American Life / Immigration

Are Used-Car Dealers in the U.S. Practically Like the Yakuza?! Hello, this is Suzuki from Eco Drive. You might remember how a scandal involving a certain well-known Japanese used-car dealer recently made big headlines. The revelations were shocking, and I thought, “Wow, this can happen even in Japan.” But I’ve realized that used-car dealers in […]

Efficient English Learning Methods Based on Real Experience Hello, this is Suzuki from Eco Drive. Today, I’d like to talk about effective English learning methods. I moved to America in 2004 and have been living here for nearly 20 years now, and I can use English to a level where I don’t have trouble in […]

Things I Noticed After Moving to the United States (Los Angeles) It’s hard to believe, but it has already been 20 years since I moved to the United States. Because the rules and environment in LA are so different, my mindset has shifted in several ways compared with when I lived in Japan. I’d like […]

Credit History Works for More Than You Think! Hello, this is Suzuki from EcoDrive. In the last posts I explained what credit history is and how to boost your credit score. Today I’d like to share some real-world advantages of building credit in the United States, based on my own experience. The videos embedded in […]

Things I Noticed After Moving to the United States Hello, this is Suzuki from Eco Drive. It’s hard to believe, but it has already been 20 years since I moved to the United States. As you’d expect in a different country, the rules and environment aren’t the same, so my way of thinking has changed […]

A U.S. Essential: How to Raise Your Credit Score Hi, this is Suzuki from EcoDrive. Last time, I covered the basics of credit history; today I’d like to share some practical tips for boosting your credit score. You can read the previous post here! In the U.S., your credit score dramatically affects how easy—or hard—it […]

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 […]

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, […]

Hands-On with Tesla FSD V12: My First Drive on the New AI Stack Hi, Suzuki here from Eco Drive. I finally had a chance to test-drive Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Version 12, so here are my first impressions of the new AI-powered autopilot. The videos embedded in this article are narrated in Japanese, but English subtitles […]

Customer Review: Renting a Tesla Model 3 with FSD (Full Self-Driving) We’d like to share real feedback from a customer who used our service! We hope this helps you decide which of our plans best fits your trip. In this video, you can virtually experience Tesla’s FSD in action. Watch it together with this article! […]