to buy vehicles for export.

1. Used car dealers with limited stock and high prices.
2. Private sellers of used cars but the process is too difficult to use.

Japan’s simple export procedure. Used vehicles selected for export from Japan must be prepared before shipping.

1. This includes deregistering the vehicle with the government, gettingan export certificate, and cleaning the car from bio-security risks.
2. Car cleaning is necessary for export to Australia and New Zealand.

If you want to contact Japanese used cars exporters and importers then please visit www.JapanAutoPages.com and send your enquiries and offers to thousands of our members.

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has freshened its globally popular Demio compact car for the Japanese market. It goes on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships nationwide. Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (including consumption tax) range from 1,190,000 to 1,580,000 yen.

 Mazda Demio 13C-V (Front wheel drive with MZR 1.3-liter Miller-cycle engine with continuously variable transmission.)

The updated Demio comes with refined interior and exterior styling. Two vivid exterior body colors — Passion Orange Mica and Golden Red Mica — have been newly added to the range. Inside, the standard black seats have been enlivened with a multistripe pattern, and the steering wheel features bright silver spokes.

Mazda’s ‘Audio-less’ specification is now standard across the entire model range, providing customers with the freedom to choose their desired audio system. This revision makes the base price for some of the available models even more affordable.

Source: http://www.mazda.com/publicity/release/2008/200807/080714a.html

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announces the addition of the premium sporty 4WD RALLIART trim level to the Galant Fortis sedan series. The new model raises the driving pleasure bar while retaining all the utility and comfort qualities of the base model. RALLIART comes with a price tag of 2,982,000 and goes on sale at affiliated dealership throughout Japan today.

Galant Fortis RALLIART

Launched in August 2007 Galant Fortis¹ was MMC’s first new sedan model in seven years. It has been well received by customers looking principally for everyday utility plus a taste of sporty performance, while the Lancer Evolution X2 finds favor with those drivers looking to enjoy a serious sport driving experience, participation in motorsport events included. The new Galant Fortis RALLIART strikes an excellent balance between everyday driving comfort and fun-to-drive dynamic performance and as such will meet the needs and demands of a wide spectrum of customers.

Source: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation

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