JDM stands for Japanese Domestic Market, which refers to any car that was produced for the Japanese Domestic Market. This means that JDM cars are meant for the Japanese public and are built for use in Japan instead of the United States car market. JDM cars are reserved for people who buy cars in Japan and drive them on public roads over there. Contrary to what some enthusiasts believe, the term “JDM” is not meant to be used for just any Japanese manufactured vehicle. It specifically refers to vehicles produced and sold in Japan only. Many JDM cars have engines with higher horsepower, different electronics, and different drive configurations. The main reason for the difference is that the U.S. has different safety and emissions regulations and all cars sold here must comply with them. Some JDM vehicles will also be marketed under a different model name than the ones made for the United States Domestic Market, also called the USDM. JDM cars are popular among car enthusiasts in different continents such as North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.