While prized vehicles like the Nissan R34 GT-R and Nissan S15 Silvia get all the attention, another forbidden fruit has been drawing increasing attention: kei cars. These mini-sized cars and ...

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 ...

In Japan, love for Kei trucks runs deeper and a show car at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon gave the diminutive Kei car the respect it deserves. The build in question was displayed by Japan’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

True to its kei car origins, the Mini Ranger is powered by a 657cc Suzuki engine, producing 55 hp (41 kW / 56 PS) and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) of torque. While those figures pale in comparison to the ...