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Honda S660 Concept Proves Small can be Awesome
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Hummer H2 owners may disagree, but there’s absolutely nothing wrong with driving a small car. Injecting some excitement into this part of the market Honda unleashed a sporty open-top mini model here in Tokyo.
Daihatsu Previews Bonkers 2013 Tokyo Motor Show Concepts
Daihatsu will be bringing several concepts to this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, including the FC Deck concept mini truck pictured above.
Honda N-One Mini-Car Revealed With Extra Cute Looks
Honda has unveiled the newest addition to its Japan-only N Series of mini-vehicles, the N-One sporting an economy-minded 660-cc engine.
More Than Half Of Japan Drives Kei-Cars
Each market has its favorites when it comes to cars. People in the Middle-East prefer powerful SUV’s like the Mercedes-Benz G-class, while in America the pick-up truck reigns supreme, especially the Ford F-150. In Japan, the most popular car is neither big, nor powerful, but it fills the needs of most of its motorists. Since…
2012 Suzuki MR Wagon is the World’s Cutest Box on Wheels
Suzuki has been struggling with its car division in North America, and sales in 2010 were particularly poor. However, in its home market of Japan, the brand does quite well, thanks to tiny run-abouts like this new MR wagon. The MR wagon fits under the kei-class category in Japan, which in English would mean, ultra…
Nissan, Mitsubishi, Expand Business Alliance
Nissan and Mitsubishi announced a new joint venture today, notably involving a minicar project that will see Nissan’s engineering prowess and Mitsubishi’s small car expertise utilized in to give greater market share to both companies in markets outside North America. The first salvo of products will include a Nissan-built van to be sold as a…
