In Italy’s major cities, traffic has always been a headache. Narrow streets, built centuries ago for pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages, are now crowded with cars, scooters, and buses. Finding space to move, let alone park, is a daily challenge.

That’s where microcars come in. The very first versions appeared right after World War II, often with three wheels and tiny engines meant to save fuel and squeeze through tight spaces. Today, they’ve made a strong comeback, especially since 2023, when sales began climbing quickly.