Author: Matt Haugness

Matt created ImportMeet.com in 2011 after noticing a lack of media websites dedicated exclusively to import cars. Although he's employed as an engineer and has no formal training in journalism, his skills continue to develop as the editor for the site. He enjoys writing feature car articles, technical build/project articles, and organizing events. Matt drives a 2023 Honda Civic Type R and a 1990 LS-swapped Mazda RX-7.

Today, Universal Pictures released their latest teaser trailer for Fast Five, the next installment in the Fast and the Furious franchise. With already over 2 million views and over 4700 likes on YouTube, it appears that this one will be just as successful as the past movies. Vin Diesel and Paul Walker return in this one alongside Tyrese Gibson and Jordana Brewster. The plot appears to be structured around the final scene in Fast and Furious when Mia and Brian break Dom out of custody and the repercussions that they face after doing this. They must pull one final job…

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Autoblog is reporting that the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution may be ceasing to exist after the Evolution X and a website by the name of Causes.com is starting a petition/following to show Mitsubishi just how much the Evo is loved. The main reason for this is to make room for their hybrid line of vehicles. Gayu Eusegi (Mitsubishi's global product director) says that "Our influence now is EV technology" which may spell an end to one of the standout vehicles in the import market. With the Lancer Evolution being one of the few exciting cars that Mitsubishi makes, they may see…

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Although slightly delayed news, Autoblog reports that Honda has restarted the development to the successor to one of the most highly regarded import vehicles, the NSX. R&D was stopped in 2008 during the global economic downturn in an effort to stay profitable. Honda Racing has been using its prototype HSV-10 GT in Super GT in Japan since 2008. They stopped using the previous generation NSX because of a change to Super GT rules which would not allow mid engine vehicles. The HSV-10 GT has performed fairly well using Honda's high-revving V8 producing approximately 500 hp. If the production car sounds anywhere…

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