Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story. Kei trucks are small but mighty Japanese vehicles that are gaining popularity in the United States. Texas and Colorado recently legalized Kei ...

Kei truck owners (from left) Gregory MacCallum-Le, Stephen Mason, Jean Darling (crouching) and Jason O’Callaghan. Credit: Chris Hopkins. But for some, bigger isn’t always better.

The average kei truck typically reaches about 40 MPG or more on average, depending on the cargo weight and size. Their 660cc engines are generally as reliable as you can expect from any 25-year ...

They’re tiny, they’re bright red, and you’ve probably seen them scooting around Seattle: mini Japanese firetrucks known as kei trucks. However, they can't be registered as vehicles in Oregon.

Texas just became the latest state to legalize cute, Japanese mini trucks Texans can finally live out their "Initial-D" dreams with the blessing of the state Department of Motor Vehicles.

Courtesy of Gov. Jared Polis Ryan Albarelli and Gov. Jared Polis pose at the signing of HB25-1281 into law on May 9, 2025. This legalizes the use of kei cars and trucks on the state’s roads ...

And that’s a modified 1991 Mitsubishi Minicab Kei truck, built by Shawn Bassett, owner of Attacking The Clock Racing; a modifying shop based in Florida. Advertisement - Page continues below.

The Lift & Slide itself is claimed to tip the scales at about 173 lb (78.5 kg). Assuming everything goes according to plan, a pledge of US$929 will get you a Lift & Slide Cart of your own. The ...

While there are loads of kei cars out there, most for reasonable prices on the used market, one such kei car has a bit of a rugged streak to it, and it's not a kei truck. Of course, we're ...

The humble kei truck already proved its worth as a rugged off-roader, a spacious camper and a pocket-sized truck capable of carrying around all your hopes and dreams.Now, a plucky wrencher has ...

We found a totaled 6x6 side by side and a Kei truck that needed a new engine... I think you know what our next build series is going to be! a 6x6 mini truck with locked differential's, high range ...

The ‘kei’ cars and trucks are growing in popularity in the U.S. But many states have explicitly banned them in recent years. A bill at the statehouse would allow them on Colorado roads.