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Hi, I’m Suzuki from Eco Drive. Today I want to talk about cars — specifically, where the limits of a Prius actually are. The Prius usually comes up in conversations about gas mileage, or as the car that made hybrids mainstream. Whether it actually holds up over the long haul, and how many miles you […]

The U.S. Sushi Market: A New Model Between High-End Omakase and Conveyor-Belt Sushi Introduction Hi everyone, this is Suzuki from Eco Drive. Today’s topic is the next big move in the U.S. sushi business. I’d like to share some of my own observations as we look at how sushi culture in America has changed — […]

Introduction Hi everyone, I’m Suzuki from Eco Drive. Today’s topic is why Kura Sushi has made conveyor belt sushi feel more approachable in America. What Is Kura Sushi? For readers who may not be familiar with it, Kura Sushi is a Japanese revolving sushi restaurant chain. In Japan, it is known as an affordable, casual, […]

Introduction Hi everyone, this is Suzuki from EcoDrive. If you’re new to the US — whether you’ve recently moved here from Europe, the UK, Japan, Australia, Canada, or anywhere else with a national VAT or GST — one of the first things that probably surprised you is how taxes work at the cash register. Here’s […]

Introduction Hello everyone. This is Suzuki from Eco Drive. When you’re shopping for a car in the U.S., it pays to look beyond the sticker price. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) — sometimes just called “cost to own” — rolls fuel, insurance, depreciation, maintenance, and repairs into a single per-mile number, which is the honest […]

Introduction Hi everyone, this is Suzuki from Eco Drive. Today we’re breaking down how much it actually costs to own a car in the U.S. I’ve been living in the U.S. for about 20 years now, and that entire time I’ve been working in the auto industry. I’ve personally driven a wide range of cars […]

Introduction: The Charm and Challenges of the Tesla Model X Hey everyone — Suzuki here at EcoDrive. This article walks through the good points and drawbacks of the Tesla Model X, based on my real-world experience after roughly two years of daily ownership. I’ve also spent time behind the wheel of the Model 3 and […]

This article walks you through the key points you need to know when selling a car in the Los Angeles area. We cover everything from California’s unique procedures and paperwork to the different ways you can sell, plus our picks for the top buyers in town — so even first-time sellers can feel confident throughout […]

Introduction Hey everyone, this is Suzuki from EcoDrive. Today I want to talk about the differences in prices between Japan and the U.S. I actually went back to Japan recently for the first time in a while, and the price gap I experienced was pretty shocking. So I’d like to share that experience with you […]

Tesla Model 3: Real-World Assessment from 2 Years of Ownership Hello, this is Suzuki from EcoDrive. Today I’ll be providing a more detailed analysis of the Tesla Model 3’s strengths and weaknesses based on my 2 years of ownership experience. Rather than just listing specifications and features, I’ll share practical evaluations that have emerged through […]