Pub Notes
Since we aren't in the alternative-energy racket, we need to run a successful business
ISSUE 116
Competition is a fact of life. Every day, our staff competes to produce a magazine and DVD that’s better than the other magazines and DVDs in our segment. As we approach our 10th year with DSPORT, it’s obvious that competition has always motivated us to produce a better product. While some magazines receive government handouts or have the deep... [READ MORE]
With our move to our twin 6,500-square foot buildings, we finally have the opportunity to look the part
For the past 9 years, our facility never looked the part. We had 12 staff members packed in a 1,440 square-foot office that was hidden in a strip mall...[more]
We plan to stay ahead of the competition so that we can provide the best product possible
To be a competitive and successful business, Hard Media, Inc. relies upon leading edge technologies. When properly implemented, these technologies improve the quality of o...[more]
One reason for our continued success is to simply work harder than the competition
As you may have heard DSPORT is in the process of moving to a bigger and better location. While our 1,500 square foot office has served us well for the past 10 years, there's literally no room le...[more]
We learned that there was a super lap battle the day following our test drive of the scion fr-s. how could we say "no" to that?
When Scion offered us an opportunity to get a first-drive of the FR-S, we jumped at the opportunity. Learning that the event would take place at a racetrack in Japan topped off the excitement. ...[more]
Significantly increased air fares, a weak U.S. dollar and our inability to get definitive information on the radiation situation in Japan prompted us to hold off
2011 In Review
While 2011 was a tough year for many companies, DSPORT magazine set newsstand sales records for copies sold and sales efficiency. Subscr...[more]
There are still idiots, jackoffs and con men left in our industry
The Lies
You’ve been lied to. There are dumb questions. You’ll find them on every automotive forum. Fortunately, dumb questions are harmless; so never be afraid to as...[more]
Today's Tuners Don't Know How Good They Have It
Project Talon Part 2?
From 1995 to 1999, Project Talon was probably the most well-known import magazine project car in the States. This 1990 Eagle Talon TSi was transform...[more]
A Special Thanks Goes Out To All Of The People That Helped Us
THE DSPORT NEW CAR BUYER'S GUIDE KICKS OUR ASS EVERY SINGLE YEAR.
This edition was exceptionally challenging, as we wanted to showcase a few examples of Americ...[more]
DSPORT Tokyo Tour 2012
The most popular question that we've been receiving lately is "What’s going on with the 2012 DSPORT Tokyo Auto Salon Tour?" As this October 2011 "All-Japan edition" of DSPORT is wrapping ...[more]
We'd like to thank Monster Tajima for getting in the 9's just in time for our 9th anniversary edition
Two separate all-tech editions, a 100th-Edition special issue, a first-ever Engine Blueprint Guide and our first new car cover have all been launched in just the past six months. We’ve also upg...[more]
It's Amazing That No One Had Thought Of Producing Such A Guide In The Last 100 Years
FRUITS OF OUR LABORS
Fifteen years ago finding a shop capable of modifying a street or race import vehicle was next to impossible. When you spoke to a manufacturer abo...[more]
Scion as a brand has remained relevant through participation in import motorsports
FR-S FTW?
It was just a little over two years ago when our entire industry was excited about the start of something big from Hyundai. The Genesis Coupe was coming and ...[more]
