Most car enthusiasts would know the Tommykaira ZZ that was manufactured in Kyoto in 1997. 17 years after its launch, this dream sports car underwent a rebirth in 2014 and returned as Tommykaira ZZ EV in Kyoto once again. The company responsible for this comeback is GLM Co. Ltd. (GLM), a start-up that develops and manufactures sports cars with state-of-the-art technology in the ancient capital of Japan with over 1,200 years of history.
GLM was founded by Chief Executive Officer Mr. Hiroyasu Koma, who started the company after completing a Business Graduate program at Kyoto University. One of the main reasons for locating his business in Kyoto was the vast presence of suppliers for parts required in the manufacturing of electric vehicles (EV), as well as the fact that Kyoto is home to various motorsports brands such as Tommykaira and DOME Co. Ltd.