Toyota to bring back Scion brand with Kei-style vehicle
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What happened
Donald Trump previously advocated for the Department of Transportation to permit the sale of Japan’s Kei cars in the United States. Toyota has since announced that it will reintroduce the Scion brand with the KEI-01 model. Kei cars are defined by strict limits on size, engine capacity, and power output.
From arstechnica.com
Why it matters
The introduction of smaller, economical vehicles could challenge the current US market, where the prevalence of large SUVs is linked to government policies like corporate average fuel economy standards. Kei cars are designed to be affordable and economical to run.
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Who's involved
- Donald TrumpAdvocated for the acceptance of Kei cars in the US market
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