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Marvel of Engineering: Inside the Mazda R360 Coupe
The R360 Coupe, as its name suggests, was Mazda's first four-wheeled passenger car, a 360 cc kei-car launched in 1960.
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.
A Blast from the Past: Subaru ‘Pleo RS’ with 7-Speed CVT & Supercharger
The Subaru Pleo was released in October 1998 as the successor to the Vivio. Notably, the "RS" model featured the world's first Sportshift i-CVT with a seven-speed manual mode. This model was indeed a Subaru model that did not lack technical topics despite being a light car.
Overland Camping Revolution: Kei-Trucks Take on a New Adventure
"GARAGE ILL" is well-known for its kits that transform your car into a nostalgic 80s "eyebrows" face by simply bolting onto Daihatsu's current "Hijet". This time, GARAGE ILL has come up with a new style that is sure to cause a stir in the light truck industry. It was an Overlander equipped with a roof-top tent with an outstanding wild mood.
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.
Capturing the Essence: A Camera Girl at the Honda Beat & S660 Meeting
A total of 368 Honda Beats & S660s gathered at the "THANKS! Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd. BEAT & S660 MEETING" held at Yachiyo Industry in Sayama, Saitama Prefecture on October 22, 2023. For this issue, we interviewed a female owner of a limited edition S660 MUGEN RA.
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.
