Side view of a 1997 Honda Acty serving as a daily driver and business vehicle

(1997 Honda Acty) Oiwa Garage Customer Spotlight Series: Edition #1

Cody Carlson

Oiwa Garage is proud to help kei truck enthusiasts and hobbyists across the world realize their ideal build, and that’s why we’re launching a spotlight series highlighting the passion and creativity going into our customers’ builds. 

Side view of a 1997 Honda Acty serving as a daily driver and business vehicle

(1997 Honda Acty) Oiwa Garage Customer Spotlight Series: Edition #1

Cody Carlson

Oiwa Garage is proud to help kei truck enthusiasts and hobbyists across the world realize their ideal build, and that’s why we’re launching a spotlight series highlighting the passion and creativity going into our customers’ builds. 

Honda Acty springs close up

Kei Small Food Truck Builds: Why Suspension Upgrades Are Crucial

Cody Carlson

Converting a kei truck into a mobile food vendor is an exciting prospect, but the vehicle class’s affordability, dependability, and safety can be compromised when you skip necessary suspension upgrades.

Meet the Dacia Hipster Concept - Europe’s Take on Japan’s Kei Car

Meet the Dacia Hipster Concept - Europe’s Take on Japan’s Kei Car

Cody Carlson

Renault-owned Dacia, an economic car manufacturer, has unveiled its new Hipster electric vehicle (EV) concept that’s inspired by the Japanese kei car.

Honda Acty Kei Truck - front 3/4 view

Why eBay Kei Truck Parts Buyers Face Massive ‘Hidden’ Tariff Markups

Cody Carlson

Although eBay is a popular choice for many kei truck part buyers due to its accessibility, vast selection, and international sellers, tariff updates have led users to mistakenly believe they’re saving money on the platform compared to other sites.

Honda Acty wheel close-up

6 Reasons Why Kei Trucks Are Great for Off-Roading

Cody Carlson
Those looking at a kei truck for the first time might assume these vehicles’ small, practical, and straightforward designs don’t translate to off-r...
BYD, China's EV Giant, Challenges Local Kei Market with New Car

BYD, China's EV Giant, Challenges Local Kei Market with New Car

Cody Carlson

Recent news has emerged that China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) automaker, BYD, is looking to make a splash in the kei car market.