Glossary / General

China

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

They’re saying a lot of the stuff being used comes from China. That can explain why certain parts or build styles show up more often.

Technical Definition

The speaker attributes a significant portion of the parts/cars to China, highlighting how global supply chains feed into local custom scenes. For listeners, this can explain why certain components, styling trends, or donor-car availability might differ from what you’d expect.

Hear It Discussed

"There was definitely a, I think a lot of stuff came from, there was definitely a lot of stuff from China. Okay."
Luft Tokyo, Rally to Magarigawa Club and RoundCat Racing - DWA! Podcast Ep. #928 Driving While Awesome 26:27

"lined up really, really well with the deal we made with China [4965.1s] to bring over thousands more, like thousands and thousands,"
Getting Sakura Ready Car Torque with Matty J 22:40

"...some of these electric cars do well in China. And if there is any move towards electrification in a giant market like the U.S...."
April 2, 2026 | What the European auto crisis might mean for the U.S.; first-quarter sales start to roll in; Genesis to expand lineup by 2030 Automotive News Daily Drive 13:57