There was a special sight on the side of the road in Ulster County this morning: an adorable "mini" truck that has been steadily growing in popularity in the United States.

The vehicles are nicknamed Kei trucks, which is short for the Japanese term kei torakko, meaning "light truck". While they're delightful to look at, buying, selling, and driving these imported trucks in New York State can be incredibly difficult. loading...

Importing a Foreign Vehicle to New York State

Whether it's a Japanese Kei truck or a European sports car, the United States has several regulations regarding the import of foreign vehicles, including whether or not they meet US safety and emissions standards. Luckily for Kei truck enthusiasts, there's a slight loophole in that particular regulation . loadi

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