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

In an era of supersized pickups and SUVs, Kei cars and trucks bring a (very) little piece of Japan to the United States.

This is no small penalty: The import tariff on light duty trucks was set at 25%. That's stiff enough to deter quite a bit of overseas competition, and as some automakers have learned, difficult ...

Unlikely because kei trucks are small – shorter and much lighter than a Mini Cooper – and have engines weaker than the smallest Harley Davidson, with a top speed of 70 mph on a good day.

Buying a truck today involves new concerns beyond the usual checklist. Between major recalls and new tariffs shaking up ...

Small electric trucks also aren’t new, though, with the Ford Ranger EV entering the market back in 1997. That model cost a hefty $52,720, or around $103,045 in 2024.

The U.S. Commerce Department said on Wednesday it is opening a probe into national security impacts of imports of medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks and related parts into the United States.

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 ...

Some “import” truck production was eventually moved to the U.S. to avoid the tax, but mainly, this tariff helped destroy the market, allowing the Big Three to breed ever-larger trucks in an ...

This is no small penalty: The import tariff on light duty trucks was set at 25%. That’s stiff enough to deter quite a bit of overseas competition, and as some automakers have learned, difficult ...

If you're an American fan of small pickups and other utility vehicles, you may often find yourself reading about unobtanium models that are sold in what seems like every automotive market but our ...