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Autos deportivos Japoneses | Serie 1
CAR NEWS 2019/11/06

Autos deportivos Japoneses | Serie 1

¿ Comprarias un auto deportivo en 100,000 (cien mil)dolares americanos si supieras que se vendera en 200,000 (docientos mil)dolares americanos despues de mas de 25 años ?

Primeramente las personas que vean este articulo y puedan comprender el contenedido serian personas que le gusta la velocidad, adrenalina y la television. Tambien el contenido esta en base de mi conocimiento personal y cosas que escuche sin verificar pero con muchas posibilidades que sean reales, por eso mismo pueda que hayga algo que no entendi bien o este errado. En ese caso me pueden dejar escrito sus comentarios para yo tambien saber la verdad y aclarar mi conosimiento.     

Cuando era niño me gustaba la velocidad y los autos deportivos, siempre mirava la television soñando con que alguna vez tener uno y correr a toda velocidad con una chica en el asiento de copiloto. Ahora le tengo mas interes por otra razon que es la pregunta del principio. Se dice que el HONDA NSX en su epoca de venta de 1990 al 2005 era de unos 100,000 dolares americanos comprando de las playas de la misma tienda de la HONDA, haga clic en la imagen para ver.

Existe NSX que su precio superan los 200,000 dolares americanos y la mayoria de esa categoria no tienen precio. 

Yo tampoco nose por que ocurre esto exactamente pero supuestamente deve aver un modelo de tipo especial que la gente este buscando y no haygan fabricado a cantidad y cada vez cuando hay menos unidades ala venta el precio sube mas. Claro siempre y cuando hayga compradores cosa que por lo visto todavia sigue aviendo.

Por eso mismo si uno busca hay muchos NSX que se venden en menos de 100,000 dolares americanos en Japon tambien. 

Los NSX fabricados apartir del 2017 (nuevo modelo) su precio de venta de las playas de la tiendas de la HONDA es de mas de 200,000 dolares americanos, Algo que nunca paso en las ultimas decadas. 

Los autos deportivos en los 90 al 2005 comprando de las tiendas de la misma marcas eran de un unos 40,000 a 50,000 dolares americanos de un supra o un skyline GTR, y esos eran unos de los precios mas caros en esa epoca. El NSX estaba como un auto muy aparte de todos esos como un auto de lujo y deportivo que solo los millonarios podian comprar. El sueldo de los japoneses es unos 40,000 a 50,000 dolares americanos al año en estas ultimas epocas, quiere decir que comprar un NSX sale mas del doble de lo que ganan al año. No es imposible pero como la vida Japonesa es cara las personas normales no le da para comprar un auto de mas del doble de su sueldo al año. Lo normal de todos los japoneses era comprar autos economicos de menos de 20,000 dolares americanos y esos son los que mas se venden desde los 90 hasta el momento. 

Escrivo este articulo para compartir conosimiento y pasion de estos auto para conoser mas las razones que se quieren estos autos en todo el mundo. Yo por mas que hayga tenido 100,000 dolares americanos en esa epoca no huviera comprado el NSX, por que seria gastar todos mis ahorros y quedarme sin nada. Y a cambio huviera comprado un supra con la mitad de precio. El supra tambien es un auto deportivo Japones muy pedido en todo el mundo junto al skyline GTR, solo que estos autos no suben tanto los precios a comparacion de NSX por el momento. ¿Cual seria la diferencia ? y ¿ habra posibilidades de que los supras y skyline GTR suban sus precios ?

El futuro navie puede ver pero con conosimiento de muchas personas se puede reducir las opsiones y llegar a un resultado muy cercano al futuro real y es eso el sentido de escribir este articulo. 

Por lo que yo imagino el pedido de estas unidades es el Dibujo animado japones Initial D y la pelicula America rapidos y furiosos. Ayi pueden ver bastantes autos que no bajan sus precios de venta y tambien se puede ver la posibilidad de potencia que pueden tener estos autos si los tuneas a perfeccion. Cosa que asian con los autos deportivos para tener mas velocidad modicicando los autos y hasta los cortaban para agrandar los guarda barros para poner llantas mas grandes, cosa que nunca escuche que alguien asia con los Ferrari o algun otro auto de lujo deportivo. 

