KEI CARS VERSUS JAPAN’S ECONOMIC MANEUVERING
IN AN odd bit of regulational maneuvering, the Japanese government—possibly abetted by its larger automakers—is discouraging sales of its most economical automobiles, the kei class. The kei car, 軽自動車, literally … Continue reading
June 11, 2014 · 1 Comment
WHEN IS A CHICKEN NOT A CHICKEN?
FORD MIGHT have thought U.S. Customs forgot about the “chicken tax”—but, if so, Ford was wrong. I hadn’t thought of the chicken tax in years, but I refreshed my memory … Continue reading
October 31, 2013 · 3 Comments
2013 NISSAN NV200 TAXI OF TOMORROW
“I GO somewhere, I take a cab.” This world view of New Yorkers is about to change to “I take a Nissan.” This company’s NV200 Taxi of Tomorrow (NV, as … Continue reading
September 23, 2012 · Leave a comment
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