Toyota "Aygo Crazy" (get it?)

So what do you get when you combine a subcompact Toyota Aygo microcar (it's smaller than a Yaris) with a Toyota MR2 engine? You get a crazy vehicle -- in fact, it's the Aygo Crazy (as in "I go crazy"). Mid engine, flared bodywork, fast acceleration, and great handling. I'll take two.

LINK
First Drive: Aygo Crazy (Autocar)

Redesigned Ford Ka

Ford's smallest "global car," the Ka, has been redesigned. (Anyone else notice the Yaris-esque lines?) I like it. I doubt there are plans to bring it to the U.S., but if gas prices keep climbing (and the Smart does well and Toyota brings over the Aygo), perhaps it'll find its way here. More info and more photos at the link below!


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More photos of Ford Ka at Auto Express

A modern BMW Isetta?

The BMW Isetta was an odd duck to say the least. You entered the car by swinging the entire front end open. The car had a wider front track than rear track. Steve Urkel drove on on the show Family Matters. Sigh.

Anyway, apparently BMW has been giving the "go" on an Isetta reto reash for the 21st century. As seen on Auto Express', Web site, the car would still have that "bubble car" look. Perhaps another Smart car competitor?




Links
BMW Isetta Wikipedia Page
Autoblog Green's new Isetta discussion
Auto Express' Isetta story