Kei trucks have a new fan.
He JUST lowered emission standards at the behest of big oil, why would he also do this?
He’s a demented walking ego. There is no real thought in his brain. I’m seeing predictions that he won’t survive 2026.
He acts purely on impulse
Whatever that is in the pic, no thanks. I want one of these bad boys:
IIRC these can already be found in the US, but they aren’t permitted in roadways. My uni campus had a number of them.
Well that is a pretty big hurdle, most of my driving is on the road lol.
Had to settle for an old Tacoma. The new(ish) Hilux Champs look super sweet.
Good luck with that. Is he passing an EO making them street legal?
They are in a few places. I think only older ones qualify through like “antique car” laws. But I’ve seen one of two on the road this year
I too saw one just this past weekend in a parking lot. However, I suspect it fit that older model rule they have.
There’s been a big push by a group called American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators to ban Kei trucks in the USA. Many states DMVs, who are lobbied by this organization, have been choosing administratively to retroactively revoke people’s registrations for these vehicles.
This is one of the dumbest distractions in the entire world.
EVERYTHING’S COMPUTER
Oh the auto industry will HATE this
I really like Kei trucks, but this still feels like his motives are grifty. Or he’s stroking out again.
