Diminutive and slow, with a charmingly outdated look, so-called Kei trucks are completely out of sync with the American truck ...

Many states still disallow the use of Kei trucks on public roads. Pennsylvania— Popular Mechanics’ home state—is no exception ...

I took my new Japanese mini truck to its first car meet, showcasing it with under glow. This kei truck has been a fun project, and seeing it illuminated with other builds was epic. The meet ...

Measuring about half the length of a Ford F-150, Kei trucks look almost like toys in comparison to your standard pickup truck. But for a car so tiny, you might be surprised at the massive ...

Measuring about half the length of a Ford F-150, Kei trucks look almost like toys in comparison to your standard pickup truck. But for a car so tiny, you might be surprised at the massive ...

Federal law has long allowed the importation of older kei cars and trucks. But Massachusetts is now pointing out that kei trucks and vans don’t meet federal safety standards and recently included them ...

Gov. Jared Polis recently signed a bill set to go into effect in 2027 to allow kei cars and trucks on Colorado roads — just not on interstates.

Oiwa bills itself as "Your Kei Truck/Japanese Mini Truck Import Concierge." They've sold a lot of kei-class pickup trucks for $6,000 to $7,000. Pricing for the Honda Acty kei camper is around $12,000.

Local News In reversal, RMV will allow Japanese mini trucks to register in Mass. The RMV initially banned kei cars from Massachusetts roadways in June.

In a country where everything seems supersized, Japanese mini trucks have gained a following that continues to grow.