Trump: Japan's 'Cute' Kei Cars Are Coming to America
6 days ago
- #automotive regulations
- #Kei cars
- #Trump administration
- President Donald Trump admires Japanese Kei cars and wants them built and sold in America.
- Trump has directed the Secretary of Transportation to clear regulations for Kei car production in the U.S.
- Kei cars are small, fuel-efficient vehicles with strict size and engine limits, popular in Japan.
- Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) are a major hurdle for Kei cars in the U.S.
- States regulate vehicle registration, requiring new cars to meet FMVSS, but some exceptions exist.
- The Transportation Secretary has not specified which regulations will be changed to accommodate Kei cars.
- Some states allow non-compliant vehicles like golf carts on public roads with restrictions.
- FMVSS remains unchanged as of the latest update in March, despite Trump's directive.