If you’re one of the many people who believe vehicles have gotten far too large these days, it doesn’t get much better than ...
Car weight has become a big issue with the rise of EVs, but Japanese kei cars have had the problem solved for years. These ...
In this case, it’s a seventh-generation Mitsubishi Minica parked down the street from my Upper East Side apartment. If you ...
Kei cars are a class of small cars in Japan which have a length limit of 3.4 meters, a width limit of 1.48 meters and height limit of 2 meters. The Kei car class was created (and given tax breaks ...
There is something fascinating about kei cars. These JDMs, made by Japanese manufacturers for the Japanese domestic market, happen to be the most popular cars here in Japan. Kei cars have size ...
The ‘kei’ cars and trucks are growing in popularity in the U.S. But many states have explicitly banned them in recent years.
Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and other locations were awash with tiny "kei" trucks, cars and vans. These cities have thin, weaving side roads that would never be able to handle most American SUVs and trucks.
Kei car, or kei jidōsha, is a regulated category of vehicles defined by their small characteristics. And this thing… is small. The AZ-1 came out in 1992 and is filled with features enthusiasts ...
The electric versions of the Daihatsu Hijet, Toyota Pixis Van, and Suzuki Every will have around 200 km (124 miles) of range ...
Many years ago I built a Fireblade-engined Caterham Seven. Actually that’s not strictly true. I paid a nice man called Paul Harvey to build it for me, as I wouldn’t want to drive anything I ...
Another kei. This time, it's Daihatsu, which has released a redesigned version of its Move minicar. Available as the subdued Move or the more sporty-looking Move Custom (above), the car follows ...