En mis siguientes articulos presentare los autos mas especificamente para ver que posibilidades tiene y adivinar un futuro.

Articled Written By Ramos Shimabuku © 2019-11-06

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Cuidados a serem tomados ao receber a sua viatura recém importada do Japão
CAR NEWS 2019/10/23

Cuidados a serem tomados ao receber a sua viatura recém importada do Japão

A primeira coisa que deve ser feita assim que retirar a sua viatura do porto, é verificar e trocar os fluidos e filtros. Óleo do motor e água/fluido do radiador devem ser os primeiros a serem verificados, e o óleo trocado imediatamente.

Um dos motivos dos veículos usados japoneses terem preços acessíveis, é porque ao serem comprados dos leilões, vão direto ao porto onde serão embarcados. Não há histórico de manutenção em praticamente todos os carros comprados de leilão, por isso é melhor garantir do que se arriscar.

Troque os filtros de óleo de motor e filtro de ar também, pois não sabemos a quanto tempo estão sendo usados, você não quer o seu carro novo rodando com fluido e filtros antigos, certo?

Faça uma manutenção periódica e sempre procure um mecânico experiente e de confiança que possa lhe ajudar tanto na manutenção do seu carro, fazendo assim que o mesmo lhe acompanhe por muito tempo, pois os carros japoneses são muito fortes e duram bastante, mas também precisam dos cuidados básicos.

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What Causes Vehicles to Rust in Snowy Regions of Japan?
CAR NEWS 2019/10/16

What Causes Vehicles to Rust in Snowy Regions of Japan?

While Japan may have various geographical conditions, it has one of the world's heaviest snowfall regions. Five regions are listed in the world snowfall ranking. In terms of time, snow remains on the street for months from mid-November to March (Longest until May). Under such circumstances, you can easily imagine that rust will be form underneath of vehicles used in daily lives. Also, people in snowy area do not wash their cars frequently because it gets dirty immediately after washing.

However, if it is just snow, cars are very well protected against it. So how does rust occur in cold regions? When iron parts come in contact with oxygen, iron oxide or rust is formed. This process is accelerated by a substance called sodium chloride, commonly used in road-salt or cryoprotectant. During the winter seasons, the roads are often covered with anti-freezing agents. Along with infrequent car washes, rust can develop quickly.

Areas with more snow are shown on the map. When temperatures are low at night, these areas are often laid with anit-freezing agents to prevent the risk of frozen roads. Therefore rust is often seen on vehicles used in such places. Features of this region may affect the price of used cars. If you find cheaper prices from these areas, this may be the reason.

Dark Blue: Heavy snow region / Light Blue: Normal snow region
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Comparing Pricing; Buying Direct from Japan vs. Buying in New Zealand
CAR NEWS 2019/10/09

Comparing Pricing; Buying Direct from Japan vs. Buying in New Zealand

There is a lot of blogs and advice online about how and why to bring a car across from Japan rather than purchasing locally in New Zealand. But, one thing that lacks is how much can you expect to save when buying directly?

When searching online in NZ, for Nissan X-Trail, 4WD, 2008, 50~100,000km. You can see the cheapest models range around $9,900 to $10,500 as of 7th October 2019.

Searching the last 1 month sales (as of 7th October 2019) within the same parameters, you can see there were some great deals in Grade 4 , non accident condition. Look at the savings, look at the profit!

IMPORTANT: Not every car is going to be as cheap as you think. One thing we notice with first time buyers from New Zealand is that the expectation is that all cars will be cheaper than pricing in NZ. 

We work on a 10% success rate at auction. This means that out of 10 cars you bid on, we will win one. But we aim for the one car to be a great deal for you or your dealership.

Why the pricing is cheap in Japan compared to NZ.

