Kei cars, or “kei jidōsha,” are a unique segment of the Japanese automotive industry known for their compact size, fuel efficiency, and affordability. These small vehicles have played an essential ...

Large vehicles towering over other motorists and taking up space on roads tend to define the typical American motoring experience, given that the US market continues to be one of the primary consumers ...

In an era of supersized pickups and SUVs, Kei cars and trucks bring a (very) little piece of Japan to the United States. Getting one on the road can be complicated. The Capital Kei Car Club is one of ...

In recent years especially, kei trucks have been charming ever-greater crowds of American enthusiasts who have come to appreciate their respectable utility, inexpensive pricing, and incredibly small ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

Small engines, big ideas: see how kei cars redefined urban cars and inspired city-friendly designs everywhere. Japan’s kei car regulations encouraged compact, efficient vehicle innovation after World ...

Lou is a freelance journalist and content writer with a focus on the automotive world. After graduating from Coventry University (Automotive Journalism MA) in 2020, she worked in automotive e-commerce ...