Microcars could be driving on a street near you.
The affordability issue has also extended to the car market. At a time when the average price of a brand-new automobile is almost $50,000, the White House is seeking to offer motorists other affordable options.
Japan may have inspired President Donald Trump’s latest decision to allow U.S. manufacturers to produce tiny automobiles—also known as kei cars.
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Trump, speaking at a White House event earlier this month, expressed admiration for tiny cars after seeing them in Japan, comparing these models to the classic Volkswagen Beetle.
“They’re very small, they’re really cute,” Trump told reporters. “And everyone seems to think they’re good, but you’re not allowed to build them.”…