  1. Automobile Tax System in Japan - As vehicles get older in Japan, the tax increases. Thus, especially when a vehicle hits about 10 years old, it can sometimes make more economical sense to trade the vehicle or dispose of the vehicle and get a new vehicle.
  2. Interest Rates - are extremely low in Japan so it makes sense to get a new car every few years and pay low monthly payments rather than paying for a car outright. This high turnover of vehicles means a large oversupply of used vehicles for the Japanese domestic market. Dealers will put these trade in vehicles through the auction for the world to bid on.
  3. Japanese “Shaken” (Warrant of Fitness/WOF) - comes up every 2 years. It is extremely expensive in comparison to New Zealand WOF, so once the Shaken expires, most people are unlikely to spend around $2000 getting a new shaken. This does not particularly mean there is anything wrong with the car, and these “shaken-less” cars are where you can buy some great deals at auction here.
  4. Auctions - this is the cheapest and most transparent way of buying a car directly from Japan. Because there are SO many cars going through auction every week there is a lot of times where the competition at auction is low and reserve prices are generally low. This is where the best deals can be found.

So, once you have access to the auctions you will be able to see up to 120,000 cars per week going through auctions in Japan. 

You will also be able to see previous sales stats on what cars sold for. 
If you want to get some great deals directly from auction, talk to Nikkyo Cars. You can see all of our costs to NZ here.

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All-Purpose Toyota HiAce
CAR NEWS 2019/09/26

All-Purpose Toyota HiAce

First released in 1967, the HiAce (High Ace) was first marketed as a commuter van designed to transport up to 8 people. It has transitioned into a family-centric vehicle with models focusing on leisure and travel. Why the Toyota HiAce is the all-around van:

Cargo Van. The perfect size for a logistics or moving company. The HiAce puts practicality over all else with enough storage space to make daily work a breeze. The HiAce comes in LWB and SLWB models with 6.2m3 and 9.3m3 of cargo volume respectively.

HiAce Cargo vans Toyota Singapore

Passenger Van. The HiAce was primarily designed as a commuter vehicle transporting up to 8 passengers at a time. It is the perfect van for companies to provide pick-up and drop-off services like at the airport or to tourist destinations.

Camper. Because it is a mini van it can be parked in most parking spaces. And has the perfect size to be remodeled into a small home. Great for family camping trips. Recent trends of remodeling small buses or vans has become very popular among camping enthusiasts. Used Hiace go for $5000 USD and remodeling for another $3000, compared to camping trailers starting from $10,000 to $300,000 USD. The HiAce is for any couple or small family with a budget in mind.

HiAce storage space converted into a tiny home.

Emergency Services. Often used for emergency service vehicles around the world, for example a ambulance in Japan. The Toyota HiAce is one of the world's most reliable light commercial vehicles on the market. Some running more than 10 years with mileage well over 100,000km.

Ambulance from the Ichikawa Fire Department

Overall. If you value sheer reliability and practicality over looks, the Toyota HiAce is hard to beat. Whether you're looking for a travel van or a light commercial vehicle, the Toyota HiAce will most certainly fit your needs. Browse our stock of Toyota HiAce.

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Most Fuel Efficient Cars?
CAR NEWS 2019/09/25

Most Fuel Efficient Cars?

When we talk about fuel efficiency, the Toyota Prius without a doubt takes a spot on the list of most fuel efficient vehicles. For years it has been the gold standard for fuel efficient cars. But are there other vehicles on the market that can compete with Prius' fuel efficiency?

Toyota Prius. For decades the Toyota Prius has been seen as the most fuel efficient car on the market. In 2007 the United States Environmental Protection Agency rated it among the cleanest vehicles in the states. Ever since its debut in 1997, the Toyota Prius has changed the way drivers see fuel efficiency. With an estimated 48 miles per gallon in the city, the Prius has been the best selling hybrid car with almost 4 million units sold as of 2017. Recent years, drivers have been putting fuel efficiency as priority when choosing a new car. Check out our stock on the Toyota Prius.

