Author name: Kie Kotani

Kie Kotani is a Japan-based automotive writer and editor for KeiTruckHub. He follows kei truck manufacturers, specialty builders, parts makers, and Japanese trade publications, then turns that source material into practical guidance for North American owners and buyers. His coverage focuses on model differences, customization, import basics, and street-use rules. Legal and registration details are checked against official sources and should be confirmed with the relevant U.S. or Canadian authority.

Kei Truck Full Bumper Kit — Fusion Vol.2 for Suzuki Carry

Customization / Kie Kotani

A new full bumper design for the Suzuki Carry is on the way — and it’s already generating attention. Fusion, […]

Kei truck interior dashboard with wood grain accent trim panels and console

Best Kei Truck Interior & Exterior Upgrades (What Actually Matters)

Customization / Kie Kotani

Not sure which kei truck upgrades actually make a difference? Most people start upgrading their kei truck the wrong way.

Silver white kei truck displayed in a warm-lit indoor showroom setting

Why Complete Kei Truck Builds Are Becoming Popular

Customization / Kie Kotani

Kei truck customization is changing. In the past, most owners upgraded their trucks step by step. But a new trend

Front close-up of a silver Suzuki kei truck with chrome grille, black bull bar and "REIZ" custom license plate

Why People Enjoy Customizing Kei Trucks

Customization / Kie Kotani

Interior and exterior styling parts Kei trucks aren’t just practical vehicles. For many owners, they become something more — a

REIZ custom kei truck interior dashboard with steering wheel and orange accent trim panels

Best Kei Truck Styling Parts (What Actually Makes a Difference)

Customization / Kie Kotani

Overview of Kei Truck Styling Parts Kei truck styling parts can significantly change both appearance and usability. From exterior upgrades

Infographic showing the 5-step process for importing kei trucks from Japan to the U.S.: purchase, export preparation, ocean shipping, U.S. import & customs, registration & use

Kei Truck Basics

Why Kei Trucks Are Catching On in the U.S. (Who Uses Them and How They Arrive)

Kei Truck Basics / Kie Kotani

Kei trucks are no longer an oddball sight only on farms and private property. This article looks at why American

White customized Toyota Pixis Truck with black bull bar and off-road wheels shown from a front-left 3/4 angle in a dense forest

Kei Truck Basics

How KeiTruckHub Researches and Verifies Kei Truck Guides

Kei Truck Basics / Kie Kotani

Getting a straight answer about a Japanese kei truck is harder than it should be. Model names repeat across generations,