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VW forced the cancellation of an auction featuring a modified Daihatsu kei van on Cars & Bids. The tiny vehicle mimicked a classic Microbus, triggering a trademark dispute from the automaker.

In Japan, love for Kei trucks runs deeper and a show car at this year’s Tokyo Auto ... featuring a truck-style grille and sleek LED headlights borrowed from the Daihatsu Hijet.

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.

So, imagine this: a new kei-style framework for truly small and lightweight sports cars, agreed and supported by a group of car and motorcycle makers who can work together without egos getting in ...

To better resemble the Hino Ranger, the concept was given a completely redesigned front end, featuring a truck-style grille and ... True to its kei car origins, the Mini Ranger is powered by ...

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 ...