Honda Insight. Another car with great fuel efficiency is the Honda Insight. Coming in at an estimated 40 miles per gallon in the city. The Honda Insight is another great choice for those fuel conscious drivers. Just like the Prius, the Insight is Honda's solution to the growing market for fuel efficient vehicles. With a little bit more leg room and less funky looks, some may prefer the Insight over the Prius.

Honda Fit Hybrid. May be the car that can go head to head up against the Toyota Prius. With an estimated 46 miles per gallon, the Honda Fit Hybrid is a very close contender for best fuel efficiency. In the right conditions, the Honda Fit Hybrid can even surpass 50 miles per gallon efficiency. In addition to impressive fuel efficiency, the Honda Fit Hybrid also comes with more rear leg room compared to the Toyota Prius.

In the end, Toyota and Honda both make reliable, quality cars with amazing fuel efficiency. Both delivery wonderful driving experiences at affordable prices. Check out these cars from our stock before they run out!

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How Good are Electric Cars?
CAR NEWS 2019/09/24

How Good are Electric Cars?

Electric vehicles can be seen as the future of motor vehicles but how good are they? Like all new innovations, there are plenty of pros and cons to electric vehicles. Technology is evolving at a fast pace and many disadvantages of electric cars have become misconception that continue to give EV's a bad name.

Charging Stations. Many potential owners of electric vehicles are put off by the lack of charging stations. In many cities, it is still very hard to find charging ports for electric cars and finding one can be a hassle. If you were to travel outside of the city, at longer distances, the problem becomes more pronounced. More frequent charges is require when traveling long distances and it would be a shame to be stuck on the high way without power. But as this form of transportation matures, charging stations are more convenient to find; especially in urban areas.

Battery Distance. Most electric cars average about 100 miles (160 km) before they need to be charged. But as technology progresses, longer distances and faster charging is no longer a dream. Electric vehicle with the longest range on a single charge is the Tesla Model S with a maximum range of 337 Miles (542km). And as more car manufacturers join the competition, the average range on a single charge as greatly increased. Recently electric cars like the Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf are all capable of ranges passing 200 miles in a single charge. They have also made electric vehicles become more consumer friendly.

Price of Charging. Possibly the most attractive aspect of owning an electric vehicle. If electricity costs USD $0.20 per kWh, then charging a small electric vehicle (60 kWh) like the Chevvy Bolt only costs about $1.20 to run 255 km. In comparison, if gas price was at USD $3.00, you can only get 40 km out of the most fuel efficient car (Toyota Prius) in 2019.

Price of Owning. Despite the improvements and advantages, the price tag can put off many to-be-EV-owners. The average entry electric vehicle starts from $30,000 but are usually partially subsidized by the local government to push for a greener environment.

Hybrid Vehicles. They have great mileage, thanks to the electric motor. Cost less to purchase and are also subsidized by local governments. In some countries you can even avoid traffic driving on HOV lanes with electric vehicles. You can also forget about finding a charging station on longer trips. Check out Nikkyo's discounted hybrid cars.

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Tetris Challenge: Emergency Services
CAR NEWS 2019/09/20

Tetris Challenge: Emergency Services

From Europe to South East Asia, emergency services have been taking part in a craze on the internet know as the Tetris Challenge. The challenge started when the police department of Swiss canton of Zurich sparked a interest on there facebook page gathering several thousand likes.

"Every Sunday I post an exciting, nice or funny picture from the police everyday life on Facebook and Instagram. It was during a department open day and we had spread the contents of the police car next to it. Two policemen had the idea to join as well."

Rebecca Tilen, Zurich Police Department Press Officer
Swiss Canton Zurich Police Department doing Tetris Challenge

Soon other Swiss emergency department joined in and from there it spread to the Netherlands, Hungary, Austria and Germany.

Hungarian Police Department

Then it got the attention half way around the world in Singapore. Featuring Sengkang Fire Station's emergency workers and the whole sprawl of equipment.

Sengkang Fire Station, Singapore

Since the challenge, Zurich's police department has gained significant new followers and increased awareness to their prevention campaigns.

