The Texas Legislature has approved a bill solidifying the legal status of Japanese mini pickups also called kei trucks. Why it matters: The legislation, awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott's signature ...

Measuring about half the length of a Ford F-150, Kei trucks look almost like toys in comparison to your standard pickup truck. But for a car so tiny, you might be surprised at the massive ...

The imported mini-trucks are cute, but they’re also quite serviceable—if you can use them on public roads.

Gov. Jared Polis recently signed a bill set to go into effect in 2027 to allow kei cars and trucks on Colorado roads — just not on interstates.

Local News In reversal, RMV will allow Japanese mini trucks to register in Mass. The RMV initially banned kei cars from Massachusetts roadways in June.

Dubbed the Mini Ranger, the truck is inspired by the Hino Ranger trucks that first entered the Dakar back in the early 1990s, reports CarScoops.

“Kei trucks” or Japanese mini trucks, are currently illegal to drive on Oregon roads due to safety and emissions issues. SB 1213 would to legalize them.

Like any vehicle 25 years old or older, kei vehicles—which include cute trucks, vans, sports cars, and SUVs—are legal to import to the United States under the 25-year import rule.