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High School Students EV Swapped a Daihatsu Hijet and Made It Look Like a Giant Power Tool
OutRun
A high school auto shop teacher and his students ripped the 40 HP gas engine from a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet and dropped in a 127 HP Hyper 9 electric motor powered by five salvaged Tesla battery modules. The giant drill battery sculpture in the bed is just the cherry on top.
1,000 Miles in a Kei Truck: What a Honda Acty Road Trip Actually Looks Like
Doug Vargo
YouTuber Doug Vargo flew to Florida, bought a 1995 Honda Acty sight unseen, and drove it 1,000 miles home to Pennsylvania. 39 mpg, 55 mph max, and one broken alternator belt at 3 AM.
F1 Drivers vs Honda Acty Kei Trucks: Red Bull's Wildest Challenge Yet
Red Bull
Red Bull put Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Yuki Tsunoda, and Liam Lawson into Honda Acty kei trucks for a Japanese game show style competition. The result? F1 skills are worthless when your top speed is 60 km/h.
Mutiny Motors: The Detroit Factory Building America's First Kei Trucks
Andy Didorosi
Andy Didorosi bought an abandoned 50,000 square foot Detroit factory and is building Mutiny Motors, a startup making affordable electric mini trucks inspired by Japanese kei trucks. Here is why this matters.
Turning a 1997 Subaru Sambar into an EV with 120 HP and Zero Emissions
BigTime
BigTime and Legacy EV rip the 39 HP gas engine out of a 1997 Subaru Sambar and replace it with a NetGain Hyper9 making 120 HP and 162 lb ft of torque. The result: a kei truck that is faster, quieter, and cleaner than it ever was from the factory.
5 Years with a Kei Truck: The Honest Truth About Long Term Ownership
Mike festiva
Most kei truck content covers the first week of ownership. Here is what five years of daily use actually looks like: the maintenance, the repairs, the costs, and whether the honeymoon phase survives contact with reality.
Kei Trucks Are 'Coming to America' But Don't Hold Your Breath
Forged 4x4
President Trump says kei trucks are 'approved' for America. The reality is far more complicated. We break down what actually changed, what didn't, and what it means for buyers today.
One Platform, 26 Jobs: The Daihatsu Hijet's Absurd Versatility
Techno R
The 2025 Daihatsu Hijet comes in 26 factory configurations, from dump trucks to freezer vans to mobile shops. Here's what that kind of versatility looks like and why American buyers should care.
Honda Acty HA7 vs HA4: Why the Newer Generation Is Worth the Premium
The Mini Truck Headquarters
The Honda Acty HA7 fixes nearly everything wrong with the HA4: fuel injection, a driver airbag, more cabin room, and easier maintenance access. Here's what the generational leap actually gets you.