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Most Popular Cars in Africa
CAR NEWS 2019/09/02

Most Popular Cars in Africa

African's Favorite Cars

Toyota, BMW, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Audi, Ford, etc... The world's leading automotive brands are investing in the African market. First to sell, then to build more and more models on in Africa. From Japan, Germany, France and in the USA, discover the model of car that is popular with locals.

Nikkyo Cars Offers the Opportunity to Discover the Most Popular Automotive Brands

Like most people in the world, African people prefer some specific brands and models than others. The emergence of a growing middle class in Africa supports the local car sales market.  The strong growth also allows to see more and more luxury cars.

The people of Africa are particularly fond of beautiful cars that are both fast and comfortable. African people enjoy cars of major brands like Toyota, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Audi, Ford, etc...

African people enjoy cars of major brands like Toyota, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Audi, Ford, etc...

The Japanese Car Maker Toyota Ranks First in Africa

Remains unquestionably the best-selling car brand in Africa, offering a wide range of vehicles ranging from small city cars like the small Hatchback Toyota Yaris, also called Vitz which is well more imposing, its wide range is able to please all audiences in Africa. Two more Japanese Manufacturers, Honda and Nissan are present and are very appreciated by the local population and very used daily. The Korean brand Hyundai lately became very popular.

German cars such as BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke) and Mercedes-Benz are increasingly present on the market to bring significant growth in the sector.  In the same German automobile group comes another German brand which is the Audi. Also, the American Ford remain irreplaceable in the hearts of Africans. Below you will find a list of some of the most popular car brands in Africa.


The largest automaker and has been the world's first manufacturer to produce more than 10 million vehicles annually since 2012. In July 2014 Toyota also announced the production of its 200 millionth vehicle.

Toyota is the global market leader in hybrid electric vehicle sales and one of the largest companies to drive the adoption of the mass market for hybrid vehicles around the world.  Toyota is also a market leader in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Cumulative global sales of Toyota and Lexus hybrid passenger car models hit the 10-million mark in January 2017. Prius is the world's best-selling brand with more than 6 million units sold worldwide in January 2017.


The company was founded in 1967 and, with its 32.8% subsidiary, Kia Motors. In addition, its wholly owned luxury subsidiary Genesis Motor, includes the Hyundai Motor Group.  It is the third largest car manufacturer in the world. Hyundai operates the world's largest integrated auto manufacturing facility in Ulsan, South Korea, with an annual production capacity of 1.6 million units.


Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Honda Technology Research Institute Company, Limited), or more simply Honda, is a car manufacturer. It is also a manufacturer of motorcycles, ATVs, scooters, business jets, electric generators, boat engines and gardening and DIY equipment. In 2008, Honda sold more than 17 million four-stroke engines, making it the world's largest producer.


The Renault - Nissan - Mitsubishi alliance is a Franco-Japanese strategic partnership between car manufacturers Renault (based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France), Nissan (based in Yokohama, Japan) and Mitsubishi Motors (based in Tokyo, Japan) who sell more than 1 vehicle out of 9 in the world.

The automotive group sold 10.6 million vehicles worldwide in 2017, making it the world's largest light-duty vehicle manufacturing group. Since January 2018, the Alliance has been the world's leading manufacturer of rechargeable electric vehicles, with worldwide sales since 2010 of more than 500,000 electric vehicles.

The best-selling vehicle in the Alliance EV lineup is the Nissan Leaf all-electric car. The Leaf is also the world's best-selling plug-in electric car in the highway sector, with more than 400,000 units sold worldwide until March 2019.


The German global automotive brand and a division of Daimler AG, is known for its luxury vehicles, buses, coaches and trucks. The head office is in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. The name appeared for the first time in 1926 under Daimler-Benz. By 2018, Mercedes-Benz was the world's best-selling premium car brand after selling 2.31 million passenger cars.


The company was founded in 1916 as a manufacturer of aircraft engines, which it produced from 1917 to 1918 and again from 1933 to 1945. Automobiles are marketed under the BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brands, and motorcycles are marketed under the BMW Motorrad brand.

