Last spring he bought a Japanese-made mini-truck for that purpose. He said he probably saves at least $100 a week in gas money. “It didn’t bother my pride any to get into a little pickup truck ...

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.

Japanese Mini Trucks Are Becoming Increasingly Popular Among Rural Americans. When side-by-sides cost as much as $30,000, it only makes sense to look for another option ...

Photo: Aaron Yoshino. One of JDM Hawaii’s 15 employees completes a 48−point inspection of an imported kei truck, or Japanese mini truck. JDM stands for Japanese Domestic Market and refers to the older ...