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Kei Trucks Are 'Coming to America' But Don't Hold Your Breath
newsMar 16, 2026

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
newsMar 12, 2026

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
reviewMar 12, 2026

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.

Building a Roll Cage for a 550 HP Twin Tesla Suzuki Carry
how-toMar 10, 2026

Building a Roll Cage for a 550 HP Twin Tesla Suzuki Carry

Andy Didorosi

Andy Didorosi and fabricator Chris hand bend a roll cage for the Sendpai, a 1996 Suzuki Carry with dual Tesla motors making 550 HP. The kei truck's tiny cab makes every inch a fight.

An $8,000 Suzuki Carry for America? What It Would Actually Take
newsMar 9, 2026

An $8,000 Suzuki Carry for America? What It Would Actually Take

Tech Triumph

A viral video pitches an $8,000 Suzuki Carry built for the US market. We dig into what it would actually take for Suzuki to sell a new kei truck in America: the tariffs, the safety regs, and the demand that won't quit.

Coastline Fabula: Japan's $30K Kei Truck Camper That Sleeps Four
lifestyleMar 8, 2026

Coastline Fabula: Japan's $30K Kei Truck Camper That Sleeps Four

Camper Space Secrets

The Coastline Fabula packs four sleeping spots, solar, 12V AC, and a full kitchenette into a Suzuki Carry chassis for about $30,000. Japan's kei camper builders are showing what this platform can really do.

Kia PV5: The $30,000 Electric Truck That Could Change Everything
newsFeb 9, 2026

Kia PV5: The $30,000 Electric Truck That Could Change Everything

Trucked Up EVs

Kia's PV5 electric pickup starts at $30,000, hauls over 2,200 lbs, and sports a bed nearly 8 feet long. It's not a kei truck, but it might be the closest thing to one that a major automaker has ever built for the West.

Toyota Pixis Kei Truck: Why This Tiny Workhorse Is Turning Heads
reviewMar 1, 2025

Toyota Pixis Kei Truck: Why This Tiny Workhorse Is Turning Heads

The Fast Lane Truck

The Toyota Pixis is Toyota's entry into the kei truck class, a rebadged Daihatsu Hijet with three-way fold-down sides, 4WD, and 40-50 mpg fuel economy. We break down why this tiny workhorse is gaining serious traction in the US.