minicar

Since starting production in 1982, Pak Suzuki has produced models which are mainly equipped with 800cc to 1,000cc engines based on Japan's minicars. This is the first time for Suzuki to produce a model which shares the same body and engine displacement as the current Japanese minicar regulation*, in its overseas production site.

The false report was reportedly made to make mileage look better on four models- including the so-called 'minicars' sold only in Japan.

After suspending deliveries of the Dayz and Dayz Roox models involved in the fuel economy scandal for the last two weeks of April, Nissan's monthly sales declined 51 per cent for minicars and 22 per cent overall, including standard vehicles.

The president of Daihatsu Motor Co., the minicar-making subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corp., said Thursday Japan does not need to change its light taxation system for minicars, as demanded by the United States, claiming the Japanese auto market is already open.

Seven of the top 10 models were minicars with engines no larger than 660 cc, reflecting interest among consumers in its fuel efficiency and affordable price.

and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced the model names and showed the exterior designs of their jointly-developed new minicars for the Japanese market.

The company is also decreasing production of the Nano minicar and plans to produce 2,000 Nano minicars in September 2011.

According to a Bloomberg report, Nissan motor Co and Mitsubishi Motor Corp will set up a 50-50 joint company next year to develop minicars that may become strategic models sold globally.

It now intends to refurbish its existing plant for minicars in the same prefecture to build the small sports car set to be launched in late 2011, although the introduction could take place slightly behind schedule as the two firms try to improve environmental and engine performances, Mori said.

FRUGAL - the Bond Minicars were a bit of a joke until critics saw how economical they were