Importing a used car from Japanis not complicated but the importer must know the procedure and the documents required while importing any used vehicles from Japan.

Now a days Buyers can easily order the used vehicles through online from any of the exporters in Japanbut they were not aware of the details like what type of documents they must ask from the dealers, as per their country import & export regulations, to avoid problems during custom clearance.

Japanese car dealers try best to guide the buyers about such required documents and they forward them immediately after the shipment of the car and some of the used automobile portals like JapanAutoPages.com are also providing such informations to help buyers.

Please check some of the basic documents importers must keep in mind while importing any used car from Japan:

• 3 sets of original Bills of Lading.
• 2 sets of original Commercial Invoice.
• Certificate of Origin (Check if your country’s custom department require this)
• Japan Auto Appraisal Institute (JAAI) inspection certificate (Check if your country’s custom department require this)
• Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Center Col Ltd. (JEVIC) inspection certificate (Check if your country’s custom department require this)
• Air-condition De-gas certificate (Check if your country’s custom department require this)
• Vehicle’s Export Deregistration Document in original.
• Original vehicle de-registration (also referred to as “Export Certificate”) in Japanese and if required can be available in English translation.
• Certificate of Ownership History (Check if your country’s custom department require this)
• Marine Insurance Policy in original, if insurance is taken from the dealer.
• Auction Vehicle Inspection Sheet

Every country’s custom department can modify their requirement for custom clearance documents anytime. So, it is advisable to all the importers and buyers better to contact with your country’s custom department, so that you can be updated with the latest requirement to import a used car from Japan.

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USS Saitama Co., Ltd. and USS Ryutsu Auto Auction Co., Ltd(’’USS Ryutsu’’)., both of which are wholly owned subsidiaries of USS Co., Ltd., will merge on April 1, 2010. Details are as follows.

1. Description of merger
(1) Merger method
USS Saitama will absorb USS Ryutsu. As a result, USS Saitama will be the surviving company after the merger and USS Ryutsu will be dissolved.
(2) Merger ratio and payment
There is no need to determine a merger ratio because both companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of USS.
(3) Summary of accounting treatment of merger
Under business combination accounting, this merger will be treated as a transaction between companies under common control. There will be no effect on the earnings of USS.

2. Profiles of companies to merge

3. Profile of company after merger

Note: USS Saitama will change its name to USS Kanto on April 1, 2010. On the same day, the capital of USS Kanto will be reduced from 200 million yen to 50 million yen, which is a difference of 150 million yen.

4. Effect of merger on results of operations
Since the two companies that are to merge are both consolidated subsidiaries of USS, the merger will have no effect on the results of operations of the USS Group.

Source: http://www.ussnet.co.jp/eng/release/20100202-1/index.html

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Due to this heavy import of Japanese used vehicles, Kenyan government had started controlling the import of Japanese used vehicles to avoid un-healthy vehicles to Kenya. They set up some rules and regulations, which the importer must follow to import any vehicle from Japan.

Importing rules set up by Kenya Bureau of Standards are as follows:

1. It is mandatory that all used vehicles imported to Kenya must not be more than 8 years old from the first year of registration.
2. All these used vehicles, which is imported to Kenya, must be a right hand drive (RHD) except for some special vehicles like ambulance & fire engines etc.
3. All these imported used vehicles must undergo the inspection done by JEVIC (Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Center) before being shipped to Kenya. JEVIC is a well know company in Japan providing used vehicle’s roadworthiness certificate, which an importer must need when clearing the imported used car from the port of Mombassa. (To know more about JEVIC certification please visit)

How to avoid rejection of Imports Upon inspection For Quality?
The importer should inform his supplier of used vehicle about the requirements of the Kenya Standard(s) to import such item in to their country. They should enter an agreement with the exporter that if the product does not meet the requirements of the relevant Kenya Standard(s) when inspected at the port of entry in Kenya, it will be shipped back to the country of origin at the supplier’s cost.

Importers in Kenya can purchase Kenya Standards at the Kenya Bureau of Standards Head Office in Nairobi or at the KEBS Regional Offices in Mombassa, Kisumu and Eldoret.

