At some point, you’ll probably want a car to get around. Of course, there are always car rentals. But should you buy or lease ...

Two states, Colorado and Texas, recently passed laws allowing kei cars and trucks to legally be registered and used on public ...

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

The enthusiasts and owners of Japanese Kei trucks in America have a lot to cheer about this year. Colorado enshrined the ...

The transport ministry is considering abolishing monochromatic versions of gotochi special vehicle registration ... multicolor versions of gotochi license plates from as early as the next round ...

This type of vehicle receives tax and parking benefits in Japan, and despite the incentives being cut in 2014, kei cars still account for around ... In fact, he currently holds a Heavy Rigid license.

Albarelli, who saw kei trucks during visits to his cousin in Okinawa, Japan, purchased his kei truck from an owner of a Japanese tree-trimming company. He said he always was a fan of small and ...

Kei cars, a class of small four-wheel vehicles from Japan, can be brought into ... it was possible to get a temporary plate for a kei vehicle, but without passing the emissions exam, these owners ...

Before Trump signed the new tariff into law, there was a pre-existing 25% tariff on kei truck imports, so consumers looking to export one of these vehicles from Japan now face a 50% tariff.

Built for the Japanese market, kei trucks have amassed a following of enthusiasts in the US, particularly among car buyers who want pickup trucks that fit the urban environment. They weigh a ...

Parked next to Albarelli’s Honda was another Japanese truck — a 1995 Toyota Town Ace large enough that it doesn’t qualify as a kei truck but small enough to stand out in Colorado. Albarelli was able ...