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The Real Reason Why You Can't Own a New Kei Truck or Hilux Champ in the US — RedlineArchive
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Ever wonder why a "Mid-Size" Tacoma is now the size of an old F-150? It wasn't an accident. In this video, we go behind the desk to uncover the "Chicken Tax" of 1964 and the CAFE standards that forced American trucks to get "chonky" just to stay legal. We’re breaking down the massive 2026 automotive shift: President Trump and DOT Secretary Sean Duffy’s new "Freedom Means Affordable Cars" initiative. We look at the plan to build "American Kei Trucks" right here in Ohio and Alabama, stripping away the $15,000 "safety sensor" taxes and bringing back the honest, $15,000 work vehicle. In this video, we cover: - How a trade war over frozen chickens broke the truck market. - The "Footprint" Formula: Why the EPA makes it illegal to build small engines. - The 2,000-gallon gas penalty: Suzuki Jimny vs. Toyota Tundra. - The 4 Predictions for the new "American Utility Micro-Vehicle" (UMV). SUBSCRIBE for more in depth reviews of offroad rigs! Claim your entries to win an epic build today at https://forged4x4.com Check out our previous winners at https://forged4x4.com/blogs/winners Follow us on social media to stay connected: Instagram: https://instagram.com/forged4x4 Facebook: https://facebook.com/forged4x4 Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@forged4x4 #KeiTruck #SmallTrucks #Trump2026 #SeanDuffy #ChickenTax #AutomotiveNews #CarReview #MiniTruck

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Mid-size, also known as intermediate, is a vehicle size class which originated in the United States and is used for cars larger than compact cars and smaller than full-size cars. "Large family car" is a UK term and a part of the D-segment in the European car classification. Mid-size cars are manufactured in a variety of body styles, including sedans, coupes, station wagons, hatchbacks, and convertibles. Compact executive cars can also fall under the mid-size category.

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