Those of you who follow the Japanese Domestic Market will know of the kei car, a tiny category of vehicle made specifically for Japan’s urban centers and beyond. The nexus of the kei car was, in essence, tax subversion via legal means. Kei cars are built to specific size and engine displacement standards, which allow them to be taxed less than normal vehicles in Japan. It’s a genius way to get around a rather oppressive issue.
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