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Russia was top importers among all earlier but due to 200% import high duty export falls sharply. Import duties introduced in January 2009 for a period of nine months. After nine months, now the government has extended same high import duties for another nine months upto July 2010.

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The push began in 2008 and continues through 2013 and includes 60 new or significantly upgraded engines, transmissions and transaxles globally over the five year period.

One of the advanced and fuel-efficient North American powertrains is the 2012 Ford Focus’ all-new normally aspirated 2.0-liter direct fuel injection engine, the first of its kind in a Ford vehicle in North America.

“Ford is delivering on our commitment to lower emissions, improve fuel economy and deliver the highest quality powertrains in the industry,” said Barb Samardzich, Ford vice president, Powertrain Engineering. “We are making this happen with one of the most ambitious powertrain upgrades ever undertaken by Ford. By the end of 2010, nearly all of Ford’s North American engines will have been upgraded or replaced since 2008.”

North American launches
In 2010, Ford will launch new engines and transmissions in Fiesta, Mustang, Super Duty and F-150. These new powertrains are expected to propel each vehicle to best-in-segment in fuel economy.

Fiesta’s Ti-VCT 1.6-liter engine and PowerShift dual clutch transmission will deliver an estimated 40 mpg on the highway, topping both Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris.

Mustang’s new Ti-VCT 305-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 delivers the class-leading performance and fuel economy Mustang buyers expect. The 2011 Mustang V-6 with six-speed automatic will deliver at least 30 mpg on the highway. No other V-6 powered sports coupe in the world delivers this level of performance and fuel economy, regardless of price.

Mustang GT gets a new 5.0-liter V-8 that cranks out a 412 total horsepower and 390 ft.-lb. of torque yet delivers at least 25 mpg on the highway – better than any competitor.

Both versions of the Mustang get all new fuel-saving manual and automatic six-speed transmissions.

Spring also marks the arrival of an all-new Ford-designed-and-built Super Duty diesel truck engine. The 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V-8 turbocharged diesel powerhouse is expected to lead the class in fuel economy towing, hauling, horsepower and torque.

With its advanced emissions systems, the new 6.7-liter diesel engine also will run cleaner than the outgoing model. The 2011 Super Duty also gets a new 6.2-liter gasoline engine.

Even as they concentrate on improving powertrain performance, Ford engineers continue to reduce engine and transmission weight. For example, the new Super Duty diesel and transmission together are185 pounds lighter than the outgoing powertrain.

With its novel features such as a “live drive” Power Take Off (PTO) and rugged TorqShift six-speed automatic transmission, Super Duty will remain the most capable workhorse in the segment.

Ford: Driving powertrain innovations into the market
Other new Ford powertrains coming in 2010 include an EcoBoost 3.5-liter V-6 for the F-150. The EcoBoost 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged engine delivers the thrust and performance feel of a V-8, with the fuel efficiency of a V-6. Current EcoBoost-equipped models are delivering up to a 20 percent improvement in fuel economy and a 15 percent reduction in CO2 emissions versus larger-displacement engines.

By 2013, Ford plans to offer EcoBoost engines on 90 percent of its product lineup with annual volume of vehicles with EcoBoost at 1.3 million globally.

Toward the end of the year, a new 2.0-liter Ti-VCT four-cylinder for the next-generation Focus will mark the first introduction of a normally aspirated direct injection engine to the powertrain lineup. The all new engine will launch on the 2012 Focus in North America.

Ford: America’s fuel economy leader
No automaker has posted a larger fleet-wide gain in fuel economy in the past five years. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Ford’s combined car and truck fuel economy has improved nearly 20 percent since 2004 – almost double the next closest competitor.

Additionally, Ford’s tailpipe CO2 emissions are declining. Ford’s 2009 fleet-wide average is down approximately 9 percent from 2008.

“We are focused on sustainable technology solutions that can be used not for hundreds or thousands of cars, but for millions of cars, because that’s how Ford will truly make a difference,” said Samardzich.

