Honda Life Dunk

Again, simply another oddly named Japanese minicar. This one doesn't look as bad as some, but the name...

"Honda Life Dunk"

It sounds like by buying the car you're committing suicide.

Chinese American Cuisine

I'm sure you're aware that most Chinese restaurants in North America are far from authentic. I'm talking deep fried chicken balls in Iodine #1046 sauce. It's America's take on Chinese cuisine in essence. Dumbed down for out tastes. Often referred to as American Chinese cuisine.

In the car world, this happens as well. Although the Chinese are new to carmaking, the Japanese have been doing it for a while. American Camrys and Accords are bigger than their Japanese counterparts. The Avalon is a 6 seater created for the American market.

Due to the flood of car makers rushing to the Chinese automotive scene as the country gets their licenses, GM decided it had to have a chunk of the scene. It's using Buick. What you see below are the Chinese Buicks. GM thought long and hard and designed a whole new lineup for the country. AKA they took some Daewoos and rebadged them. Nothing could be further from what a Buick is meant to be. Harvey Earle must be rolling in his grave. Spinning even. As fast as a tornado (or Toronado).

Daihatsu Dressed

A Daihatsu naked dressed in a skewed So-Cal look that only the Japanese could do. Like putting wood grain on a Jeep wannabe. And painting it neon bogger green. And adding a weird patterned fabric to the seats that clashes completely. And topping it off with what appear to be West Coast Custom surfboards - something I did not know they did.

Daihatsu Naked

Another amusingly named Japanese minicar. For some reason they all have English names it seems. Anywho, this was actually a concept car brought to life, sorta like the Aztek. It's basically meant to look rugged (think Jeep or Hummer) by showing exposed bolts, exposed hinges and lots of creases that are meant for a rugged look. Yet it looks more "cheap" than "rugged".