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The 25-Year Rule, Properly Explained: It's the Build Date, Not the Model
The single most-misunderstood thing about importing a kei vehicle: the 25-year rule is calculated per individual vehicle, not per model. Here's how to check, with worked examples.
The 25-Year Rule: What's Importable Now and What's Coming Next
Which kei vehicles can you import today, and which ones become eligible in 2027, 2028, and beyond? The complete 25-year rule forecast with model-by-model timelines.
Kei Vehicles in California: What's Actually Possible
California bans kei vehicles from road use. But thousands of Californians own them anyway. Here's the legal reality — what you can and can't do, and the gray areas in between.
Can You Tow with a Kei Truck? Towing Capacity, Hitches, and What's Legal
Actual towing capacities by model, hitch options, trailer wiring, braking considerations, and what you can realistically tow with a 660cc kei truck.
The New York Kei Truck Crisis: What's Happening and What You Can Do
New York is canceling kei truck registrations. Here's what happened, who's behind it, what your options are, and how owners are fighting back.
New York Is Canceling Kei Vehicle Registrations — What You Need to Know
New York has started canceling existing kei vehicle registrations, effective 2028. Here's what happened, who's affected, and what your options are.
How to Register a Kei Truck: Title & Registration Guide
How to title and register your kei truck in the US. Documents needed, common DMV roadblocks, and state-specific tips for getting street legal.
Why Are Kei Trucks Banned? States That Restrict Mini Trucks
Why kei trucks are banned or restricted in some US states. The safety arguments, state-by-state breakdown, and what's changing in 2026.