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Legacy of Minica: The Hidden Gems of Mitsubishi
A large number of 360cc kei-cars gathered in Osaka. We focus on one car we saw at the event. This time we introduce the Mitsubishi Minica Skipper, a small sports coupe. This car, which looks like a compact version of the Galant GTO, was a short-lived classic.
Vintage Vibe: Exploring the Charm of the “Funny Rider” Kei-Truck Camper
Sitting in the midsummer sunshine of the Shonan Marina is a cute kei-truck camper. The front end is clad in a Ford Econoline-style face kit, while the rear is fitted with an FRP shell kit. It also carries a horizontal lift pop-up roof. Driving around town in such a stylish vehicle is sure to be a hit on social media.
Inside the New N-BOX: A Comprehensive Ride Through Honda’s Latest Evolution
The best-selling car in Japan is Honda's N-BOX kei-car, which sold 218,478 units in FY2023, making it the best-selling model including regular cars. The N-BOX was fully remodeled in October 2023 to become the third generation. So, a young automotive writer in his 20s checked out the new N-BOX in a variety of situations.
Woodland Wanderer: Unveiling the Tranquil Beauty of Fuji Cypress in Camper Interiors
Mishima Daihatsu proposes a camper that uses Fuji cypress from Shizuoka Prefecture and offers the warmth of solid wood. The kei-camper, given the catchphrase "Traveling Little Log House" and the name "Quokka Wanabee", will surely be a messenger of happiness to its owner.
American Dreams: The Stylish Evolution of Kei-Truck Honda ‘Acty’
Kei-trucks change their shape according to their owners' lifestyles and undergo significant changes to suit various scenes. Tomohiko Yoshinaga's Honda “Acty” is a stylish vehicle with an American taste.
Retro Revival: Transforming a ‘Copen’ into a Porsche ‘356’ Tribute
Mr. Kuriyama was one of those who were fascinated by the styling of the legendary Porsche 356. Instead of the 356, which was an expensive car, Mr. Kuriyama was introduced to a Daihatsu "Copen" that closely resembled the 356, which greatly changed the course of his car life.
In Pursuit of Perfection: Honda Kei-Truck Crawler – Japan’s Hidden 6-Wheel Wonder
On Saturday 24 February 2024, the 2nd "Kei-Truck & Super Cub Meeting" was held in Ibaraki Prefecture. From the venue of this unique event organized by the Super Cub Enthusiasts' association, we spoke to the owners who took part in the event, this time in an Acty Crawler, a genuine manufacturer's six-wheel light truck launched by Honda in 1994.
Vintage ‘Vamos Honda’: A Love Story with Unique Kei-Trucks
On Saturday 24 February 2024, the 2nd "Kei-Truck & Super Cub Meeting" was held in Ibaraki Prefecture. From the venue of this unique event organized by the Super Cub Enthusiasts' Association, we present the owners of the Vamos Honda, a multi-purpose light vehicle launched by Honda in 1970.