Source: http://www.ford.com/about-ford/news-announcements/press-releases/press-releases-detail/pr-ford-launches-unprecedented-nine-31765

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The decision to transfer all management rights of FDJB to FAW Jilin Auto was reached after talks between Daihatsu and FAW Jilin Auto, with the aim being to have FAW Jilin Auto display the comprehensive strengths of the FAW Group and for Daihatsu to improve management efficiency by consolidating its management resources. FDJB will continue to manufacture body parts after the dissolution of the joint venture, in its new role as a subsidiary of FAW Jilin Auto.

In addition, in order to continue the technology licensing agreement, no changes will be made in the partnership between Daihatsu and FAW Jilin Auto with regard to the provision of parts and other activities.

Source: http://www.daihatsu.com/news/n2010/10010701/index.html

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Auto Expo 2010 is considered as the India’s biggest and most important exhibition showcasing automobiles and automotive components. This year more than 2 million visitors was expected at Auto Expo. Further more than 10 new vehicles will be launched this year. This exposition is one of the best platform for the international autombile industry.

Many international companies are taking these event a best place to provide exposure for their latest models. Auto Expo is a gateway to the Indian automobile market.

Around 1,40,000 square meters area will be divided in 18 halls and hangers. Halls 1,3,18 and hangers are displaying auto components, accessories and garage equipments. Halls 2-12, 14 and 15 will display cars, utility vehicles, commercial vehicles, buses, trucks, two-wheelers and three-wheelers.

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1. Integration plan
   Starting in January 2010, auctions will be held every Saturday at the Gunma Auction Site. The Fujioka Auction Site will become a storage facility for vehicles to be auctioned at the Gunma facility and will be enlarged. This will allow the Gunma Auction Site to handle a larger number of vehicles.
2. Effect on results of operations
   This realignment of operations at USS Gunma will have only a negligible effect on consolidated results of operations in the current fiscal year.

Source: http://www.ussnet.co.jp/eng/release/20091215/index.html

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Now a days exporter also prepare inspection or check list of vehicles of their own stock so that buyers can know what and where is scratch or fault in vehicles and what is the overall grade of the vehicle. In some countries this is also called as pre buy check list or quality assurance used cars inspection check sheet.

Are you thinking of purchasing a used car from Japanese Auctions? But do not know what to check? Maybe you are afraid of buying another person’s problems? There is no need to worry, check used vehicle inspection sheet for the used car you are looking.

Inspection sheet is a document, which is prepared by the highly qualified vehicle experts inspecting the vehicles before exhibition in auction for bids. The condition of the car, its grade and options are mentioned in the Inspection sheet. It reflects the entire defect including even the small ones along with the auction grade letting the buyers to know the actual condition of the vehicle overall.

It is been prepared under very strict supervision of the technical experts, so that buyers or importers can rely completely on such inspection sheet. Every auction hall displays these inspection sheets online at their relevant websites, so that buyers, users or importers can check the vehicles at any place around the world.

Generally these inspection sheets includes below items which buyers can check:

Make, Model, Vehicle Grade, Year of First Registration, Doors, Engine Capacity (CC), Mileage, Color, Fuel Type, AC Availability, Other Accessories, Seating Capacity, Registration Number, Chassis Number etc. with all necessary informations by which the buyers can decide whether to buy this vehicle or not like scratch, dent, paint, changed parts or panel, need to change, corrosion, crack, need painting, repaired, rust, stone chip, Dirty. Scratches, wear, burns and/or stains, Defects. Damage, tears, dirt, smell, burns etc. Repairs and/or replacement likely necessary possible repairs needed, cars body, Poor condition. Paint blemish, visible scratching and/or dents. Repair work necessary, Bad, Rusted, mechanical failure and/or denting requiring repairs, tires, interior, cars history, record details etc. This helps buyers to value the vehicle as per condition.

Most of inspection sheets of auction halls are in Japanese language, however many exporters provide translation service if buyers required the vehicle. If you are looking Some sites have translated inspection sheets in English, please visit Japanese Car Portal and check exporters list to find many exporters provide translation service if you buy car.

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