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Trump Appears to Approve Kei Cars (mini truck) for the U.S.A.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:21 am
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:21 am
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During his Wednesday announcement regarding shifting fuel economy regulations, President Donald Trump dropped a surprise victory for car enthusiasts here in the United States. While outlining how his new plans will improve the affordability of new cars in America, Trump announced that he has tasked U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffey with clearing the regulatory deck to allow small cars of the sort sold in Asia, such as Japan's kei cars, to become available in the United States.
Trump explained how he saw these small cars during his recent trip to Asia, which he described as both “cute” and “beautiful,” but was told they could not be sold in the United States due to regulations.
Given how surprised Secretary Duffy looked at the announcement, there’s likely still some ironing out that needs to take place on the regulatory front. That said, the administration does seem dead-set on one thing in particular: these machines must be manufactured here in the States if they are to be sold here.
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This post was edited on 12/4/25 at 8:40 am
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Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:23 am to HenryParsons
The farther you pull em back the faster they go
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:24 am to HenryParsons
They'll make great coffins when some idiot in a jacked up 350 rolls over you
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:24 am to HenryParsons
Aw yes. I've always wondered why we didn't have these. I assumed it was some kind of collusion by the big auto companies to keep them out for whatever reason.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:25 am to HenryParsons
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:26 am to TheOcean
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They'll make great coffins when some idiot in a jacked up 350 rolls over you
Or some immigrant in an 18 wheeler sees it and thinks he is back in Mumbai.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:26 am to HenryParsons
That looks like a golf course maintenance cart...
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:27 am to HenryParsons
Basically a street legal gator or side by side.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:28 am to HenryParsons
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Trump Appears to Approve Kei Cars (mini truck) for the U.S.A.
Ford is almost there.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:28 am to baytiger11
Pretty sweet if you live in the city and don't need to get on interstate.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:39 am to SteveLSU35
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Pretty sweet if you live in the city and don't need to get on interstate.
Honestly, I'd absolutely love to have one with a flatbed on it. Just to pickup stuff like sheets of drywall, plywood, etc. instead of pulling a trailer around downtown.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:40 am to Cotten
I think that’s the point, look up the Toyota Hilux Champ
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:40 am to SteveLSU35
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Pretty sweet if you live in the city and don't need to get on interstate.
This
Great commuter car if your commute involves minimal highways. If price point is 15k or so they will sell
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:42 am to HenryParsons
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:48 am to HenryParsons
Get your truck nuts ready!
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:48 am to TheOcean
And other mini cars already approved and sold here aren’t?
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:50 am to Hangover Haven
I'd drive the hell out of that.
Would be perfect to pull the kayaks around to locations in the marsh.
Where do I sign up!
Would be perfect to pull the kayaks around to locations in the marsh.
Where do I sign up!
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:59 am to HenryParsons
Can’t wait to see that first Toyota Helux squatted with straight pipes and a massive antenna
Posted on 12/4/25 at 9:01 am to HenryParsons
Can they tow a bass boat?
Posted on 12/4/25 at 9:16 am to Hangover Haven
aah the old Suzuki Samurai is coming back I CAN FEEL IT
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