In 2015, BMW was the world’s twelfth largest producer of motor vehicles, with 2,279,503 vehicles produced. The headquarters of BMW is located in Munich. The company produces vehicles in Germany, Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States.

BMW 3 SERIES TOURING

320i TOURING M-SPORT | Automatic | 53000km | 2007


Volkswagen (abbreviated VW, literally: "people's car") is a German car brand created in 1937 by Ferdinand Porsche, under the leadership of the German Labor Front led by Adolf Hitler. 

The Volkswagen brand belongs to the Volkswagen AG Group, which in 2018 is the world's leading manufacturer of vehicles ahead of Toyota with 10.8 million units sold.


Audi AG is a German automaker, sports and luxury manufacturer, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group called VAG (Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft) which holds the 99.55% mark.  The head office is located in Ingolstadt, Bavaria.

With a presence in 55 countries around the world, Audi is active in most segments of the passenger car market, including prestige sports, thanks to its two subsidiaries, Lamborghini and Audi Sport.  In 2012, the company sold 1,524,635 vehicles, a record since its inception in 1909, and ranks among the most profitable manufacturers.


Ford (officially Ford Motor Company) is an American car manufacturer, based in Dearborn, a suburb of the city of Detroit, Michigan.  Ford employs around 350,000 people worldwide and was for a long time second world manufacturer, behind General Motors.

Ford became in 2004 the third world car manufacturer, overtaken by Toyota.  Ford was then overtaken by the German Volkswagen Group and was ranked fourth in 2011.

All the above-mentioned types of cars can be found at Nikkyo Stock, and Nikkyo’s purchasing department staffs are always keen to buy only high-quality cars, that meet our customers’ need in Africa and all around the globe.


If you are based in Africa and seeking for a used car to import to your country in Africa, Asia, Americas, Oceania and Europe. Nikkyo has a number of local representatives in several countries in Africa and we are still planning to expand our business to help you get a pleasant experience when it comes to purchasing your cars from Japan and exporting it to you.

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New Lexus LC Coupe Limited Edition gets unique colour and interior
CAR NEWS 2019/08/16

New Lexus LC Coupe Limited Edition gets unique colour and interior

The Lexus LC Coupe Limited Edition model features exclusive Terrane Khaki colour paint and a re-trimmed interior

Lexus has launched a new, limited edition styling pack for its flagship LC Coupe. It will only be available to buy this year and carries a £2,500 premium over the standard model, with prices starting from around £79,000 for the base-model LC 500 Coupe. First deliveries are expected by November this year. 

Exterior updates for the Lexus LC Limited Edition include a set of 21-inch, two-tone alloy wheels and an exclusive Terrane Khaki paint finish. Buyers also get a set of customised treadplates, with a laser-engraved geometric design inspired by the LC’s brake lights.

• Best sports cars to buy now

Lexus has re-trimmed the LC 500’s 10-way power-adjustable seats in Saddle Tan coloured leather, while its door cards have been re-finished in a darker-tone Alcantara. The steering wheel, dashboard and centre console are trimmed in Black Amber leather, and contrasting brown stitching features throughout.

The rest of the car’s equipment is comparable to the range-topping LC 500 Sport Plus, with UK buyers receiving a colour head-up display, a 13-speaker Mark Levinson stereo system, dual-zone climate control and aluminium pedals. In addition, the new limited edition LC 500 gets a panoramic glass sunroof – a feature previously reserved for the LC 500h hybrid.

It can be specced with the same naturally-aspirated 5.0-litre V8 engine as the standard LC 500, which produces 457bhp and 530Nm of torque. Power is fed through a 10-speed automatic gearbox to the rear wheels, with the package offering a 0–62mph time of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 168mph.

Buyers can also opt for a 3.5-litre V6 petrol-hybrid with a combined output of 354bhp. Unlike the V8, it’s mated to a clever CVT gearbox attached to a four-speed automatic, effectively providing a 10-speed transmission. 0–62mph is dispatched in a claimed five seconds, while its economy figures stand at 44.1mpg.

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