China’s Direct Assault On Japan’s Most “Domestic” Automotive Segment

November 04, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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<p>For years, Japan&#8217;s unique kei car segment has been considered untouchable territory, a sanctuary reserved exclusively for domestic automotive giants like Suzuki, Daihatsu, Nissan, and Honda. These affordable, boxy minivehicles have become vital to daily life across Japan, representing the backbone of personal transportation in dense urban centers and rural ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/04/chinas-direct-assault-on-japans-most-domestic-automotive-segment/">China&#8217;s Direct Assault On Japan&#8217;s Most &#8220;Domestic&#8221; Automotive Segment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>For years, Japan&#8217;s unique kei car segment has been considered untouchable territory, a sanctuary reserved exclusively for domestic automotive giants like Suzuki, Daihatsu, Nissan, and Honda. These affordable, boxy minivehicles have become vital to daily life across Japan, representing the backbone of personal transportation in dense urban centers and rural ... [continued]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/04/chinas-direct-assault-on-japans-most-domestic-automotive-segment/">China&#8217;s Direct Assault On Japan&#8217;s Most &#8220;Domestic&#8221; Automotive Segment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

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