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They’re Tiny. They’re Slow. And People Are Obsessed.
In an era of supersized pickups and SUVs, Kei cars and trucks bring a (very) little piece of Japan to the United States.
Stellantis Chairman Wants Europe To Bring Back The Tiny Cars That Americans Love To Make Fun Of
Stellantis Chairman John Elkann is insisting that Europe's governments slash regulations so that teensy-weensy wittle ...
These Are The Coolest Cars I Saw During My Time in Japan
What happens when you go car spotting in Japan? Get a firsthand look at the coolest vehicles I encountered, including rare ...
This Truck Is Stealing Hearts Across the Country. But It’s Still Illegal in 19 States.
Many states still disallow the use of Kei trucks on public roads. Pennsylvania— Popular Mechanics’ home state—is no exception ...
5 Japanese Cars You Can Finally Import To The US In 2025
There are several Japanese cars that need to be 25 years old before being imported to the U.S. due to emission laws. Here are ...
Mitsubishi Floods Europe With Rebadged Renaults But Something’s Missing
The collaboration has allowed Mitsubishi to stay in Europe and gradually expand its electrified lineup, but will it be enough ...
Stellantis’ Elkann urges adoption of smaller, cheaper, Japanese-style ‘kei’ cars
Europe needs to develop smaller and cheaper vehicles in the style of Japan's so-called 'kei cars', Stellantis Chairman John Elkann said on Thursday, as high prices, which he blamed on regulation in ...
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Outside the box: is the strange Nissan Sakura the future of motoring?
Launched in 2022, the Sakura swaps the 659cc petrol engine of the Dayz for a front-mounted 63bhp electric motor, which draws ...
Analysis-Fearing China's small car rivals, Stellantis, Renault lobby EU for fewer rules
PARIS (Reuters) -With Chinese automakers pushing into Europe, Stellantis and Renault are lobbying for a new, less-regulated ...