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Kei Trucks Just Got Their Biggest Safety Upgrade Ever: What 2026 Changed
Every kei truck sold in Japan now ships with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and lane departure warning. The 660cc workhorse just became the safest it has ever been. Here is what changed and why it matters for US buyers.
Top 10 Kei Truck Accessories That Are Actually Worth Buying
Skip the gimmicks. These 10 kei truck accessories actually earn their spot on the truck, from bed liners and LED work lights to receiver hitches and cargo racks.
Best Kei Trucks to Import in 2026: The Fuel Injected Generation Has Arrived
2001 model year kei trucks are now import eligible, and they are the best generation yet. Fuel injection, power steering, AC, and timing chains. Here is every model worth buying at auction right now.
Kei Truck Badge Engineering: Which Trucks Are Actually the Same
Seven badges. Two platforms. Two actual trucks. The kei truck market runs on badge engineering, and understanding which trucks are twins can save you thousands at auction. Here is the complete OEM family tree for 2026.
Kei Truck Import Boom: Why 30,000 Mini Trucks Crossed the Pacific Since 2020
Kei truck imports to the US tripled in five years, hitting 7,500 units annually with 30,000+ now on American soil. Here's who's buying them, why prices keep climbing, and what the next wave of fuel injected models means for the market.
Kei Trucks for Contractors: Why Builders Are Putting 660cc Workhorses on Job Sites
Full size pickups cost $60K and can't fit between scaffolding. Kei trucks cost $7K, navigate tight job sites like nothing else, and haul 770 lbs of tools and materials. Here's the honest contractor's take.
Kei Truck Towing Capacity: How Much Can a Mini Truck Actually Pull?
Kei trucks are rated to tow 770 lbs in Japan, but mechanically they can pull 1,000 to 1,760 lbs. Here is every model's real towing and payload capacity, plus hitch setups and safe towing tips.
Kei Truck Laws in 2026: The State by State Shakeup Nobody Saw Coming
Four states just got downgraded from legal to restricted. Illinois is revoking plates. Maine is studying legalization. Pennsylvania locked the door in 2021. Here is the full 2026 state law shakeup for kei truck owners.
Kei Truck Tariffs in 2026: The Chicken Tax, New Trade Deals, and What You Actually Pay
New tariffs on Japanese cars grabbed headlines, but kei truck imports were barely affected. Here is the full breakdown of the Chicken Tax, the Japan trade deal, the 25 year exemption, and exactly what importing a kei truck costs in 2026.