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In a quiet rebellion against America’s obsession with oversized vehicles, Japanese Kei trucks—compact, affordable, and fuel-efficient—have sparked a transportation revolution. Priced under $10,000, these vehicles offer small business owners, from Ohio farmers to Oregon baristas, a practical alternative to $70,000 pickups. Enabled by the 25-year rule, a loophole in the 1988 Imported Vehicle Safety Compliance Act, Kei trucks have flooded U.S. roads, with 7,594 imported last year alone. Their cab-forward design and minimal fuel consumption make them ideal for tight spaces and tight budgets. But this revolution faces a fierce crackdown. Across 12 states, regulators, guided by the shadowy American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA), are banning Kei trucks, citing dubious safety concerns. A 2008 crash test, misleadingly rigged, fuels the narrative, despite Japan’s 30-year safety data showing Kei trucks perform comparably to larger vehicles. Grassroots advocates, like Texas’ Lone Star K group and Massachusetts’ 900-strong Facebook coalition, are fighting back, scoring temporary victories through relentless lobbying and public pressure. Behind the bans lies a deeper motive: protecting domestic manufacturers’ profits, with Toyota quietly pulling strings. This isn’t just about tiny trucks—it’s a battle for transportation freedom, challenging who controls America’s roads. Will this spark a national movement, or will bureaucratic overreach prevail? The fight for choice is on.

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