It's basically a mini truck from the 1980s or a kei truck from Japan, only with a decidedly modern power train. On the surface, the Slate is certainly eye catching. It looks like something ...

As the market for western-style pickup trucks explodes into a new luxury marketplace, more people are turning to our friends in Japan for the undeniably practical package that is Kei trucks.

In a country where everything seems supersized, Japanese mini trucks have gained a following that continues to grow. Kei trucks may look like toys compared with standard pickup trucks in the U.S ...

How small is a mini truck? Mini trucks are those in the Japanese “Kei Jidosha” classification. They measure no more than 130 inches long, 78 inches high and 60 inches wide. These vehicles must ...