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Why So Many Used Car Dealers Are Going Under (Part 1): Tight Supply and a Race to the Bottom on Price Introduction Hi everyone, this is Suzuki from EcoDrive. Today’s topic is why used car dealer bankruptcies have become such a hot topic across the US. What got me thinking about this was that a […]
Why In-N-Out Burger Is a West-Coast Sensation In-N-Out Burger may be exclusive to America’s West Coast, but it has quite the following in Japan as well. When the chain held a one-day pop-up in Ebisu, Tokyo, in June 2023, the lines were endless, and Japanese celebrities were posting about it on social media—proof that In-N-Out […]
Want to Buy a Used Car in L.A.? Here Are Your Options! When you’re looking to purchase a used vehicle in Los Angeles, you’ve got plenty of routes to choose from. Each buying method has its own quirks, so we’ve broken down the pros and cons for you. If you’re considering snagging a pre-owned ride […]
A Must-Visit: Santa Monica Beach When you think of beaches in the United States—especially in California—what’s the first place that comes to mind? Even just around L.A. you’ve got a lineup of famous, well-loved spots: Santa Monica, Venice, Malibu, and many more. 1. History of Santa Monica The history of Santa Monica stretches back to […]
Hello everyone—Tony Suzuki here from Eco Drive. Welcome to my mobility recap from CES 2025, the world’s biggest tech showcase. CES (the Consumer Electronics Show) takes over Las Vegas every January, and it’s nothing short of a global playground for cutting-edge innovation. This year the automotive halls stole the spotlight, overflowing with next-level electric drivetrains, […]
What’s at Stake in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election? Hi—Suzuki here from Eco Drive. In this post I’ll share what it feels like to experience a U.S. presidential race up close, and then dive into the key themes shaping the 2024 contest. The first half is a broad, evergreen look at how U.S. elections work, […]
Tried Waymo’s Driverless Taxi in L.A.—Here’s How It Went Hi everyone, Suzuki from Eco Drive. I just took my first ride in Waymo’s fully autonomous taxi, and—honestly—it blew me away. Flawless from start to finish. The videos embedded in this article are narrated in Japanese, but English subtitles are available. What Is Waymo? Waymo is […]