5 fascinating ‘non-car’ vehicles built by Japanese automakers

Car-makers spend the vast majority of their time, well, making cars. If they didn’t, of course, they wouldn’t be considered car-makers at all.

But some of these manufacturers have also tried their collective hands at building vehicles that certainly AREN’T cars. And most of these multitalented automakers — for whatever reason — seem to be based in Japan.

Of course, some of the biggest names in the global car manufacturing business – including BMW, Honda, and Suzuki – also produce all manner of motorcycles. But, in an effort to keep this list of “non-cars” interesting, we’ve deliberately ignored motorbikes and scooters. Humble apologies to all fans of motorised two wheels.

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