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to make human— as in how in cartoons about cars, or car toys, or even just the way we look at cars we ascribe human traits to them, specifically reading their parts as features of a face.

His was a home-market car, which isn't a parts problem, but it does provide ... It really does look like a cartoon car. But the Bianchina's charm makes up for its tiny size and engine.

These little micro automobiles are one of the most unique parts of car culture ... but reminds us of the cars in old cartoons where they lifted the roof to show the faces of the characters.