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Toyota’s Scion is back, starting with an American-made, 25-mph kei truck

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Toyota is launching an experimental mobility incubator called 'Scion by Toyota' in Indiana, featuring its first authentic kei truck built to Japanese light vehicle regulations. This initiative targets the surging global demand for kei trucks, which saw over 30,000 units imported into the US since 2020, with approximately 7,500 units entering annually. The project is positioned as a strategic move to capitalize on the popularity of kei vehicles, including those favored by high-profile figures like President Trump.

Key points

• The 'Scion by Toyota' initiative is an experimental mobility incubator built in Indiana to serve as a platform for kei truck production.
• Kei trucks are experiencing surging global popularity, with over 30,000 units imported into the US since 2020 and roughly 7,500 units entering annually.

Context

Toyota is leveraging the surging global demand for kei trucks, which have seen over 30,000 units imported into the US since 2020, to launch an experimental mobility incubator called 'Scion by Toyota' in Indiana. The initiative aims to capitalize on the popularity of kei vehicles, including those favored by high-profile figures like President Trump.

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