1988 Daihatsu Hijet

Honda Acty Street and Daihatsu Hijet Customer Builds | Oiwa Garage Spotlight : Edition 4

Cody Carlson

The Oiwa Garage community has once again been generous, giving our readers behind-the-scenes looks at their builds. For March, we’ll be covering Brett’s Honda Acty and Honda Street decked out in extraordinary livery, along with Cole’s versatile Daihatsu Hijet.

1988 Daihatsu Hijet

Honda Acty Street and Daihatsu Hijet Customer Builds | Oiwa Garage Spotlight : Edition 4

Cody Carlson

The Oiwa Garage community has once again been generous, giving our readers behind-the-scenes looks at their builds. For March, we’ll be covering Brett’s Honda Acty and Honda Street decked out in extraordinary livery, along with Cole’s versatile Daihatsu Hijet.

White Honda Acty featuring custom Oiwa Garage license plate

Kei Truck On-Road Legality 2026: Top 10 States + Federal Rules Guide

Cody Carlson

Federal law lets anyone bring kei trucks into the U.S. if 25 years have passed since their manufacture. Still, whether these vehicles hit local streets depends on where you live.

Suzuki e-Every van on display

Toyota, Daihatsu, and Suzuki Launch 4 Electric Kei Vans

Cody Carlson

Four new electric kei vans have moved past the concept stage and into production at Daihatsu’s Oita plant, with three of the vehicles launching sales this week.

1990 Subaru Sambar in the Pacific Northwest

Oiwa Garage Customer Spotlight Series (Car Cave USA/1990 Subaru Sambar): Edition #4

Cody Carlson

Oiwa Garage is thrilled to feature two special customers for our monthly spotlight series, Car Cave USA and Chance, each carving unique kei paths. 

Authentic Honda Acty truck manual alongside keys

Why Oregon Wants Kei Trucks to Challenge America's Mega Pickups

Cody Carlson

An Oregon State Senator has reintroduced a bill to legalize small-format trucks, such as kei trucks.

Toyota GR Hijet Morizo K-Trail on display at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026

Toyota Turns MR2 Hype Into Wild Mid‑Engine Kei Truck

Cody Carlson

Toyota GR’s concept, Hijet Morizo K-Trail, was presented alongside Daithasu’s Hijet Jumbo Star Climber at Tokyo Auto Salon as part of a build-off between the two companies.

1985 Honda Acty truck (white) - front quarter view

(1995 Honda Acty) Oiwa Garage Customer Spotlight Series: Edition #3

Cody Carlson

Dale’s Honda Acty is an ideal utility option between his large pickup and golf cart for activities like boating transport, and he says the Acty truck is plain fun on its own.